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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1902
Page
1
An incident at a round house last night involves a wild race event that started unattended and ended with a collision. Details remain limited as investigators review footage and gather witness statements. Local authorities urge caution and anticipate a fuller report as the scene is cleared.
An engine from the Louisville and Nashville railroad broke its moorings last night and rolled onto Southern railroad tracks causing damage to several cars. The engine struck a Southern engine and several cars near Fourth street, but no injuries occurred. The runaway was captured by Southern crews and returned to its owners. Cause of the loosening is unknown.
The St Louis exposition commission met in Montgomery with members from Opelika Montgomery Dothan Huntsville and other cities. They debated building a state exhibit and requested 850000 from the legislature for expansion. a department draft bill was read but no action taken.
The notice contrasts Foley's Hovey and Tar with other cough medicines noting others may contain opiates and cause constipation especially in children. It assures Foley's Hovey and Tar contains no opiates and eases symptoms safely. Miller Drug Co and Donohoo & Co are listed as local businesses.
Judge Thomas W. Coleman sentences Will Perry to death for the murder of King Farmer. The condemned man asserts a forced trial and lack of preparation, while the judge and defense acknowledge the verdict and urge reflection before execution scheduled for Friday, January 16, 1903. Perry shows resignation as the first death sentence in the current courthouse era.
Winchester Indiana resident C. W. Lynch reports his son suffered a severe membranous croup attack. After taking Foley’s Honey and Tar the boy improved quickly and recovered, with Lynch praising the remedy. Miller Drug Co. reinforces no substitutes.
Monthly dues for the Southern Co-operating Home Purchasing Co. are payable at City National Bank. The notice directs members to settle payments promptly.
Montgomery December 11 Adjutant General Brandon has filed a biennial report with the governor stating the national guard comprises 5002 enlisted officers and four troops of cavalry and four batteries with property totaling 100000 dollars and a national appropriation balance of 24257.30 dollars. He urges higher state encampment funding, earlier encampments, and the deployment of regular troops with the state guard. He proposes a permanent camp at Mountain Creek near the Soldiers' Home, offered free of cost, plus a target range and naval reserve to defend Mobile Bay and other Gulf duties. Fewer court-martials are urged to be held at camps.
Will Johnson, a Black man, charged with killing Henry Wilson near the Louisville and Nashville round house, was brought to the city yesterday afternoon by F. M. House. He awaits a preliminary hearing before Judge Creek Friday at 12:00 PM. Friends expect self defense may be used at trial.
Mr. Wrenshall is expected to succeed him as general manager of the Southern Car and Foundry company’s local plant. Mr. Harden will depart January 1 or earlier and relocate to Gadeden to join Capt. J. M. Elliott Jr. in business. The likely replacement is C. W. Wrenshall, currently superintendent or assistant to the manager.
Binmincuam Dec. 11 Col E L Higdon commander of the Third Alabama regiment who was renewed for command by Governor Jelka a few months ago will in the next few days write a formal demand to Gov John asking reinstatement to command of the regiment.
The notice promotes Ballard's Snow Liniment as a long trusted home remedy for common injuries such as burns cuts sprains and bruises. It names J. L. Wikie and J. B. Privett of Oxford Alabama and mentions coal delivery service with phone number 72 by O. Watson.
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