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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1901
Page
9
The Democratic County Executive Committee meeting in Anniston was postponed due to inclement weather and lack of quorum. Chairman Henderson was absent because of Mrs. Henderson's illness and Col Ed Caldwell presided. proxies and in-person attendance are urged for next Saturday at noon.
Effective October 7, the Choctaw Route will run three trains daily between Memphis and Hot Springs Ark with double daily service to Indian and Oklahoma Territories. Connections link to points across southwest Missouri, Kansas, Texas, and the West.
Erastus K. Shaw, jailed on a murder charge, claims he did not kill his wife at Gilmore's restaurant. He reacted with agitation upon seeing a Florida paper report the crime and said he did not recall Sheriff Woodruff serving the warrant or knowing he was charged until reading the notice. His strange behavior puzzled Jailer Tom Self this morning.
Mr. W. D. Hood of Lee's Mill near Oxford died yesterday of pneumonia after a three day illness. He was a Bethlehem Baptist Church member and Masonic lodge brother, with funeral services conducted by the lodge. burial at Bethlehem burying ground. The notice also mentions Montevally and Cabaha coal for sale by Anniston Jee Co. phone 49-1-1f.
Ten of thirteen Negro miners entombed in the hospital mines were rescued about six this morning. Three are believed dead as their caps were found, bodies not yet recovered. Relief leader Prof. George Wilkins stated men would likely be reached today with hopeful signs. The scene drew a large crowd as rescue efforts continued overnight.
Mr. J. D. Probst died suddenly in Inglewood New Jersey at about age 58. A former Woodstock Iron Works president and longtime director and major shareholder, he helped develop Woodstock properties and served as a director for L N and Southern Pacific Railroads. He was well known in Anniston, visiting often and esteemed by local leaders. His death shocks his many friends here.
The Birmingham Ledger reports Colonel Thomas O. Smith commander of the Third Regiment National Guard has tendered his resignation to take effect once a successor is appointed. The unit includes men from this and nearby counties.
Montgomery February 23 Governor Samford names Gen. Louisa V. Clark of Birmingham to brigadier general while other officials are reappointed. Lawrence lawyer J C Kumpe announces candidacy for at large delegate to the constitutional convention amid five declared contenders including Lowe White Knox Oates and Kumpe.
English markets showed a net gain of 3 to 4 points since Thursday, while American traders celebrated George Washington Day. Early trading was feverish with active months advancing 12 to 15 points, signaling a brisk session on the other side of the water.
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