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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1901
Page
1
Mrs Nancy Clinton, 28, an inmate at the pauper home near Gadsden, died after a epileptic seizure caused a fall into a fire. The Feb 27 tragedy left her clothes burned and body severely scorched, dying at 6 pm after medical aid arrived.
In a letter to the editor R E Garner of Anniston expresses support for high license and strict restrictions on liquor traffic. He urges lawmakers to keep existing laws unchanged and to ensure operators are honorable, law abiding citizens. The note also mentions coal supply and local contact details for Anniston Ice Co.
The City Democratic Executive Committee, chaired by R. H. Stickney Jr., calls a meeting for Friday afternoon March 1 at 30 o'clock sharp at T. W. Coleman Jr.’s office to arrange a primary caucus or convention to choose mayor and alderman candidates and elect a new executive committee.
The preliminary trial of Robert and Will Scott Ed Jackson and Robert Hooper is underway before Judge De Looch in Livingston for the murder of R. H. Seymour. They faced heavy bonds on an earlier assault with intent to murder during a cow lawsuit, with Seymour dying and a contested trial expected. Congressman Stallings and Solicitor Oliver will represent the state.
Montgomery Feb 27 The revenue bill passed the lower house after two days of discussion and a substitute aligning with joint committee changes. The Long bill to curb pools trusts monopolies and insurance conspired actions cleared the house. A reprint of Alabama supreme court reports was approved. Speaker pro tempore Tunstall signed his first bill, totaling 206 House bills and 36 Senate bills. Senate activity remained heavy with many general bills advanced.
London reports a rumor that Lord Kitchener met General Louis Botha to arrange surrender terms for the Boers. An armistice of 24 hours reportedly allowed Boer commandants to consult with others while Kitchener consolidates control and devastates the veldt to end the war.
In Pekin on February 26 27 Chi Liu former grand secretary and Hsu Cheng Yo son of Hsu Tsung were publicly beheaded. The street was guarded by French German and American troops as the condemned were paraded in carts escorted by Japanese infantry. Chi Liu faced death calmly while Hsu Cheng Yo appeared stupefied by opium.
Montgomery February 27 The Senate yesterday saw a bill of local interest introduced by Mr Blackmon to fix a li- fume of local measures. The proposal aims to address municipal issues in the area and is expected to draw attention from local officials.
World wide fame claims a salve superior to all others for cats corns burns boils sores felons ulcers tetter salt rheum fever sores chapped hands and piles. Cure guaranteed. Only 25 cents at Elam's Drug Store. Also mentions Montevallo and C habah coal sale by Aniston Joe Co and a tailor named Boyer.
The Senate confirmed Hobson's promotion in a vote held last night. No additional details were provided in the readable text.
In executive session the senate confirmed naval promotions for many officers, excluding Admirals Lampcom and Schley. Jacob G. Bickley was nominated postmaster at Texarkana. Richmond Pearsom Hobson received a ten-rank promotion to captain with a $3,500 pay and higher allowances.
A proposed measure seeks a license or exposure on sale of bankrupt stocks brought into Anoaiston Calhoun county from elsewhere. A similar bill was introduced in the House by Mr Guonels.
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