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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1901
Page
4
Ex-Vicey Johnston of Alabama opposes ratification calling the proposal complex and ambiguous. He argues it fails to secure honest elections or white supremacy, weakens public credit, expands offices, and neglects common schools. He notes a dual suffrage plan that risks lifetime voting and hereditary suffrage, with temporary effects through 1902. The Star presents both sides fairly.
The New York World reports European royalty have invested heavily in U S assets over four years. Nicholas II Edward VII William II Isabella of Spain Leopold and others hold millions in American railroads mining stocks and sugars coal and iron. US securities yield 8 to 12 percent, far above foreign options and bank stocks.
In a Selma dated letter Senator B W Pettus says he intended to vote for ratification of the new constitution and will participate in the campaign conducted by Congressman O W Underwood and the state democratic committee at suitable points.
The Evening Star Publishing Company in formation will take over Gordon Stockton Williams firms and publish The Anniston Evening Star and The Anniston Weekly Republic. Ownership remains with current Evening Star investors T. K. Gordon F. F. Stockton and Howard S. Williams. A new job printing department and a fast power press will be added within the next month to handle rising circulations.
Forty horsepower saw mill and side edger with slab saw, in good condition. Price 1500 but will be sold for 650 cash. Used about a year. Apply at this office. Summer tourist rates via Southern Railway to popular resorts from June 1 to Sept 30 with return by Oct 31 1901. Includes Asheville Black Mountain Blowing Rock Brevard Flat Rock Hot Springs Morehead City Lithia Springs and more. For rates write officials in Birmingham Chattanooga.
Through parlor observation and cafe dining cars operate between Memphis Tennessee and Atlanta Georgia with departures from Memphis at 8 15 p m and arrivals in Atlanta at 10 15 p m via K M B R R and Southern Railway No 36 Return departs Atlanta at 6 a m and reaches Memphis at 8 05 p m using Southern Railway No 35 to Birmingham and K M B R R to Memphis The cars offer latest improved plan comfortable accommodations and lacarte meals with a smoking observation room at moderate cost This service is in addition to the through Pullman sleeping cars Memphis to Atlanta departing Memphis 9 10 p m arriving Atlanta 11 30 a m 5 31 tf
Hen rietta lawyer E B Munday touts Electric Bitters as a cure for malaria fever jaundice and a host of ailments claiming it saved his brother's life. The ad asserts the remedy purifies blood aids digestion regulates liver kidneys and bowels and treats constipation dyspepsia nervous diseases kidney troubles and female complaints. Available for 50c at Elam Drug Co.
J P Reynolds advertises expert plumbing with prompt careful work and satisfactory results. He lists a large stock of bath tubs and other supplies available to customers.
The notice claims Foley’s honey and Tar cure colds and pneumonia. It markets the product as a remedy for respiratory ailments without evidence.
For the National Encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic held in Cleveland Ohio from September 10 to 14 1901 very low rail fares are offered by the Southern Railway and Alabama Great Southern Railroad. Tickets sold September 7 to 11 with final return September 15 1901 may be extended to October 8 1901 by depositing the ticket with a joint agent and paying 50 cents. For details contact Southern Railway or Alabama Great Southern Railroad agents.
The Queen and Crescent System began a test schedule from Meridian to Shreveport on October 28, linking with lines to Texas and cutting travel time to Texas points from 7 to 12 hours. Southern Railway fast train No. 87 connects to offer the quickest westward service. Ticket agents can provide details. The ad notes Silver Ash as a home product and nickel cigar.
A fragmented notice references Kermolt's Chocolates and a laxative quinine product promising quick relief. The readable bits suggest a remedy claim for head ailments though details are unclear.
Dr. Rudolph Schiffmann offers free trial boxes of his Asthma Cure at J. L. Wikles Drug Store. He guarantees refunds for 50¢ or $1.00 packages if buyers return three fourths and are dissatisfied, claiming relief within minutes and permanent cures for many cases.
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