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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1900
Page
3
A. W. Bowie aged father of Sidney J. Bowie of this city was killed today on the Southern at Talladega. He stepped onto another track in front of an unseen backing train and was knocked down and dragged, dying within half an hour. Witnesses tried to warn him as news reached Andston.
Mr. W. T. Owen has bought the Barbour Machine Works site covering most of a block between Fourteenth and Fifteenth streets and Glen Addie with the Southern railway. The brick warehouse will house the growing business while other buildings become a manufacturing plant. Details on the new industry are not yet released but will be announced soon.
London dispatch reports Brabant pressing toward Wepener as Boers resist and strike at Dalgetty’s small colonial force. Dalgetty confirms Boers fired around three hundred shells Saturday with little damage evident.
A report notes many Chinese Catholics were fatally harmed near Pao Ting Tu in the province of Preebili as boxing athletes society members are implicated.
Boston April 23 painters and decorators began a strike to enforce a wage demand of 2.75 dollars per day for eight hours. About a thousand workers are involved in the action.
We announce a massive closeout of clothing items including 1000 shirts 2000 neckties and 600 pairs of pants. Prices will be set to move stock and bargains are available immediately for those who come at once.
Fred L Blackmon of this city was unanimously nominated for the state senate from the Seventh district covering Calhoun and Cleburne counties by the convention held in the city courthouse this morning.
Chairman Arnold gavelled the meeting at 10 50 in Jacksonville with Jos J Arnold as chair. Jourd White of Edwardsville Standard News acted as temporary chair as delegates from Calhoun and Cleburne counties were named and approved without contest. A rules committee was appointed to set order of business.
Washington April 24 The committee on privileges and elections reported unanimously that Senator Clark’s election was tainted by corrupt money use and recommended his seat be declared vacant.
Capetown April 23. The trial of thirty nine Sunnyside rebels commenced this morning before Acting Chief Justice Buchanan. Attorney General Solomon conducts the prosecution.
Six hundred miners at Jermyn shaft 1 and 2 struck after two workers were discharged for sending out dirty coal. Strikers demand reinstatement. Advertisements note services by Shelnutt & Murphy and announce Anniston Tannery buyers of hides beeswax tallow and tanbark at cash prices.
Hon. Hugh D Merrill of Cleburne spoke with eloquence amid committee work. He pledged strong party and nominee support, acknowledging a prior loss and urging a large margin for the ticket. L F Greer and Rev D P Williams also spoke, Williams signaling Populist support.
Clarence Eddy gave a memorable organ recital at St. Michael and All Angels Church on Saturday night. The program included Schubert’s Serenade on request, and Eddy’s performance drew a large audience who praised the rich musical treat and the instrument’s splendid sound.
A Walkerstrom cable to the Daily News reports British forces near Koers positions, visible in strong force and within easy striking distance. Fresh marshmallows advertised at Dowe's Candy Kitchen accompany the item.
Mr. Fred L. Blackmon of Annis was placed in nomination for senator by Mr. Frank Martin of Jacksonville in a brief eloquent speech. No other nominations were made and Blackmon was nominated unanimously. Blackmon addressed the gathering and pledged his efforts for the district. Mr. Joseph J. Arnold of Jacksonville was unanimously reelected chairman of the executive committee.
The executive committee was unanimously selected featuring Calhoun J J Arnold J W McElreath A J Tarvin FB 8 Seaman H Cheney for Calhoun and W B Merrill Thos Carruth J H Ligon for Cleburne. The convention then adjourned.
In Winnipeg on April 23 forest fires on the South Eastern border forced a train to break through the blaze, delivering some passengers to safety. Many fugitives lost property and waded through heat while two lumber outfit outfits burned amidst million dollar property losses.
The south bound passenger train due at 11 25 near Montevallo collided with cattle, killing four cows and delaying service for hours. A freight wreck between Birmingham junction and Malone injured a fireman who sprained a leg. Passenger trains rerouted via Selma over the Louisville and Nashville tracks.
The Louisville and Nashville bridge across the West branch of the Pascagoula near Pascagoula Mississippi broke on Sunday and was swept away by flood. It halted all trains to Northern points and may last several weeks until a ferryboat can carry cars over the river.
Kh O Watson plans to relocate safes and other items in Prone 72, detailing movement of heavy objects. The note outlines readiness to handle and transport, signaling upcoming relocations or adjustments at the site.
A brief note states inspectors examined multiple sites Saturday and the matter is now under the control of the mill owner, with decisions expected soon.
The Anniston Varn Mill directors met this morning to advance the site decision. A committee consisting of President W. A. Scarbrough and Treasurer J. T. Gardner was appointed to negotiate for a suitable site and will begin duties immediately. Several options are under consideration with a decision expected soon.
The Supreme Court today dismissed Capt. Carter's appeal, requiring him to serve his sentence.
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