29 Mar 1901
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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1901
Page
1
Gen Funston's 78 Macabee troops in insurgent dress trick Aguinaldo into surrendering. Aguinaldo says he was not wounded and feared being sent to Guam. Communications show he ruled as dictator since January, with Palanan guards and limited fighting until March 1 voyage to Manila.
A cablegram from General McArthur to the War Department lauds General Funston for the Aguinaldo capture. It proposes Funston’s reward be promotion to brigadier general and expresses confidence in a rapid end to hostilities in the Philippine archipelago.
London dispatch says eight thousand people died of the plague last week in Bengal where Calcutta is included. Whole towns are deserted but officials note there is no panic among residents.
In Bridgeport Alabama at 8 30 yesterday morning BE L C Ward of Anniston married Ida Hembree. The couple will reside with L J Hawkins on Marvin Hill Birmingham and expected to return to Anniston Sunday. The city rebuilds after Monday's storm as carpenters and masons work through wrecked districts. The relief fund tops 15000 with more contributions. Irondale residents seek aid for storm losses and the mayor notes urgent need.
A Alabama conference discusses establishing a first class college jointly owned by Florida and Alabama Presbyteries. Towns like Anniston Camden Florence Birmingham Oxford and Talladega compete for location with bids and cash offers including Oxford $10,000 and Camden $15,000 plus land. The project aims to supplement secular schooling with church education amid ongoing negotiations.
J Newton Phillips was brought in from Chatchie this morning by Deputy Marshal Battle s on a charge of retailing whiskey. He waived examination before Commissioner Randolph and posted bond of 100 to await U S grand jury action.
The Spring line of Douglas Shoes is now available at ULLMAN Bros. Every pair is warranted and priced at $2.50 $3.00 $4.00 $5.50, offering value for money in a stylish range.
Capt. Richard Pearson Hobson will be ordered to Washington for special duty with the bureau of construction and repair of the navy department. He has been on sick leave for several months, and his leave is about to expire. Hobson has been visiting at his Greensboro Alabama home.
A well dressed young woman entered Sam Adler's pawnshop at 1121 Farman Street in Omaha asking for a $25 loan on her legs. The pawnbroker reacted with surprise before regaining composure as she proposed the unusual collateral. Continued on fourth page.
Birmingham March 29 Vaughan a sewing machine agent committed death by his own action at his home in the West End yesterday by blowing out his brains. Just before he did so he entered the step room of his wife and tenderly inquired as to her condition. He left pitiful letters begging his wife’s forgiveness and stating he had been a failure. Vaughan had been in ill health and came here from Greenville.
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