Death of Fireman Savage on Louisville Yard
Fireman Mr T Savage aged about 23 was found dead on switch engine No 503 in the Louisville and Nashville yard at 3:30 am. Coroner and inquest ruled death from a severe blow to the head and neck, likely from striking his head on a car while the engine moved. His body taken to Anniston Furniture Co for funeral arrangements. nephew of Gen J H Savage, his body to Piedmont for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Savage
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Allen
Adams
Savage
Teague
Bwitchman Allen
Young Savage
Clay Savage
J. L. Yeatman
H. G. Earnest
F. M. Brannon
John Lonkin
W. P. Reeves
J. B. Palmer
J. H. Savage
Piedmont
Photographer C Harlan Triumphs Over Dyspepsia
Look Pleasant Please. Photographer C. Harlan of Eaton Ohio can do 80 now after years of untold agony from indigestion. He tried Electric Bitters, they cured his stomach troubles, and he calls them a godsend. They aid stomach liver and kidney health, build up the system, 50 cents, Miller Drug Co. guaranteed.
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C. Harlan
Eaton, O
Miller Drug Co
Stag Paint Promises Better Coverage and Longevity
Dixtk Hardware Co endorses Stag Paint, claiming it looks better lasts longer and covers more surface than competing brands. Promotion urges customers to try the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixtk Hardware Co
Locomotives To Be Discarded In Thirty Years
Gore NHagen reports a statement from Thomas A Edison replying to questions on motors traction and aerial navigation. Edison says railroads will discard steam locomotives within thirty years and adopt electric motors, and electric automobiles will almost entirely replace horses. He sees no current commercial future for aerial navigation.
Anniston Crushes Steel City In Lopsided Victory
Anniston defeated Ensley 18 to 0 as Tritton pitched strongly in his first start. Hamaker relieved Brandt, while Tommy Matthews and Wilcox contributed to a flawless Anniston effort. Blue caught for Ensley with Sox Sorber also in the lineup.
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Ensley
Steel City
Anniston
Boys In Red
Brandt
Alabama
Hamaker
Tritton
Tommy Matthews
Wilcox
Blue
Sox Sorber
Annistonian Named by Bankers Reorganize in Blount Springs
The Alabama Bankers Association was reorganized at Blount Springs with many prominent bankers present. Officers elected include President J. W. Whiting of Mobile, First Vice President Tom C. Smith of Birmingham, Secretary-Treasurer K. E. Back of Mobile, and vice presidents W. R. Ryson Huntsville W. H. McKleroy Anniston W. W. Crawford Birmingham Louis B. Parley Montgomery and Lloyd Barre Mobile. Next annual meeting planned for Birmingham in late May 1903.
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Blount Springs
Alabama Bankers’ Association
United States
J. W. Whiting
Tom C. Smith
Birmingham
KE. J. Back
Mobile
W. R. Ryson
Huntsville
W. H. McKleroy
Anniston
W. W. Crawford
Louis B. Parley
Montgomery
Lloyd Barre
Custom Frauds Brought to Light In Washington
Charges allege customs service appraisers aided china and pottery imports with inflated losses estimated at 1.0 to 1.5 million annually over two decades. Undervaluations reportedly averaged one third. A quoted testimonial touts Foley's Honey and Tar for a chronic cough.
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Washington
Customs Service
Secretary of the Treasury
United States
Ladies of Anniston Grocery Ad Promises Low Prices
The advert boasts three polite porters, three teams, extra delivery boys, and the largest stock of groceries in Anniston. It guarantees all items as represented with low prices and regular fresh vegetables and fruit, inviting customers to test the claims.
Committee Called to Meet in Birmingham
The state Democratic executive committee will convene in Birmingham on Thursday August 14 at noon. Chairman Robert J Lowe announced the plan yesterday and all members were wired by 3 p m. The session aims to address counties that opened the Democratic primary to Populists and Republicans contrary to the committee’s rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Democratic Executive Committee
Robert J. Lowe
Marshall
St. Clair
State Committee
Love of Cabbage Causes Trouble in Rocky Hollow
Joe Backalew of Rocky Hollow was arrested by Deputy LeGrande on charges of assault and battery and using profane language in the presence of females. He accused Sam Cunningham of stealing his cabbage, leading to a melee. Backalew faces two charges and a Friday court session before Judge Crook.
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Joe Backalew
Rocky Hollow
LeGrande
Joe
Sam Cunningham
Sam
Crook
Foley's Honey and Tar Relief for Asthma Stages
Foley's Honey and Tar offers immediate relief to asthma sufferers in severe stages and claims a cure if taken promptly. Miller Drug Co. promotes the product as effective for troubled breathing and bronchial symptoms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Miller Drug Co
Johnston Campaign Events Stir Juris County
In Uri s county the gubernatorial campaign heats up with speeches by Hon Joseph F Johnston and other candidates. Aug 18 morning addresses focus on political issues, followed by Aug 19 evening talks by Hon L Brugger and James L Tanner with Johnston, Jelks, and Tanner vying for state offices including superintendent of education and secretary of state.
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Jalhoun
Cms
Joseph F. Johnston
Holmes Succeeds Mr Justice Gray in Supreme Court
O l Wendell Holmes named chief justice of the Massachusetts Supreme Court and associate justice of the U S Supreme Court, filling the Gray vacancy due to ill health. Roosevelt announced the appointment yesterday.
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Oysteer Bay
Roosevelt
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Supreme Court of Massachusetts
Supreme Court of the United States
Justice Gray
Gray
Southern Railway Low Fares for GA R Encampment
For the National Encampment of the G A R in Washington D C the Southern railway will sell tickets to Washington and return at very low rates October 3 4 5 and 6 with final return deadline October 15 1902 Depositing tickets with a joint agent in Washington before noon October 15 and paying a 50 cent fee extends the final limit to November 3 1902 For more information contact a Southern railway ticket agent
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Washington
D. C
Southern Railway
Wahington
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Clay T. Savage
Gen. J. H. Savage
Ferndell
The
Drewry Bros. Grocery Company
Edison
Electric Motors
Annistonian
Anniston National
C. Unger
Maple St
Champaign
Ill
Ladies of Anniston
Sterne’s Grocery
St. Clair Counties
Joe Bacalew
Johnston
Bulger
Tanner
Holmes
MR. Justice Gray
Supreme Court
Viiler
G. A. RR
Washington, D
Huylers
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