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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1911
Page
2
The Birmingham Ledger notes a nationwide shift toward commission government as cities report lower public costs and improved governance. Business leaders applaud the system, citing brighter prospects and stronger fiscal records compared with the aldermanic approach.
The town that adopted the commission argues the change benefits both small and large communities. It suggests the system reduces graft and burdens from irresponsibility while replacing political methods with business practices.
A. J. Dickinson of the Birmingham Ledger quotes San Francisco locating 2,000 licensed saloons and 8,000 blind tigers in a week and Dallas locating 200 licensed saloons with over 3,000 blind tigers in a day. He argues the bill will only shield saloon-affiliated operators from interference by liquor victors.
A list of historical notes including the abolition of the pillory in Britain, French army capitulation, martial law in Baltimore, Sutro tunnel celebration in Nevada, John Beverley Robinson as Ontario lieutenant governor, Charles Guiteau's Garfield assassination execution, Korea’s independence move with Japanese aid, the death of novelist Mrs E D B N Southworth, and William H Taft’s resignation as secretary of war.
North Dakota labor groups plan forming a state federation. John Mitchell will tour the U S this summer to lecture. The Paris taxi union represents 90 percent of drivers. Canadian trade disputes rise in May with 34 cases affecting about 212 firms and 13,000 workers. Workers’ gains and eight hour aims are noted in various nations and unions.
The article argues that if money now sent for merchandise were spent locally, merchants would be financially stronger and able to offer higher quality goods than those bought from mail order houses.
Citizens of Gadsden react strongly to the governor's pardon of a notorious lawbreaker. Resolutions from an indignation meeting condemn the act with ringing and stinging language.
Wisconsin senator Stephenson allegedly paid 107000 for his U S Senate seat and faces possible investigation. Citizens in Gadsden condemn Governor O Neall for pardoning a known criminal. Carnegie profits questioned after a 160000000 minute sale. Trusts influence questions arise before curb efforts. Locals demand names of big donors who funded Lori mers seat. Calhoun county reports rising criminal prosecutions.
The item discusses swift punishments deterring crime, questions growth impact when money leaves for merchandise, and notes the Georgia Legislature facing a Senatorial contest soon.
In court Tufford Knott complains the $30 fine and costs for vagrancy are unreasonable. He claims his only property is a plugged nickel and asserts the fine won’t withstand federal review, threatening an appeal.
A terse exchange aboard a steamer pits a grumpy passenger who lacks a match against a cynical youth who jokes about the 3,000 travelers. The youth pockets a coffin nail in his lip as the crowd reacts to the banter.
An urge to help families with young children suggests using Dr Caldwell's Rap Pepsin for mild constipation. The ad claims it cleanses bowels strengthens stomach muscles and can come with a free sample by writing to Dr W B Caldwell Monticello Illinois.
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