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Newspaper

Anniston Evening Star

Location

Anniston, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1902

Page

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Both parties claim victory in Empire State

New York November 4 voters cast a heavy turnout as Democrats and Republicans tout leads. Democratic and Republican committees claim large margins for Coler and Odell. Tammany leaders predict big city gains for Coler, while Republicans cite county leads and a wider statewide edge.

Democratic Committee Coler Republican Committee Odell Charles F. Murphy Tammany New York City New York County Greater City

Army Recruiting Office 15 Closed. Staff Transferred to Montgomery

The Army recruiting station at this location has been abolished and the crew will move to Montgomery. Few enlistments were made here as the area offers steady incomes and soldier life pays little. Sergeant Krausse and Private Patrick leave with many friends wishing them success. An official says the Southern Car and Foundry sale to a Pittsburgh syndicate will not affect local plant staffing. operations will continue at capacity. Abbott's East India Corn Paint claims to cure corns warts and bunions.

United States Army Montgomery Uncle Sam Army Krausse Patrick Southern Car and Foundry Company Pittsburg Car Company Anniston

Foley’s Honey and Tar Supports Soothing Coughs

A historical ad notes Foley’s Honey and Tar for cough relief and lung healing. Miller Drug Co promotes Water’s Hand Made cigars at five cents, urging customers to refuse substitutes.

Foley Miller Drug Co Warter

Wanted Customers for Coal and Wood

Help wanted ad seeks customers for coal and wood sales. Contact K K O Watson at the listed phone number 72 for service and delivery details.

Coa Wood Kk. O. Watson

Trades Council Meets Tonight in Anniston

The Anniston Trades' Council schedules a meeting in the hall tonight to discuss the three week United States Cast Iron Pipe and Foundry strike and the plan to organize the State Federation of Labor to favor white unions over colored unions, urging full attendance.

Anniston Trades’ Council United States Cast Iron ,Pipe and Foundry Company State Federation of Labor 40

Burglar Robs Editor and Wife in Clinton Residence

In Clinton, on November 4, a burglar entered C. A. Fay's home, took a pistol from under Fay's head, struck a watch, and demanded money and diamonds totaling 1300 dollars. He joked with the victims during the robbery and escaped after backing from the room.

County's First Election Under New Constitution in Anniston

Anniston holds its first election under the new constitution with polls open from early morning until five in the afternoon. Voters choose governor and other state officers, members of the legislature, Fourth district congressman, and First and Third district county commissioners. Both parties field candidates. Democrats expected to win county, with strong turnout citywide. Congressman Bowie predicts a district majority, while campaign speeches were delivered at the courthouse last night.

Anniston Calhoun County Dem Annistonians City Court Room Firemen’s Hall West Anniston Glen Addie Columbian Building Noble Street City Hall Oxanna Bowie Court House W. H. Stanley Birmingham

Salem lynching ends after brutal attack on Meadows family

Sam Harris a negro, entered the home of George Meadows and attacked his wife and 18 year old daughter with an axe. Mrs Meadows died from head injuries while the daughter recovered enough to identify the assailant. About 125 men held Harris and shot him on the spot.

Ala Sam Harris George Meadows Regro

A Policeman Praises Foley’s Honey and Tar

Nashua Iowa night policeman J N Patterson says a bad winter cold on his lung resisted many medicines and two physicians until Foley's Honey and Tar cured two thirds of a bottle. He calls it the greatest cough and lung medicine in the world. Miller Drug Co.

J.N. Patterson Nashua Foley Miller Drug Co

Verse memory vs telephone number memory

A curious memory fact notes that people who recall long verses by heart often forget their phone numbers. The observation contrasts lyrical recall with practical recall in everyday life.

Water Cure Remedy for Chronic Constipation Advised

A local notice promotes a water based regimen to ease chronic constipation. It recommends two cups of hot water before meals and at night, a water drink two hours after meals, regular exercise, and only if needed a purgative like Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets sold by J. L. Wikle.

Chamberlain J. L. Wikle

Warten's Hand Made Cigars Promoted Fresh Wrapping

Local tobacconist touts Warten's Hand Made cigars as always fresh with minimal wrapping.

Warten

Election bulletins to be read during theater show

Manager A. R. Noble arranged with the Evening Star to publish election bulletins as received for tomorrow mornings extra read. Bulletins will be read between acts so audiences can follow returns while enjoying the play tonight. Contacts: J. B. McClerkin, phone 33-2.

Hobie Street Theater A. R. Noble The Evening Star

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New York Congress Terest House of Representatives Jefferson County Chilton St, Clair Shelby, Winston, Marshall, Blount Walker, Fayette, Dale, Coosa Cullman Army Recruiting Office Abbott Orio Trades’ Council Clinton, In Resi C. A. Fay Mr. Fay Fay Robber Sawyer Stetson Krippendor Salem J. B. McClerkin Just Philadelphia Citrons Cgirai Macaroni Sterne’s Grocery Victor C. Dry
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