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Newspaper

Anniston Evening Star

Location

Anniston, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1900

Page

1

Legislature to unite again amid looming senatorial clash

In Frankfort Kentucky on February 16 officials report a renewed plan for both legislative chambers to convene Monday. A possible contest over senate chair between Lieutenant Governor Marshall and Senate President pro tem Carter looms as pardons fuel party tensions.

Frankfort John Seals Louisville Beckham Panch Seals Douglas Hayes Knott Taylor Capitol London Trimble Senate Marshall Carter Thinia

Republican branches meeting to be harmonized

A fragmented note states that republican branch meetings will be removed and harmonized, with expected action around Monday. The brief implies organizational consolidation and upcoming scheduling.

Bowie and White Open Morgan Campaign in Opelika

Hon. Sid J. Bowie and Hon. Frank B. White opened the Morgan campaign in Opelika with forceful speeches at the courthouse. A Morgan club of several hundred members formed, and Lee County supporters showed strong enthusiasm for Senator Morgan.

Opelika Sid J. Bowie John T. Morgan Frank 8. White Birmingham Senator Morgan Court House Morgan Club Morgan Lee

Pensions Uncalled For Soldiers and Widows Listed

Court houses hold many uncalled for pensions for 1898 and 1809. Judge Crook's records name those with warrants and invite parties to apply at the court. A list includes Oakley Brown J M Lott J W Norton W H Sprachin W P Wigley Mrs E B Watters Jane Ashley Mary J Hatt Nancy Haile Mee M E Willman J Carr F C Hovtek Dol F Johnson John Haywood KC Simpeon William Pason Ed Thurman J M Patterson Mrs Fannie G Punderbark Mrs July Ann Maddox Mrs Nancy Nolan Mrs M A Chapman.

Court House Crook J. Carr F.C. Hovtek Dol F. Johnson John Haywood KC. Simpeon William Pason Ed Thurman J. M. Patterson Fannie G. Punderbark Ann Maddox Nancy Nolan M. A. Chapman

Macrum’s Story Not Credited in Convincing Evidence

A report notes that Macrum’s narrative is not credited in the piece titled Convincing Evidence, highlighting attribution issues and possible omissions in the account.

Macrum

Officials doubt opened mail claim over Macram report

Washington reports state department officials dispute the assertion that O Metal Mall opened. A records search found no evidence that Consul Macram reported regular tampering of official or private mail by British authorities. The inquiry concluded unnecessary detentions did not occur and rejected the opening and delaying of mail. Macram said his vice consul Van Ameringen closed his office and joined the front.

Washington State Department Macram Department Macrom Uat van Ameringen Republic Pretoria Molland South African Republic

John T. Morgan club to report on officers tonight

The John T. Morgan club of Anniston will meet at 7 50 tonight in the city court room. The committee appointed to select vice presidents and executive committeemen will present its report with one vice president from each ward and one from the beat at large. The committee includes D Blackwell J T L Castleberry T B Rich T W Coleman and John J O Brien. A $1000 reward is offered to identify Crystal Sec champagne sold by Reid Bros at 25 cents a bottle versus the $2 champagne sold elsewhere.

John T. Morgan Club Anniston Messrs D. ©. Blackwell J. TL. Castleberry T. B.i Rieh T. W. Coleman John J O' Brien Reid Bros

Noted moonshiner Samuel Cole held on R500 bond

Revenue officers raided a Cumberland county area near Edwardsville and arrested Samuel Cole, a reputed moonshiner, after catching him in the act of distilling. He failed to post 500 bond set by Commissioner Randolph and remains in county jail until trial. Two other men were present at the scene as officers seized the hidden still about twelve miles from Edwardsville. Continued on fourth page.

Cleburne County Sam Cole Randolph Cole L. R. Bell Edwardsville

Making Car Wheels in Anniston Today

The ear wheel department of the Southern Car and Foundry company began operation this morning in Anniston. A large workforce started work with many more to be hired in the coming days. Experienced moulders are scarce, and many workers came from Gideon after a car wheel foundry fire. This revival ends years without car wheel production in Anniston and boosts local industry and wages.

The Southern Car and Foundry Company Gadeden Anniston Aniston

Iron Ore on Noble Street in the Model City

A historic note claims iron ore lies beneath Noble Street and Heart of the City, with a telephone pole set at Alf Traitt’s Netsie Street store while digging reveals ore samples. The piece argues the city’s future growth hinges on buried ore beneath downtown structures and streets.

Alf Traitt Netsie

Price Sale Notice for Grocery Items and Packaged Goods

A fragmentary advertisement lists discounted groceries including pancake mix, raisin cereal, macaroni, puddings, crackers, anchovies, cheese, canned fruit, herring, beans, fish, pears, ham, nuts, baking powder, cream, syrup, candy, citron, starch, and various meats with pricing hints. The text reads as a local sale circular with multiple brand names and product types.

Jemima van Camp Maceroni Wetmore A & Pound Sete Heans

British Evacuate Rensburg and Move to Arundel

Capetown correspondent reports that British forces have evacuated Rensburg and retired to Arundel. Nearby, Kotha crossed the Tagela with a small force and met fifty lancers, losing thirteen killed, five wounded and nine captured. one prisoner was sent to summon the British to fetch their wounded.

London Capetown The Daily Chronicle Telegraphing Rensburg Arundel Boor Langer Ladysmith Kotha Tagela

Subscription Drive Grows for Yarn Mill Venture

The yarn mill enterprise reports over 40000 dollars subscribed in capital stock with new gifts including N H Reid 5000 Mortimer Sterne 200 Jno B Lagarde 5000 plus Daniel A Farrell and W R Howden. The appeal emphasizes safe profitable investment for moderate means and higher Southern dividends.

N. H. Reid Mortimer Sterne Jno Bt. Lagarde Lagarde Limeard Stone Company

Mrs Rice Preaches On the Streets

Mrs Rice a Canadian born evangelist arrived this morning and preached to a large crowd at the corner of Noble and Tenth streets. Her husband could not assist and she will preach on the streets every morning and night for a week. She is well known across New York and the East and West and has sixteen years in this work.

Rice

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Mr. Bowie Kekkee EK Ata Saul Hine Mountain Tom Roy O Bryant O Metal Club Samuel Cole Noble Street Post Hole Dodaon Brown Cal Daniel A. Farrell W. R. Howden Offies Pompadour Hett Bockles Hale Pine Carters J. R. Lemon Noble St Foot Outfitters Noble and Eleventh Streets
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