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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1900
Page
2
Announcement lists multiple contenders for sheriff of Calhoun County subject to Democratic party action. W J Edmondson Joan T Rowmann M W McCraw Gino M Taylor are named as candidates in the March 7 primary.
The Democratic party authorizes W. P. Downing to seek re election as Tax Assessor of Calhoun County. The announcement states he is the candidate for the office under party action.
Tax Collector of Calhoun County announces the ic party candidacy or related filing update. Details remain concise as the notice outlines election participation and required filings with county authorities.
Henry F. Montgomery announces candidacy in the Democratic primary for County Treasurer of Calhoun County, subject to the action of the Henry B. Grover. Montgomery will compete for the party nomination.
A quirked miscellany notes the American mule regaining stature amid auto growth concerns. It cites a New York paper on Cecil Rhodes craving antiquities and quotes the Chattanooga News about a faux battle dispatch and Col. Thompson’s posted status near enemy lines.
The murder case of John A. Gafford linked to Hon. Francis B. Lloyd near Greenville is set for a new trial after appeals. Lloyd, a noted Alabama writer of Rufus Sanders tales, was killed in ambush as he returned home. Gafford faces a reexamination of circumstantial evidence with public interest in speedy, fair justice.
Memphis and Nashville fight for Alabama towns Sheffield Florence and Tuscumbia as rail lines reach the Tennessee valley. The Birmingham Age Herald notes the quarrel is impractical with Alabama centers likely to remain Alabama based on self interest. Local merchants weigh impact of new Southern Railway schedules.
Julius Levy announces a fine line of spring samples showcasing new foreign and domestic suitings and trouserings. His spring stock of woolens will be in shortly.
John Howard a 15 year old boy from Middlesboro Kentucky confesses to killing his father Thomas Howard five years ago He also implicates his mother who has been arrested The boy lies near death from consumption and says he shot his father through a window at their home during supper.
The Southern Railway and Alabama Great Southern announce Mardi Gras travel from all points to Mobile at one fare round trip. Tickets sold Feb 20 through 26 with return by Mar 15 1900. Inquiries to local ticket agents. A second note laments war casualties and the need for lawful executions.
The Southern Railway announces reduced round trip fares from all points to New Orleans Louisiana and Mobile Alabama for February 26 27 1900. Tickets sold February 20 to 26 with final return March 15 1900. Call Southern Railway Ticket Agent for schedules and details.
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