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===Births=== | ===Births=== | ||
* [[April 12]]: [[Hosea Hudson]], labor organizer and social activist | * [[April 12]]: [[Hosea Hudson]], labor organizer and social activist | ||
* [[October 9]]: [[Joe Sewell]], baseball player | * [[October 9]]: [[Joe Sewell]], baseball player | ||
* [[November 15]]: [[Frank W. Thomas]], college football coach | * [[November 15]]: [[Frank W. Thomas]], college football coach | ||
* [[November 25]]: [[P. H. Polk]], photographer | |||
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Revision as of 10:51, 15 August 2012
1898 was the 27th year after the founding of the City of Birmingham.
Events
- September 26: The Country Club of Birmingham was founded at North Birmingham Park.
- St Vincent's Hospital was founded by Father Patrick O'Reilly and four Sisters of the Daughters of Charity of St Vincent’s DePaul.
Business
- February 23: The Birmingham Railway & Electric Company became part of the newly-incorporated Birmingham Railway, Light & Power Company.
- Berney's Drug Store was established in Ensley.
- Echols and Angwin Funeral Home was established in Ensley.
Individuals
Births
- April 12: Hosea Hudson, labor organizer and social activist
- October 9: Joe Sewell, baseball player
- November 15: Frank W. Thomas, college football coach
- November 25: P. H. Polk, photographer
Awards
- Mardi Gras Royals: Rex Vulcan III M. A. "Bert" Porter, Queen of Mardi Gras Susie Martin
Deaths
- October 25: Charles Whelan, physician
Works
Buildings
- Berney's Drug Store (original location)
- J. H. Bingham residence
- Cobb Lane Carriage House
- Country Club of Birmingham (North Birmingham)
- Davis School
- Echols and Angwin Funeral Home (original location)
- Gay Bridge
- William Hassinger residence
- Nabers, Morrow & Sinnige building
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