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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1902
Page
4
The Birmingham Ledger urges calm in Alabama politics, praising Governor Jelks and ex-Governor Johnston as well as the candidates, warning against demagogues. It highlights Aniston growth, housing demand, and regional fame with mentions of political figures like David B. Hill and Congressman Curtis of Kansas.
The speaker argues that trusts arise from selling printed securities and proposes a federal rule. All interstate firms should prove paid up capital in cash or property to transact outside their state, mirroring national bank standards. This would deter creation of profit prospects while preserving legitimate business.
A speaker argues for Filipino independence, urging trust and guarantees from Spain and the world. He warns that empire by force yields only temporary peace and contends independence will prevent war. He invokes Cuba as a comparison and questions whether Britain’s gunpowder model should guide the Philippines. The piece ends asserting a choice between peace and the sword.
The fiscal year ending June 30 shows Alabama collected 42 515.47 in preliminary internal revenue. Mexico offers 500 prize to drill and operate artesian wells in Oaxaca Nochimilco San Felipe de Agua and Haconda de Aguilera within three years. An unknown black man lynched at San Antonio Pasco county for assault. 3,000 tapestry weavers in Philadelphia end thirteen weeks tie up with 10 percent raise. McLean bitten by mad dog at Union Station gate. Two Americans released from Spa Belgium after Paris swindle case. Lipton Co. plant fire at Union Stock Yards causes 225 000 loss. Montgomery labor moves to form a central trades council.
The article notes Curtis as a respected figure among the Kaw people with deep ties through his grandmother and language, including visits to the Kaw reservation. It also advertises Buchlan’s Arnica Salve at 25 cents, touting cures for piles burns boils and other skin ailments.
Advert reads that repulsive facial features stem from liver disorder and claims Herbine will cleanse bowels regulate the liver and improve complexion. It lists sellers J L Wikle and J B Privett in Oxford Alabama offering the remedy for 50 cents.
Baltimore July 31 Mrs Conner wife of George Connor a Cecil county farmer died at home yesterday while protecting her 4 year old child from a three horse mowing machine driven horses that tore toward the child. The child was saved.
Leighton Alabama druggist H P Kumpe recounts a customer’s sick child vomiting unable to keep food down until a bottle of White's Cream Vermifuge expelled 119 worms. The tonic also claims to aid digestion and nervous strength for children. Sold at J L Wikle and J B Privett in Oxford Alabama for 25 cents.
Linnean society showcased photographs of New Zealand plants fertilized by specific bird species. The bell-bird helps native fuchsias and flax, its pollen staining its head blue or red depending on bloom. Von Pilzen once described a red headed bird as a new species, a view abandoned in 1870 after proof of artificial coloration.
A London rumor spreads after an old lady left 1000 to a newspaper seller who assisted her crossing the street. Street urchins in Lon done appear more polite, with scenes of unsolicited help in Piccadilly and a strong man from a music hall, two lifeguardsmen, and a policeman among recipients.
For the National Encampment of the G A R in Washington D C, Southern railway will sell round trip tickets at special low rates for October 3 4 5 and 6 with a final return by October 15 1902. By depositing at a joint agent in Washington before noon October 15 and paying a 50 cent fee travelers may obtain an extension to November 3 1902. Call any Southern railway ticket agent for details.
A brief advertiser notes strong satisfaction among smokers for Warters' Hand-made Cigars priced at five cents, highlighting value and quality from the local tobacconist.
The Democratic party authorized candidate Sidney J. Bowie for reelection to Congress subject to party action.
A string of notices lists candidates for the Callison county legislature. Jos J Arnold and E H Hanna declare intent to run subject to Democratic party action. Jas Kerry Jr endorses a railroad commission elected and paid by the people with Georgia Commission powers.
The office of county superintendent of education announces the candidacy of H. T. Persons for re election subject to the usual qualifications and procedures of the upcoming election.
A set of notices announces candidates for county commissioner in Calhoun county. Individuals listed include G. W. Hubbard, A. J. Larvin, C. Martin, P. Patterson, and Thomas J. Weaver, all under Democratic Party guidance. Editorship cites fair primary conditions for white voters.
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