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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1901
Page
1
June 28 report describes hydrophobia patient Frank Miller visiting Birmingham for treatment. He reportedly boarded a train, attacked attendants and tried to escape as he barked like a dog, biting conductor Bailey who restrained him.
A 20 year old woman from Lane, Wolfe county, suffered a hydrophobia attack after a mad dog bite. Her ravings were violent and she needed three men to restrain her. She reportedly bit several individuals during the episode.
June 28 report from Georgia describes a clash aboard a 5:40 train between Crenshaw, chairman of a commission, and conductor J H Kirkland. Crenshaw was cut and glass shattered as he defended himself, the fight ending when others intervened.
Bargain stock including show cases shelving bicycles cigars and tobacco offered at once as remnants must be sold. L Smith and Co announces clearance of remaining goods to reduce stock.
Frank Miller the white man hanged in Birmingham this morning was captured in Anniston about a year ago by Chief of Police Dodd of Oxford Policeman Harmon of Anniston Deputy U S Marshal W W Battle and City Electrician Claud Robinson all of Anniston. The capture occurred at the Union depot Miller and another crook named Duncan were arrested. Duncan is charged with complicity but not yet tried. Local officers including Sheriff Woodruff Chief Deputy Le Grand and Policeman Harmon and Chief Dodd of Oxford witnessed the execution in Birmingham today. Deputy Marshal W W Nattle also witnessed the hanging.
County Treasurer Henry K Glover has received funds from bond buyers totaling 65000 for the new court house and expects 35000 more for the county common fund. Signing bonds and coupons required rapid signatures, with Glover signing 5200 times and Scarbrough working longer due to slower pace.
Preparations for a record Fourth of July crowd at Oxford Lake include an all day program with five hundred barbecued chickens and other meats by chef Richard Camp. Fireworks from Japanese displays precede vaudeville in the new amusement hall, with special round trip fares of 20 cents from Anniston and 10 cents from Oxford.
Household furniture at great bargains. sale includes bedroom suits and other items. Must be sold by Saturday. L. Smith, Smoke Silver Ash Anniston. Onion made cigar.
Keep comfortable during the hot weather with duck and linen suits made to order. Julius Levy offers cool, comfortable and perfect fitting garments from $7.50. Noble Street.
Navy officials investigate reports of disorder at Guam base. Commander Schroeder condemns hoodlum behavior including drunkenness gambling and terrorism episodes. A theft of spirits and $600 missing from a marine prompts liberty restrictions. General Heywood to provide information as a potential court inquiry may be ordered.
The Woodstock era city council met in regular session and adopted a six foot brick or tile sidewalk ordinance for multiple streets including Moore Gurnee Ninth and Noble. The annual budget was approved with minor changes and several ordinances and fees were discussed or enacted.
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