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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1916
Page
6
The column questions Teddy Roosevelt's colonel commission as politics pause during militia mobilization. The wartime tone declares marching to the front, with a note on Russia's Czernowitz capture and U S Ford timing. It jokes Alabama boys may crave new foods as a light aside.
The president orders state militia to patrol the border aiding regulars against bandits in Mexico. General Pershing faces pressure as relations with the de facto Mexican government sour. The Oxford military company is mobilized with local youths heading to the front for guard duty, seeking military preparedness and national service.
The New York Times reports no leather shortage in eight months to February despite industry talk of an embargo. Imports of hides and skins rose from 1915 levels, cattle slaughter for export remains strong, and exports of leather show declines only in some categories with overall demand steady.
The article argues Mexicans are well equipped and capable in war with 86 000 regulars plus 42 700 reserves and over three million potential conscripts. It notes mixed racial demographics and warns that many have military experience, shaping American views on potential conflict.
Three services at the First Presbyterian revival drew large crowds. Morning sermon on The Insufficiency of Self praised the music and attention. Afternoon Dr Thacker spoke on Preparedness from three parts Why How When. Night service attracted the largest audience, with Such a Dead Dog as the text. Eight persons confessed Christ and over one hundred reconsecrated themselves.
Voters in Minnesota cast ballots for state wide and local offices in a June primary. Key races include the Republican United States Senate nomination with Moses F Clapp term expiring next March and rivals Frank Kellogg Adolph Eberhart and Charles Lindbergh Jr. The Democratic slate features Lawler Davis and Burnquist seeks governor. Congressional and other state filings are listed with candidates for each party.
The legislature and county and municipal positions are chosen under nonpartisan rules. Prohibitionists named candidates for most major offices, Socialists field a governor hopeful and one or two additional posts, while the Progressive party filed no ticket.
Rev J W Aiken of Birmingham left the revival at McCoy Memorial church to return home but the meetings continued at the congregation’s urging. Rev L Pruett will conduct nightly services with afternoon sessions discontinued. Last night’s service drew the largest crowd ever with every seat filled and others standing. Eighteen persons have joined the church since the revival began.
The government started delivering mail by automobile between Gulfport and Hattiesburg today after the Gulf & Stip Island railroad halted service due to a trainmen strike seeking higher wages shorter hours and union recognition.
Ewing Nebraska reports aviator Matthew Savage killed during a practice flight when his craft became unmanageable during a spiral glide and plunged 500 feet. The accident occurred late yesterday on local airfields.
Anniston Alabama mayoral hopeful Kline declares run in the Democratic primary. He pledges frugal city finances, fair Recorder's Court administration, dust nuisance removal, better county city relations, growth of business, a city children’s park, welfare programs, and active participation in holidays.
A candidate announces for mayor of Anniston subject to the city executive committee action. L. L. Scarborough states candidacy while J. L. Wikle fields a bid for re election pending the Democratic primary.
Announcement states JOHN F. WILLIAMS seeks re-election as president of the Anniston City Council, subject to action by the city executive committee. The notice outlines the date for the council leadership race and emphasizes procedural steps under city rules.
The text notes candidates for Councilman from the First Ward in Anniston. H L Hollingsworth and H L Dock Brown seek the Democratic Party support. Each urges the public to back their bid and states they will serve all citizens.
J W Mallory Jesse Evans and John F Boozer announce candidacies for Councilman First Ward in Anniston subject to city executive committee action. Each submits name for voter consideration in the upcoming election.
Friends and business leaders announce candidates for Second Ward councilman subject to Democratic primary and executive committee action. Names include TOM CARTER M F SNIDER W E PARKER and Tobe HAMILTON with city party processes noted.
J T Henry announces candidacy for councilman from the third ward subject to the action of the city Democratic executive committee. W T Edmondson signs the notice.
A set of reader notices announces candidates for the Fourth Ward council seat. Benj. R. Sawyer requests Democratic party support. J. D. Holcomb’s friends nominate him. Shaler Houser announces his candidacy to Anniston voters in the Fourth Ward.
For Councilman Fifth Ward, there by announce thyself as a Fifth ward of the City of Anniston subject to the action of the city democratic executive committee T. H. COCKERELL.
TI announces candidacy for Fifth ward councilman pending official action. government records show a local bid for public office with broad voter interest.
Harry Powell announces candidacy for Fifth Ward council seat in the Democratic primary, signaling his bid to represent the district in local government.
Claude J. Settles announces re election bid for Third Ward councilman. The Friends of J A Burgess known as Uncle Jack also submit his name for Third Ward councilman pending city executive committee action.
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