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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1901
Page
4
Amalgamated Association reports no new talks with steel firm. President Shaffer denies meetings in New York or anywhere today, stating no conference occurred and that the steel combine will not entertain further settlement propositions.
United States Consul General at Paris argues American coal exports to France need better shipping. He notes low direct port duties but cites transportation and merchant marine shortages as main obstacles. He urges building and subsidizing US ships to control freight and boost competitiveness.
A historical view argues that the Hawaiian Islands will cost the United States a vast sum to fully Americanize but will bring reciprocal benefits. It notes high profits in sugar plantations, land devoted to sugar, and the predominance of U S produced goods for Hawaiian dining tables.
A mocked up account contrasts Chinese methods for handling assassins with U S practice. It cites Minister Wu praising swift collective punishment and summary execution of kin and mocks U S interest in suppressing anarchists. The piece notes police chase as a popular pastime and references McKinley’s worsening condition.
The report notes President McKinley appears overconfident and has suffered a grave error by being given solid food soon after wounding. Amid sad Buffalo news, the weather mirrors national sorrow as rain blends with public mourning for the nation’s leader.
In Oxford Oxon on Sept 5 the J M Swift Gin Co and Eichelberger Gin Co report full blast with twenty two bales ginned this week indicating a busy season ahead. Social notes mention Miss Annie Blivens visiting friends on Main Street and several local and visiting young ladies en route. Captain Harrison returns from Talladega where he presided over a court martial for Corp Poster of Co L Third Infantry NG. The Billy Hight benefit, expected to draw many Oxford residents, will be held next Monday with tickets at Harrison Grocery Co and Privett's Drug Store, featuring car fare and admission for 20 cents.
Mr George Johnston manager of RC Johnstons and Sons returned today from a trip north and east that included the Buffalo exposition and Niagara Falls. He visited New York and Philadelphia and purchased fall and winter goods for the firm. The stock will include dry goods clothing and general groceries and will arrive in a few days.
New Line Fall Samples arrive showcasing five patterns including Handsome ty Tsu and top quality fabrics. Makers report strong demand as they fit well, boast sturdy construction, and build up a gratifying trade with fashionable, well made cloths.
We are prepared to handle your furniture and pianos carefully and satisfactorily when you want to move. Phone 72. KR. Watson.
Justice McGuer orders attachment notice published in Evening Star for three weeks to S L Arnold, a non resident, with returnable Sept 21 1901. County publication and mailing to defendant at known residence required.
Dr. Broyles formerly of Ca houn county now of Palestine Texas left last night for home after three weeks with relatives and friends in fal hous. Mr. Flint traveled to Piedmont and back. Mr. Ostlaway leaves for Buffalo New York City Philadelphia and other points. Constantine and Callahan are business visitors to Birmingham and Hetli respectively. The Talladega Mountain Home notes the Anniston Hot Blast was the first Alabama daily reaching Talladega after the presidents shooting, a claim the paper disputes noting the Evening Star also arrived simultaneously with earlier schedules.
Genulee moved two sizes of Segars and asked to see them at Lewis.
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