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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1900
Page
4
Por Sheriff M W Woodruff for Treasurer Henry B Glover for Tax Collector VD Z Goodlett for Tax Assessor Dave B Burna for Commissioner 2nd District X H Bagley for Commissioner 2nd District Ballot slate presents candidates for city offices.
The notice stresses that registration time is shrinking each day and urges prompt attendance this month to ensure inclusion.
The Senifer iron company claims a solved coke problem with a large coke oven battery in Blue Creek, while Bowrsouaw's Elks carnival and street fair draw crowds from Birmingham district and beyond. It suggests planning a street fair for Anniston.
The South African war increased London daily paper circulations from twenty five to one hundred percent, a trend mirrored by American papers during the Spanish American conflict. Yet pages rarely profit from wars as costs of securing war news exceed the extra income.
The relief of Mafeking is confirmed by official dispatches and hailed in London and across the country. Londoners flood the streets, singing and cheering as the British advance toward victory continues amid Boer disarray and dwindling resistance.
A commentary argues that Congress, not judges, fixes federal court times and places through acts, detailing proposals to allow circuit judges to set schedules or empower the DOJ. A plan for Southern Florida sittings in Ocala hinges on counties providing free courtroom space, seen as a petty exaction by a powerful government.
The confession of W. H. Reeves deputy auditor of Cuba and his surrender of 4500 dollars given by C. F. W. Neely the Havana financial agent was telegraphed from Havana to The Star yesterday and amplified by papers today as part ofكشفing massive Cuban frauds.
Mrs Dewry states she does not want her husband to be President and there is limited public opposition to her stance. The remark reflects personal influence amid broader political sentiment.
An old ad promotes Kermott’s Chocolates Laxative Quinine as a “One Day Cold Cure” for head cold and sore throat with directions for children to take four tablets. The fragment lacks fuller context or safety notes.
The board of pension examiners for Calhoun county will meet in Anniston on June 4th next and continue in session for ten days. Applicants must apply in person and file applications as required by law.
John B Lagarde of the La garde Lime and Stone Co. asks The Star to state that a yesterday article about a supreme court decision is in error regarding his company’s property titles. He says the ruling only upholds a lower court’s minor demurrers in a suit with Anviston Lime and Stone Co.
Local merchants advertise Merchants Trading Stamps given with every 10 cent cash purchase. Shoppers are urged to paste stamps into a book provided with the offer and redeem once the book is full.
Hore Co. No. 4 members from Anniston contest the horse reel race result at Gadsden. They claim on first lap the Gadsden team should have been ahead after water delays caused by horses breaking the line. Anniston team declined second prize despite rule claims.
The Elam Drug Co offers special round trip tickets to boost daily patronage. Tickets at 20 cents include a 15 cent coupon redeemable for boat hire or rides, valid one fare each direction along the line but not for a full-line continuous return. 10 cent round trips Oxford to the Lake include a 10 cent coupon. A 14 mile open car ride exists for 10 cents with no tickets, not valid Sundays noon to 6 pm.
Regular coupon tickets sell at 18 for $1.00 valid for any trip along the line. 25 for $1.00 covers any portion with a five cent cash fare. A monthly ticket covers 52 trips over any portion for $2.50, valid only in the issuing calendar month and non transferable.
Transfer tickets are sold by conductors for cash on the Anniston car lines at 5¢ for transfers within the line, 7¢ for transfers to or from Anniston and Oxanna, and 1¢ for transfers to or from Oxford and Anniston. No other ticket is accepted in exchange.
Open cars run weekly to shuttle visitors to Oxford Lake with special cars at reasonable rates and an illuminated car available for evening parties.
The management pledges best efforts to ensure a smooth season and to earn a large patronage for the Lake Line during 1900.
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