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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1903

Page

6

Dowie Zionists Arrive in New York for Regeneration Crusade

Four hundred twenty Dowie Zionists arrive from Chicago by Baltimore and Ohio to Madison Square Garden for a regeneration crusade. crowds watch arrivals as bands, uniforms, and tracts draw attention while Dowie, his wife, and aides register at the Plaza and prepare for days ahead.

New York John Alexander Dowie Zionists Chicago Baltimore and Ohio The Battery Madison Buuary Garden Hegan United States Infantry Ferryhouse Dowie Grand Central Station West Shore Mr. Dowie Dr. Dowie New York Central Dowieites Madison Square Garden Carl F. Stern Chie Police of Zion City Dr. Massey Plaza Hotel

North Carolina Tax Ruling on Judge Purnell Salary

The North Carolina supreme court ruled that Judge Purnell must pay state income tax on his U S district salary. The decision follows a test appeal by Judge Purnell after the state tax commission assessed the tax. The case highlights that federal officers have not previously paid tax on salary income.

Raleigh N. C North Carolina Supreme Court Purnell United States District Court Superior Court State Tax Commission

Cross-town trolley wreck injures several on Twenty third

Crowded cross-town trolley on Twenty third street derailed after a loosened channel cover at Sixth avenue lifted and threw the car from the track. Passengers were hurled about as glass flew, leaving a score with cuts and bruises and one man with a near throat injury.

New York Twenty-third Street Sixth Avenue

Lynchings Near Cordele Reported in Georgia

A Cordele special says a body of an unknown Black man was found hanging from a tree one mile from Cordele after gunfire overnight. Neighbors heard shots but investigations have yet to identify the victim.

Atlanta Cordele

Tragedy at Charleston Woman Slays Bride With Ax

In Charleston South Carolina on October 16 Alice Mazyck, in a jealous frenzy, killed bride Lizzie Anderson with an ax at the groom William Mazyck and Lizzie Andersons wedding. Alice fled in night clothes as the bride died and the groom’s sister remains hospitalized.

Charleston S. C William Mazyck Lizzie Anderson Alice Mazyck Alice Mazych Mia Mazyck Will

Award Of Convict Labor In Georgia To Net About 250000

The Georgia prison commission awards the labor of 1500 felony convicts for five years from April 1, 1904, promising the state a net of about 240000 annually, possibly more, versus under 9000 from current contracts. The maximum bid is 252 per year per 50 men, with 220 as the lowest. total expected receipts reach about 338119 overall, averaging 225.14 per convict yearly.

Atlanta Origin Commission Georgia

Robbers Strike Ophir Creek Camp in Northern Light Heist

A dispatch reports two masked, armed men entered R. D. Hunter’s Ophir creek camp and robbed him of over $7,000, mostly gold dust. They overlooked 400 ounces of gold on the table.

Seatue Wasn Post Intelligencer R. D. Hunter Northern Light Company Ophir Creek

Aged Man Killed by Automobile in New York

An auto accident in New York killed 18 year old worker H. Collins who was crossing Seventh Avenue at Forty seventh Street. Mrs. C. C. Phipps of Denver seated in a Fifth Avenue hotel car was not in the cab when the incident occurred. She was summoned to the police station and posted bond for the outcome.

New York C. C.phipps Denver Colo Fifth Avenue H. Collins Seventh Avenue Forty-seventh Street

Bankruptcy Papers Filed in Augusta Ga

In Augusta Georgia on October 18 involuntary bankruptcy filings were entered against Botdenfield and Black merchants of Bartow. Liabilities listed at 519.18. No asset statement received. Referee Ganahl ordered a restraint on disposing of money until the case is heard. Britain sends two warships to China. Great Britain plans dispatch of Europa cruiser and a Mediterranean battleship to the Chinese station.

Augusta Calvin Botdenfield & Black, Merchants Bartow Ganahl Britain China London Great Britain Europa Portsmouth Eee

Paris Hosts Italian Sovereigns in Royal Visit

King Victor Emmanuel and Queen Helena of Italy, escorted by President Loubet, visit the Paris mint where medals are struck in their honor. A reception at Hotel de Ville follows with addresses of welcome while crowds cheer the royal party. The city presents engraved snuff boxes, ivory and bronze figures, and jeweled insignia to the visitors.

Paris Victor Emanuel Helena Italy Mme. Loubet Rouvier Roya House France Hotel de Ville Counceil Department of the Seine Victor Emmanuel General Council of the Seine

Murderer Shea Identified In East Side Killing Scene

In a dingy East Side room, an aged dying witness Mrs Catherine Brown identified Patrick Shea as the killer of William Mahon before Magistrate Harrow and court officials. The witness testified that Shea, manacled, shot Mahon from behind after a chase from Cherry Hill to Philadelphia. Cross examination did not change her account and she denounced Shea, calling him a bad son. The notice about J P Morton groceries closing by Monday noon is included as a separate item.

New York Harrow Patrick Shea William Mahon May Cherry Hill Philadelphia Catherine Brown Shea McMahon

Liquid Dream Balm Gains Popularity in Local Markets

Catarrh and Hay Fever sufferers turn to Liquid Dream Balm as a popular alternative to Ely's Dream Balm. The sprayable liquid, 750 pts with a spraying tube, is prescribed by physicians and sold by druggists or by mail from Ely Brothers in New York.

Ely Ely Brothers Warren St New York

Brooklyn Democrats Table Indorsement of Tammany Ticket

In Brooklyn a leading Democratic club tabled by one vote a resolution backing the Tammany ticket after a bitter debate. Comptroller EM Grout, who joined the ticket after nomination by the Fustonista faction, was absent from the meeting. Strong resolutions urged citizens to resist what they called Tammanyization of Brooklyn.

Tammany New York Brooklyn Democratic Club Brooklyn Grout

Not Guilty Verdict in Assault Case of Lamars Circle

William Signor fatally wounded Amelia Garrett at Edgewood Pennsylvania then killed himself. Garrett stabilized but critical. Signor previously warned by mother after disturbances last year. In New Jersey, a jury acquits David Lamar Monk Eastman Bernard Smith and Joseph Brown of assault with intent to kill James McMahon.

Sweetheart Pittsburg William A. Signsor Amelia Garrett Edgewood Momeopathic Hospital Quilty N. J David Lamar Monk" Eastman Bernard Smith Joseph Brown James McMahon Lamar Wall Street Smith Eastman Brown McMahon

Strike Declared Off by Kansas City Freight Handlers

The 600 freight handlers strike has been officially ended by local union president Dobson. He said the effort was hopeless, and though beaten, they are not defeated. Replacement workers were brought in to fill most positions.

Kansas City Dobson

Masonic and Odd Fellows Lodges List and Meetings

Directory of St. Emo Lopan KE lodge chapters and orders with meeting nights at Max Joseph building and local lodges on Clayton and Jackson streets. Includes Knights of Pythias K of R and 8, Royal Arch Masons Keystone Chapter 1, Odd Fellows lodges and Red Men council with visiting invitations and officers listed.

St. Emo Lopan P. Bt. Elmo Lodge Knights of 4 Sclockyent Castle Hall Max Joseph Bi Clayton and Wall Streets W. B. Vosperau T. H. Mioxonson EnyeTons Onapren R. A Keystone Royal Arch Masons Aieeta Max Joseph M.G. Micnart Risa J. G. Trussgll

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