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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1901
Page
1
The first shipment was sent out by the New Anniston Rolling Mills on Saturday, marking a milestone for the plant. Officials praised the production start and the readiness of the facility to deliver steel products to local buyers and contractors.
The Anniston Rolling Mills in West End sent its first shipment of finished iron on Saturday. The batch is described as excellent quality and in demand, with several large orders already received for immediate fulfillment. The plant employs many skilled mechanics and plans to hire more. Shredded Wheat Biscuit demonstration at Ullman Bros. change of menu daily. ladies invited.
About fifty mechanics from various trades attended a meeting Saturday night to form a trades council and a branch of the American Federation of Labor. The session, held over the bowling alley on Noble Street, sparked enthusiasm and another gathering is planned for next Saturday to complete the organization.
The Shaw murder trial entered city court with state and defense teams, a jury named, and several witnesses examined by 3 p.m. The case draws strong interest as the courtroom fills. proceedings likely extend over several days. Separately London reports India’s famine and cholera depopulating regions, with large census declines across central provinces, Bhopaul, Banda, Bombay, and Madras showing varying impacts.
Effective train No. 36 leaves Birmingham 4 40 p m November 27 inaugurating through sleeping car service Birmingham to Jacksonville Fla via Atlanta arriving Jacksonville 8 30 a m This is first class in every respect For information contact ticket agent or C E Jackson T P A Birmingham Ala The One Day Cold Cure Kern Mott s Chocolates Lavetive Quinine the Om Day Cole Spring suits from 20 up J N Boyer Co 18 tf
Local young women solicit funds to purchase a flag for Camp Pelham United Confederate Veterans. Some money has been raised. remaining contributions are collected at Stickney's drug store for delivery to the organizers.
Money is needed quickly as Camp Pelham lacks a flag for the Memphis reunion. Andrew Jackson Conner, veteran of the Mexican and Civil Wars, serves as color bearer and desires the flag. Also notices Choctaw Route to run three trains daily Memphis to Hot Springs Ark effective October 7 with double daily service to Indian and Oklahoma Territories and connections across Missouri Kansas Texas.
Advertisement claims Dr King’s New Life Pills cure constipation sick headache dizziness jaundice malaria fever and ague plus liver and stomach troubles. Described as purely vegetable with no griping or weakening effects. Sold for 25 cents at Flam Drug Co.
A partial OCR text appears to reference a cure or treatment attributed to Ker inine 6AS Masy Lt with unclear context. No identifiable dates, institutions, or patient names are available to confirm details.
James Shion and Stewart Manders, two young white boys, were arrested by Officer Reaves on burglary and grand larceny charges. They allegedly entered the L. Steele grocery jewelry store on Tenth Street and stole six watches two pistols coins buttons rings pins pipes cigars and tobacco. Goods were found hidden under the Parker House and one boy reportedly admitted guilt.
Order from Headquarters Adj. General's Office announces Col H L Stevenson of Jacksonville Alabama commissioned as Colonel of the Second Regiment, Fourth Brigade, Alabama Division, United Confederate Veterans. His unit includes all Confederates in Calhoun County with headquarters to organize and marshal veterans.
A milliner Miss Maggie Riggers of Minneapolis Minnesota burned to death when a cutting iron heated over a gasoline stove ignited inflammable stock in a rear room of her millinery store. Neighbors heard her screams as the flames spread destroying the building and contents.
A Lisbon man named Chas Bilis describes standing waist deep in icy water while repairing a telegraph line and suffering a severe cold and cough. Doctors in Nebraska and Iowa said consumption threatened his life, but after using Dr King’s New Discovery he was cured with several bottles. Trial bottle free, price 50 cents and 1 dollar. Sold by local druggists.
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