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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1906
Page
4
The statement of the circulation of the Evening Star for the month of September 1906 is presented with the totals per issue and the monthly average. It certifies the figures as true and correct to the best knowledge and belief of the signer.
In present campaigns the Atar favors both sides, with two prominent Anniston citizens as candidates. The Star endorses Kilby for a second term, noting his past service and potential to do more, citing many voters who agree and expect a faithful leadership from continued tenure.
The gathering at the court house for Dr. Wikle's mayoral bid drew strong enthusiasm from supporters. While excitement was high, organizers worry vote getting may not meet the campaign's needs as they call for a hospital in Anniston to serve the district, arguing current patients must travel to Birmingham or Atlanta for care.
Special to the Star Chicago October 24 The American railway association meeting opens with hopes of jolting railway leeches and car thieves The term leech describes lines that refuse to buy equipment and rely on cars from other roads at unprofitable per diem rates A thief line runs off park cars from others for its own use regardless of owner wishes
A historical argument contrasts government ownership with supervision for railways. It claims ownership harms the people by creating an unaccountable bureaucracy and loss of private initiative, while supervision preserves individual trusteeship yet curbs abuses.
The Wikle column notes Kilby favors better education but hires outside help for reporting events. It quotes Woodruff, McCurry, Smith and Allen claiming 450 to 500 people attended the People's Candidate rally, while Kilby pushes for a nonlocal stenographer.
The Evening Star announces Mr. Thomas E. Kilby as a candidate for the Democratic nomination for re election as Mayor of Anniston and Mr. J L Wikle as a Democratic nominee for Mayor of Anniston.
Citizens and friends announce candidates for city council seats in Ward One and the First ward. W H McKleroy seeks the Democratic primary for Ward One on an upbuilding Anniston platform. E P Cooper agrees to run again for councilman from the First ward. C W Wrenshall, superintendent of the WW& C Co, also enters the race, backed by local business supporters praising his service and urging voters to endorse his leadership for the city.
The home missions board of the Presbyterian church plans to ship in sections an entire church structure and parish house to the Panama canal zone for mission use. The church structure is to cost $10,000.
From across the globe the bishops of the Methodist Episcopal church gathered in Rochester New York for a week long conference to arrange future regional meetings and assign bishops to the conferences they will preside over.
Police and a detective agency are tracking about 150000 dollars worth of jewelry 6000 in cash and papers and 100000 in bank books stolen from Anna Held on a Pennsylvania train entering Cleveland. Held and her husband Florence Ziegfeld Jr were away from their stateroom when the theft occurred and authorities now believe the robbery was committed.
Berlin reports highlight a 69 year old Mime from Pitschen becoming a grandmother for the 50th time, Adolph Krone jailed for the 50th time in Hanover, and Fraulein Wokurka at 77 celebrating a diamond jubilee with the Dresden Opera chorus still active.
A baby boy was born this morning to Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Fisher. The family announced the birth with joy.
E. T. Miller of Gadsden sues John R. Hayes of Attalla for 500 damages alleging a wolf owned by Hayes bit him causing mental and physical pain. The case drew notable local interest as reported by the Gadsden Times-News yesterday.
A promotional blurb urges housewives to keep the family healthy with Urino Laxative Fruit Syrup priced at 50 cents. The ad claims it cures constipation headaches and stomach trouble for every family member.
An Irishman’s quip defines the human head as a bulbous excrescence used for many odd purposes. He lists roles from hat peg to barber’s block, snuffbox, target for helmets, and a receptacle for follies and passions, but denies brains.
W. O. Ward is praised for his councilman service and sought for re election in Ward Two. C. W. Cohen announces candidacy for councilman in Ward Two, pending Democratic party action. If elected, Cohen promises to fulfill his duties.
A landlady recalls waiting ten minutes for a car that passed without stopping. The usual spendthrift man notes the conductor may have chosen not to let her board the vehicle amid a tense Exchange style dialogue.
Rutherford Lapsley is announced as a candidate for the city council from the Second ward, subject to the action of the Democratic party.
The Friends of M. Markstein announce his candidacy for alderman in Ward Four, subject to Democratic party action. H. D. McCarty also announces as a candidate for councilman from Ward Four, pending party action.
A London Tribune remark recalls a joke from an old bachelor who says his happiest moment was when the jeweler returned the engagement ring and gave him collar studs in exchange.
An advertising fragment promises quick pain relief and wound cure from Dr Thomas oil. It urges preparedness for everyday injuries like cuts and burns and promotes rapid relief.
Mrs Uptowne questions missing socks after buying a drum for her boy. The band wagon driver explains the socks will arrive with the hose cart, leaving the drum with the boy.
The Star announces Dr J M Whiteside as a candidate for the Democratic nomination for councilman from Ward Four.
Aniston Electric & Gas Co offers gas coke at 4.50 per ton delivered. Telephone 109 listed for orders and inquiries.
A satirical note claims brains with lower phosphorus content correspond to lower mental power, contrasting with average intellect. The statement implies biochemical bases for cognitive ability, reflecting a humorous or pseudo-scientific tone rather than a verified study.
Donahoo and Co are described as the largest live stock dealers in North Alabama. The notice emphasizes their prominent position in the regional market and their role in local livestock commerce.
Notice states a city primary election in each ward of Anniston on November 19 1906 to nominate a mayoral candidate and two councilmen per ward for 1907 to 1909 and elect a new city executive committee two from each ward. Election governed by state and county primary laws. H D McCarty chairman W T Edmondson Jr secretary.
Fire at Anniston Electric and Gas Company facility prompts investigation into burner malfunction labeled OCL18 with no injuries reported. Authorities cordon the area as technicians assess equipment and safe shutdown procedures.
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