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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1903

Page

7

Lost treasure recovered off Se Waren New Jersey sounds

New York reports a staged salvage of a Mexican bullion cargo worth 100,000 from a barge near Port Amboy. Divers recovered bullion from the bottom of the sound after a dredge operation, with 3 percent retrieved and more work planned to salvage the rest amid pirate concerns.

New York Cea Dy Btazen Islami Sound Se Waren N. J Galveston Mallory Ming Eust River American Smelting and Refioing Company Porthamboy Harold Peter Moore Greup Dt Moore New Jersey Bueler

Amicable Adjustment Reached By Three Railroads

Amicable adjustment of difficulties between the Delaware Lackawanna and Western railroads. Trainmen and conductors reached. company conceded a straight seniority plan in promotions and increases in wages for suburban passengers. General concessions in run arrangements allow more time at home terminals.

Scranton Delaware, Lackawanna and Western

DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve claims sole pure anadulterated formula

The ad asserts DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve is the only true Witch Hazel Salve with pure anadulterated witch hazel and warns against counterfeit products. It credits E O DeWitt with invention and promotes the salve as best for cuts burns bruises tetter bleeding itching and protruding piles sold by all druggists.

DeWitt E.O. DeWitt

Alaskan boundary talks told to proceed Monday

Reports from New York say the Alaskan Boundary Commission will formalize American contentions on Monday. Verbal agreement reached on contentious points, with decision to be issued next week.

Alaskan Boundary Commission

Wreck of Work Train Kills Many Italians in Trenton

At Washington's Crossing on the Belvidere division of the Pennsylvania Railroad a work train carrying laborers to repair washouts was struck from the rear by a gravel train. Fourteen bodies recovered, about 40 injured. Most victims were Italian, with some Black workers. Eyewitnesses say the two flat cars telescoped the two coaches. police assisted, foreman calmed crowd. Cause under investigation. possible signal or flagman error.

Trenton N. J McCollisda Belvidere Division Pennsylvania Railroad Company Washington's Crossing Washington

Moslems Elated by European Indifference to Beirut Turmoil

In Beirut on October 17 Moslems express elation over European powers’ presumed inaction after fanatic attacks on Christians. The arrival of an American warship prompted telegrams from former governor Rechid Bey claiming imperial support for his actions and urging swift return to Constantinople to receive favor from the Caliph and Sultan.

Beirut Syria Seaff Bierut Rechid Bey United States Comantinople

Exciting Encounter Whaling Steamer Battle with Monster Whale

The Humbert, a whaling steamer, arrived for repairs after a 29 hour battle off Cape Speak with a monster whale claimed 110 feet long. The creature charged at seven miles per hour as engines strained, zigzagging and nearly towing the ship before finally yielding.

New York Humbert St. Johns N. F Cape Speak

Oil in storage in Beaumont area tops 13.5 million barrels

A Post dispatch from Beaumont reports estimates of oil held in storage across the Beaumont Sour Lake and Saratoga fields and nearby points total 13 500 000 barrels. Guffy company is credited with 4 500 000 barrels Texas company 2 000 000 barrels Southern Pacific 500 000 barrels Higging and Fuel 500 000 Sun company 200 600 Santa Fe 200 000 International and Great Northern 100 000 and Sour Lake Beaumont miscellaneous storage 2 500 000 barrels.

Houston Tex Beaumont Sour Lake Saratoga Guffy Company Texas Company Southern Pacific Fuel Company Sun Company Santa F4 Railroad International and Great Northern Railroad Sour Lake and

Fire at Grady Hospital Saves Wards from Holocaust

Two Grady Hospital wards were destroyed by fire at dawn with the laundry, kitchen and janitor’s sleeping quarters burned. No patients were killed. two seriously ill women, Eliza Sainth and Barah Holliday, died from exposure during evacuation despite brave hospital and fire department efforts.

Atlanta Grady Hospital Bailiue Eliza Sainth Barah Holliday ST Jenking Street

Two Men Treated After Mad Dog Bite in Atlanta

Two young men from Alexander City Ala arrived in Atlanta to await hydrophobia symptoms after being bitten by a mad dog. Henry Smith a 14 year old son of David Gordon and another man were taken to the Pasteur institute for treatment with Dr J A Gaggins of Alexander City. The dog was shot and the party headed for Paris style treatment promising advances in hydrophobia care.

Atlanta Alexander City Ala Henry Smith David Gordon J. A. Gaggins Stith Pasteur Institute Paris

Mrs Wood Found Guilty in Mis Demeanor Case

Atlanta today: Mrs. W J Wood found guilty of attempting to kill her husband. Jury recommends punishment for a misdemeanor. Judge L B Roan will sentence her Monday after lengthy arguments and a closing statement in the marital dispute.

Atlanta W. J. Wood Roan Luther Rosser Wood Solicitor General Asia

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