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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1901
Page
1
A cable from Pekin reports severe famine in Shansi and Shensi with two thirds starved or unable to obtain food. Cannibalism and infanticide are described as common as Li Hung Chang relays the crisis to American minister Conger. Families sell children for bread while officials relocate to distant compounds.
Florence Alabama February 5 a carriage painter named C B R Badger who said he was from Cincinnati but had recently come from Decatur was driven out by a committee of young men who warned him to leave by dusk Badger vanished in a carriage after declaring he would depart He had boasted of many refined women and told untrue stories prompting a whipping from a regional father and a well known young man in Sheffield authorities say he may have earned a reputation for improper talk in multiple cities.
Four expert fitters work on the Anniston Yarn mill building with one veteran from England praising its light and layout. The crew expects weeks more to complete installation and commissioning, aiming for a highly modern southern textile facility.
Geo A Leonard of Colbert County Tennessee received a United States agriculture commission medal for barley and other cereals in the Paris exposition display. Leonard is elated over the honor for himself and the Tennessee valley.
Advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as cures for indigestion biliousness constipation sick headache and stomach liver and bowel troubles. Claims millions are always at work day and night and promotes 25 cent price at Elam’s with an eight hour night shift ignored by rivals.
Montgomery February 5 House Bill No 371 to authorize Jacksonville to issue bonds for water works debt signed by Senate president and House speaker. Bill No 559 to incorporate Christian Missionary Co operation passed the House. Gunnels introduced appropriation for Alabama National Guard encampment expenses for 1901 and 1902. Endorsement of Foley's Kidney Cure by W L Yancy of Paducah Kentucky via Elam Drug Co.
In Topeka on February 5 Mrs Carrie Nation and six supporters attempted to wreck a saloon with hatchets. She was disarmed during a scuffle and taken to the police station amid overturned tables and bruises, while others were charged with disturbing the peace.
Montgomery Feb 5 The lower House of the Federal Assembly appeared swayed by sentiment as Governor's message warned of a treasury deficit of more than 300000 dollars A bill sought to boost the pension fund by 100000 dollars The morning session saw lengthy debate with many members delivering oratorical speeches.
Selma reports a Southern railway conductor Adolph Wright escaped death by a slippery fall while inspecting cars near Briarfield in rain. His leg was badly mashed and amputation is probable. He attempted to signal the engineer but slid between bumpers as the train moved.
An ad claims Banner Salve quickly cures ailments and promotes it as the most healing remedy in the world from Kiam Drug Co.
Montgomery Alabama reports the governor withdrew four trustees from the M lo school due to alleged improper connections with a buyer. Plowman’s nomination may be dropped while others are expected to be confirmed. The Choctaw Route will add daily trains Memphis to Springs Arkansas with connections to Missouri Kansas and the West.
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