Treasury directs deposits of New York customs receipts
Secretary Cartelyou ordered the deposit of customs receipts in New York City national bank depositories, enlarging a previous order. The move will raise public deposits in the city by about 15 million dollars. A statement also anticipated interest payments on the 2 percent 1930 console and the 4 percent 1907 issue due April 1908 to be made immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
National Bank
New York City
300 Foot Draw Bridge Moved 500 Feet On Martini River
Engineers plan a rare operation on the Martini river to pick up and relocate a 300 foot draw bridge at Madison avenue. Poor scows will anchor under the bridge as it is raised with the tide to three feet, then moved to a new position while a replacement bridge is built nearby. The project cost is set at about $70,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ty the Star
New York
Martini River
Madison Avenue
Mit
Man Hangs Self on L and N Train in Montgomery
Johan Hipp, 35, hanged himself in a toilet on a Louisville and Nashville train in Montgomery on March 26. He used two bandana handkerchiefs tied to a lamp bracket and was dead when found. the conductors removed his body. He carried 913.90 dollars and a ticket from San Francisco to New York but left no suicide note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Johan Hipp White
San Francisco
New York
Plight of the Actor Behind the Scenes
The article discusses theater life and the emotional strain on actors. It notes telegrams at the stage door, isolation from the outside world, and the tradition of keeping personal news until after performances. It contrasts modern theater with historic practices and mentions Bela Belmont Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bebh
Gypee
Belmont Davis
Magaxe
Force of Habit in a Debt Note Melts a Hard Heart
A damaged excerpt from the St Louis Republic shows a chronic debtor offering to pay a debt to a beautiful woman. He asks for a small tab to be left for him in her direction, hoping to tell her how well she looks, while realizing that money and punctual payment mean more than appearances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Louis Republic
Silent Suffering From Irritation of the Windpipe
Readers note a medical observation about the torment of windpipe irritation causing persistent coughing. The text discusses how convulsive coughing can only be alleviated with rest and medical care, illustrating early concerns over respiratory distress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Critis Medical Journal
Easily Mixed Remedy for Bladder Trouble Promoted
A home made prescription from vegetable extracts is claimed to ease bladder issues. The mixture includes Fluid Extract Dandelion, Compound Kargon, and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla taken after meals and at night, with alleged results in a week. Local druggists endorse its safety and effectiveness in reducing backache frequent urination and rheumatic symptoms.
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Vsont
Weather Summary for Anniston March 26
Weather report from Anniston notes barometer 29.24 inches, temperature 59 degrees, southeast wind 15 mph. Highest 77 at 2 PM, lowest 58 at 6 AM. Cloudy with forecast of fair and warmer tonight and Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anniston
Health in the Canal Zone and Electric Bitters claim
The article notes high wages tempt artisans to help build the Panama Canal but many fear fevers and malaria. It promotes Electric Bitters as safe against malaria and other illnesses, claiming cures for blood poison biliousness weakness and stomach liver and kidney troubles. Advertises through Elam Otilway Houser Scarbrough Drug Co. and urges gas ranges for kitchen comfort to keep cooks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canal Zone
Panama Canal
Elam, Otilway & Houser
Scarbrough Drug Co
Comptroller Seeks Bank Reports From National Institutions
The comptroller of the currency has issued a call for reports on the condition of national banks as of close of business Friday March 26. The measure aims to assess financial health and liquidity across federal institutions nationwide.
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the Star
Washington
Comptroller of the Currency
Marc
Ottawa Welcomes Ambassador Bryce for Five Day Visit
Ottawa Ont March 26. Great preparations have been made for the reception of Ambassador Bryce who is expected to arrive tomorrow for a visit of five or six days to Karl Grey.
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The
Star
Ottawa
Ont
Bryce
Karl Grey
College Men Meet at Washburn College
A notable gathering of educators assembled at Washburn College for the fifth meeting of the conference of colleges of the interior. The conference includes leading Congregational and interdenominational colleges from Ohio to the Pacific coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kan
Washburn College
Conference of Colleges of the Interior
Ohio
Pacific Coast
Calve Set for First Appearance at Manhattan Opera
Mme Calve makes her New York debut after Mme Melba closed her engagement at the Manhattan opera house. Calve will be heard eight times during the remaining four weeks of the season.
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New York
Mme. Melba
Manhattan Opera House
Mme. Calve
Kaplan Sells Quintard Land To Anniston Electric and Gas
Kaplan sells to A B and G the Quintard Land Company property on Wilmer Avenue between Fifth and Seventh streets. The winter sale includes land and improvements previously owned by Anniston Electric and Gas Company and used for its car barn and tile tracks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt Tafe Kaplan Veaterday
Anniston Electric and Gas Company
Quintard Land Company
Wilmer Avenue
Fifth and
Beventh Streets
Win
Set
Anniston Eicetric and Gas Company
Governor Comer Faces Railroad Challenge In Alabama
Kpecial to the Star from Birmingham reports Governor Comer, en route to Montgomery, held back on commenting on railroad motions to restate legislative actions. He noted no filing was made by departure, and he could not predict contents. A federal judge will decide, next Saturday, March 30, on whether a temporary injunction will issue.
