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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1902
Page
1
A deadly storm struck Baltimore causing eleven deaths and multiple injuries with extensive property damage across the city. Rescue crews battled wreckage and residents faced aftermath as authorities assessed the scope of the disaster.
A fierce tornado struck Baltimore at 1 30 p m yesterday from the southwest. Eleven people died, many were injured, and hundreds of houses were unroofed. The worst damage hit the harbor and riverfront areas with nine bodies recovered from the harbor and one killed by a falling tree. Signs toppled and roofs were torn off across the business district but overall losses there were lighter. The storm lasted under fifteen minutes.
Governor Ellis issued a pardon for John M. Bentley, a white convict linked to a Gadsden burglary. Bentley escaped from Pratt mines in 1895, later alias Claude Martin, married in Missouri, and his surrender last week led to consideration of a pardon prompted by Mrs. R. D. Johnston of the Alabama Boys' Reform School.
John W. Mackay, the last survivor of the four bonanza kings Flood O'Brien and Fair, died in London. He had not lived in San Francisco for years, spent time in the east, and had recently arranged a landing place for a new Pacific cable. His holdings in California and Nevada likely ran into millions.
Leslie Howard, star shortstop for Anniston, surprised fans by preaching a sermon at First Methodist Church last night. His brother Reverend H. Howard serves as pastor. The young preacher displayed rare ease and education in delivering a strong sermon, drawing praise from many attendees.
Danville Illinois resident Mrs Minerva Smith reports twenty years of bronchitis ending after using Foley s Honey and Tar a sure cure according to Mc Elreath Drug Co.
An OCR fragment promotes a kidney health product from Sam Tree and Sterling Remedy Co based in Chicago. The ad mentions men and kidney care and advertises an herbal or medicinal pill marketed to improve kidney function.
A tugboat collided with a vessel, tearing it in two and causing it to sink. Early reports cite a frightful collision as the cause, with crews coordinating rescue efforts and investigators beginning inquiries into the incident.
Hampburn July 21 A steamship named Premius sank after being cut in two by the tug Hansel at 12 30 A M. Of 185 aboard only 30 were rescued and 155 are reported lost with many unconscious. Rochester N J July 21 A fatal head on collision near Hope Hospital injures 15 and kills one while trains derail into a canal feeder.
Hon James Leath of Birmingham, legislator from Jefferson County and candidate for reelection, will speak tomorrow night at the Noble Street theater under the auspices of the Soil Pipe and Fitting Moulders Union. The event invites all, especially ladies, predicts a large crowd and an earnest, eloquent address that will be well worth hearing.
The Democratic executive committee of Alabama's Fourth District will meet in Calera on Friday July 25 at 2 30 p m. They will set the time and manner for nominating a Democratic candidate for Congress. A primary may be ordered to coincide with the state primary. Only incumbent Sydney J Bowie has been mentioned as a potential candidate and opposition seems unlikely.
Keokuk area reports record Mississippi floods driving tens of thousands from homes. Floodwaters threaten vast property and crops. early estimates place losses around six million dollars with potential for two to three million more as river levels rise, overwhelming levees and livelihoods along a hundred miles south.
Montgomery on July 21 reports registration closed with about a thousand white men uncaptured and the county totaling 4164 registrants, including 47 negroes. If turnout lags in the August 25 primary, Montgomery’s vote may dip to around 3000, a notable loss of political influence despite strong primary advocacy.
In Dallas Texas a morning blaze at the exposition grounds in East Dallas destroyed the main building, music hall annex, poultry building, and several private company structures within thirty minutes. Estimated loss near 100000 with about 30000 insured. In Colquitt Georgia eleven stores a hotel and a livery stable burned earlier, with total damage around 40000. Origin of the initial fire remains unknown.
A July 21 blaze in Cadiz Trigg county destroyed Rawles saloon where it started Cadiz hotel Cumberland telephone exchange J H Garten dry goods H M Garten hardware Bank of Cadiz F P Cobb general store Lynch dry goods and A Chappell grocery All losses exceed 60 000 with 25 000 insured authorities listed the conflagration as of unknown origin with extensive damage to main commercial block.
Mrs M A Jolley of Noble Oklahoma commends Herbine as the perfect liver medicine and greatest blood purifier after years of use. The letter claims the remedy regulates the liver and prevents absorption of fever poisons, noting malaria resistance when the liver is healthy. Available for 50 cents from J L Wikle and J B Privett in Oxford Alabama.
Dixie Hardware Co invites customers to learn about Stag Paint praised for smoother application and a distinctive gloss. The notice emphasizes ease of use and standout finish as a sales pitch.
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