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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1901
Page
1
Bluefield West Virginia June 25 details of the Pocahontas coal region flood report fifty dead bodies found and thousands homeless. Miners and residents describe rescues as water rose to second story level near Algoma and Liberty Hill. Three Vandike family members are dead and four people drowned at Pounding Mill.
Mr. P. A. Howle returned from Ingram Lithia well with rocks showing oil signs in the Ingram area. The samples, kept at the Evening Star, emit a kerosene-like odor when broken and indicate possible oil presence according to Howle.
Roanoke Virginia June 25 a telegram from General Manager Johnson of the Norfolk and Western Railroad says about sixty people drowned in the north fork of the Elkhorn and property loss is about 600 500 dollars. The railroad suffered severe damage to tracks and trestles and expects to be open for traffic some time Wednesday if no more storms occur.
The season opener between Twin City league clubs is set for tomorrow afternoon at 4 at Oxford Lake. A round trip on electric cars with admission costs 25 cents. Probable lineups list Oxford Clerks, Ballard W O Catcher, Wallace Ballard H Pitcher, Brown Griffin at first base, Crawford Eichelberger second, Hartsfield Hingson short, Smith Hazzard, Woodruff Draper, Duesa rseeea Ullman Griffin, Singleton, Davis. Substitutes Driver Casey Tom Smith.
TUSKALOOSA June 25 Trustees of the University of Alabama meet at 7 30 tonight to select a president for the coming year amid strong interest. John W Abercrombie, state superintendent of education, is the leading candidate with strong board support but would require full control. Hannis Taylor faces unlikely odds despite endorsements.
An erroneous Knoxville dispatch claimed a creditors bill was filed against the Southern Car and Foundry Company. No such bill or suit exists. the error stemmed from name confusion as the company was only mentioned incidentally in a suit against another firm.
Calhoun Lodge No. 46 Knights of Pythias elected a new slate for the coming half year led by N. L. Myerson as chancellor commander and H. B. Williams as vice chancellor. Other officers include J. H. Allen prelate C. Lawson master of work and W. A. Odum inner guard among others. Anniston Lodge No. 91 will hold its semiannual election Friday night. Smoke Silver Ash Anniston union made cigar.
The Eagle Iron Company's furnace in Attalla has resumed operations after months of shutdown producing a high grade of charcoal iron at a rate of fifty tons per day.
An advertisement lists a Saturday July 6 round trip from Anniston to Pensacola and back, leaving Anniston at 5 p.m. and Pensacola at 5 p.m. Monday, price 83.50. Separate coaches for whites and blacks, ample seating, L N R R CO J G Lavery Excursion Manager. Wood yard reference at McClurkin's for wood.
The Alabama National Guard will be ordered into camp in July with three regiments each assigned distinct sections. The Second Regiment to Kufaula July 6 to 12, the Third Regiment July 10 to 16 with Birmingham or Huntsville as likely sites, and the First Regiment plus cavalry to Mobile July 18 to 24 or July 25. Transportation costs influence camp locations.
J. W. Kr. Cole and his son were struck by lightning yesterday afternoon at Shoal Creek in Cleburne County seven miles east of White Plains. They sought shelter in a wheelbarrow clocked shed and were fatally injured by the bolt.
The first furnace at Wood stock Ironworks will be fired in about two weeks with three or four more months to bring others online. Delays in raw material pushed back aiming for iron production by July 1. General Manager Woolfolk coordinates fuel ore and limestone to prevent stockouts and ensure steady operations.
Bargain notice notes bottled beer at four for 25 cents while stock lasts at Levi's Leaders. The ad mentions photographs and a picture frame appeal, suggesting turnover items alongside the beer promotion.
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