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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1906
Page
4
A large assembly of Alabama lawyers visited Anniston last week, praised for wit and intellect. Distinguished guests included Hon. Judson Harmon former U S attorney general. The piece notes Anniston’s hospitality and urges prominent figures to uphold reputations amid urban crime focus in metropolitan press.
The first bale of 1806 cotton from Fulfurriss Texas, consigned to Latham Alexander & Co, sold at the New York exchange to W Cummings for Ellison & Co Liverpool at 24 3 4 cents per pound.
Telegraph reports a five percent wage increase in cotton mills across thirty plus southern Massachusetts and Rhode Island towns. About 45,000 workers benefit from the new pay raise taking effect this morning.
A nostalgic vignette recalls the line I see you Rat spoken to a youth by his grandfather during plowing. The scene shifts to siblings, a cat bird, a cedar tree, and a prank. The text blends quips about politics, aviation puns, and humorous exchanges from early 20th century era.
Boston hosts a week of whist tournaments beginning with the American Whist League Congress at the Hotel Somerset. The Brooklyn Trophy is contested by eight teams instead of twelve to broaden participation while preserving competitive balance. Hamilton Trophy play starts tomorrow and Minneapolis Trophy follows Wednesday.
The Anniston postoffice gains two temporary clerks by order of the postoffice department. Percy Morgan from Anniston and Brown Draper from Oxford will fill new duties, with Charles Martin moving within Oxford after Ben Addler’s resignation. General delivery will stay open until 9 pm to boost service while Ivey Turner recovers from typhoid at home near Rome.
Miss Martha Bell listed as a trained nurse in a directory ad. The ad requests a phone number 455 or a call to 1729 Blue Mountain Avenue for outreach.
The British foreign office holds extensive evidence of German intrigues in Cairo to incite native unrest against British rule. The Despatch notes the Kaiser's aim to gain Sultanate support for concessions in Asia Minor while England warned Germany of its awareness.
Offer to provide free samples of Chamberlain stomach and Liver Tablets to those suffering biliousness constipation or stomach disorders. Endorsed by J L Wise with claims of many being permanently cured by their use.
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