06 Feb 1901
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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1901
Page
1
The dry civil appropriation bill includes 25000 to finish the Anniston public building, on top of 50000 already appropriated, raising the total to 76000 for the Anniston project. It also earmarks 53676 for a Black Warrior lock and dam above Tuscaloosa and 240000 for three dams on the Warrior below Tuscaloosa.
Governor sent to the Senate the nomination of J. B. Graham of Talladega as trustee of the Montevallo school replacing Mr. Plowman. Withdrawn and with Messrs Dorteh, Bouldin and Moody they were all confirmed. T. M. Stevens of Mobile was confirmed as trustee of the University for the First District.
General Corbin's congressional report cites Alabama National Guard totals with 1 general 23 staff 42 field officers 141 company officers 543 NCOs 1721 privates and an aggregate 2471. The memo notes 165000 Alabama men organized and available for military duty.
Lawmakers debated the proposed child labor bill last night amid calls for stricter limits and enforcement. Activists urged rapid passage while opponents warned of economic impacts on families and small businesses.
Montgomery February 6 The child labor bill was defeated by Senate and House committees in a joint session last night amid a strong push. Despite hopes to place it on the calendar with no recommendation the plan failed and no action remains possible this session.
London February 6 King Edward XVI resigns as grand master of Free Masons in England, a move following royal precedent set by the former Prince of Wales later King George IV. He may become protector of Masonry. A special grand lodge is to convene February 15 to nominate the Duke of Connaught as successor.
Congress debates the electoral vote process with Alabama highlighted as a focus. The piece frames counting procedures and regional considerations as the nation awaits formal certification.
Washington report details the February 15 joint session to open electoral returns from Alabama onward. It notes William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt poised to be declared elected for the 1901 to 1906 term, with McKinley at 292 votes and Bryan at 155 if returns are valid.
Georgetown Ky February 6 Henry Bb Youtsey was transported to the State Penitentiary at Frankfort after being sentenced by Judge Cantrill to life imprisonment for complicity in the Goebel murder. He stood pale and weak as he claimed innocence and baseless perjury claims while his wife bore the ordeal.
The Daniel Tyler Hose Company No 1 met at City Hall to consider suspending Claud Robinson, driver for No 1. The unanimous decision will be presented to the city council at the next meeting on Thursday February 14. Chief Brown said the action followed a pledge from Robinson and praised his knowledge of department work. The company endorsed Mayor Henderson for suspending the driver while condemning his past conduct, yet retained confidence in Robinson's pledge.
Mrs Ella Baker files for divorce from William Baker alleging cruelty tied to an attack using a dog as a weapon. The suit, filed Feb 6 in Frankfort Ind, highlights a sensational domestic dispute involving a prominent local businessman and his wife.
Calhoun county officials seek to issue coupon bonds up to 100000 dollars to fund a new courthouse and to pay floating county debt. House Bill 1089 would create a separate Duke school district in Calhoun. Senate approves refunding agreement involving Anniston and James G Wilson.
Mrs Rosa Richarteau of Laurel Springs North Carolina says she was told she would die from consumption yet after using Dr King s New Discovery she was cured with seven bottles now healthy The ad touts the remedy as a life saver for consumption pneumonia la grippe bronchitis coughs colds asthma hay fever croup or whooping cough with guaranteed bottles and free trials at Elam s Drug store
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