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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1902
Page
1
Contractor Bradt and Superintendent of Work White are in Anniston today as construction on the government building is set to commence immediately. The project timeline and city oversight details were discussed during their visit.
Bradt and White arrive from Atlanta to supervise the project. Excavation starts soon with an on site office and supply house planned. Work will continue without delay and the building is expected to be completed at the earliest date, delivering one of the finest federal structures in the South.
H. T. McIntyre of St. Peal Minnesota says Chamberlain's Stomach Tablets do him more good than anything he has ever taken for a troubled stomach. For sale by J L. Wikke.
Monthly dues are requested from members of the Southern Co-operating Home Purchasing Co to be paid at City National Bank. Please call to settle the balance.
Caracas reports the British and German fleets seized the Venezuelan fleet at LaGuaira and no subjects were spared. In Willemstad Gen Nicholas Rondo proclaims leadership with 2200 troops at Lazema, while Gen Riera gathers 1200 men near Coro and rebels threaten Barquismito. President Castro dispatches 4100 troops. General Matos remains in the area.
Duke Wright vice governor of the Philippines testified before the Senate committee urging passage of a bill to cut duties on Philippine goods to 25 percent of the Dingley rates He supported allowing Chinese labor to the islands and backed currency reform. A drug ad note follows.
Knoxville report states all Southern Railway engineers receive a rise to standard pay of 44 cents per mile for freight and 3 cents for passengers with overtime, costing at least 10 percent more. A committee has gone to Washington to negotiate, with conductors seeking the standard wage schedule as well.
Finley Peter Dunne author of Mr Dooley and Miss Margaret Abbott, formerly of Chicago, were married in New York City yesterday. The wedding joins a noted humorist with a socialite as editors and readers celebrate a holiday season union.
The Alabama Louisiana Purchase Exposition Commission holds its first meeting at noon in the Commercial club rooms Montgomery to plan an exhibit showcasing the state's industrial resources for the St Louis World’s Fair. Commissioner R R Poole presides as ex officio chairman. The group discusses raising funds and securing a legislative appropriation when the January session convenes.
Dr Mary Mevenpy of Chicago lauds Chamberlain Cough Remedy as safe non narcotic for all ages. She recommends it for stubborn coughs colds and bronchial afflictions and notes it is sold by J L Wikle.
A Calhoun county jury found Will Perry guilty of first degree murder in the Farmers case and fixed the death penalty with an upcoming private hanging. Perry collapsed after the verdict and awaits sentencing by Judge Coleman within eight weeks. Perry’s attorney plans an appeal to the supreme court.
George Jacob Schweinfurth once led a local religious sect that founded a self styled heaven at Weldon farm. He plans to move to California with the last apostle, leaving the deserted homestead and ending the group’s presence in Winnebago county. Schweinfurth has renounced his former belief.
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