14 Oct 1901
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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1901
Page
1
Sheriff Woodruff received a letter from Hattiesburg Mississippi stating Will Perry, a negro, has been arrested for the King Farmer killing just north of the city last summer. A photograph was promised but not yet received at press time. The sheriff awaits the image to confirm before dispatching a posse.
London reports say money to ransom Miss Stone, abducted American missionary, may be provided. U S Consul General in Constantinople has not received instructions to pay, while Bulgarians arrest Macedonian instigators. Col Wm H Denison will join a debate in the city next Tuesday with a chosen opponent to challenge his view.
Anniston Mill and its superintendent H F Williamson receive the Gold Medal at the Buffalo exposition for the Anniston Twine Company products. Col D G Colson, former congressman, is nominated by Republicans in Kentucky's Ninety third district amid past shooting incident in Lexington linked to the Spanish American War.
W. H. Eads of Jonesville Virginia recalls a childhood foot burn that caused fifty years of distress until Bucklen is Arnica Salve healed it after other remedies failed. The testimonial extols its infallibility for burns sear cuts sores bruises and piles. Sold by Elam Drug Co for 25 cents.
Classified ad notes a large furnished front room with good board for two young men or a market couple, close to town center. Also an unrelated medical ad promotes Hobbs Sparacus Pills claiming to cure kidney ills with a free sample from Sterling Kennedy Co. in Chicago or N.
Hon. John B. Knox and Hon. Jesse Stallings engage in a joint Opelika debate on the constitutional convention ratification. Knox leads the ratification side while Stallings opposes. The event is highlighted as a major campaign moment with statewide interest.
A large incandescent sign reading The Globe was installed Saturday above the front entrance of a clothing shop at Tenth and Noble streets, under R. Hertz. The sign, lit at dusk, drew attention for its brilliant light visible from afar, using fifty incandescent bulbs. Nearby, Noble Street Theater plans a second sign with eighty bulbs reading Theater to hang in front of the venue on off nights, cost a nickel but worth a dime.
Paris reports Comte de la Vaulx undertook a balloon crossing from Toulon toward Algeria. The mission, aided by Marine and War ministers, faced delays from gear damage and weather but proceeded with cruiser Du Chayla and a private yacht as convoy. Companions include two aeronauts and a naval lieutenant, with sixty feet altitude aim, seventy five pigeons released daily, and a sighting near Marseilles confirming course toward Algeria.
Vienna October 14 The consent of Emperor Francis Joseph having been obtained announces today the betrothal of Archduchess Elizabeth daughter of the late Crown Prince Rudolph to Prince Otto Windisch-Grates.
A speaker notes his wife finding odd his hesitation to call Gregory & Mather for stove repair, and suggests simply dialing their number 161-5 to arrange service. The fragment hints at seeking prompt, direct contact for appliance fixing.
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