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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1907
Page
4
The six month statement July to December 1906 shows daily averages by month and totals for the Anniston Alabama Evening Star. It lists monthly and holiday circulation figures, with actual averages for July August September October November and December and the final sworn affirmation by E B McKee general manager, Jan 1 1907, notarized by W Ledbetter.
President Barr of Woodstock Tron and Steel confirms plans to build a steel plant in Anniston. The project promises hundreds of thousands of dollars in equipment and substantial payroll growth, signaling a major industrial boost to the Model City.
A historical ad-style remedy claims relief from rheumatism by a mix of ingredients including Com Kargon and Compound Syrup. It asserts toxins are filtered from blood and promises early relief with regular use, urging readers to preserve the cutout for future use.
Summary of brief state items notes Tuscaloosa granting a franchise for a street railway. Montgomery Teague building planned at ten stories. Talladega has one vacant storehouse. Talladega County December tax collections total $54 000. Decatur resident Mrs Oscar Gerstman shot a man attempting to break into her home. Montgomery man J W Jordan aged 53 killed himself. Gadsden to host new national bank with $100 000 capital led by Tracy Hollingsworth president and W G Brockaway cashier.
In Georgia during the gubernatorial race the Atlanta Journal sues Savannah News for damages claiming libelous material while Savannah News retorts with $4.48 million demand. If either side wins the suits, large payouts could impact Southern journalism. the column hopes both lose.
The current congress is likely to approve a large rivers and harbors appropriation exceeding 65 million dollars. Alabama and Tennessee waterways are expected to receive substantial shares. Ice dealers and consumers benefit this winter from planned improvements and stable supplies.
The Birmingham weather bureau station bill was deemed too high and rejected. Possibility of Uncle Bam finishing the work cheaply is suggested as a contrast to the rejected cost.
An early 20th century ad-style note promotes Dr Thomas oil as a remedy for accidents and minor injuries, claiming it calms pain and aids healing for regulated households.
Seventy two third class cadets at the Virginia Military Institute were dismissed by a special order read at the evening parade after a fireworks incident on Saturday night. The order was suspended pending a board of visitors meeting in Lexington Virginia. The cadets appealed for reinstatement or alternate action and remain confined to cadets barracks while the board considers their case.
The Anniston plant of the United States Cast Iron Pipe and Foundry Company resumed operations yesterday after a Christmas holidays closure. Small repairs and improvements were completed and all workers have returned to their posts, with the plant now in full blast.
A reflection on nourishment and knowledge warning against excess. The quote by Jeremy Collier contrasts strengthening through eating with becoming wiser through reading, noting overindulgence harms health.
Chronology notes Cape of Good Hope surrender 1806, McClure born 1824, Astor Library opened 1854, Star of the West fired 1861, London underground ceremony 1863, Paris bombardment 1871, Napoleon III and Victor Emmanuel II deaths, 1880 Reading whirlwind 1880, West Dunellen wreck 1890, 1904 treaty ratified in China and Ohio notary ad for Hall's Catarrh Cure.
The skimpily built Mr. Hennypeck begs Borrowby for the small sum owed. He says his wife travels tomorrow and more money would let her stay longer, a line from Puck style humor.
The article claims Holland’s colonies are sixty times larger than the mother country, framing Dutch overseas holdings as expansive and influential. It highlights a disparity in territorial reach and resources between the metropolis and its colonies.
The marriage of Miss Bessie Le Grand to Mr. Benjamin Arthur Reynolds was quietly held at the bride’s home in Birmingham last night at 8 30. The ceremony was performed by Rev J H McCoy with Miss Annie Le Grand as maid of honor and Mr George Reynolds as best man. The bride wore a white net gown and veil and carried bridal roses while her sister wore a white silk dress and carnations. The couple planned a Southern trip and will be at home in February at Mr Reynolds mother’s home on Eighth Avenue North.
Hon. John B. Knox returned last night from Talladega. Mr. Lewis J. Morris of Morrisville is in the city today. Mr. J. D. Privett of Jacksonville is here on business. W. A. Fulwhler, freight agent for Seaboard from Birmingham, was here today.
Herbert Breedlover manager offers cleaning repairing pressing and dyeing for ladies and gentlemen with delivery service. All work guaranteed and telephone contact provided.
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