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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1916
Page
9
A flood of declarations from residents of Anniston announce candidacy for mayor council and other city posts. Names include CHAS. D. KLINE J. L. WIKLE JOHN F. WILLIAMS L. S. HOLLINGSWORTH and TOM CARTER among others subject to Democratic primary rules and city executive committee action.
London reports the British war office asks the miners union to supply 10,000 funnels for trench work. The miners committee presses for parity, demanding wages equal to those at the front and at home.
Berlin June 10 The Imperial Clothing Commission and textile industry representatives debated supplying the poorer classes with clothing. Manufacturers pledged to provide woolen linen and cotton fabrics for the nation if waste and consumption are reduced. Clothing cards would allow individuals to buy textiles at fixed prices, with government funds ensuring essentials and producers limited to maximum pricing and possibly halting luxury fabrics.
War drains recruits and supplies from missions in India while repatriation of German missionaries and internment alter oversight. Indian Christians respond with renewed responsibility and initiative as English churchmen and American Lutherans temporarily oversee the work.
Local party notices announce candidates for city council seats in multiple wards. J D Holcomb and Shaler Houser seek Fourth Ward seats while T H Cockerell Pr Wigley and Chas Kennedy put themselves forward for Fifth Ward seats subject to Democratic committee action.
In Lenton on June 10 British music hall artists protest American vaudeville acts gaining bookings as many actors are drafted. A deputation is formed to push Parliament to pass a labor importation bill to keep Americans out.
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