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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1916
Page
3
The Yokohama Vice Consul reports subsidies totaling nearly 1,000,000 have been granted by March 31. Two largest ships, the Manila and the Hawaii, have been completed and active, reflecting continued Japanese ship activity despite reduced stuffing of steel materials.
The prohibition party of Alabama held its state convention in the First Christian church in Birmingham on Friday. The white rose was chosen as the emblem and delegates and alternates to the national convention were elected from multiple counties. A. F. Lokey was reelected state chairman, with J. H. Kirby as secretary treasurer, and a seven-point platform was adopted advocating prohibition, labor relations reforms, woman’s suffrage, convict reform, criminal punishment changes, an anti cigarette law, and a state ticket in the general election.
Local data from the Weather Bureau shows yesterday’s high and low temperatures with mean for the date. It lists excess and deficiency since January 1, sun rise and set times, and totals to date as observed by R H Deban.
Washington reports Alaska’s winter stretched into May with subzero temps. Five foot ice blankets western streams delaying seasonal cannery openings and hampering Bering Sea navigation. Old timers warn breakup will dump unprecedented ice into the sea later.
A historic advertising notice touts Mayr's Wonderful Remedy for stomach and intestinal ailments. It claims to cleanse bile and catarrhal deposits, soothe chronic inflammation, and prevent surgery with a single dose. Includes address for the Chicago chemist and a refundable druggist offer.
Mayor hopefuls in Anniston Alabama submit declarations under Democratic primary. L Hollingsworth announces for President of Council and John F Williams seeks re election as city council president. The statements emphasize prudent city expenses justice administration and fostering growth and welfare.
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