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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1903
Page
6
Report notes conventions and officials preparing for a key assembly. Local bankers, patiente, and eastern delegates are described as traveling toward the gathering. The piece mentions Santa Be alt and connections with primary organizers and routes, outlining anticipated attendance and arrival timelines.
A grand probe by 17 detectives from Chicago and Milwaukee targets a possible series of forgeries on company payrolls. A Milwaukee paymaster recently received a check mimicking the firm’s form but printed rather than engraved, suggesting a broad scheme.
Youngstown Oh Oct 17 The Obia! plant of the Carnogie Steel company employing 2000 workers will shut down for one week and then remain closed due to market conditions Railroads are canceling orders for rail owing to damaged piers The unit had been turning 8000 tons per day about two weeks ago.
Cholera outbreak cited in Bethlehem and Jerusalem with troops sealing the town. Authorities report rapid spread and cordoning to control movement as public health measures.
Charcoal is presented as a safe purifier and cleanser for the digestive system, breath, and skin, with claims that daily use improves health, complexion, breath, and blood purity. Stuart's Absorbent Lozenges are promoted as high quality charcoal remedy, costing twenty five cents a box and praised by a Buffalo physician for gas relief and liver benefit.
New York October 17 Henry Farley a walking delegate awaiting trial for perjury alleged a startling confession claiming walking delegates conspired with contractors and builders to avoid strikes or halt projects He cites a $50000 payment to stop construction of the Ansonia hotel and says the perjury charge arose at the urging of a prominent lawyer District Attorney Jerome and assistants heard the confession which may lead to disbarment actions against others involved.
State Railroad Commission delegates travel by special car from Bennettsville to Cheraw to inspect the new Cheraw and Bennettsville railroad. The line, trestles, and passenger schedule are to be finalized, with officials praising the road’s condition after a thorough review. The Bennettsville group, joined by visitors from Cheraw, dined at Hotel Marlboro after the inspection. A local ad promotes Electric Bitters as a cure for jaundice and related ailments.
Meeks a 26 year old carpenter was killed while attempting to remove a live street light wire in Birmingham Alabama. A sparking wire at Avenue T and Twenty third Street fell during the night and electrocuted him as he touched a section with damaged insulation.
J O Mount of Three Mile Bay New York drove a ten penny nail into his hand while opening a box. He applied Chamberlain s Pain Balm and later, healing quickly. Sold by H R Palmer Son and W J Smith and Bro.
Fire broke out at midnight in Augusta Georgia damaging the third floor of Hulse's steam laundry. Most loss came from flooding the building. Manager Frank W Hulse was found asleep on the second floor by friends and escaped.
Albert Joerndt, a Chicago letter carrier, is jailed awaiting arraignment on charges of stealing letters and their checks and money. He confessed to Post Office Inspector Stuart that he bet on horse races and, to cover losses, has stolen for over a year, potentially totaling thousands of dollars. A cheerful note closes with an ad for Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets sold by H.R. Palmer son and W.J. Smith & Bro.
Berlin reports stalled Japan Russia talks with no side yielding on core issues. Japan demands clear borders of supremacy and rejects drift toward a Russian edge into Korea. German observers see either a December settlement or imminent hostilities, as Japan plans for war material and four officers returned from Essen.
The ad claims Hall’s Catarrh Cure cures catarrh by constitutional treatment, taken internally to affect blood and mucous surfaces. Proponents offer $100 for a cure failure and invite testimonials from readers. Also notes a Minneapolis grand jury member Brainard was dismissed for informing Alderman Mumm of jury moves.
New York Oct 17 John Alexander Dowie ordered Zion guards to admit no strangers at Madison Square Garden. Reporters were excluded as the first public germ meeting was planned for tomorrow morning and street corner meetings to begin tonight with strangers seated between Zionites to prevent trouble.
Oct 17 reports from Salonica say Macedonian committeemen plan continuing fomentation through isolated killings. Sofia dispatches claim a decision to murder Prince Ferdinand of Bulgaria, with the Russian consul in danger. Rome notes no ministerial crisis, Capitale stating doctors urged Zanardelli to rest, but he has not decided his course.
A Mississippi style advertisement touts DeWitt's Little Early Risers as a painless cleansing pill set to regulate the liver remove bile clear the complexion and cure headaches. Bob Moore of Lafayette Indiana testifies that other pills gripe and sicken while DeWitt's are perfect, sold by all druggists.
The colored fair in this city next month will showcase substantial progress and favorable reports from neighboring counties including Ath eny. Counties plan exhibits of agricultural products and several race horses have entries. Tripp Payne carnival company will provide Midway attractions at the event.
A Harmony Grove Citizen declares the vagrancy law the best ever in Georgia after a local case. A Black woman with several able-bodied children praised Chief Little for enforcing the law. A Chicago observer notes kindness outvalues deeds etc. Local ad copy follows.
The dedication ceremony for the Oconee Tribe of Red Men wigwam in Deupree Hall is moved from next Wednesday to Wednesday night October 28 due to incomplete preparations. A program with distinguished speakers and musical events is planned, and members are urged to attend the dedication of the newly furnished wigwam, praised as one of the state’s most attractive.
Dr Hopkins will end the men's meeting at the Y M C A with a strong address on cleansing Qae's Wore aimed at a large audience of young men. Secretary Forbes will address the senior meeting on The Evils of Gambling at 3 o’clock. All boys urged to attend. older boys’ session at 8:30.
Yesterday in Atlanta the petition for receivership of Athens Manufacturing Company came before Judge Newman. Counsel for the applicant filed an amendment and the hearing was postponed to a later date.
Miss Callie Sosnowaki recently returned from Europe will offer private instruction in painting French and general literature history. Interested persons should contact Miss Sosnowski at Pr Peacock residence on Prince Avenue by telephone or otherwise. Also a testimonial notes 40 pounds gained in 80 days using Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets from Holly Bros Long Branch and retailers H R Palmer W J Smith.
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