30 Jun 1911
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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1911
Page
1
A Sunday shooting left a popular policeman dead and the Chief wounded after a confrontation with McGaffin who resisted arrest amid liquor influence. The incident, described as a pitched battle, sparks demand for tougher policing, rifles for officers, and swifter, harsher punishment to curb crime and restore the city’s reputation.
A Com moner excerpt cites a letter printed in the Oakland Enquirer by J. W. Dutton formerly of Company H Fourth Ohio volunteer Infantry. The writer pleads for better understanding between the men of the North.
The text laments corporate privilege absorbing wealth and threatens a future clash greater than the Civil War. It urges unity across factions who wore the blue and gray to resist selfish men masquerading as republic friends and defend liberty for all.
Senator Joseph L Bristow of Kansas urges using the criminal provisions of the Sherman Antitrust Law to punish trust magnates, arguing civil actions fail to curb trusts and that imprisoning violators would restore public rights. Paynter of Kentucky withdraws as Lorimer opposition grows, with other Lorimer supporters facing tough re elections.
The Montgomery Advertiser profiles Thos. E. Kilby ex mayor of Anniston as a capable conservative Democrat and business leader. It cites his financial turnaround of Anniston, leadership in banking and industry, and notes his role in the Alabama Senate as chairman of municipalities and municipal organizations. Kilby is described as a trusted home figure active in the Episcopal Church and Governor Comer’s staff.
A moral lesson compares self control of the mind to directing the hand. It argues you can stop wrong thoughts and choose positive ones. It notes how surroundings reflect thoughts, citing Chinatown as an example, and asserts changing thoughts can change the world you inhabit.
A reflective piece on the mind as a controllable instrument and a divine gift. It argues that persistent positive focus yields fortune and knowledge while warning that selfish or hateful aims produce negative outcomes. The mind obeys its owner and can shape reality if kept aligned with divinity.
The public now understands how trusts manipulate industries and influence legislation. Congressional investigations reveal many facts about their dirty work. These cancerous forces threaten the nation and must be stamped out if the government is to endure.
The Democrats enjoy a decisive advantage in Congress and should leverage their power in negotiations and policy pushing. Their control across chambers enables coordinated strategy on key legislation and agenda setting.
A note on Wall Street crops and yields during the hot season. observers report unusually small crops due to heat. Market implications and potential effects on prices and trading activity are discussed.
A Mississippi Democratic primary to nominate state officers is scheduled for August 1. The piece also notes various political moves including Daniel W. Lawler announcing a U.S. Senate bid, and other party maneuvers across the nation with mentions of La Follette, Harmon, Clark, Wilson, and Garber.
Judge Joseph J. Willett will be the chief orator at Independence Day ceremonies near Iron City at Chosea Springs. Dr. R L Hughes presides with Rev George Stoves and Col Ross Blackmon among speakers. The event includes a 10:30 a.m. program, lunch, and an afternoon address by Blackmon, with several invited dignitaries and a Welcoming address by Dr Coke Williams.
Talladega dispatch reports state officers raiding the Elks' club early Friday securing about 120 barrels of beer 26 beer casks 17 whisky cases and 10 wine cases all confiscated as evidence Two Negroes kept at the club were arrested with possible further arrests expected Sheriff Brooks said no governor order to repeat raids had been received.
O H Brown of Muscadine Alabama credits Dr King's New Discovery with saving his wife's life from a severe bronchial illness and cough. The ad touts it as effective for lung trouble hemorrhages grippe asthma hay fever croup and whooping cough with 50 cent and one dollar sizes and a free trial bottle. Guaranteed by local druggists West End Elam Hamrick and Scarbrough.
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