04 Dec 1903
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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1903
Page
1
Anniston eyes a half million dollar steel gable plant project amid talks with investors. officials say the facility would boost jobs and local industry while details on site and timeline remain under review.
Industrial circles report Debated by The Eventing Star that Anniston in Alabama is favored to secure a half million steel plant. Promoters from a northern state visit to evaluate the site while Coleman Merriwether of the Southern railroad land and immigration department returns from discussions. Anniston offers advantages and locals pledge substantial support.
Suage Thomas G. Jones reports A. W. Parker manager of the Office saloon was adjudged a bankrupt yesterday by the United States court. Receiver Capt. A. P. Agee was ordered to dispose of Parker's stock for creditors. Sale set for next Tuesday.
Advertisement claims Dr Kings New Lis Pills cure sick and nervous headaches by purifying blood and boosting health. They cost 25 cents with a money back guarantee if not cured and are sold by West End Drug Co. and Miller Drug Co. druggists.
The Texas Chapter adopts resolutions praising the president for his Panama policy and indorsing the Southern cause in the Civil War. A copy will be sent to the president by the state division secretary.
The minstrel company, famed as one of the finest on the road, will appear at the Noble Street theater Monday evening and is expected to please local audiences with their act and performance.
Fourth Assistant Postmaster General Bristow reports for the year ending June 30, 1993 that Alabama post offices collected gross receipts of 1,054,788 dollars and 98 new postoffices were established.
General Charles R Brayton proposes cutting southern delegates and adding northern ones at the national Republican convention. He prompts a December 11 report to the committee with a resolution to base representation on four at large delegates per state plus one for every 10 000 Republican votes in past elections.
Rome Georgia December 4 The jury found Robert Rounsaville guilty of assault and battery reducing the charge from assault with intent to murder Judge Henry fined him 900 dollars or twelve months in the chain gang He was given a chance to avoid the sentence by paying the fine and promised to stay out of trouble The case for Roy Rounsaville goes over to January Rouunsaville's father is a millionaire.
Dowie to testify before Bankruptcy Referee Sydney Eastman under oath about Zion City finances. Judge Kohl orders examination of Overseer Dowie amid reports of only 12000 dollars in two banks. Receivers aim to keep industries open to avoid job losses while Dowie retains management of lace works and candy factory improve.
In New York, veteran actor George Thompson who first played Uncle Tom died of heart failure in a rear room of a First Avenue saloon. His wife and daughter prayed over him after a Christian science meeting and the couple sought relief through tract readings. He had been ill for days and yielded to others' pleas to rely on Christian science.
The Alabama annual conference of the Methodist Episcopal church opened at 8:50 with devotions by J M Bowman. Several transfers and admissions were noted, officers appointed, and Dr G G Miller scheduled to deliver the missionary anniversary sermon at 7:30 PM.
Captain Clyde Harkins of the Montgomery auditor’s office was appointed adjutant of the Third Alabama National Guard regiment, succeeding Captain Hughes B Kennedy. He already serves on Lieut. Col. McConnell’s staff and is related by marriage to Major Bankhead. All aboard for St Louis.
In New York on December 4 the will of James King Gracie was admitted to probate in Nassau surrogate court. President Roosevelt is left $30,000, with his children Kermit and Ethel each receiving $5,000, and his sisters also receiving equal shares. The Othopedic dispensary and hospital in Manhattan is left $30,000.
Living remote from civilization a family faces accidents with burns cuts and ulcers. They stock Bucklen's Amnica Salve praised as the best on earth available at West End Drug Co and Miller Drug Co druggists for fast relief.
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