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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1914
Page
5
The Savoy presents Kaltem's The Devil's Dansant in New York with the Maxie and the Hesitation showcased. A bereavement thanks from Mrs. A. J. Holland and family. Omega Flour advertisement. City and county schools resume Monday after Christmas vacation. rural schools open today.
The West Side Wood and Coal Company partnership of BE. O. Norman and H. L. Kirby dissolves by mutual consent. E. E. Norman will operate the business under the same name and assume all liabilities and collect all accounts due the firm. Ek. C. Norman, H. L. Kirby.
Forecast for 24 hours ending 7 p.m. Thursday: Fair tonight and Thursday, colder with frost in both Anniston area and Alabama. Historical temps show highest 62, lowest 3, mean 41. Precipitation 0.02 inches in 24 hours, total 40.28 inches since January 1. Accumulated excess 178 degrees. Sunrise 6:48 a.m. R M Williamson Official in Charge.
The city hosts Dieath and Ed Robth of Birmingham J H Swen of Augusta and Tom Terry of Gadeden. Dr and Mrs B C Anderson travel to Atlanta for a serious illness in the family. Manager A R Noble announces a contract with the Boston English Opera Company to present Verdi's Il Trovatore here on January 12.
Arthur Harrell and family, who left Anniston for Atlanta about a year ago, have moved back and plan to settle permanently in Anniston, restoring their roots in the city.
The piece recalls a feud between brothers over a rocky farm their father tilled. John and Jake refuse interviews about the estrangement and the long standing 42 year feud, with funeral events marking their strained silence.
Washington December 80 Champ Clark refused to confirm or deny rumors that he is running for the presidential nomination. He stated he would announce if he decided to pursue the bid.
A wartime bulletin says Austrian troops repulsed by Russian forces forced a withdrawal from Gorlice plain. Montenegrin assaults were repulsed. Paris-Gallipin reports allied gains in Flanders and Niemport region, seizing a point southeast of Zennebeke. German activity grows in the Arne and Champagne areas as allies push in Argonne and strengthen upper Alsace.
Nels of Oxford reports that the city school and high school resumed today after a week off. Teachers returned and out of town pupils arrived to start classes. The B Y P U social will be held at Rev. A J Johnson's home with invited union members and guests from Montana and Woodlawn staying with J J Jenkins.
Regional powers said they will draft and push a request without USA cooperation. The move aims to secure support for a shared initiative despite Washington’s absence.
An official bulletin reports progress in the Caucasus with many prisoners and materiel captured. It notes British attempts to land at Akabah failed. It also states about 175000 Austrians crossed the Carpathians and about 50000 were taken prisoner by Russians.
The United States declines to join Latin American republics in demanding warships be withdrawn from American coasts. Observers note Washington’s stance while regional allies press for action amid growing tensions.
The railroad halves train dispatching staff on the Montgomery to Nashville line, consolidating duties into a single force. Suppressed staffing is blamed on slow business, though modern methods reduce trains and speed up operations with new double track improvements and increased car counts between Montgomery Birmingham and Nashville.
An article extols Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a godsend for mothers and women, claiming it strengthens health, eases maternity pains, supports infant nourishment, and restores womanly functions. It stresses transparency of ingredients and availability from druggists in tablet form.
Montgomery reports say thirty two infantry companies and two regimental bands will join the inauguration of Governor Charles Henderson. Three Mobile companies and three from Birmingham are among those expected with others from various towns. Bands originate in Mobile and Opelika. all units attended Governor ONeal's inauguration four years ago.
Atlanta reports 2009 pupils in city schools whose parents pay no taxes prompting the council to audit tax returns. The superintendent furnished pupils and parents for review and an expert was assigned to determine tax obligations, aiming to secure payments rather than exclude children.
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