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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1901
Page
1
Civil engineer J. D. Hunter started site preparation for Anniston's public building, staking dimensions under custodian L. T. Smith. Supervising architect in Washington urged immediate commencement, with Russell Bros. to photograph the site. Ex-congressman W. F. Aldrich credited for pressing action.
The Second Regiment, strictly Calhoun, composed of Confederate veterans including Annistonians, appoints officers for commission in the Fourth Alabama Division. Birmingham, April 16. The article indicates continuation on page four.
Hon J J Willett has been appointed colonel of the Second Regiment of the Sons of Confederate Veterans by Gen James H Savage. The unit, organized in Calhoun County Alabama, includes officers Aniston Ed G Caldwell Jacksonville Karnest Harris Piedmont Davis Cooper Oxford George Joel Stone Anniston James Keith Jacksonville James Crow Jackson ville A H Sheppard Anniston. Brigadier General W V A C Oxford Adjutant General and Chief of Staff.
Bound to a staple in a dark attic room, the nine year old son of Eliza Hawkins was discovered yesterday in Alvoona Pennsylvania. A local investigation follows as authorities review how the boy came to be restrained in the residence. The incident raises concern about child welfare and safety. Local residents ask for details and prevention measures.
Humane officer reports a nine year old boy named Eddie kept bound to a staple for almost three years by his mother. The confinement left him stunted mentally and physically, weighing around 40 pounds and speaking like an infant.
ToreKxa April 16 Mrs Carrie Nation faces $5000 fine and exile from Kansas after a Kansas City incident. She says she will return in a week to speak at the McGee mission, insisting she had a good time and plans no trouble. An editor from Fordville reports Foley's Kidney Cure cured kidney trouble.
Rev Sam Jones preached at the Auditorium this morning to a large audience from the text I will therefore that men pray every where lifting up holy hands without wrath and doubting. He will lead morning and evening services daily while T R McCarty conducts afternoons starting at 2 30. Crowds grow as interest in the meeting increases.
Little Rock April 16 Senate votes twelve to seven to bar drinking unless licensed as a dram drinker. License set at 5 per annum.
Town records note Mr Bevill a Woodstock merchant with contracts to supply material to workers near Blocton. He was traveling to visit crews when the accident occurred, prompting a review of his business ties and locations.
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