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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1901
Page
1
An Iowa farmer uncovers a surprising cache of coins or currency during routine land work. Local experts assess the discovery's age and value, noting the potential historic significance and implications for the property's history.
In Epora Iowa on June 3 Marvin Unster tore off a farmhouse roof and uncovered a barrel filled with silver dollars. The coins bear an old date suggesting an old-time miser buried the money, nearly burying him as the coins rained down.
Advertises Bucklen's Amica Salve as a quick pain killer and healer for cuts sprains and bruises. Claims chafing chapped hands sore lips burns ulcers and piles are cured with a 25 cent tube. Promotes Elam Prog Co druggist as the seller.
A brief report notes arson by robbers in a Texas town. The incident description points to deliberate fire setting and suggests an organized theft motive. No further details on casualties or specific locations are provided in the readable text.
In Jasper, the county seat of Jasper County, a blaze destroyed seventeen houses and all businesses after thieves blew open the post office safe and the county treasurer’s safe. Loss is estimated at $100,000 with no details on the stolen contents.
A major fire destroyed three houses along Quintard avenue and Fifteenth street yesterday evening. Firefighter injured while battling flames delayed containment. Donahoo and Mitchell homes suffered extensive damage, with insurers Elliott Turner Co and Crook & Co handling policies. The MD era narrative notes furniture damage and large water use as crews fought the blaze.
A notice seeks Perry in connection with the murder of a farmer. A reward of fifty is offered for information leading to the suspect’s capture. authorities request prompt tips from the public.
Will Perry is sought for the killing of King Parmer after he and his wife were seen near Perry's home following a wagon ride toward the Alexandria road. A $50 city and county reward is posted as coroner's inquest details emerge amid a growing evidence trail.
During a fire at a burning building Hose Company No 1 member Willis Mitchell sustained head injuries from a fall or falling timbers. He was found dazed on the ground and, though not believed to be seriously hurt, may have fallen from a house. Spectators filled nearby streets as fire salvage began at Donahoo’s building.
Mrs McKinley remains very weak with no clear improvement since yesterday. The illness that nearly ended her life in San Francisco persists in a less severe form, causing concern for the president and physicians as vitality continues to wane and rallying powers seem near exhausted.
An old advertising snippet promotes Banner Salve for cycling cuts and bruises. It claims quick healing and urges no substitutes, attributed to MecLlreath Drug Co.
A new Alabama constitution could create a lieutenant governor elected by a majority vote for four years. The executive committee reported favorably after a thorough debate. The ordinance defines duties to preside over the state senate and to succeed the governor if needed.
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