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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1906
Page
4
The document cites the September 1906 issue circulation of the Evening Star with figures for NE and Gas 50d, keep neces 65,350 and average monthly circulation 2,421. Signed by T R B Gordon and witnessed by EB Ledbetter.
The friends of FE P Cooper and Ross Mackman urge Cooper to stand again for Ward 1 in the city council. They note his faithful service and his willingness to remain if the people approve.
The Evening Star reports on George E. Cater's push for laws to curb roaming dogs to help Calhoun County sheep raising. Petitions circulating show strong support for restricting dogs seen as harming the sheep industry.
Georgia figure Dick Russell is noted in an appellate judgeship discussion described as a peculiar prize with mixed reception and unclear implications.
A massive blaze destroyed the world’s largest starch factory. Fire departments battled the flames overnight, evacuations reported nearby, with extensive damage and no confirmed injuries. Investigations await to determine the cause.
The Mobile papers criticize Governor Jelka for calling out the militia during a Mobile confrontation tied to a wider Atlanta protest. The author condemns mob rule and praises decisive action to avert further disgrace to Alabama and the South.
Elmer B. McKee, a noted Pennsylvania newspaper man, has taken a half interest in the Anniston Evening Star and the Republican weekly edition and becomes business manager. Gordon remains editor. McKee handles business operations as the new partnership launches in Anniston.
A Montgomery report notes Alabama cotton crops damaged by a recent storm with losses exceeding one third in parts of the state. W H L Seymour of the Alabama C. G. A. calls for relief and creditor leniency as planters face debts, urging broader help to sustain farmers and stabilize prices.
John D decides to call a halt in the anti trust battle citing his own unselfish nature as a defining characteristic according to the report.
The article argues the slogan Go to work or go to jail used by The Claneman in Mobile merits broad repetition nationwide. It notes Calhoun county population around 50 000 and available unclaimed land to invite more white migrants and even Swedes.
The prominent clergyman Bishop Galloway brands the recent race as a burning disgrace to American civilization and says when he speaks he commands a low omen. He adds that the eminent divine generally deserves such censure.
The Jefferson County Democratic executive committee opened the Stiles Higdon contest morning session. A prior Higdon motion to dismiss Stiles petition was defeated 32 to 19 after extensive argument by both sides teams.
The ad promotes Vinol as not a patent medicine with natural liver oil elements, claims better digestion and blood purity, and asserts no harmful drugs. It highlights benefits for weak patients, older people, nursing mothers, and lingering coughs. Sole agency noted for Fall River with Vinol available in other towns and cities.
The Ladies Aid Society of the U B Church reports the death of charter member Mrs M J Linder. Resolutions praise her active work and faithfulness, extend sympathy to her family, and request minutes and local publication in papers including the Alabama Advocate. Committee: Mrs Lula Crook Mrs J H Privett Mr Sam White Mrs Martha Francis.
The Famous Saks Store at An niston marks twenty years of steady success and public confidence. For fall, it stocks four exclusive clothing lines Hart Schaffner Marx Steinblouch Hamburger Bros and Saks make. Shoes feature Hannan Hess and Famous with the Famous $3.50 men’s shoe. The store also offers boys wear hats furnishings cases and all items to meet customer needs.
Dialogue notes a maid enjoying simple duties for a bride and groom who exclusively use a cozy corner, praising the ease of keeping the house in order. The exchange implies a peaceful domestic arrangement and contentment with routine chores.
A traveling man questions the clerk about Dooley. The clerk recalls Dooley used to stay but never paid four cents. The anecdote captures local humor and a memory of past lodging.
A tale recalls a king of England testing Lord Blank by asking him to enter the royal carriage first. Lord Blank held the door and complied, gaining the king's praise. The monarch notes that a lesser man would have strained ceremony.
The quote contrasts judged character by friends versus relatives noting relatives are thrust upon a person while friends are chosen, defining who the person is through their associations and actions.
The note reads playful exchanges between two people with teasing lines about how one girl was interpreted. No clear event or location is described.
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