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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1901
Page
1
Mr. Frank Martin of this city has been appointed by Probate Judge K F Crook as general administrator for the county to succeed the late Samuel D G Brothers. The appointment is highly regarded as satisfactory. Martin is a young lawyer of marked ability and is solicitor for the county, a role not conflicting with his new duties.
Mr. W. C. Ward leaves this morning for Talladega to open a branch license for the Armour Packing company. He will not move his family yet, and friends predict success in his new role.
Montgomery January 25 legislators reconvene the General Assembly with a large lobby presence. Key bills include the Bulger uniform text book measure the Pettus anti trust proposal and a printing bill drafted by the Alabama Press Association fueling anticipated heated fights.
Paris, January 28. Le Petit Sou proposed selling guns to subscribers claiming armed action vital to the republic, but the government shut down the depot as unsafe in the hands of those plotting a coup d etat. The text ends with an advertisement for McClurkin’s wood yard.
The Gazette reports Emperor William has been made a British field marshal, with commission dated January 27. He received the sword from the Duke of Connaught in a ceremony attended by King Edward’s household, the late Queen’s household, and numerous British and German naval officers. The Emperor expressed great delight at the appointment.
Dispatches from the northern coast report a heavy gale yesterday in the channel causing the loss of several small boats.
Washington reports bills introduced in both houses to set aside 153 620 acres in New Mexico as a public park named Cliff Dwellers National Park. The reservation preserves prehistoric caves ruins and relics valued by scientists, stretching about thirty by fifteen miles near Espanola and Santa Fe.
Carrie Nation addressed Topeka crowds at United Brethren and First Christian churches urging the whisky trust's downfall. She emphasized men with ballots and women without hats would lead a joint smashing effort, and she plans to speak to the legislature as part of Kansas W C T U efforts.
Birmingham Alabama January 25 furnaces in this state are selling their produce at a lively rate. Three months production ahead has been sold and inquiries for iron cover about six months production. Most demand is in the domestic market with exports quiet due to a Europe slowdown.
Deputy Marshals Grant Johnson and Bunnie Melnotosh captured Chitto Crazy Snake at a Creek camp near Putaula after a dramatic pursuit. He is held under guard at Henreitta with Lieutenant Dixon in command, signaling a strong military show of force to quell the uprising.
Selma January 28 marks a Feb 18 city officer primary that may be the hottest political battle in Alabama. About thirty five candidates are in the field with expectations of thirty five more before the primary. Mayor A L Mesleod stands alone with others eyeing the office.
Joseph Krogman was struck with paralysis at a New England restaurant breakfast and collapsed in the Anniston Land company building room. He was reportedly in good health prior and showed slight improvement this afternoon as friends hope for recovery.
A brief ad touts Jermott's Chocolates Laxative Quinine as a quick remedy for head and throat discomfort. The text suggests taking it for relief in a single day.
Notice that the sale of the house and lot belonging to the estate of Margaret Waters deceased, advertised for January 25 1901, is postponed to Friday February 1 at 11 o clock am. J L Murray administrator. Jan 28 51
J. J. O'Brien of West End has been seriously ill for months and worsened Saturday night. He showed some improvement yesterday and today. He is regarded as a longtime Anniston resident with many friends hoping for recovery.
Mr J B Lemon on Saturday evening made an assignment for the benefit of creditors. John H Frye was named assignee and has taken charge of the business. The move follows business misfortunes and aims to settle with creditors and resume the business soon. Liabilities and assets not disclosed.
A London message claims cream of tartar drinks cure smallpox within three days. The letter asserts one ounce dissolved in a pint of boiling water, cooled and sipped at intervals, acts as both preventive and cure, with many reported recoveries. It ends by advertising the Anniston Stream Laundry on Noble Street.
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