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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1901
Page
1
The Maritza River overflowed causing disastrous floods in Adrianople province. Eight villages and twenty mills were destroyed and several lives are feared lost. A strong earthquake shock was also felt today in Constantinople.
London reports a revolutionary committee of seventy two members arrested after desperate defense. Police fired upon by revolutionists, two secret printing presses seized, and about three thousand arrests made. Some ministers reportedly wear steel breastplates.
Exalted Ruler Jos Saks of the Anniston Elks returned from Gadsden after promoting the approaching street fair and carnival. Gadsden will send a Queen of the Carnival to Anniston, with selection already under way, and a large delegation from Gadsden will visit during carnival week.
The general election to select municipal officers proceeds with a light poll. No opposition to the Democratic mayoral candidate or most council nominees except in the Fifth ward where D. Cooper runs as an independent. Polls close at 5 pm and results are expected to show a near unanimous Democratic ticket.
Special jury will be necessary and the case set for trial Friday. Shaw will represent the defense in the murder case involving his wife.
Navy reports from Admiral Remey describe a fire in the sailroom of the gunboat Petrei and the death of Commander Lieutenant Commander Roper during a rescue of crew. Twenty-two others were prostrated but are recovering.
Gen T Anderson, long ill and recently believed to be improving, worsened yesterday and is now critically ill. Doctors warn his relapse is very serious given his advanced age, while a local physician rumor suggests Yellowstone whiskey as a remedy.
Erastus K Shaw was arraigned in open court to answer an indictment charging him with murder. Shaw pleaded not guilty and requested further proceedings as the case continues on the fourth page.
In Manila on April 1 authorities report arrests of Captain Frederick J. Barrows and several commissary sergeants, civilian clerks, a government contractor, and hotel staff over a broad fraud probe. Thousands of sacks of flour bacon and other government marked goods are recovered from those detained as the inquiry expands.
Availability of timax and Carboe coal at RO Watson’s in IA is noted with a contact phone for inquiries.
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