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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1900
Page
2
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A notice announces Fred L Blackmon of Calhoun as a candidate for the State Senate from the Seventh Senatorial district Calhoun and Cleburne counties, subject to Democratic party action. A. F Motitter also announces candidacy for the same district subject to party action.
A Calhoun County candidate running for the West General Assembly pledges to back Hon. John T. Morgan for a United States Senate seat, stating that if not instructed otherwise, they will vote to return Morgan.
Several individuals announce their candidacy for sheriff of Calhoun County subject to Democratic party action. Names include Edmondson and Rowbank with variations in spelling and affiliation noted. Party primary date referenced as March 7.
The Democratic party announces several candidates for Tax Assessor of Calhoun County. W P Downing and Dave Cowden are named as candidates subject to party action. One candidate, H Hershy, announces re election bid pending party confirmation.
Brief note indicates the tax collector position in Calhoun County facing political action by the Democratic group. The text mentions a person named D. Z. Goopiert in unclear context. No dates or explicit outcomes are provided.
Henry F. Montgomery announces candidacy in the Democratic primary for Calhoun County Treasurer under the War Treasurer. He campaigns against the Henry B. Grover backed slate, aiming for the treasurer post.
N M Hackney seeks the coroner seat in Calhoun County subject to Democratic party action. W M Franka also pursues re election to the coroner office under party designation.
A candidate respectfully solicits votes in the Democratic primary for the Fourth district Commissioner seat in Calhoun County. The appeal emphasizes public service and district concerns as the election approaches.
A day of political bustle ends with mixed emotions among local candidates while mining activity continues in the Anniston district. Reports emphasize the district's abundant high grade iron ore and ongoing exploration revealing further promising ore finds.
Ex Sevor Ingalls condemns the paper trust for price extortion and control of education religion and libraries. He laments the pressure on a free press and urges the Republican party to strangle the monopolies or risk a political alternative emerging.
The article notes discontent over newly acquired territories including the Philippines Hawaii Cuba and Puerto Rico. It warns that while uprisings may diminish, the bubonic plague arriving in San Francisco poses a distinct threat and calls for prevention and cautious handling of empire era gains.
Voters sought with earnestness as candidates pressed their bids and the ballot nears. Tonight some aspirants will be disappointed while others celebrate as the Jenatta contest concludes. General Wheeler, back from the Philippines, will resume his bid for Congress despite opposition from a dozen local rivals.
A report states Aguinaldo appears lost or stolen or strayed with suspicion it is the latter. Authorities urge quick recovery and check local listings and stables for sightings.
The Anniston Star purchases The Weekly Republic the oldest paper in the region, once known as The Republican. The move strengthens the Star's reach to Calhoun County farmers through a weekly insert. Foster Stockton leaves the Hot Blast to join The Evening Star in Anniston, regarded as a top Alabama newspaperman.
The American Journal of Health argues for judicious use of alcoholic beverages and endorses Murray Hill Club whiskey as a pure, beneficial stimulant. It cautions against excess and urges informed choices by physicians and readers alike.
The Murray Hill Club Whiskey referenced in the notice is sold in Anniston, marking a distribution action tied to the local market.
Publication in the Anniston Evening Star is ordered for Lydia Evans Brock Milam and J K Greer non residents of Alabama to answer or demur to the bill of complaint by April 1 1900 or a decree pro confesso may be taken. Clerk A H Shepperd Caldwell Johnston solicitors represent complainant.
Anviston Steam Laundry urges sending linen and clothes for service. Customers are advised to mail items and will be satisfied with results.
A collage of curiosities on superstition from stockings to nightmares and toothache, plus anecdotes about church misdirection sixpence tales, Miss Matilda Snowflake songs, and opium deaths in China. Witty asides on beliefs, with brief snippets from Society notes and jokes.
In a Collier's Weekly snippet Pusher-Gusher anxious to please agrees geese symbolize conjugal bliss. He says a pair of geese are a handsome gift from a gentleman to his chosen lady, reflecting traditional sentiments.
A witty exchange from the Chicago Times Herald notes that a dancer's movements inspire a young woman to laugh whenever she sees him dance, reflecting lighthearted social humor.
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