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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1916
Page
6
A patchwork of remarks on subscription rates and newspaper offices blends with wry cultural observation. The piece hints at Cobb avoiding corn in Birmingham, a playful jab at a reporter's “pickled onion” label for an intoxicated man, and reflections on historic debating society topics. It ends with a grim quip about the submarine captain tied to the Sussex sinking and a German punishment image.
In a sentimental moment a girl finds comfort through play and optimism, likened to Mrs Wiggs and Pollyanna. The piece reflects on choosing gladness amid sorrow and the uplifting power of cheerful distraction for a young girl using crutches. The sentiment emphasizes resilience and shared hopeful attitude.
The piece recalls editor Jim Nunnelee of the Montgomery Daily Times praising a blue winter dawn over Blue Mountain near Anniston Alabama. It celebrates Mrs Wiggs philosophy of resilience and Pollyanna’s glad game while描描描描 recalling the sunrise’s diamond like ice on tree limbs and the beauty of Calhoun County hills.
In Hawarden Iowa last week Mr Hugh Rank and Miss Mary Smell were united in the home of the bride's mother. The ceremony followed a family wedding pattern and local residents noted the event at the time.
The Chattanooga News notes Gen. Robert E. Lee believed education and newspapers would advance the South. James Melvin Lee recounts Lee stressing training new recruits of the pen, not the sword, citing Washington College’s early journalism program and late success amid postwar uplift.
A compact recap: events span 1902 death of Prince Talleyrand. 1861 Confederate bonds authorized. 1900 Mafeking relief. 1915 Portugal’s Chagas premier shot. Coxey jailed. wartime actions include Allied gains near Ypres, Transylvania voyage to Liverpool after German warning, Russian victories in Galicia, Zeppelin attack on Ramgate repelled by planes.
Knoxville was notified that Andrew Carnegie will fund a $16,000 library for the city’s black residents, with the city to maintain the facility. The forecast section notes fair weather for Anniston tonight and Thursday with warmer conditions.
Philadelphia's mayor bans reporters from entering his office amid criticism. The clash pits public access to records and city affairs against executive secrecy, as editors defend press duties to expose municipal rottenness and taxpayer transparency.
Waukegan May 17 three fourths of veniremen examined in the trial of University of Wisconsin student W H Orpet accused of poisoning his sweetheart Marion Lambert are excused for already forming opinions on guilt or innocence. At the close of Judge Donnelly's court three veniremen remain tentatively accepted.
Washington hosts the inaugural educational convention to prepare immigrants for American citizenship. Organized by the Bureau of Naturalization, the July meeting follows the New York NFEA convention and invites Western educators to participate in this federal adult-immigrant program. In San Juan Puerto Rico, 148,519 pupils attend 1494 buildings used for education and 2461 teachers staff the island. After 1898, schools were scarce and underfunded. supervision now divides Puerto Rico into 41 districts with a supervising principal.
Anniston Alabama resident Kline announces candidacy for mayor in the Democratic primary pledging to keep city expenses within revenues reform the Recorder's Court dispense with nuisance dust foster harmony between county and city promote economic growth create a universal children's park and support welfare uplift movements and holiday participation in city life.
A candidate declares for mayor of Anniston subject to approval by the city executive committee. The notice states intent to seek the office and awaits organizational action.
A compact history note lists events on May 17 across years: 1508 Haatent granted first American reaping machine, 1814 Norwegians declare independence from Sweden leading to a free independent constitution, and the death of John Jay the American statesman and first Chief Justice.
A campaign note from a First Ward candidate pledges to serve all residents if elected and asks for Democratic Party support in Anniston. The writer signs with illegible surname and initials.
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