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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1914
Page
4
In 1883 the Annes ton Evening Spar and the Daily Hot Blast announce publication details. The office is in the Beline Building at Commerce net and Eleventh Street with AWERS as president and LW MEAN as business manager.
A garbled mix of public notices and editorial fragments discusses publishing requirements and officials in Calhoun County and Annieton. The text mentions the Consolidated Publishing Company, garbage duties, suffrage as a state issue, Huerta and Wilson era remarks, and various local political jabs with unclear attributions.
A Wilmington Delaware pastor seeks to align with magazine writers to attract congregations. The piece discusses potential edification concerns and signals interest in promoting a preacher on the same basis as periodicals. The item notes a $340 sale of a Delacts edition and mentions testing a lint type operator.
The piece argues Alabama faces too many colleges Bedford methodist institutions Birmingham Atlanta and Georgia Tech are cited as examples of overextension. It calls for consolidating weaker schools into stronger regional centers and supports uniting normal and agricultural colleges for efficiency ahead of the legislature session.
The Andalusia Star editor and William R. Hearst travel to Canada with mixed reception. The Star’s columnist notes Hearst’s interview style and political claims, while observers focus on Mitten’s sharper observations about people and culture. The piece comments on the United States’ vastness and a traveler’s first class status.
The Nashville Tennessean reports that railroad influence over judges and legislators with free transportation has sparked a broader national debate. Editors warn that railroads interference threatens democracy, while federal probes continue uncovering unlawful tactics.
A labor advocate laments abuse toward telephone operators, urging respect for workers who handle wires and switches. The note praises the operators' skill and warns the public against rude behavior and profanity directed at female workers on the switchboard.
Weather observations from the local office in the United States detail conditions across the region. Reports include temperature, precipitation, wind, humidity, and barometric pressure readings from multiple stations for the day.
Partly cloudy tonight and Saturday with possible local thunderstorms. Alabama forecast also partly cloudy with afternoon thundershowers. Data from the U S Weather Bureau local office shows a high of 84 and low of 73 today. Mean temperature 78. Precipitation today .84 inches. yearly total 20.21 inches. Sunrise 6 44 am, sunset 6 54 pm.
Police launched a search for William F Bersel Mutagen of the Northshore after he vanished from his home yesterday. His coat was found near the trainage canal, and authorities issued a search bulletin.
Secretary B G McClelem confirms the Confederate Veterans Camp William Foote Forney reunion will be held on Wednesday and Thursday, August 54, at Schenck's Springs. The 18th annual encampment honors veterans, notes past commanders, and records indicate many have passed away since the camp began in 1897.
Philadelphia July 17 Jake Hoe bach aged 104 celebrated by eating a half pie. He has worked for 81 years as a farm hand on D. H. Kirkler’s Roxborough estate. His day starts at 4 a.m. with feeding, milking, and chores plus wagon work and hay duties through the evening.
Mrs. Elsie May Hill, wife of Thomas J. Hill an instructor at McKinley High School, files a divorce bill in Circuit Judge McQuilllane's court in St Louis alleging her husband associated with other women and showed her their pictures to taunt her.
An old time remedy claims to restore natural dark hair color by replacing sulfur in the hair. The ad touts Sage and Sulphur preparation from Wyeths sold for 50 cents at druggists, promising dandruff relief and a glossy look.
At the solicitation of many voters, J L Wiekle announces candidacy for re election as mayor of Aniston subject to Democratic party actions. He states his record is before voters and asks for continued support and votes.
J A Burgess known as Uncle Jack announces his candidacy for mayor of Anniston subject to the will of the people. He writes a formal declaration of his bid and positions for office.
A series of declarations from candidates across all wards announces runs for city council in Anniston. Names include John F Willleams BF Kyle C Epaule y Co A Toby Hamilton Felix Blouse and J T Carter with pledges to the Democratic primary.
Train schedule shows arrivals and departures at Union Passenger Station for north and south routes. Services include Birmingham Gadsden Talladega Calera and Jacksonville connections with various arrival times such as 2:20 pm and 12:55 pm and departures around 3:60 pm and 7:33 pm.
A rough timeline notes events from Gerry signing of the Declaration birth in Marblehead to 1913 Bulgaria appeals to Romania for peace. Items include Fort Mackinaw capture, Cunard Britannia reaching Halifax, Utah statehood act, Mount Azuma eruption, Havelock at Cawnpore, and Japanese repulse at Port Arthur.
J W McClure announces candidacy for councilman from the Fourth Ward subject to the Democratic primary on August 3. He seeks the party nomination and to advance to the general election.
J W Mallory declares intent to run for First Ward councilman to succeed himself subject to the Democratic primary.
Candidate Jesse Evans announces re election run for Ward 6 council seat subject to actions of Lamar Jeffers and the Democratic primary. Evans states his bid before the public citing ward representation and party process.
James T Garidner Jr announces candidacy for Fourth Ward councilman subject to selection in the city Democratic primary.
L. 8 Hollingsworth announces candidacy for re election as Councilman from the First ward subject to the Democratic primary.
A date set for councilman from the First Ward is required pending action by the authorities. Officials named ALIS SX ANDER are involved in the deliberations and will decide on the next steps.
Several candidates announce bids for the city council. Dave G Waldrop seeks reelection for Second Ward, pending Democratic primary August 3. Im Bagley declares run for Second Ward. Claude J Shules seeks Third Ward, and Harry Powell runs for Fifth Ward, all subject to party primary.
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