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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1906
Page
4
The Seaboard's arrival in Anniston promises wealth, population growth, expanded manufacturing, trade, and mining. Residents expect substantial benefits and unite to support the railroad project, hoping to propel the city beyond prior highs.
The article praises San Francisco residents for their determined effort to rebuild after the earthquake and fire. It contrasts with Baltimore’s rapid post disaster rebuilding and notes that San Francisco is making steady progress toward restoration and renewed prosperity through collective effort and resilience.
Prohibitionists of Idaho hold a mass convention in Boise to nominate candidates for state offices in the upcoming election and to organize for an aggressive campaign.
Commencement week at the Indiana Normal school closed with graduation in Normal Hall. Governor Hanly delivered the address to the graduating class during the morning exercises.
A Camden of editorials and quips lampoons contemporary life in Alabama and nearby towns. The piece dwells on Haakon, industry, and Prohibition in Huntsville, then pivots to slang, editors, and language quirks across Georgia and Alabama with playful comparisons.
Bradley J. Saunders reports strong statewide sentiment favoring Henry B. Gray for Lieutenant Governor. Travelers and county-by-county feedback describe Gray as an able leader likely to bring credit to the state if elected.
In a muddled train of OCR text a mother hands Johnny a penny for Sunday school. He eyes a ding gum slot and contemplates snacks while a dog named Pannie is described as fastidious. The passage blends archaic spellings and nonsensical phrases.
Mrs. Alex Sutherland and children prepare for summer in Choccoloeco valley with Mr. Sutherland visiting. Dr. Joshua H. Foster head to Lynchburg for a month off. Edith Johnston Louise Dobbs take a Summer School course in Knoxville. Lila Gordon visits Judge Greene in Leighton. Mrs. James Lapsley goes to Virginia with family. Ayers family returns from Georgia and Kentucky with Miss Lucy Ayers. Mrs. Thomason to Oswego New York for summer with relatives. Ulbricht sails to New York then Digby Nova Scotia for the season. Marie Greene returns from Montgomery visit. Mrs. Davenport hosts a buffet luncheon for Miss Sue Forbes. Evelyn Wilson entertains friends Tuesday.
A wartime style dispatch reports President Roosevelt and Secretary of the Treasury approving a city relief plan for San Francisco. It mentions a $900 grant and $12,000,000 in municipal bonds secured by the national bank, aiming to make them salable worldwide. Also noted is $10,000,000 expected from a corporation to fund public works for the burned residents.
A speaker hailed the trip to the national capital as successful and credited the California delegation and Mr. Harriman for invaluable aid as a committee member.
The Ingram Lithia Wells Hotel is now open. Rates are ten dollars per week with reduced rates for families children and nurses. Buildings and grounds are lighted by electricity with baths and modern sanitary conveniences in hotel and cottages. Bowling bathing boating pool tennis free to guests and phone connection with Aniston. Excellent livery and service. Hacks meet all trains. For more information contact Ingram Lithia Water Co Ohatchie Ala.
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