03 Jan 1900
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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1900
Page
1
In a court house case, a decisive turn is reported as CALBOUN's approach or outcome is clarified. The article notes a secured decision shaping ongoing proceedings and hints at the next stage of legal action.
The court will convene next Monday to review Seventh Division cases from Calhoun Cherokee Clay Cleburne DeKalb Etowah Randolph Shelby St. Clair and Talladega. Calhoun County leads the list with the courthouse removal case drawing the most interest and likely to be decided first. Residents await the ruling with cautious relief, hoping the higher court sustains the people and lower court decisions.
In Frankfort Kentucky on January 3 formal contest notices were served challenging the nomination of Senator Gee J W Beckham against six and Lieutenant Governor ballots. Nine grounds of contest are listed in the notice.
Sensational Henry County Alabama item details a long quarrel over marriage divorce and custody. It recalls a past incident when William Danzy fed a Miss Baker and two children were born, followed by divorce and disputes over possession as new trouble arises.
In Thomasville Georgia a woman and her brother in law Tom Bunton drove to the former husband’s home to seize a child. A fight ensued during which Danzy was pistol wounded and died after Monday night while Bunton was stabbed and later taken to Dothan in serious condition. Mrs Cheek stabbed the former husband and fled. She was ordered arrested by Alabama authorities. All parties are prominent in the region.
Mr Arthur Darden of this city stopped during a business trip near Chocelocco when his horse stalled. He found a drunken man lying in the road frozen and unresponsive. Darden rescued him, warming him by a stove and likely saving the man's life.
Price McCormick Co of New York says selling spot cotton is wise at current levels. They note Liverpool quotations reached season highs and warn against further accumulation of southern stocks, advising holders to liquidate while prices remain favorable.
A work site paused operations after an incident as sand became frozen. Details are sparse but responders attended and safety protocols were enacted to secure the area and resume activity once conditions improved.
The Central Foundry Co. plant in the city idled yesterday due to frozen moisture in sand used for pipe making. Workers reported the sand thawed today and production of soil pipe and fittings resumed. Carpenters were boarding up an open end as the company prepares to double the building size while enlargement work begins.
Democratic members of the Kentucky legislature chose former Senator Joseph Clay Styles Blackburn as successor to Senator Lindsay in the United States Senate. The joint caucus, led by Senator Goebel, met at the state capitol with high enthusiasm, Blackburn praised after a bitter four year fight dating to Deboe's campaign.
Mr. J. R. Lemon prepares for a major sale with staff working all night to mark down stock. An official announcement in tomorrow's Star promises a bona fide event attracting many shoppers, with full details and drastic price cuts to close out goods.
Mayor Pro Tem McKleroy presided as Jerry Lyles was discharged after evidence failed in a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses. J J Mc Curkin faced cheating and swindling, but key witnesses missing led to a continuation until tomorrow morning.
Mr RK W Whisenant and family depart for Atlanta where they will reside in the Gate City. They formerly lived in Anniston on Tyler Hill and have been longtime residents with a large circle of friends who regret their departure.
London dispatch dated January 1 reports a mounted force of 100 Canadians from Toronto company and 200 Queenlanders under Colonel Richards with two guns and a horse battery under Major Derougemont. Forty mounted infantry led by Lieutenant Ryan support the contingent. Continued on the fourth page.
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