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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1906
Page
4
Beotery Public in and for Calhoun County Alabama reports the September 1906 circulation figures for the Evening Star with monthly totals and related notes. The figures list multiple category values and a breakdown by issue.
Birmingham reports two to three ring eifenses this season highlighting a busy schedule for the town. Local coverage notes the unusual number of incidents and the impact on community safety and daily life.
In a letter style or editorial tone local readers are urged that Mr Kilby remain in the mayoralty of Anniston. The piece argues fairness and precedent favor his reappointment amid national political talk and foreign calamities. The author contrasts national drama with local leadership.
The Birmingham Ledger says county politicians, past and present, are not all liars or thieves. It warns that most are average in character, with a few better and a few worse than the majority.
A polemic arguing global class struggle between capitalists and workers. It condemns ownership of production, cites Carnegie as a parasite, claims politicians serve capital, and predicts the middle class fades into socialism as workers seize social machinery. It contrasts Republican and Democratic parties as capitalist factions.
Frederick O Bradford argues for teaching politics in schools and using permanent voting booths in schools to show city government in action. He contends politics should be taught alongside religion and civic study to foster responsible home laws and a model city.
A New York Press quote notes that speaking from one side of the mouth and avoiding eye contact signals a background in prison. It explains this habit forms in jail where prisoners must avoid audible conversation and sticks with ex-convicts afterward.
Mr Kilby expresses special wish for the Wikle men to come out tonight, urging attendance and support in the community gathering at the local venue.
The Cleveland Leader quotes a student named Willie claiming bias from his parents and a harsh teacher. He insists every action he takes is unjustly criticized, portraying himself as an abused martyr in a tense school conflict.
A dialogue reveals the bookkeeper is not behind in accounts. Mr Tasker says the company itself is behind while the bookkeeper actually came out ahead.
A light wedding scene recalls guests noting the bride’s shy manner. The exchange highlights her hesitation about revealing age and the playful mood at the ceremony.
A notice indicates an event at the opera house this evening. Details on performers or program are unreadable in the fragment.
Miss Mims elocutionist from a small town trades her stage dreams for a typist job after helping a starving dramatist. He supplies beer cheese and crackers, and they form a mutual aid bond leading to practical work and a potential romance. The landlady frowns on gas use as the pair settle into new routines.
A youth asks for a bid for affection in a businesslike manner. The broker’s daughter replies that she will consider the offer only after a par is met. The exchange unfolds in restrained, moral tones reflecting transactional language.
Citizens are invited to a 7 30 p m meeting at the opera house in Anniston on Tuesday October 30. Mayor Thos E Kilby and other supporters will speak on his mayoral candidacy as campaign issues are discussed fairly.
The Evening Star announces Thomas E. Kilby as Democratic candidate for re election as mayor of Anniston and J. L. Wikle as Democratic candidate for mayor.
The piece announces multiple Ward One council candidacies in Anniston including W. H. McKleroy for the Democratic primary, E. P. Cooper seeking re election, and C. W. Wrenshall of W. S. C. & F. Co. urging broad support from voters and business supporters.
Friends of Mr. W. O. Ward announce his candidacy for re election to represent Ward Two. The bid is subject to the Democratic party action.
At the earnest solicitation of many friends I have consented to be a candidate for councilman in the Second ward subject to the action of the Democratic party If elected I promise to do my full duty C W Cohen.
Rutherford Lapsley is named as a candidate for the city council from the Second ward, awaiting Democratic party action.
The Friends of M Markstein announce his candidacy for alderman from Ward Four to succeed himself subject to Democratic party action. I respectfully announce myself as a candidate for councilman from Ward Four subject to Democratic party action.
The Star announces Dr. J. M. Whiteside as a Democratic candidate for council from Ward Four, and Mr. H. H. Fitzgerald as a candidate for Ward Five, subject to party and election rules.
Anniston Electric and Gas Co advertises gas coke as a clean, cheap fuel for grates and base burners at 4.50 dollars per ton delivered with telephone contact 109.
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