21 Jun 1901
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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1901
Page
1
Reports from Eden and nearby areas indicate strong oil signs within reach of Anniston. Local observers describe rock samples that burn with gas and kerosene odors, with springs showing oil traces, prompting calls for several test wells near and west of Anniston.
The first bale of the 1901 cotton crop was baled in Alice Texas and shipped to Houston. Officials claim it breaks the world’s early-cotton record by four days. The bale came from a farm five miles from Alice in Nueces County.
Will Perry, the man charged with murder, has been captured in Gadsden and will be brought to Anniston by the L and N freight expected to arrive about 8 o'clock. Police had traced his movements after the Friday night killing of King Farmer, and Perry’s wife had vanished but later returned, fearing he would harm her.
Rail industry chatter and Wall Street speculation center on links between the Southern Railway and the Louisville and Nashville. Analysts discuss possible joint operations, absorption, and broader consolidation, noting interstate competition limits and Alabama law as potential constraints.
A Shanghai dispatch to the Standard says General Tang Fu Hsiang is organizing veteran troops to raise a rebellion in the northwestern provinces of the middle kingdom.
A severe electrical storm across Indiana last night caused three deaths and injuries. In Marion the First Presbyterian church suffered a lightning strike and was badly damaged while nearby James Rowell’s saloon was struck and partly destroyed, leaving five men in the saloon knocked senseless.
The Ingram Lithia Hotel opens May 15 to summer visitors. Water cures insomnia digestion and all kidney troubles with good bathing fishing and hunting. Rates are reasonable with reduced railroad rates. For details contact J. E. Mattison, proprietor Ohatehie Alabama. Poley’s Kidney Cure advertised to restore strength by healing kidneys. McElreath Drug Co sells Silver Ash cigars in Anniston.
Chatauqua program announced for tonight and tomorrow morning features Worms Orchestra with Miss Mitchell and Miss Cohn plus Pan American Four. Saturday schedule lists music and orchestra with Miss Mitchell and Mrs Foster, followed by quartette with Miss Robinson and Pougine. Evening session moved to night due to attendance constraints. Admission set at 26 cents.
Daily Cha tauqua program promises high order music with four lady soloists the Chicago Glee Club and Worms Orchestra of Atlanta plus skilled violinists and pianists. Season tickets at Mc Elreath Wikle and Dove’s Candy Kitchen offer access to all fifteen days with four free daily sessions.
The first game of baseball in the Anniston League will probably be played Tuesday. The schedule is continued on page four.
The residence of Mr. J. C. Williams in Piedmont was destroyed by fire last night with the blaze reported in the early hours. No injuries are mentioned and the cause is not disclosed in the available text.
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