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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1903
Page
2
The Paterson New Jersey flood left thousands jobless as mills and factories shut down and many residents fled rising waters. Rescue crews evacuated residents from upper floors while authorities warn of health risks and delayed returns until sanitation is ensured.
In Passaic New Jersey conditions are improving as the Dundee dam high water mark fell two feet by midnight. Wallington remains under water with hundreds seeking refuge in schools and town hall. About 2000 in flood losses, mill closures widespread, Duttonville houses washed away, Erie bridge out of danger though Clifton washout blocks traffic. temporary trestle planned. Trolley service restored between Passaic and Paterson.
New York reports the death of Jack Willets, 16, son of Howard Willets of White Plains, owner of Heatherbloom the champion high jumping horse. A slight leg bruise led to blood poisoning and death after unsuccessful surgery. he was brought to a New York hospital on a special train seeking relief from great limb pain.
In Hanna Wyoming on October 12 the mine disaster of June 30 yielded 24 badly decomposed bodies, with 169 men killed. Entry No 22 was opened and remains will be brought to the surface for identification and burial as quickly as possible.
London reports the Alaskan boundary commission began its final phase with secret deliberations. Key figures including Senator Lodge, Professor Louis, Justice Root, and Senator Turner attended, with Canadian commissioner Louis Jolles noted among arrivals. The Times indicates hope for a possible award and officers plan daily sessions from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. until a decision is reached.
A Bellevue Hospital worker, John Conroy, died after a severed wrist injury while on duty as doctors were startled by his act of self-sacrifice. His rapid address request led to his death, and his mother, already gravely ill, had urged care before his passing. A sister arrived too late to see him alive.
An array of anecdotes credits Dr King’s New Discovery with saving lives from whooping cough bronchitis and severe throat and lung diseases. Advertisements claim sale guarantees trials and free samples while other items note a trolley accident with injuries and a discussion on Kodol Dyspepsia Cure and Chinese deportation cases.
LeQuinn of Cavendish Vermont writes that an invasion of chronic constipation disrupted his health. After using Dr King’s New Life Pills his trouble was arrested and he is entirely cured. Pills are guaranteed to cure and sold for 25 cents at local druggists W J Smith & Bro or H R Palmers Son’s.
Browning Montana October 12 seven people killed and two wounded in a drunken fight on the Blackfeet reservation. The dead include Wakes-Up-Last and his wife and three children. Wounded are Alice Big and J Little Mer throat. One man shot through the head and Mrs Little wounded. Four arrests have not yet been made.
Arch bishop Kain III remains unconscious as of October 12 in Baltimore. He was relieved from active work months ago by Bishop Glennon of Kansas City who serves as coadjutor. Born March 31 1840 in Martinsburg West Virginia to Irish parents, he studied at St Marys in Baltimore and was ordained in 1866. He led Wheeling diocese from 1875 to 1893 and became Archbishop of St Louis in 1895 after succeeding Archbishop Kenrick.
United States Senator C. F. Dietrich of Nebraska, visiting Alaska after four months, questions debated agricultural potential. He dismisses glowing reports and notes Sitka experiment station spending yields no new facts beyond half a century of knowledge. He travels to study conditions and expresses skepticism.
Duchess of Marlborough has benefited from Austrian doctors and will return to Vienna for a year of thorough treatment after consulting a London Herald dispatch.
A Granger Ohio teacher reports two year use of Ely Brothers Cream Balm for catarrh restored hearing and clarified speech. The testimonial notes no irritation or sneezing and lists availability from Ely Bros of New York or local druggists at 500.
Crisis in Far East as Russia and Japan move toward potential armed confrontation. Britain fears entanglement through alliance with Japan while Tokyo and St Petersburg seek diplomatic settlement. Japanese and Russian fleets' movements fuel anxiety. officials urge caution and negotiations continue under Takahira guidance.
Ostarrh is claimed curable in all stages by Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally. The ad asserts the remedy attacks blood and mucous surfaces to destroy the disease’s foundation and strengthen the constitution. Proponents offer $100 for any failure to cure, with testimonials available. address F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio. price noted 750. Hall's Family Pills also recommended.
An advertisement extols Cuticura Soap and Ointment as a universal cure for hair loss crusts dandruff and scalp irritation. It promises hair growth on a healthy scalp and lists uses for skin care, baby rashes and various skin and blood conditions with related products like Resolvent and Toilette. The copy cites global availability and authority of the Cuticura line.
Large airy property with 146 feet on Browds street and 22T feet on Clayton fronting Broad. Corner with Pulaski, extends to Clayton, near campus and tavern business area. Miss Evie Jackson property. Selling to a buyer at a bargain.
A long local directory lists Br. Exo Lopog K P 81 Elmo Lodge No 40 Knights of Pythias meeting Mondays at 7 in Max Joseph building Payton and Wall. Visitors welcome. Other entries: Keystone Chapter No 1 Royal Arch meets third Tuesday at 4 in the Mag Joseph building. Mount Vernon Lodge No 45 meets monthly Thursdays at Mason Hall. Loper No 10 BPOE meets Wednesdays at 6 in Clayton Street lodge. G. Michael Exalted Ruler pages. I.O.O.F. Williams Lodge No 15 meets Mondays at 7 in Jackson Street room. Oliver Encampment No 14 meets Fridays at 8. AOH and Red Men entries. all orders invite qualified members and visitors to attend.
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