30 Mar 1901
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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1901
Page
1
A massive fire in Richmond engulfed multiple structures, destroying buildings and causing extensive damage. Firefighters battled the blaze for hours, reporting no injuries as crews secured the site and investigated the cause.
The Jefferson Hotel in Richmond burned last night in a blaze that started in the Main street side. Firefighters battled the flames as guests fled in panic, with no lives reported lost though some guests faced difficulty escaping. The hotel, built by the late Lewis Ginter for about one million dollars, housed noted artworks including Valentine's statue of Jefferson.
The Saturday Review calls Aguinaldo's capture a treacherous act yet notes his earlier loyalty and humane conduct. It credits him with aiding the Americans in Manila and during earlier maneuvers, while contrasting his character with Dewet and reflecting policy shifts in Washington.
The Southern Express safe at Reform was blown open Thursday night and over four thousand dollars stolen. The money, two bags of silver of 1000 each and 2122.49 in currency, was to be transmitted to the Pickens county superintendent of education for the third quarter payment. No suspects yet. Montgomery police alerted for clues.
Will Griggs a county resident who has been in jail for nearly a year on highway robbery and assault with intent to murder charges was released on his own recognizance until the next term at the city court. Leach reported being robbed and shot as he walked home in the northern part of the city. Griggs was arrested soon after and has remained in jail since.
In Newport News Virginia on March 30 a Central public school report describes 12 year old twin sisters Mamie and Lucy Horace bound by a psychic affinity. Each emotional surge triggers the other via telepathy, as shown when Lucy’s tooth falls out and Mamie senses the same event in that instant.
Jb. K. Shaw charged with the murder of his wife will be called in the city court Monday and set for trial probably Thursday or Friday. A special jury will be drawn and summoned for the trial.
J. W. Golucke & Co prepare remodeling plans for the three story building at Noble and Eleventh now occupied by L. Smith & Co and recently bought by W. W. Stringfellow to be used by First National Bank on July 1. The front stair to the second floor will be removed and a rear stair built with interior changes on both floors. L. Smith & Co may relocate to a new two story building on the Calhoun hotel lot, taking the first floor, while Mr. Henderson plans a two or three story structure if tenants are found for upper floors. Henderson recently bought the lot, expanding his local real estate holdings.
Mr M T Hulsey receives a letter from son Mk T Hulsey describing a devastating cyclone that wrecked their Irondale home, killed several nearby residents, and left the family miraculously unharmed except for bruises. The letter recounts windows blown in, roof torn off, and the bed narrowly spared as the house collapsed. It notes three deaths in Trondale and many in Birmingham. The son asks his father to visit the ruins.
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