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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1914
Page
4
A garbled column mixes names and phrases about the Colonel, Barnes, union figures, and politicians. It references Ohio legislation, a Michigan professor, and phrases about anti smoking serum, with comments on Bryan and Villa. The text reads like a satire with many misspellings and fragmented lines.
A Memphis Commercial Appeal pitch urges Senator Tea and Maj. Stalinxran to compose paired articles denouncing each other for alleged moral and legal sins. The plan includes broad accusations against religious groups and public figures, ending with a call for a mass Nashville gathering to force a ceasefire.
The Star discusses charges against coal interests and railroad controls blamed for discriminating against Southern ports and industries. It cites testimony from Benjamin J. Dulaney of Bristol Tennessee before a Senate committee, alleging bias in rail and water rates and port access, and argues for government action or ownership to end the pattern.
Calhoun County commissioners, urged by Calhoun and Etowah residents, will begin work September 1 to improve the road from Duke toward Vinions Mountain along the county line. The project aims to straighten the rough stretch and shorten the Gadsden to Anniston route, reducing travel time.
Special to the Star discusses road maintenance as the key issue in extending road life. It argues that drainage, ditch upkeep, and systematic surface care prevent early destruction by frost rain and wind. The piece endorses regular tree work, proper compaction, and careful drag operations to preserve earth roads and prolong usability.
A fragmented verse piece references newspaper folks viewed as a “great crates” sign and the era of South going dry. It juxtaposes Sherlock Holmes and press figures with a tonal mix of nostalgia, satire, and rural imagery across regions including Tennessee Missouri Kentucky and Cuba.
The Local Weather Bureau summary reports generally fair conditions tonight and Tuesday for Anniston and Alabama. Temperatures show a high near 96 yesterday and a low around 73, with precipitation totals since January 1 near 21.80 inches and a deficit of 8.23 inches. Sunrise is 4:51 and sunset 6:24. RB M Williamson, Official in charge.
In Mexico City a bold attempt to steal 3 million dollars in paintings from the San Carlos Academy of Fine Arts was thwarted. Ignacio Martinez, a young Mexican painter recently returned from Europe, led the night raid and removed several priceless works including four Murillos before gallery staff interrupted the escape.
Washington July 17 The Treasury Department announced three additional names of reserve bank directors elected J A Wee Crary of Decatur Ga for the reserve bank at Adamta L B Hanna of Fargo ND for the bank at Minneapolis and Nowran B Holter of Helena Montana for the same bank
A mosaic of garbled clippings from several papers includes jests about finance and pensions, a call for force against Dominican rebels, a jab at traveling salesmen influencing Nebraska voting, a stray Alabama bill tweak, and a cynical fable about a democratic fly. The tone is punchy and editorial.
Montgomery Timer reports Atlanta debates a university race with candidate Tattoo Harris viewed as formidable. Anniston and Montgomery area columns note rising telephony rate opposition as Bell issues statements and council weighs investigation. Public reaction skeptical while officials push back.
On July 27 1825 the portraitist Gilbert Stuart died in Boston after being born in North Kingstown Rhode Island in 1755. The entry notes a Paris revolution outbreak in 1830 leading to Charles X abdication, a Mount Ararat earthquake with hundreds of deaths, and Canton opening to British trade.
Reports from Odem say Ney, linked to an alleged assassination plot against the Czar, died suddenly in a St. Petersburg prison after being confined in a hotel stay. The event appears connected to the ongoing security case surrounding the emperor.
Fragmentary entries note cholera in Massachusetts state prison 1862, ship Golden Gate burning near Mazatlan with heavy loss, 1870 Empress Eugenie as Regent, John Judson as Michigan governor, May 24 1887 birth in Medina, 1889 jubilee of electric telegraph in London, and royal marriage of Princess Louise to the Duke of Fife.
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