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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1916
Page
6
The column riffs on Democratic and Republican figures with playful quips about Hughes and Roosevelt. It references Longworth and Burton, mentions Hall meat on Morris avenue, and mocks campaign excess while noting the silent vote dynamics and potential shifts in party support.
A historical editorial condemns Theodore Roosevelt as an ambitious leader whose years of service ended in demagogy. It contrasts duty with power, laments his political fate, and echoes a proverb about growth and service while mourning his decline.
The American flag symbolizes freedom, unity, and sacrifice for citizens across nations. President Wilson proclaims the upcoming Wednesday as Flag Day with nationwide observance urging flags at public buildings and homes to honor the symbol amid wartime.
A 12 to 15 year old reform note recalls Rev. Malthy D. Babcock’s Sunday sermon on Rioth the deadly sin. He denounces laziness and urges action now saying the beet “some day” is today and time is life’s capital. He warns against drifting toward eternity and stresses starting now to achieve dreams and help the world.
An exhortation urges immediate action to seize health wealth and happiness, warning that yesterday is dead and tomorrow unborn. It compares wasted youth to lost riches and urges prompt deeds to avoid regret and irreparable failure.
The piece emphasizes the biblical law of sowing and reaping, warning that every action has consequences. It calls for constant self restraint, noting mood shifts of youth lead to remorse as the winds of misdeed return as retribution or reward. It urges framing the text on display.
The scene on the platform shows Hughes receiving a tepid response from a sparse audience. Penrose, towering over colleagues, as Smoot and Oregon delegates exchange subdued glances, while a hushed hall echoes with waning applause and mounting disappointment.
A letter argues Anniston should build a local ice refrigeration plant or packing facility to keep surplus hogs and pork local. It notes high import costs, suggests nearby towns have packing plants, and urges farmers to raise hogs if a local market and refrigeration option were available.
At a California hosted Progressive convention Gov. Hiram Johnson moved to acclare Roosevelt nominated for president. Roosevelt’s reply thanked the honor but declined, proposing a conditional refusal be sent to the Progressive National Committee. The convention adjourned after a party committee vote to refer Roosevelt’s letter.
President Roosevelt faces a dilemma over selecting a successor to Wil McCombe as Democratic convention chairman. He leans toward Col. EB House or a prominent businessman, while some supporters back Senator Hughes of New Jersey or Senator James of Kentucky as capable mixers.
The scene unfolds as Justice Hughes leaves the bench and writes his resignation and acceptance. Crowds gather outside his home on teenth street while reporters and cameras capture the moment. Neighbors arrive, and C Milburn hangs two large American flags from a window as a city watches a swift and dramatic political shift.
Mr Bennett Prete and Miss Nawnie Beare were married at the home of his brother Arthur Irwin. Rev Ther E Roberts officiated. Attendants included Lonely Knightes and Arthur Irwin Jr. The event featured a cream ic air emplore of Howser Lumber Company and a celebratory supper following.
The matchups feature two trains heading to Atlanta listed by number. The record notes service designations and routing but lacks detailed context or schedule data.
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