17 Jul 1902
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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1902
Page
1
In Louis near East St. Louis a girl nearly drowned after a joke as Captain Richmond Pearson Hobson swam to her aid. Hobson and companion Albro Gilberson dived for the sinking swimmer and surfaced with her in a tense rescue aided by a nearby yacht.
Mrs Bowie and S J Bowie congressman from this district arrived in Anniston after a Washington trip. Bowie has built a national reputation in his first term and drew praise for his work on the elections committee. Friends extend a warm welcome as the couple returns to the city.
Louis Logan and Tom Whitten from Cleburne county were found asleep on a grassy knoll in Anniston. A vigilant city patrol arrested them. pistols a razor and a pair of knacks were found. They were tried for carrying concealed weapons and being asleep in a public place and fined $52.50 plus costs each.
New York July 17 The Virginia Carolina Chemical Company directors meet with potential plans to form a large fertilizer trust They may acquire control of the American Cotton Oil Company bonds would be issued for the deal Potash manufacturing in Germany would be linked to U S operations and a southern monopoly could result if the absorption proceeds
In Cannelton Indiana during a Owensboro versus Cannelton game umpire Arthur Derrett shot pitcher William Whallon after a dispute over a ruling. Whallon died from two back shots. Derrett was jailed amid threats of lynching and a crowd at the scene.
Dorchester Massachusetts resident Mrs Lois Cragg endured a severe lung ailment and persistent cough until using Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption. She credits the remedy with a complete cure and urges others with coughs colds and throat or lung troubles to try it. McElilreath Drug offers 50c and 100 price bottles with trial sizes available.
In the courtroom of the new courthouse yesterday a Pettus for Senator campaign kickoff drew a large crowd. Mayor A L McLaed opened remarks praising Edmund W Pettus, with Probate Judge P H Pitte as chairman and Isaac Schwartz as secretary. Leaders including Judge Pitts and H B Mallory spoke as a committee formed Pettus clubs to back the veteran Dallas figure.
Sound kidneys are safeguards of life. Make the kidneys healthy with Foley's Kidney Course. Klreath Drug Co.
A brief item notes Warter's handmade cigars wrapped in tin foil offering a fragrant, fresh quality enjoyed by customers seeking a distinctive smoke.
Former Gov Joseph F Johnston formally announces for the Democratic nomination for Alabama governor in the upcoming August 25 primary. Ex Speaker Chas B E Waller of Hale County enters as lieutenant governor candidate at a meeting in the Morris hotel Jacksonvilles Capt James Crook presiding. about 150 supporters attend.
The infant child of Anthony Mc Andrews swallowed a diamond and the gem remains in the stomach. Mrs. McAndrews held the baby while chatting on a telephone as the infant showed interest in a diamond ring the mother wore. A doctor was summoned but the child shows no signs of distress.
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Washington July 17 Secretary Root brought from Oyster Bay the court martial case of General Jacob Smith tried at Manila for orders given to Major Waller. The court found him guilty and sentenced him to be admonished. The President then admonished Smith and retired him under age 62 retirement authority.
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