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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1900
Page
4
Fr. R. Gordon editor notes Yoster F. Stockton Munger and M. W. Woodruff named among candidates for coroner with W. M. Franks also mentioned in the slate.
The piece extols Anniston and northeast Alabama as a key South manufacturing hub. It promises in depth features on the city’s advantages, business and professional leaders, and plans to publicize opportunities for plants and development, urging residents to share their names for census outreach.
In early industrial days commissaries served workers but later became revenue sources for manufacturers and a nuisance to patrons. The Evening Star questions plans by the Southern Car and Foundry company to establish a commissary in Anniston, arguing it would harm workers and local commerce whether run by the company or individuals.
The Daily reports growing strength for Sidney J. Bowie as the Democrats of the Fourth district rally behind him for Congress. Endorsements and widespread cordial support signal he will be the party’s standard bearer.
A Roanoke press despatch reports a major street fair opening with broad city backing and visitors drawn by reduced rail rates. The event celebrates regional industrial growth including new cotton mills and foundry expansions, reflecting Anniston's parallel progress in the South.
The article recalls rare hesitation by Thomas A. Hendricks before accepting the 1876 vice presidential nomination, noting his later acceptance in 1884 despite initial reluctance and quoting his Aug. 20 letter from Indianapolis. It also includes an old rental notice promising three furnished rooms until winter with gas stove and bath.
Second annual reunion of Roosevelt's Rough Riders association in Oklahoma City with Gov Roosevelt and regiments from Kansas Colorado and Tennessee attending. One round trip fare from Choctaw Oklahoma and Gulf rail line. Tickets on sale June 50th July tet 2nd and Srd with limited return July Std. contact J Warwick Memphis F D Blackmon Chattanooga O H Angle Atlanta J F Holden Little Rock. Laundry boasts superior service and earnings for ANNISTON STEAM LAUNDRY in Anniston.
Anniston residents overlooked by the census are urged to fill out the omitted blank published elsewhere in The Star and send it to this office at once. It is important that Anniston should have full credit for its population and this will be one of the means for obtaining it.
A change of program will occur every night from 8 to 830 with new pictures. The last regular car leaves the lake at 10 p.m. and runs to Tenth and Noble streets only unless passengers board at the lake for points beyond.
Last summer afternoons and evenings drew large crowds to the lake with attractions and moving pictures. Swing and lunch tables are spread across the grounds and shelter exists for rain. Evening breezes have not dampened daily programs. Swings pavillions croquet grounds and a tennis court are available for use.
The Elam Drug Co. offers special round trip tickets to boost daily patronage. Tickets at 20c include a 15c coupon usable for boat hire, bathing, or merry-go round rides. Valid for one fare each direction between line ends, not for a full loop from end to end. A 10c Oxford to the Lake option exists, with a 10c coupon. Also a 10c open ride for 14 miles back to boarding point, no tickets accepted, Sundays restricted 12 noon to 6 pm.
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