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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1902
Page
1
A September report from the southern iron committee shows Anniston moving from third to second place in iron shipments. It lists district totals for September and compares nine month totals to 1901, noting that car and locomotive shortages hinder further gains.
Will Perry charged with murder of King Farmer and James LeCroy charged with criminal assault will be tried at a special term of city court on December 8. A special jury will be drawn and summoned to try the two cases on that date.
The Montgomery funeral for Tennent Lomax drew the largest outpouring ever seen in the city. Knights of Pythias, Odd Fellows, and Red Men led a body escort by Blues military. Confederate Veterans Camp Lomax, Sons of Veterans in uniform, and Blues saluted at the grave as services closed. Weather was ideal and the crowd filled the city’s largest church.
Southern train No. 36 derailed in the yard at Spartanburg at 2 30 this morning when it struck three box cars rolling down a hill. The fireman died and the engineer and several passengers were seriously hurt. The engine and three coaches were wrecked, others damaged. Passengers and rescue crews worked amid debris as doctors cared for the wounded. The line to Atlanta was blocked for hours while repairs and investigations began.
Advertisement claims Foley's Honey and Tar always stops coughing and heals the lungs while warning to refuse substitutes and noting Miller Drug Co as where to purchase.
The funeral was held Friday in Anniston at the home of Mrs. H. C. Bussee for Fred L. Bussee who died in Norfolk Virginia. He played for the Anniston team and was praised for his skills. Also noted are fourteen men arrested on charges related to unlawful assembly with most seeking jury trials and bonds set at 150 dollars. Charley Cockrum was found to have an alibi and released. The arrests followed an alleged attempt to lynch Will Wyon, a Black man, previously.
Physicians prescribe Foley's Honey and Tar for tics and lung troubles and note it as a reliable remedy. Miller Drug Co advertises the medicine for sale.
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