20 Apr 1901
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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1901
Page
1
In Mania on April 20 Aguinaldo issues a public address urging termination of hostilities and embracing the United States as sovereign over the Philippine archipelago. He states peace is essential and praises the US banner for guaranteed liberties and happiness for the Filipino people.
A Paris dispatch reports the imperial decree forcing Chinese troops out of the allied protection zone leads to the Franco German expedition being abandoned. France will shortly withdraw 10,000 troops from China. In other news Allen's Tenth street market proclaims the best native meat supply in the city. Phone 57.
MERRY April 20 State Tax Commissioner Jones yesterday appointed as county tax commissioners Z J Robertson of Cleburne and Adam O Risen of Talladega B Presson Pressonville Kans writes Nothing like Foley s Honey and Tar is the universal verdict of all who have used it Especially has this been true of coughs accompanying la grippe Not a single bottle failed to give relief Mecklreath Drug Co.
General MacArthur orders the release of one thousand insurgent prisoners who swear allegiance to the United States as part of pacification efforts. In Washington, April 20, officials note Aguinaldo's manifesto signals acceptance of American rule and may secure support from Filipinos seeking peace for Taft commission efforts.
The Elks carnival and street fair set for May 6 to 11 heads toward a brilliant, larger parade with better attractions and growing crowds. Organizers note growing interest and plan a grandball reveal of the hidden king, a prominent city attorney, on Tuesday night. details continued on the fourth page.
Rev. Sam P. Jones reconsidered closing his meeting in Anniston Tuesday night and may extend it through next week. He preached at First Methodist with a large crowd despite bad weather and held an experience meeting after services. He addressed crowds at the Auditorium this afternoon and plans more sermons including a men-only session tomorrow night at 7 30.
April 20 Montgomery Florida legislature refused to consider a bill for annexing West Florida to Alabama with consent of Florida voters. The move dents the annexation effort tied to Governor Samford’s commission negotiating the western Florida purchase.
Rev Dr B M Messick, Louisville district Methodist Church South, is in the city as guest of Mr W H L Weller and family and will preach at First Methodist Church tomorrow at 11 o clock. He is accompanied by Mrs Messick and Mr and Mrs John Weller of Gadsden. Mrs John Weller is a Messick daughter. The Fordville editor notes a kidney cure by Foley's Kidney Cure and cites McElreath Drug Co. George Wright of Silver Run is in the city today.
Fragmentary text mentions cold care suggestions and a home remedy. No identifiable people firms or places are present. The readable parts imply throat relief and a day noted but lack concrete facts to summarize.
A heavy snowstorm blankets central Kentucky from noon yesterday, with Middlesboro reporting continued snowfall as of April 20. Roads likely slick and travel disrupted amid the persistent winter weather condition.
The Calhoun County Teachers Institute met in Jacksonville yesterday with very few teachers in attendance due to bad weather. A portion of the program was completed and several Anniston teachers returned home last night.
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