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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1916
Page
6
A mosaic of quips and news items notes Chicago plans and reversals, San Domingo skirmishes, and China trouble as Yuan Shikai's death is foretold. It recalls American fisheries gains, mosquito cures, and the Gas Centenary while reporting naval losses and European intrigue through sharp anecdotes and brief items.
Reports from Calhoun County indicate a favorable crop outlook with rain improving cotton and corn conditions. Warm weather supports cotton as second plantings proceed, though final crop size is uncertain as many factors could still alter outcomes.
The piece argues farmers should coordinate marketing and standardize packaging to boost returns. It notes boll weevil threats, optimistic crop prospects, and that shelled corn in measured sacks earns farmers more than unshucked, unmeasured grain. It cites merchants and experts supporting standardized shipping.
A Chicago judge argues that five bank robbers were teens from troubled homes. He questions prison expansion and calls for improving homes and schools to remove root causes of crime rather than building more jails.
The essay argues exercise sustains health and productivity but warns excess, professionalization, and leisure misuse harm virtue. It urges open air recreation, parks, and amateur sports, linking fitness to national vigor and ethical conduct while condemning fraud and overtraining.
A Philadelphia Record critique accuses Everett Colby of misrepresenting Theodore Roosevelt to boost his Oyster Bay candidate. It cites Roosevelt’s 1914 Belgian neutrality stance and argues Roosevelt later abandoned neutrality rhetoric to rally support for the nomination.
Thunderstorms are expected this afternoon in Anniston and vicinity with generally fair conditions tonight and Wednesday. Cooler tonight with fresh southwest winds and squalls. Highs near 90 yesterday and 89 last year. lows around 74. Precipitation 0.07 inches in last 24 hours and 17.47 inches since January 1. Barometer 29.72, sunrise 4:49, sunset 6:30. Rh. H. Dean, Observer.
Judge Thomas W. Colemand opened the city court and set two jury trials for next week. The murder cases involve Curtis Teague and Mrs. Willie Whatley alias Babe Whatley. Whatley faces charges for killing Stye Hammett in Jacksonville, while Teague is charged with killing Charlie Lewis Bush near Chocco loco. Kerr of Piedmont defends Whatley, Douglas represents Teague.
Birmingham voters at the polls today approved a $3,000,000 bond plan by decisive majorities. The package includes $2,000,000 for new public schools, $500,000 for a city auditorium, and $500,000 for the North Birmingham electric plant.
Anniston Democrat candidate Kline outlines platform including budget restraint justice in Recorder's Court, dust nuisance removal, fostering city county harmony, promoting industry, a city children’s park, welfare efforts, and voluntary participation in holidays. Seeks mayoral nomination in Democratic primary.
L. L. Scarborough declares his candidacy for mayor of Anniston subject to the city executive committee. J. L. Wikle announces his bid for re election to mayor of Anniston subject to the Democratic primary election.
The speaker announces candidacy for re election as president of the Anniston City Council pending action by the city executive committee.
Several residents announce runs for Councilman from the First Ward of Anniston pending action by the city Democratic Executive Committee. L. H. Hollingsworth J W Mallory H L Dock Brown Jesse Evans John F Boozer and J B Boozer list candidacy to voters with support urged.
Benj R Sawyer of Anniston seeks the Fourth Ward council seat with support from the subject committee. Shaler Houser backs the candidacy in the Democratic party context.
A set of notices announces candidacies for the Fifth Ward councilman position in Anniston. Names include T. H. Cockerell C. Wigley and A. H. Arnold, all subject to the city Democratic executive committee and the Fifth Ward Democratic primary procedures.
Citizens and business leaders announce candidates for Councilman from the Second Ward in Anniston. TOM CARTER requests Democratic primary action. M F Snider and W E Parker also declare for Ward 2.
Date for the councilman from the second ward is set for action by the company A. Tobe Hamilton.
The notice names CLAUDE J. SETTLES seeking re election as Councilman from the Third Ward. Friends of J A Burgess known as Uncle Jack announce his name for Councilman from the Third Ward, subject to city executive committee action. A candidate also declares intent to run for Councilman from the Fourth Ward subject to committee action.
A brief Want Ad item appears in the page offering small help or personal services. The notice uses compact phrasing, urging readers to place a short classified message for assistance. It reflects routine classified advertising in a local newspaper segment.
Authorities in Huntsville Alabama serve notice to landladies and residents that the Red Lights district will close at midnight Wednesday June 7 in compliance with enforceable laws. The action marks the second time such a closure has occurred after checks by the Ministers Association.
Advertisement extols Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a dependable remedy versus fake medicines. Highlights decades of use and ongoing relief for women's ailments, praising standard tonics as community blessings across generations.
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