24 Jul 1902
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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1902
Page
1
A daring hold up aboard a Mexican Central train near Bermejillo results in $50,000 in currency from Banco Minero being stolen. Two robbers ride on the blind baggage and one uses a gun in the express car while a suspected partner creates a fare dispute to force a stop.
In Boston a large banquet of the New Democratic League is set for Natasket Beach tonight with leading figures on the program. Mayor Patrick A. Collins will preside as former congressman and London consul general. Speakers include William J. Bryan Edward M. Shepard and Senator E. K. Carmack. About three hundred tickets sold. Dinner at Rockland House precedes speeches in a large tent.
Chicago moves toward direct wireless telegraphy with Nova Scotia. Two sites near Evans secured for a proposed station by a wireless company. Plant expected within six weeks with tests to follow from New York. A line of communication to Glace Bay will enable press messages from ocean steamers.
A fragmented note promotes Foley's Kidky Cure from Me Elreath Drug Oo claiming to safeguard life and make Uneys healthy. The text presents a medical remedy pitch without verifiable details or credible sourcing.
The Gadsden organizers aim to field a strong semi professional squad to meet Anniston Decatur Huntsville and Sylacauga. Reported lineup includes Sam Prown behind the bat Steverson and Hopkins as pitchers Jim Formas at first Tracy Lay second base Smith third base and Yeaver the University shortstop in the infield with Cox Sorber in the gardens. Anniston ready to welcome the move once organized.
Kidney health tips and remedies offered by a morning column featuring Hobbs Sparagus and contributors. Readers advised on hydration, diet, and warning signs to seek medical advice for potential kidney issues.
American financiers plan an international bank with New York headquarters and branches in Chicago San Francisco Mexico City Havana Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires. President W H Hunt of the Mexican Trust Company says the bank will be called the First International Bank of North America with capital of 5 million dollars. The Mexican Trust Company acts as the nucleus, operating in Mexico City for a year.
Arran Ohio July 24 Five leading young men of Doylestown gathered to honor Benrose Billman owner of the Billman House when he emerged from illness. He had prophesied he would stand beside each man's grave and within 100 years that vow has been fulfilled as four died in succession and the fifth recent death occurred in Michigan.
The county Democrats executive committee will meet Saturday to elect another committee and a chairman. It is likely the current chairman will be chosen again to lead Calhoun County the party, with Mr. Henderson noted as an efficient leader who has secured several victories.
Chairman Samuel D. Weakley released the Jelks state campaign roster naming members including John B. Knox of Anniston and John H. Bankhead Jr. of Jasper along with peers from Montgomery Greenville Mobile and Birmingham.
Nashville business group urged Gov McMillin to convene the General Assembly to investigate a proposed merger of major railroad systems. They seek charter revocation or a prohibition to block any consolidation and protect state interests.
The Anniston Base Ball team defeats Sylacanga 8 to 1 in the decisive Talladega games to claim champions of Alabama. Key plays include Blankenship’s first inning home run and Lynch allowing only three hits. Leighton catcher and Kennedy’s two triples highlight a strong Anniston defense and offense. The Talladega purse funded the victory celebrations.
Goundera, Tommy Matthews, and Blankenship drew attention as young pitchers in the south. Lynch limited Sykes hitters for nine innings while Mr. Borden Dare umpired three games at Talladega to satisfaction. Anniston supporters enjoyed the match and a local man sought the Talladega tan.
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