22 Oct 1901
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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1901
Page
1
In October Baldwin County moved the Daphne jail and courthouse to Bay Minette after a staged seizure. Men loaded doors, windows, cages, and prisoners onto wagons as Daphne's officials watched, while Sheriff Bryson sought an injunction.
The Presbytery of North Alabama convenes in Attalla at 7 30 p m with Rev H E Kirk of Florence delivering the opening sermon The session will consider whether to hire an evangelist for the home mission field.
Hon. Wm. H. Denson, slated to oppose ratification of the new constitution, fell ill in Birmingham and could not travel to Anniston. J. B. Graham of Talladega filled his slot delivering a strong pro ratification address to about 500 listeners at the Auditorium.
A Mobile and Birmingham branch train on the Southern Railroad split at Pine Hill thirty miles south of Selma at 6 50 this morning. Four cars derailed and crashed into the depot tearing it down. The twenty eight car train was involved.
This morning a Birmingham Golf Club team from the Magic City arrived to face Highland Golf Club players in Anniston. After two rounds on Tyler Hill, the Anniston group led by eight holes. Birmingham golfers are being royally entertained, with further rounds in the afternoon.
A brutal street fight erupted in Waco on October 21 after 1 PM on Austin Avenue. Ex sheriff W T Harris and his son clashed with Dr T G Lovelace and his stepson Z T Reynolds. The confrontation left two dead and four wounded as authorities investigated motive and details.
Longstanding bad blood over family affairs erupts near the Turf saloon as Harris fires a shotgun at Lovelace. Lovelace answers with a pistol, killing Harris, then shoots and kills the other Harris. Both Lovelace and Reynolds surrender and are jailed pending grand jury review.
Renowned actor Andrew Robson headlines a 20 person company presenting Richard Carvel at the Noble Street Theater in Anniston. The troupe brings scenery and costumes for what is billed as a star theatrical event with strong praise of acting quality.
Ad touts Dr Hobbs Sparagua Pills as a universal kidney cure with free add urging purchase from Sverling Hennedy Co Chicago. The fragment promotes a medical remedy with dubious claims and commercial contact.
Late yesterday county officials announced a plan to hold circuit court in the Wilmer hotel dining room for two weeks. H A Cobb of Atlanta, owner of the Wilmer, objected and arrived in Wilmer to confront Judge Pelham and the court staff, insisting he would not allow the arrangement.
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