Appointment question sparks Alabama political debate
Alabama circles discuss who will appoint Mr. Comer's successor as president of the railroad commission after he becomes governor creating a brief period with two governors. The piece notes constitutional questions and urges support for Comer and Democratic aims. It also comments on public schools in Anniston and the popularity of Mr. Bryan and Mayor Kilby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comer
Alabama Railroad Commission
Alabama
Bome
Mr. Comer
Railroad Commission
Jelks
Supreme Court
Wilmer Avenue School Fountain Use Clarified
W F M Cartney submits that Wilmer Avenue School students may drink from the fountain during sessions. Principal Miss Margaret Lea says during recess the crowding leads to using toilet-room faucets which are hygienic and cleaned cups used by many pupils. Cartney asks the issue be published and urges consideration of a second fountain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmer Avenue School
Margaret Lea
Notable Notre Dame Lady Offers Free Home Rheumatism Cure
A Notre Dame Mrs. M Summers of Notre Dame Indiana offers a free home treatment for rheumatism and related pains. The advertisement claims the method cures by purifying blood and removing uric acid, promising mobility and energy with climate change. Readers are invited to write to Box 400 for proofs and the treatment.
Notable Visitors and Local Notables in City
Mr H Young of Delta arrives on business. Mr F B Cooper with sister Miss Lula return from ten days in New York and the East. Rand Jr of Hattiesburg visits family. Capt James Crook of Jacksonville speaks with locals. Bryan delegates include George M Cruikshank and Horace Hood. Judge H D McCarty and daughter visit. D Woodruff improves at Marvin hill home. US district attorney Thomas R Roulhne in town. Judge W W Whiteside returns from Chancery in Gadsden. E J Lyman of Knoxville arrives to join his wife visiting relatives here. Dr DuBose and Dr R Y Young return from Atlanta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. B. Cooper
Miss Lula
New York
E. J. Lyman
Knoxville
Bryan’s Record on Railroads Sparks Democratic Debate
In Birmingham, Bryan states support for government ownership of railroads run by the people, arguing the need to speak openly as a private citizen. He rejects the idea of forcing the Democratic Party to adopt his stance and emphasizes personal responsibility in speaking out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
St. Louis
Pain Balm Eases Child Burn With Prompt Relief
Michael Strauss of Vernon Conn sought relief for a child’s hand burn after cold applications worsened inflammation. Local merchant James N Nichols advised Chamberlain's Pain Balm. First application drew out inflammation and provided immediate relief. Sold by J L Wikle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Michael Strauss
Vernon
Conn
Strauss
James N. Nichols
Nichols
J. L. Wikle
A Lena thy Drop
Mrs Portly Puffington brags of Saxon kingly ancestry to a visitor who reacts with doubt in this brief humor item from a Puck page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Portly-Puffington
Puck
Dr King’s New Life Pills Fight Constipation Ad
An old problem causes appendicitis fears and urges relief with Dr King’s New Life Pills. The ad claims they regulate stomach liver and bowels without pain or discomfort. Sold for 25 cents at West End Drug Co. and Elam Ordway Houser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
West End Drug Co
Elam, Ordway & Houser
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the Anniston Evening Star
B. Gordon
Anniston, Ala
Publisher's Press Association
Market Streets
Evening Star
W. FL McCartney
Bos
O. M. Alexander
Calhoun Co
Wnnisyon
Anniston
Bryan
Kilby
New York City
Mayor Kilby
Mr. Bryan
Faitor
Wilmer Avenue
Misa Lea
Impression
Ter
Cartney
Notre Dame Lady’s
Mr. H. Young
Delta
J. Rand Jr
Hattiesburg, Miss
James Crook
Jackson
George M. Cruikshank
The
Birmingham Ledger
Horace Hood
Montgomery Journal
H. D. McCarty
Little Daughter
Birmingham
Yester
D. Woodruff
Marvin Hill
Thomas R. Roulhne
United States
W. W. Whiteside
Gadsden
Court
Dr. DuBose
Dr. R. Y. Young
Atlanta
New
York
Lena
Anniston National Bank
Leigh
Savings Department
Ter’s “Varice
E. E. Forbes
G. E. Warrick
Noble
Anniston, Alabama
W. H. McKleroy
Wm. A. Davis
Randolph Smith
Bashies
Gibson
Frost Pennington
Jessie Wilcox Smith
Russell Bros
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