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the Star
Birmingham
Comer
Montgomery
Thomas G. Jones
Salt purity and sanitary handling in supply chains
The article notes how salt purity depends on source and processing standards. It discusses ocean evaporation leaving impurities, Turk’s island rock salt arriving dirty in ships, then being bagged and dusted, with modern salt springs rising in use for table salt and meat packing.
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London Pictorial Review
Anniston Music Club Posts Postponed Meeting Notice
The Anniston music club postpones its regular meeting to Friday April 5 and will meet with Mrs. W. P. Calloway. Friends report Mrs. Harriet Pope seriously ill at her daughter’s residence on Quintard avenue. Mrs. J. F. Weems of Jacksonville visits her daughter, Mrs. T. J. Cason, on Wilmer avenue. Misses Moxie and Violet Darn visit Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Bell in Atlanta. Mrs. W. T. Edmondson of Heflin visits in the city.
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Anniston Music Club
W. P. Calloway
Harriet Pope
G. N. Meredith
Quintard Avenue
J. F. Weems
Jacksonville
T. J. Cason
Wilmer Avenue
Moxie
Violet Darn
Mrs. A. W. Bell
Atlanta
Visitors in Anniston Frame Local Weekday Social
A string of notable visitors from Jacksonville Selma Birmingham Atlanta Gadsden Sylacauga and Florida were seen in Anniston. J D Privett J F Crow and A P Johnston from Jacksonville are among those in the city. John Samples M C Warnock and R A Simpson mingled with locals overnight.
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Messrs
J. D. Privett
J. F. Crow
Jacksonville
Anniston
Frank Rea
W. A. Wickersham
J. ©. Motley
R. J. Huffman
Birmingham
City
Vandalia Name Origin Tied to Vandals Wag Suggestion
The Vandalia Illinois town name arose from landowner hoping for a witty label. A lawyer friend proposed Vandalia as the "home of the Vandals," fitting the town’s ambition as a future metropolis and state capital, per the Cincinnati Enquirer.
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Vandalia
Sinois
Cincinnat! Enquirer
Early American Bishops and the Path to Independence
The London Saturday Review notes that before the American Revolution Episcopalians in America lacked a bishop and remained under the London bishopry. Confirmation was unknown and ordination candidates traveled to England, with ten of fifty-two candidates dying on the voyage in 1767. After independence, Seabury became Connecticut’s bishop with Scottish bishops’ ordination due to English refusal.
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London
England
America
United States
Seabury
Connecticut
Scotland
Hyomei promises fast cold relief with pocket inhaler
An advertisement touts Hyomei as a rapid cure for coughs colds and bronchial troubles claiming instant relief and a ten hour guarantee. The complete outfit costs one dollar with an inhaler and dropper and a money back guarantee from Scarborough Drug Company Aniston.
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Anniston
Scarbrough Drug Company
Manned Byron- led journal and Hunt era in early 19th century
A compact note on the creation of the ifra literary journal linked to Lord Byron in Italy with Shelley and Leigh Hunt, published in London after a transfer at Leghorn prior to Shelley’s death. It mentions Hunt’s early journalism in Exanpiner and later works in various periodicals.
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Ifra
Lord Byron
Italy
Shelley
Leigh Hunt
London
Hunt
Eter
Lechorn
Gulf of Spezia
Byron
Leteff Hunt
Exanpiner
Indicator
Companion
Talker
Stage
IL JM
Alden
Harper's
Fragmented OCR Note From Historical Schoolhouse Scene
Incoherent OCR fragment mentions oldeth ers opening fewer people on more windows and Christian Scientists. A Mush Eater anecdote describes a Scot guest in an American boarding house breakfast scene with porridge and a girl serving. dialogue fragments appear garbled and contain nonstandard spellings.
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Mr. Ly
Eyelid Sty Treated With Olive Oil Poultice
A small inflamed eyelid boll or sty is not dangerous. A broad poultice with a touch of olive oil promotes suppuration and helps it run its course.
The Touch That Heals Bucklen Arnica Salve Ad
A vintage ad touts Bucklen arnica salve as the happiest healing blend. It claims to cure old sores ulcers burns scalds cuts wounds and piles with guaranteed results by Elam Ordway Houser and Scarbrough Drug Co. 25 cents.
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Bucklen
Elam, Ordway & Houser
Scarbrough Drug Co
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N. Y
Man
Melba
Calve
Mc., Inc
Kaplan
George Akers
Selma
Mr. M. B. Yates
A. P. Johnston
J. W. Samples
Gadsden
M. C. Warnock
Sylacauga
R. A. Simpson
John D. Gaboury
John M. Crook
Florida
Joe Thomason
Hyomei
R. Steele
Boozer Mercantile Co
15Th and Pine
Anniston City Land
WM. A. Davis
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