06 Jul 1903
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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1903
Page
1
Rome July 6 The Pope’s physician reports the crisis will occur within hours as he is kept alive with digitalis and opiates. The pontiff briefly sat up this morning despite breathing difficulties, sparking guarded hope of recovery at times alongside concerns of a market impact upon his death.
Rome July 6 Pope Leo XIII expressed faith in God as he neared death after a days of pain and sleep. Reports outline looming conclave questions Rome versus outside Italy and Italian versus foreign candidates. Leading names mentioned include Rampolla Vannutti li Agliardi Satolli Gotti and Di Pietro with Sal Saint and Bishop Agliardi.
The district convention of the International Sunday School Association for the First District of Calhoun County will be held at Four Mile church on Sunday July 12. The program runs 2:30 p m devotional services by Dr W B Arberry 3:00 p m address by President A J Hollingsworth 3:50 p m address KR L Cater Anniston 4:00 p m address by S A Russell Anniston 4:30 p m address by J D Hammond. For a lazy liver try Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets. They invigorate the liver aid digestion regulate bowels and prevent bilious attacks for sale by J L Wikle Drugist.
Will Williamson alias Will Sewell faced Judge Emmett F. Crook this morning on grand larceny amid allegations of masterminding a robbery weeks earlier. Bond set at 250, with claims of Brown being deprived of 220 after Williamson and accomplices allegedly got him intoxicated. Williamson was arrested in Columbus, Ga, requisition secured, brought to the city Saturday and placed in the county jail.
The Anniston and Oxford Rifles prepare for the encampment of the Third regiment Alabama National Guard. Continued on 8b page.
A mob terrorized Evansville overnight after Patrolman Massey died from gunshot wounds inflicted by Leo Brown. About 2000 surrounded the jail seeking Brown, who was moved to Vincennes. Rioters looted, attacked Black residents, and armed Black soldiers joined marches. Troops restored order with limited gunfire. a white boy and several Blacks were shot, two fatally.
The Anniston lodge No. 189 Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks moves into the Knox building at Tenth street and Wilmer avenue. The club rooms were opened after Friday and Saturday fittings, boasting elegant furnishings, billiard and reading rooms, a grand ball room, and praised as among the best in the south.
A July 6 flood near Orkford Park caused by a massive water spout killed at least twenty people. Only a few bodies recovered. known victims include Gertrude Keefer 19 Jeannette and James Light's family. The park dam breach sent five foot floodwaters over its wall, washing away a waiting room where a carload of riders was overwhelmed.
Report from Jeannette Pennsylvania notes massive flood after a cloudburst and dam collapse at Beach Creek near Oakford Park. Crowds estimate the death toll around 100, with some conservative figures suggesting 150 more names may appear on the official list. The crowd size limited access to the scene, hindering precise counts.
Eight Alabama boys passed their naval academy exams last week with high praise from examining officers. One cadet from Anniston, Forney Knox, son of W. K. Knox superintendent of Alabama Mineral division, Louisville and Nashville railroad, studied in public schools and entered Annapolis directly from Anniston. Coincidentally two Alabama cadets have railroad parentage, including R. C. Hicks of the Labord Air Line.
Wonderful Nerve is displayed by many a man enduring pains of accidental Cure, Wounds Bruises, Burns, Scalds, Sore feet or stiff joints. Kuckien's Arnive Salve will kill the pain and cure the trouble. It's the best Salve on earth for Piles, too, 25¢ at West End Drug Store and Miller Drug Co. Druggists.
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