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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1900
Page
7
Notice proclaims deep discounts on men’s and boys’ clothing and overcoats with prices at or below production cost. Emphasizes the largest stock in the state and unusually low values.
Sugar Trust shuts four large refineries accelerating moves to raise sugar prices, leaving about three thousand workers unemployed. Other items note Hepburn requesting Feb 25 for Nicaragua Canal bill, Yaqui conflict near Benson, Arizona, and local Sunday school delegate plans for Opelika county schools.
The executive committee of the Calhoun County Sunday School Association met Friday afternoon to discuss plans and urging for the Sunday program and related activities. The brief session focused on organizing upcoming Sunday school events and promoting participation.
Anniston voters express strong support for McCraw in the sheriff race signaling a favorable outcome. The brief note reflects local sentiment ahead of the election.
The Providence Journal notes W. B. Witherspoon once of Anniston as a potential Prohibition vice-presidential candidate. It cites a New York county Prohibition meeting and banquet where Dr. Swallow of Pennsylvania is discussed as a possible presidential hopeful.
Sadie, the little daughter of Key and Mr. DC Robinett, died at their Oxanna home last night after a several week illness thought not dangerous until a few days ago. The remains will be interred at Antioch Baptist church tomorrow at noon. funeral services by Rev. J. B. Harnard of this city.
Supporters urge voters to back Woodruff for sheriff, praising past service and promising continued steadiness. The call emphasizes experience and proven leadership to avoid risk in public safety.
Work on new sidewalks ordered by the city council will begin today. Crews will lay concrete walks on the east side of Leighton avenue from Tenth to Twelfth and on Twelfth street from Quintard to Leighton. Wiley Hudson will execute the project.
Beginning today, the Rev. Charles M. Sheldon of Topeka will edit the Topeka Capital for one week to illustrate his idea of what a Christian daily newspaper should be. The move accompanies a broader campaign by M W Mc Craw for sheriff. Associated Press report from Topeka, Kansas dated March 15.
Commentary notes the brief window for a new idea and links success to strong business management. It argues that Christianity in business matters as much as anything and forecasts good will from the innovation as editors monitor the reform paper.
A Chicago Record piece recalls three Albany reporters who later joined presidential cabinets and a Indiana court trio producing future leaders. It notes the path from state legislative hearings to national service, with figures like Manning, Lamont, and Smith, plus Gresham, Harrison, Hendricks, McDonald, and Turpie. Levy tailors men for success.
The record honors M W Woodruff as one of the finest sheriffs Calhoun ever had, noting his leadership and service to the county.
Long list of uncalled for advertised letters at the Anniston post office. Names include Miss Sadie, Mrs Kemna Bailey, George Bush Col J W Busby, J A Anderson, Laura Shelley Susie Shephard, and many others. Phone 72 offered for orders or inquiries. reference to Co 48 for post office services.
The French post office bans mourning envelopes with any black edge arguing tampering risks. The rule aims to prevent opening tricks where ink is rubbed to hide tampering, while mourning cards remain a revenue source.
Work on a big addition to the foundry shed has begun as T L Houser and Co prepare materials. When finished the plant will be one of the South’s largest soil pipe makers. The company is filling large city orders and recently shipped a large pipe consignment to Honolulu and Mexico.
Brief political notice urges voters to support McCraw for sheriff. The fragment emphasizes the importance of casting a ballot and preserving voting rights. The text provides no date or location details beyond the call to participate.
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