Enforce the law against vagrancy urged in cities
A call cites idleness among urban African Americans as a cause of crime and advocates strict vagrancy enforcement as a city motto and policy.
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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1906
Page
4
A call cites idleness among urban African Americans as a cause of crime and advocates strict vagrancy enforcement as a city motto and policy.
A habeas corpus hearing before Judge John Pelham set bail at 3000 for Forney Hilton of Cleburne County, charged with murdering Charlie McKee with a mattock. Bail was to be supplied by friends, and Hilton was transferred to Cathoun County jail.
A hearing held yesterday afternoon drew a large crowd with numerous witnesses present and substantial testimony given. Proceedings focus on ongoing questions surrounding the case.
A fragment from the Washington Star shows a dialogue about naming a baby Ananias and comments on truth, deception, and plans to “put that boy” in a different role. The snippet reflects local dialect speech and a moral remark about honesty and upbringing.
Chronology notes Trafalgar hero Lord Nelson born and died October 21 1805. Also marks Raleigh capture 1776and Boston church dedication 1808 Detroit British takeover 1813 Nelson assassination 1962 Queen Louise death 1898 Zola death 1902 and Connecticut battleship launch 1904.
The holy day begins at star sighting last night and ends at sunset tonight. Orthodox Jews fast from sunset to sunset with only children the elderly ill and nursing mothers exempt. Services run continuously in synagogues with Kol Nidre and four sections Shacharis Mussaf Mincha and Naila ending with the Shofar. Stores in the city close for the day and reopen after sunset.
Colorado Springs reporting that the Pike centennial festival surpassed expectations with its final day labeled Centennial day. Military maneuvers and the dismantling of military, cowboy and Indian camps drew crowds as the Colorado library association meeting added to visitor attendance.
An Anniston resident J. Hollingsworth recounts two years of backache and kidney symptoms leading to diabetes and Bright's disease. He credits Doan's Kidney Pills, sold by J. J. Wikle's drug store, with clearing secretions and easing pain. Foster Milburn Co. markets Doan's in the United States.
We offer up-to-date jackets and coats with quality style. Our ladies tailored suits are worth seeing for their fit and value.
Local shop promotes men and boys apparel with fit guaranteed and shape retention. Consumers urged to call and examine offerings.
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