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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1900
Page
3
Not frightened by fines the advertisement proclaims half off regular prices on men’s and boys’ clothing and overcoats. It touts the largest stock in the state and claims sale prices below manufacturers cost with greatest stock and highest values at the lowest prices.
Martin Mahon, 55, died in California after prosecuting W. A. A. Moore and Fayne Strahan Moore in a sensational Atlanta scandal. Mahon testified for three days in the first trial. a second trial ended without a verdict as he fled. Moore, a former U S Consul nominee, is serving a Sing Sing sentence for blackmail.
The body of Martin Mahon arrived in New York today from Redlands California aboard a Union Associated vessel. The report notes Mahon deceased with details pending on the death and funeral arrangements.
For early Spring wear Ullman Bros presents new suitings and plaid fabrics for ladies skirts. Only one suit of a kind offered along with stylish new patterns in their dry goods department.
Residents of Anniston indicate they will give McCraw strong support for sheriff. The statement signals broad local backing and a favorable view of his candidacy.
Mr. Borror announces plans to establish a boys training school in Anniston starting next September. The four year program will cover English mathematics history Latin Greek German and French with no preparatory department. A canvass will be conducted in June and circulars mailed to citizens seeking support.
Local coal buyers are urged to place orders with Anniston Tee Company when fuel needs arise. The notice highlights prompt service and availability of coal stocks for residential and commercial customers.
Bearden Reese a black man was arrested at the car works Saturday afternoon by police. He was wanted in Carrollton Georgia on a charge of abandoning his family. Deputy Sheriff C A Gammon arrived from Carrollton Saturday night and left yesterday morning with the prisoner. Reese had been working in Anniston for several months.
Tragic account of General Perovski’s 1839 winter campaign from Orenburg toward Khiva. He led 6 000 men and 7 700 carts in a brutal march, gathering 10 400 camels from Kirghiz Tartar districts. Severe winter, high camel and manpower losses, ending with a retreat to Orenburg and only about one third of the force surviving.
Rk O Watson plans to relocate safes and other heavy items as part of a local move. Details remain sparse but the note mentions involvement with 72 and 4f.
The big pipe plant of the United States Cast Iron Pipe and Foundry Co. will resume operations tomorrow after a temporary closure to replenish iron stock. A sufficient quantity of the desired grade of iron has been secured and the plant plans to restart in the morning.
Captain Gray reports a peculiar constant singing along the Yukon from its mouth upstream to navigable water. He notes a steamlike sound heard everywhere, not from boilers, even at night when engines are cold, with rocks in the river bed adding a rolling sound.
A 1654 entry by Anthony Ward records coffee publicly sold near the Angel at Oxen east gate and mentions chocolate by an outlander of Jew. The remark illustrates early usage of the term outlander in commerce.
Voters urged to back Woodruff citing reliability and leadership. The message urges support and asserts he will again serve well as sheriff.
The Chinamen of Philadelphia seek self protection by forming a corporation named Chung Wah Kung Law with attorney Thomas Earle White. They aim to arbitrate disputes among members and assist in legal trouble, seeking protection from unscrupulous lawyers who prey on the community.
In early government history the idea of Congress as infallible was challenged by John Marshall. He held that the Supreme Court is the highest authority, with power to review acts of both executive and legislative branches. The ruling caused widespread controversy and spurred many amendments and bills.
Authorities announce immediate draining of ponds in West Anniston. Officials cite safety concerns and plan rapid removal of standing water and debris to prevent hazards.
City Engineer J. D. Hunter began surveying the mud and water ponds near the Southern and Alabama Mineral junction by the old Woodstock washer. Four corporations and the city of Anniston reached an agreement to remove the nuisance, seen as a disease risk, with Mayor Henderson and Street Committee Chair W. H. McKleroy driving the effort for swift action.
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