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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1903

Page

3

Odd Fellows Meet in Baltimore for Annual Sovereign Grand Lodge

The Sovereign Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows opened its annual convention in Baltimore at Ford's Opera House with remarks from Governor Smith and Mayor McLane. Grand Secretary John B. Goodwin outlined flourishing lodge activity, membership totals, and financial figures through 1903, noting gains in revenues and relief expenditures across subordinate lodges, encampments, and Rebekah lodges.

ODD Fellows Baltimore Sovereign Grand Lodge Sovereign Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows Ford Opera House Bennett's Hotel John R. Cockburn Indiana Rossman Grand Lodge of Maryland Jeohn Walter Smith Robert McLane John B. Goodwin Georgia Grand Lorge Odd Fellows’ Temple Grand Sire John J Godwin Philippine Islands Cuba Australia Rebekah Lodge Rebekah Patriarch Militant Rebekah Lorkages Brothers of the Rebekah Grand Lodge

Stuart's Gin and Bucha Promote Kidney and Bladder Cure

Advertises Stuart's Gin and Bucha as remedies for Bright's disease, diabetes, gravel, dull backache, and urinary issues. Claims 896 private and hospital cures over twenty years, offers free sample bottles by mail, and notes 15,000 bottles reserved for free distribution from the Stuart Drug Co. in Atlanta.

Stuart Bright Express Stuart Drug Co Atlanta

First Cost Not the Cheapest In Grocery Claim

A historical ad argues that higher priced flour may save money overall by yielding more bread per sack and reducing lard and soda waste. It promotes Clifton flour as cost effective in the long run and urges readers to order a sack.

Clifton

Canal Situation Still Tangles Over Hay Herran Treaty

Reporters note no Colombian request for extension of the ratification period and no new proposition from Bogota. Minister Beaupre’s cablegram and Dr Herran’s memorandum are described as keeping canal negotiations uncertain. There is expectation secretary Hay may not return to Washington until next month. A separate ad promotes Hull’s Catarrh Cure with testimonials and price.

Washington State Department Beau Pro Atlee Bogota Dr. Herran Hoxota Hay Herran Ministor Reanpre

American Consul General Skinner to visit Abyssinia for trade talks

Washington reports under state department orders Robert P. Skinner, the American consul general at Marseilles, will penetrate Abyssinia with a marine detachment to negotiate a commercial treaty. The plan uses either the Machtas at Port Said or the San Francisco off Beirut to ferry him to Djibouti. Officials say the mission is confidential and details are not public. A second item notes W H Brown of Leesville Ind credits King’s New Discovery for saving life during a 18 mile dash for a doctor amid asthma and lung troubles. Trials offer bottles at $0 and $1.00. stores list free samples.

Genreal Wilds Washington State Department Robert P. Skinner Marseilles Abyssinia Goox King of Abyssinia Navy Department Machtas Port Said San Francisco Beirut Mr. Skinner Djibouti Herrar W. J. Smith & Bro H.R. Palmer & Son Draggiate

Hanna Denies Resigning National Republican Chairmanship

Senator Hanna stated there is no truth to rumors he would resign the chairmanship of the National Republican Committee over ill health. He indicated duties are light until the national convention meets and declined to say if he would accept the post again. Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy credited with saving a life in town, with local merchants named.

Clevenind Hansha National Republican Committee Hanna Chamberlain B. L. Byer B. T. Listle Mrenant Hs Cack Porsatety B. R Psisar & Sons W J. Smith & Bro

Italian Feud Leads to Fatal Brooklyn Stabbing During Rescue

In New York on September 7 a man stabbed to death while trying to rescue a friend from an issue in Brooklyn. The assailant fled. witnesses described the attack, with one man captured and alleged to be connected to a gang. Authorities promise further investigation and review. The report also notes a separate gallery plan for beggars and a medicinal notice for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.

Nicola Andreas New York Brooklyn Neola Atdnets Dorn Ratuele Manele

Clerk Fires Shotgun as Robbers Strike Hardware Store

Oliver Gijswol, a clerk at Brons Cilswell Hardware, fired both barrels at two intruders during a break in. One robber was fatally wounded, the other escaped but bleeding. The wounded man was taken to hospital and is not expected to survive. Victim's identity remains unknown.

Trinidad Brons & Cilswell Oliver Giiswol War

Trains collide on Southern and Atlantic Coast Lines

Two freight trains on the Southern and Atlantic Coast Lines collided near Rome seven miles from Portsmouth Virginia. Both trains and one engine were wrecked and set fire. a grocer brakeman Isaac West was cremated while engineer Richard Carrington of Selma North Carolina was seriously injured. Predictions attribute the crash to signal misinterpretation.

Southern Atlantic Coast Lines Washington Evening Star Portsmouth Rome Isaac West Richard Carrington Selma N.C

Forces of Sultan Suffer Great Loss in Balkan Engagement

Fugitive reports from Rila near Djoumsia say a serious battle occurred at Pekin near Melnik four miles from Salonica. Turks reportedly lost five men killed including two colonels. a Greek squadron of three battleships arrived at Venice watching Adriatic developments.

Djoumaia Macedonai Servia Porto Sofia Rila Djoumsia Pekin Melnik Salonica Venice Adriatic

Measures Taken to Prevent Servians Entering Macedonia

The Serbian government replies to Porte representations says measures have been taken to prevent Servians entering Macedonia and a strong force preparing to cross the frontier has been dispersed. The reply warns that continued persecution of Christians and Thracian abuses could prompt reforms but allow restraint of popular agitation. Also mentions Reshid Pasha appointment controversy and notes a local soldier case of kidney disease improved by Electric Bitters.

Macedonia Constantinople Maceonia Servia Reshid Pasha Beirut Arusa Jeanie Pasha Vali

Prominent Comedian Mark Smit Dies in New York

The well known raith comedian and original Madte eal Mark Smit dies at home in New York after a long illness. Born in Mobile, he appeared with Hecht opera organizations and many leading acts. A court verdict in a separate case favored the defendant counterfeits in the Genuine vs Counterfeits notice.

New York Mark Smit Raith Comledian Madte Eal MI Kade Im Mobile

Cuticura: A Full Skin Cure Advertised Worldwide

An advertisement touts Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent as a complete treatment for eczema psoriasis ringworm and skin humours. It claims immediate relief speedy permanent care safety and economy and instructs bathing drying and applying the products and taking Resolvent. The copy notes global distribution and lists distributors and token prices and a London depot.

London Hare House Panix Moston Vetter Dry Chem. Corp. Sule

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