15 Aug 1902
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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1902
Page
1
Mayor Henderson rejects proposed salary increase in San Antonio citing budget limits. City council discussions continue on compensation, with officials noting unchanged pay amid fiscal concerns.
City council session discusses refusing mayor salary raise from 1200 to 1500 dollars citing charter rules. Anniston Electric and Gas seeks double track on Noble Street with pole installations and franchise terms. Pets include stock on street, sewer extension, and refund of a cal finger sale. Council defeats horses and mules at large in Ward 5.
Cincinnati August 15 The International Typographical Union passed action on the exchange of type matrices and engravings between offices. It addressed union jurisdiction with the American Federation of Labor and rules for regulars and substitutes in composing rooms. Washington won the bid for the next convention over Newark, seen as better for lobbying national legislation.
Salt Lake City August 15 Grand lodge of the Elks ruled against street fairs or carnivals run under lodge auspices saying they conflict with fundamental Elks principles. The prohibition takes effect January 1 after many lodges already planned fairs before that date. The adjournment fixed the 1905 reunion in Baltimore for July 21.
In Vincent near Columbiana, August 15, a wife surrendered to Sheriff Cox admitting she killed her husband with a shotgun after he threatened her during a period of heavy drinking. She said he slept with the gun nearby and she took it to shoot him to protect herself and their baby.
Byrgux France August 15 Americans Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fair related to Mrs. W. K. Vanderbilt Jr. were returning to Paris from Trouville when their car crashed into a tree fifteen miles from here. Both were killed and the chauffeur became insane from shock.
Mr W M Davis, resident on County Treasurer H B Glover’s farm, was killed when his buggy was struck by a Southern railroad train between Jacksonville and Piedmont yesterday afternoon. The other man in the buggy was only slightly injured. the horse and buggy were destroyed.
Miller Drug Co advertises Foley's Kidney Cure claiming to cure Bright's Disease diabetes stone in bladder and other kidney and bladder diseases with bold reliefs.
In Gaffney a heated encounter between United States Senate hopefuls A. C. Latimer and former congressman John J. Hemphill erupted before noon. Latimer struck Hemphill, who replied with an umbrella blow. bystanders separated them as the crowd dispersed. The clash followed tense exchanges about campaign rhetoric and congressional time amid earlier sensational incidents in the region.
Mr. M. C. Kiker sold the Fountain Meat Market on East Tenth Street to Mr. H. Gershman of Talladega. Gershman takes charge today. Kiker built up a prosperous business and may stay in Anniston. Gershman brings years of meat market experience to the store.
J T Thrasher Jr is injured when he slipped from a residence under construction at Wilmer avenue and Highth street. The sixteen year old son of J T Thrasher was found unconscious but in the doctor’s view his injuries are not serious. He received first aid at the scene.
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