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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1903
Page
7
The notice highlights a livestock and horse show event featuring 15 horses racing over 15 miles at Walthour Oct 7 with daily races and the Georgia Derby slated for Oct 10 along the Wild West Indians and cowboys exhibition.
Washington reports the Federal National Bank of Pittsburg Pa. fails to open with John B. Cunningham named receiver. Bank chartered November 16 1901 with assets of about 7.69 million and liabilities near 7.70 million. Directors meeting last night decided to close. Langfitt and Eisenbush deny broad impact. stock on Pittsburg Exchange falls then steadies.
London papers react to the Alaska boundary award with “Regrettable but honorable” as the general tone. The St James’s Gazette notes Chief Justice Alvestone signed the award, while the Gazette laments a Canadian explanation that appears to reflect on colleagues. The Pall Mall Gazette criticizes the Canadian commissioners for not signing the treaty.
New York Oct 21 Vessels of the North Atlantic squadron under repair at the New York navy yard are expected to begin their winter cruise in December Rear Admiral Barker commander of the yard returned from Washington where plans for the cruise were completed.
Mrs. Will Mam Tate, a 23 year old Black woman in Zanesville Ohio, has given birth to four normal sized girls. Each baby weighs over six pounds.
The Oregonian reports a vast land graft network operating across the Pacific slope. Central figures include William J. Burns of the secret service and A. B. Hughes of the Interior Department, with Portland gathering evidence from witnesses and notaries accused of certifying fraudulent affidavits.
A Herald Paris dispatch cites Baron D eternelles de Constant saying arbitration treaties with Britain the Netherlands Sweden and Norway are being pursued for quick completion perhaps before Loubet's Rome visit. He aims to form an American congressmen group to promote world wide arbitration. Separately US treasury will appeal a ruling on including French municipal taxes in dutiable value. Attorney General Knox urged not reopening the United States Marsh Field case. Russia and Austria warn against Turkish delays in reform efforts, threatening firm measures if Turkey stalls.
Fire gutted the coach barn and stables on the estate of C Leeyard Black near New Jersey. Loss estimated at 100,000 dollars. horses were saved.
Uprisings fears rise as ministerial talks and naval moves intensify. Vice Admiral Toge named to command a standing squadron prompting alerts. rail and steamship firms told to ready for emergencies. Rumors of a break in negotiations with Japan circulates, Tokyo dispatch notes Russian on the move and Japanese gunboat Chicka canceled its wintering at New Chwang.
U S minister to Argentina Jolfi Barrett arriving en route to Buenos Ayres cites Manchuria as China’s key future trade hub. He notes Russia’s interest in retaining influence and Japan’s opposition, while expressing confidence both powers will resolve disputes peacefully.
New York Oct 21 reports a Times correspondent summary of Japanese forces. Cavalry is weaker due to scarce horses and training space while Russians outnumber them seven to one. Infantry praised for endurance but concerns over cold climate and lower physical quality noted.
Indianapolis editor and proprietor Samuel Morss of The Indianapolis Sentinel fell from the third story of the Sentinel building at 10 o clock this morning. He died within 15 minutes. likely overtaken by heart trouble after opening a private office window amid long illness and recent financial worries. He leaves a widow and one daughter.
Charles A. Rollina a 63 year old retired merchant was found dead by a gas tube in his Massachusetts avenue home. Thomas Ryan a 28 year old caretaker notified a friend, then followed Rollina to death. Coroner cites self inflicted death for Rollina and accident for Ryan. Ryan re entered room and was overcome by fumes.
Mrs Haviland of Armonk New York credits Dr King’s New Discovery with saving her daughter from a near fatal whooping cough and says a niece with advanced consumption is now well. The ad touts it as infallible for throat and lung diseases and offers 50 cent and 1 dollar bottles with free trials.
Announcements list candidates for Athens mayor and aldermen. W F Dorsey and J F Rhodes seek renomination in the Democratic primary. Alderman candidates include O W Cooper W C Weatherford and W P Vonderall with Lipscomb and H J Rowe noted for wards.
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