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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1916
Page
12
A collage of quips and opinions ranges from border raids and Carranza to insects as delicacies. It notes Houshold editors and a playful jab at politics and press, with references to Uncle Sam, the Bull Moose, and reactions to international events.
In a brisk collection of letters and snippets the Abbeville Medium quotes residents critiquing local figures. Erasmus Pratt taunts a "Cld Chap" about weight while other readers mock public figures including Iriah Plan and Old Bera Kale as they claim changes in health or appearance.
The piece argues Woodrow Wilson uniquely fits crises since 1870, likening him to Jefferson Washington and stating he steadies the nation. It cites averting war with Japan over exclusion laws, pressuring German threats, and shaping policy through the Underwood tariff and Federal Reserve act, while noting his courage in acknowledging errors.
A reflective piece on conscience citing Twain and Byron, arguing the invisible governor shapes moral aging. It notes fear of conscience does not prevent sin and that conscience harshly judges the self, with references to Shakespearean notions and personal experience.
A Dewson circulated charges accusing Alabama courts, legislators, and governors of corruption in favor of corporations. Arbieton lawyers deny the claims and many Anniston lawyers react with anger or amusement, questioning the author and his motive.
The piece extols both Wilson and Hughes as leaders of exceptional morality, praising their fight against corruption and their commitment to patriotic principles. It lauds their stand against graft and their efforts to expand credit and curb abuses, asserting a renewed national pride in leadership.
L. L. Scarborough and L. Wikle announce runs for mayor of Anniston Alabama. They pledge fiscal restraint, court reform, nuisance reduction, civic unity, growth, a city playground, welfare support, and holiday participation ahead of the Democratic primary.
A notice from the candidate states intent to seek reelection as president of the Anniston City Council subject to the city executive committee action. The filing signals continued leadership aims at local governance and council oversight.
The city Democratic executive committee will select a candidate from the third ward. J. T. Henry is among those backing the bid with W. T. Edmondson as a contender for the nomination.
A series of notices state a candidate for Council from the Fourth Ward in Anniston, each urging support and noting the run is subject to the action of the Democratic or City Executive committees. The statements name J. D. Holcomb and other supporters as seeking the seat.
A list of candidates announces for Councilman from the First Ward in Anniston. Names include H Hollingsworth Dock Brown J W Mallory Jesse Evans John F Boozer and others pledging to serve all citizens subject to the Democratic City Executive Committee action.
T. H. Cockerell declares his bid for city council from Anniston's Fifth Ward, contingent on the Democratic Executive Committee's action. The notice specifies the Fifth Ward council seat seeking election and the candidate's formal declaration.
The Anniston Star urges a prosperity dinner or barbecue to celebrate Alabama Power Company leadership moving to Anniston. It calls for A L Kenyon to become general manager, succeeding Chamberlain, and praises closer ties between the company and the Model City.
The notice names TOM CARTER and M. F. Snider as candidates for Councilman from Ward 2 in Anniston, subject to the Democratic primary and the City Executive Committee. Also listed are W. BE. PARKER and A. (Tobe) HAMILTON as other ward candidates in the same race.
The Friends of J A Burgess announce his name for councilman from the Third Ward pending city executive committee action. Claude J Settles declares his candidacy for the Third Ward council seat in the upcoming primary.
A notice proclaims Harry Pow as a candidate for councilman in the Fifth District subject to primary action. The filing signals intent to seek the seat and participate in upcoming party processes.
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