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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1910
Page
7
A column reflecting on a busy man whose growing responsibilities constrain his time for family and home tasks. It cites a college president paradox and conveys a call to advertise and buy coal, urging readers to contact R. O. Watson at the listed phone for coal and promoting Star Want Ads.
Washington reports Senator Money of Mississippi urges unqualified fortification of the Panama Canal. He recalls backing an American canal in 1897 and argues war would prompt seizure if unfortified, warning neutralization is untenable. Rep Tawney objects but majority support appears likely.
Dr Bertillon a noted French physician asserts marriage is the best path to long life. He cites world statistics showing married individuals have lower mortality than bachelors or spinsters and warns widows and widowers face higher death rates. He urges men to marry and to care for their wives health as their own life depends on her well being.
The Pittsburg Dispatch notes Major General Leonard Wood warns that despite heavy military spending since 1898, the army shows weak spots. Shortages in field artillery and reserve ammunition, plus insufficient forces, reveal a lag between funding and readiness, prompting questions about money spent.
The acting mayor John Porroy Mitchell compares local abuse to a famous financier, noting a troubling question about where lambs derive endless millions, as quoted in the New York Press.
Miss Tommie Estes hosted a four course dinner for Edna Thompson Jessie Faughender Beverly and Charley Smith. Sewing club guests included Ida Moody Jessie Faughender Addie McCollister Alma Sharpe. Various locals and visitors arrive and depart for school meetings church events and travels including Mrs Mary D Hutchinson and Mrs Elizabeth Salter visiting for Eastern Star and a school of instruction. Major Towle wife and others attend dinners while residents return from travel and illness news of Empress Augusta Victoria nursing her ill son Adalbert is noted.
United States marines at League Island Philadelphia are being issued rifles as 3400 troops prepare for deployment to Guantanamo Cuba. They will sail on transports Prairie and Dixie for the southern trip.
The Interstate Commerce Commission postponed the tap line cases that were due to open today. The high importance of the cases is noted in railroad circles as they address what constitutes a common carrier and the issue of rebates. Classified advertising notes work opportunities.
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