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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1901
Page
1
A broad group of Alabama residents gathers in Washington DC following job opportunities. The demonstrators and officials highlight employment growth programs and federal support. Organizers report coordinated efforts with local leaders and chamber groups.
Ex Governor Oates plans talks with the President on Alabama matters and backs Br Hensten for Postmaster. J P Burton pursues Alabama Collectors job while Coke Smith seeks Marshal Bryan's post. District Attorney Vaughn seeks reappointment as he arrives in Washington. Also selling a hall cabinet from Sale with details and contact.
A fatal incident occurred yesterday afternoon in Houston involving three people. Police and emergency responders secured the scene as investigators collected evidence and spoke with witnesses. Further details on victims and motive were not immediately released.
Dec 12 report from Hoverom describes a fatal shootout during an attempted arrest of Bid Preacher. Officers J E James and Hermann Youngst killed in the exchange as Preacher dies after being shot by James. The incident occurs amid carnival crowds and ongoing police attention to Preacher.
A farmer near Russellville in Franklin County reports discovering silver in a rural field. Local authorities cordon off the area as they assess the find and determine ownership and value. No injuries or fires are noted.
A Russellville report states silver has been found about eight miles southeast of town. A sample analyzed shows very high silver content, but the precise origin remains uncertain. Local farmer who found the ore is unnamed.
The board announced the appointment of registrars covering fourteen counties. It outlines the new assignments, responsibilities, and expected implementation dates for voter registration processes across the regions.
Montomary Ala Dec 12 The board of governor auditor and agriculture commissioner appointed registrars for fourteen counties under the temporary constitution plan. A scramble for the posts pay about 62 a day for sixty days and many applicants seek these positions. Calhoun county registrars have not yet been named.
Hon John L Burnett representative from Alabama Seventh district known as the smallest man in congress visited the city en route to Gadsden He told a Star reporter he is confident his seat will be established before the committee on elections next month He added Spears has failed to produce proper evidence to unseat him and the committee will set a date for the hearing in March.
Reported case in military circles describes soldiers in the Philippines unsteady on duty due to excess vino intake. Medical and military authorities review discipline, health risks, and potential preventive measures amid ongoing tensions.
An eminent surgeon returning from the Philippines warns that excessive consumption of vino among American soldiers there causes insanity and violence. He says the native liquor, produced and sold by high officials, corrupts the drinker and leads to brutal acts, tremens, and death. He emphasizes government action to curb the poison trade.
Mrs Burcaw filed for divorce from Charles Burcaw three times in a week. Each time the case was dismissed after she claimed awkward letters from her husband. She later asked to strike the case from the record and resume living with him. The judge considered dismissal as an option.
A court records multiple petitions filed by Mrs Barcaw within seven days seeking divorce from her husband. The rapid sequence shows repeated filings amid ongoing marital dispute.
County Superintendent H J Persons announces the next state teachers certificate examination will be held at the Public School building of Jacksonville State Normal in Jacksonville Alabama starting promptly at 10 o clock Monday January 6 1902. All applicants must be present at the start of the examination by law.
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