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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1900
Page
4
For Superintendent of Education H. T. Persons is listed, with Coroner W. M. Franke and Commissioner 2nd District X. H. Bagley also named. The snippet presents a slate of local officials and candidates.
The Star reports a Manila telegram that a Filipino officer likely Aguinaldo was shot in an engagement with Major March’s detachment. If confirmed, his death could end the insurrection by leaving rebels disorganized and undermining guerilla warfare efforts. Also notes Anniston district lime industry attracting outside capital and expansion potential.
The Democratic nomination contest in the district begins to take shape as the State Executive Committee reviews Clebornee's appeal on August 20. If Hon. S. J. Bowie of Calhoun and Talladega counties enters the race, he becomes a formidable contender well known for party work and for aiding Senator Morgan.
The Selma Journal notes Gaston A Robbins as the only candidate named in district papers, while J H King and Dr B Dudley Williams appear in Anniston papers. A dispatch lists 52 681 census enumerators with state totals. Alabama 1 211 and other states follow. Anniston sees a spring building boom and more projects planned for summer. The five cent cigar is tied to Kennesaw branding.
Elam Drug Co. offers special round trip tickets at 20e with a 15c coupon usable for boat hire or rides. Tickets cover one fare each direction along the line, not valid for a full line round trip unless boarding at an end. A 10c Oxford to Lake round trip ticket exists with a 10c privilege coupon. Also a 10c no-stop single ride option on the open cars for fourteen miles with strict sales rules and Sunday limits.
Regular coupon tickets sell at 18 for $1.00 covering trips anywhere on the line. A 25 for $1.00 coupon allows travel over any portion where a five cent cash fare is charged. A monthly ticket of 52 trips costs $2.60 and is valid only for the issuing calendar month and non transferable.
Announcement notes transfer tickets issued only to conductors for cash, valid on parts of the Anniston car lines and routes between Anniston, Oxanna, and Oxford.
Extra edition reports ongoing car service to Oxford Lake with weekly Sunday runs. Special cars available at reasonable rates and a beautifully Illuminated car for evening parties enhances transport options.
The management states they have organized for the 1900 season and will strive to earn substantial patronage, trusting the Lake Line to receive strong support this year.
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