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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1914
Page
4
The proposal suggests removing Asiatic exclusion bars as a method to reduce rat populations. Supporters argue it could allow broader control measures, while opponents warn of broader immigration implications.
The text hints at social tensions involving a person in Greece and another in Mexico. Stillman represents Wilson in Mexico, while Lind is noted for quietness. The fragment suggests interpersonal or legal intrigue abroad be inferred from these names.
The fragment evokes Huerta a high flier and a kiss under the nose, while Roosevelt is quoted on government by convulsion and the piece hints at cabinet nepotism with McAdoo and Longworth in a biting, satirical tone.
The withdrawal of Mr. Shaler Houser from the mayoral race eases city politics and likely ensures Mayor Wikle’s appointment without contest. The Star notes Houser’s prudent choice, cites the young council’s pro progressive record, and praises Houser’s finance leadership and business success.
The Memphis Commercial Appeal presents a portrait of Joseph Chamberlain from early radical to later conservative critic. It notes his Birmingham factory background, leadership alongside Gladstone, Liberal Unionist phase, role in Jamesson raid policy, and tariff advocacy after paralysis. It compares him to Beaconsfield and Lloyd George, calling him a second‑line leader.
City commissioners authorize a crematory at a cost not exceeding 5000 to replace the Pearl Street garbage dump. The site will include one corner for a crematory with remaining land forming a park. The measure follows health officer recommendations and prior concerns from city officials.
A historical snippet notes The Congressional Record as a venue for senators and representatives to present personal views in formal proceedings. It hints at prayer like phrases amid dry legislative discourse.
A satirical column from Whatwuzit notes July 7 with odd dispatches about labor, politics, and local figures. References to Robert B transport, Knights of Columbus, Underwood W. Oscar, General Boboganzia, Mayor Wikle, and strained local conditions. It mentions a failed center fielder, crop rain need, and tariff debate amid comical misprints.
A historic reading reproduces a prayer by Tom Dilson as read in Congress, praising mothers with lines of gratitude for the body, heart, mind, and care they provide. The writer asks forgiveness for debts and neglect, ending with a blessing for a mother. The piece echoes through The Record via The Seattle Post Intelligencer.
William Collier loses work and travels door to door selling eggs and butter to feed his wife and children. Frank Marcomb of Pratt City offered a horse to aid the family following a Birmingham News appeal. The Associated Charities will deliver the horse to the Collier family.
On this date in history events span from births of Jonathan Cobb and Gideon Pillow to the funeral of King William IV. Other items include the Montreal fire homelessness in 1852, Port Hudson surrender in 1863, Thames Embankment stone in 1864, Phiz death in 1882, Charles Tupper's resignation in 1896, and Servia declaring war on Bulgaria in 1913.
Announcement for J L Wikle seeking re election as mayor of Aniston. Voters attention note required payment on presentation. Written under Consolidated Pub Co and Democratic party subject.
John F Williams announces his bid for president of the Anniston City Council subject to the city Democratic primary action. He frames the move as a formal candidacy in local party affairs.
B F Kyle announces run for councilman in the Third ward pending Democratic party action.
J W Mallory announces candidacy for councilman from the First Ward re seeking re election subject to Democratic primary. J T Carter is named for Second Ward councilman with support for all citizens votes. J W McClurkin announces for Fourth Ward councilman with August 3rd date noted.
James T. Gardner Jr announces candidacy for Fourth Ward councilman subject to city Democratic primary. Lamar Jeffers seeks re election as Ward 5 councilman under Democratic primary action.
The Star reports a weather forecast for Aniston and vicinity with partly cloudy conditions tonight and Thursday. U S Weather Bureau data show a 30.03 inch barometer reading, a high of 95 and a low of 70 degrees since yesterday, plus precipitation totals and sun timings.
Public notices announce candidates for the city council in multiple wards. Jesse Evans is noted for Ward 65 pending the Democratic primary, while Dave G Waldrop seeks reelection for Second Ward, and J A Burgess announces his bid for Third Ward. L B Hollingsworth proclaims reelection in First Ward.
Gadsden July 8 Ira DeVine candidate for alderman from the Third ward offers to donate his salary to poor children to buy books and school supplies, recounting his own lack of funds to enroll his children in school years ago.
New York social figure Vincent Astor and his wife Mrs Helen Huntington hosted a steamship excursion for 400 negro children. The journey was organized by the Children's Aid Society and proceeded from the Hudson River up to Bath Beach.
The notice references a date for the councilman from the First Ward, subject to action by O. M. Alexander.
The date for the councilman from the Second ward to seek re-election is announced, subject to approval by J. M. Bagley. The notice indicates a forthcoming electoral deadline and the party or office involved.
Lawrence Harry announces for councilman from the First Ward subject to the Democratic primary on August 3. Claude J. Settles and Harry Powell also file notices for Third and Fifth Ward seats respectively under party rules.
A damaged OCR shows schedules for trains to Rome Selma Meridian Gadsden Birmingham Talladega and Calera with local and express services. It includes arrivals and depart times such as 6:36 am 3:50 am 9:15 am and 3:05 pm, plus connections from Selma Wilton Meridian and Gadsden.
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