01 Nov 1902
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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1902
Page
1
In Tapachula Chiapas Mexico the Santa Maria eruption loomed for 53 hours darkening the city while Tacana showed no sign of erupting. Thieves stole cattle as ash coated ships at Port San Benito and telegraph to the capital resumed. No lives lost and relief efforts begin as business and spirits lag.
The Southern will inaugurate a dedicated mail train from New York to New Orleans, with schedules via Washington Lynchburg Greensboro Salisbury Charlotte Atlanta Montgomery Mobile and more. Connection at Atlanta enables rapid service to Annuiton Birmingham Meridian Jackson and beyond, cutting New York to New Orleans time from forty to thirty three hours. The train uses three postal cars and one express car.
By this afternoon 103 people had registered at the county registrars office. Officials expect about 150 by tonight’s session, reaching a total of 4,668 eligible voters in the county. Registrars hold a final session for working men before Tuesday’s election.
Shortly after 2 pm the jury convicted Hears Amberson white of manslaughter in the first degree for a Piedmont assault on his father occurring years ago. The punishment fixed at five years in the penitentiary.
Vermiform remedy claims to kill worms and clean mucus from worm nests while promoting a healthy body not allowing worms to exist. Available for 25 cents at J L Wikle and J B Privett in Oxford.
The last link of the Pacific Cable from Suva to Norfolk Island is expected to be completed today with a ceremony at the Victoria Theater. The Colonia began laying from Bamfield Creek on September 18 and had 3561 miles of deep sea cable laid to Fanning Island before moving to Honolulu. The Angelia will finish the connection from Suva to Norfolk Island, linking Canada with Australia.
In Albany Georgia on November 1 a Forepaugh Sells Brow circus rider known as Minting the Marvel fell about 40 feet from a spiral tower after the platform gave way. He struck the ground and was unconscious upon removal with critical injuries including broken ribs and possible internal damage.
The Catholic and Protestant Episcopal churches mark November 1 as All Saints Day. Mass was held at Sacred Heart church at 8 o'clock, with services at St Michael and All Angels at 6 30 and 9 30 this morning.
A Peaceburg barbecue organized by Mr. George Hubbard attracted about 700 attendees including Confederate veterans and their families. The event featured well-prepared meats and orderly arrangements, with praise for donors and a memory cherished by all present.
Miss Annie Bell Owen died at her parents home on Walnut street shortly before 11 this morning after weeks of fever. She was young and devout, admired for Christian character, and leaves grieving parents and relatives. Funeral at First Methodist church tomorrow at 10:30 conducted by Rev. H. Howard. friends to assemble at the church. Interment at Kagome Cerne.
Public speaking by Democrats wraps up the county race with Sydney J. Bowie Lon W Grant and F L Blackmon Hugh D Merrill touring Oxford Kalatop DeArmanville Iron City. The party foresees an easy victory as speeches draw large audiences.
Physicians endorse Foley's Honey and Tar as a safe reliable throat and lung treatment. Miller Drug Co. offers this well known medicine for sale.
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