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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1903

Page

10

Negotiations On Philippine Friars Lands End

Negotiations between the Vatican and the United States over sale of friars lands in the Philippines and removal of native monks have been called off. Monsignor Guidi, the apostolic delegate, is recalled to Rome, with Rome noting failure due to priced land and church claims. The Vatican plans direct handling of Philippine questions via the Holy See secretary of state or a special U S representative.

Matteta Philippines New York Philippine Islands Can United States Pius X Monsignor Guidi Manila Rome Monsignor Guili Vatican Pontifical Secretary of State Washington Holy See Pome

Hart Cleared in Post Office Robbery Case

Hart was acquitted by the United States commissioner on the charge of robbing the Spartanburg post office last Thursday night. The evidence was insufficient to hold Mart Martfy, already charged with opening mail, and the robbery remains a mystery.

Hart Spartanburg S.C D. G. Hart United States Mart Mart Fy Bon

Aid Plea For Macedonians From Sofia Group

The Young Men's Christian Association in Sofia appeals to Chicago and other cities for aid for suffering Macedonians and asks a special week of prayer for relief from Turkish atrocities.

Chicago Young Men's Christian Association Sofia

Three Van Wormer Brothers Executed for 1901 Killings

In Canton prison New York on Christmas Eve 1901 three brothers Van Wormer and cousin Harvey Bruce were executed for the hallenbeck murder. The trio’s deaths followed trials in Albany and long appeals, with Bruce testifying against his kin. The case stands as a rare triple execution in state history.

Harvey Bruce Peter Hallenbeck Dannemora N. Y Canton van Wormer Kinderhook Greendale Tne van Wormer Mr. Hallenbeck Burton van Wormer Supreme Court Odell Alton Chester Albany van Wormers Greentale Court of Appeals O’brien Hallenbeck George A. Hallenbeck New York State Nelson Israel Joe Isaac Thayer Boston Erie County

Tragic Cave-In Kills ColumBUS Public Works Chief

In Columbus Georgia a cave-in in a deep street trench near the board of trade building yesterday killed Robert L. Johnson superintendent of public works and Brad Smith. Several city workers were injured including Benny Shorter Charles Clayton Ed Hargrove and John Harris as rescue efforts followed. Johnson died instantly from a skull fracture after being buried for over 30 minutes while directing sewer work. The loss casts a somber mood over the city.

Columbus Board of Trade Eleventh Street Robert L. Johnson City of Brad Smith Benny Shorter Charles Clayton Ed Hargrove John Harris Mr. Johnson Howard Davis

Rattler's Bite Was Fatal To Joseph Avery

Joseph Avery aged 66 died in Jones county after being bitten by a rattlesnake while cutting hay on his Milledgeville plantation. He killed the snake, walked toward home, fell along the road, and medical aid arrived three hours later, but he passed away hours after. Avery was long a resident of the county and a Confederate veteran with many friends.

Joseph Avery Jones Milledgeville Jones County Avery Mr. Avery

Tragic Georgia Domestic Killer Shoots Wife Then Self

In Augusta telegraph lineman Barney Barnes killed his wife with a bullet to the heart and then shot himself after reconciliation following a separation. The tragedy followed a night when the couple appeared in good spirits according to witnesses.

Augusta Barney Barnes

Trial of Tilman at Lexington and Langley on Stand

J H Tilman trial resumes in Lexington with legislator J W Kiang testifying he saw a pistol in Tilman’s pocket the day before the shooting. The State reads editorials from The State challenging Tilman’s actions and governor candidacy, with continued coverage through August 12.

Tilman Lexington S. G Thurmond Gaid Tillman Florency County J. H. Tillman Bolletter Thurmond Mr. Tillman Gonzales Bratn W. A. Elliott, Jr Micah Jenkins Eword Fund

Racing circles excited by alleged drugging of horses

Paris reports a furor over alleged drugging of racehorses with American trainers blamed for exploiting the practice. Veterinary report pending by French Jockey Club stewards, while the press covers the issue. Leigh, a Chantilly trainer, denies drugging in his stables and warns of overpriced nostrums sold by some American stable lads.

Paris Jockey Club Chantilly Leigh

Open rupture feared between Bogota Senate and President

Advices from Bogota report a widening split between the Senate and the executive as the examining tribunal of accounts, chosen by the Senate from the opposition, prepares to review three years of revolutionary accounts. The House backs the executive, and a serious clash could threaten President Marroquin with possible resignation.

Senate Marroquin Panama Bogota Sfiles Marcoquis Congress

Judge rules bank must honor draft and check in theft case

Superior Judge Schloss orders Fires National Bank of San Francisco to cash a certified check and a sight draft totaling 1450 dollars. Ralph C. Cotton of Salt Lake City sued Clark James for the instruments, which were passed through several hands after James allegedly lost them in a poker game and claims of robbery.

Ree Tee San Francisco Cal Schloss Carda Ralph C. Copton Balt Lake Fires National Bank Clark James James

Demand Peabody's Impeachment

Colorado Springs Federated Trades Council calls on all citizens to demand Governor Peabody's impeachment for bending the militia to Cripple Creek during a time of peace. A committee will arrange a mass meeting in Colorado Springs to take action.

Peabody Colorado Springs Colo Oct

Complete treatment promises cures for skin and blood humours

The advertisement claims Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills cure torturing disfiguring skin and scalp humours, bad blood scrofula and related ailments when other remedies and physicians fail. It highlights infantile birth humours milk crust eczema and scalp conditions, noting rapid lasting results and wide adoption in homes.

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