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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1902

Page

5

Athens Prepares for Southern Educational Conference

Athens gears up for the Southern Educational conference to meet April 24 to 27. Chancellor Hill and a city committee organize headquarters at the Commercial hotel and arrange noonday luncheons and sessions. Estimated four hundred visiting educators and prominent figures from north and south will attend, with many noted educators and leaders of the era among the anticipated guests.

Athens Secion Uchancellor Walter B. Hill University of Georgia E. 0. Branson State Normal School Edward RB. Hodgson G. G Bond O D Filanigen A. H. Hodgson T W. Reed Central Railway Office Bureau of Information University Educaion Robert O. Ogden New Yo Educatio Conference George Foster Peabody York Bishop Elliott New York Bishop Potter Bishop Doane Bishop McVicker Rhode Island McConnell Grant New York City Church of the Ascension Frothingham Boston Bottrick Albany N.Y Charles W. Eliot Harvard Nicholas Murray Butler Columbia University Daniel O. Gilman The National University Washington D. C W. T. Harris United States Commissioner of Education Batley Cornell Peabody and Farnham Ward D. W. Dabney University of Tennessee O D. Molver Girls Normal and Industrial School Greensboro Edwin A. Alderman Tulane University J D. Eggleston Knotville Tenn Albert Shaw Review of Reviews Walter H. Page World's Hamilton W. Mabie the Outlook Clair McElway Brooklyn Eagle Gov. Montague Virginia H. W Baldwin Long Island Railway Company H. H. Hanna Indianapolis Southern Educational Conference South National Educational Board North National Board Georgia Athons

Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription Promoted to Relieve Female Ailments

A testimonial from a reader praises Dr V. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription for back and stomach pains, female weakness, and ulceration. The letter claims rapid relief, healing of inflammation, and improved strength for young girls under strenuous home labor, urging others to request the medicine through a free sample.

Starra Fred Scree Ieee Pierce Smailin V. Pierce

Flood Devastation in Shelbyville and Bedford County

Flooding in Shelbyville and Bedford County Tennessee causes 1.5 to 2 million dollars in damage. Hundreds of families homeless as Duck River rises, bridges washed away and relief efforts rely on outside help. Death toll uncertain, with reports of threatened infant fatalities. Bereaved communities grapple with losses and aid needs. In separate dispatch, British telegraphs report Kruger’s peace movement discrediting Schalkburger, with Kruger delegating powers to an acting president deemed weak.

Shelbyville Bedford County Tenn Chattanooga Medford County Duck River Kruger New York Brunsela London The Tribune Transvaal Schalkburger

Famous Comedians to Appear Again for Charity

Chicago April 1 Robson and Crane to reunite after eight years possibly for one or two performances. A benefit may fund a home for indigent player folk with a tentative New York show and a Chicago date if held. Telegram from Daniel V. Arthur, Robson's manager, confirms the plan.

Chicago Robson Crane New York Daniel V. Arthur

Fearful accident at Rossville claims three lives

At a railroad crossing two miles west of Rossville Kansas a Union Pacific passenger train killed three persons and seriously injured another who was the bride of less than a week. Fred Smith Ed Smith and Minnie Mainey died on the spot while Mrs Fred Smith remained unconscious but may recover.

Bt. Marys Kan Rossville Union Pacific Fred Smith Ed Smith Minnie Maainey St. Mary's

Buried Treasure Unearthed Near Peekskill

Workmen on New York Central Improvements near Anthony's Nose eight miles north of Peekskill uncover an ancient chest filled with silver coins. The find triggers renewed excitement in the search for Captain Kidd's buried treasure, despite coins dating after 1701.

New York New York Central Anthony's Nose Peekskill Captain Kidd Long Island Hudson London

Wonderful cave discovered in Abbey gold mine

A Kendall wire from Butte reports a remarkable cave found in the Abbey gold mine. The main chamber shows crystal ice on walls and stalactites on the ceiling, with hundreds of tons of ore on the floor. The discovery is described as a freak of nature, enormous in ore body and novelty for a gold mine.

Abbey Butte Kendall Abbey Mine

New St Paul Methodist Church Debuts in Columbus

The St Paul Methodist Church in Columbus Ga will cost about 30000 to build. Grandy Jordan of Greenville NC secured the contract after the old church was destroyed by lightning last fall. Construction aims for completion by November 1. A new fire engine house on Rose Hill costing 3610 will be built by C B Young and Co.

St. Paul Methodist Church Columbus Grandy & Jordan Greenville N.C Hias Rose Hill C, B, Young, & Co

Boer Generals Plan Peace and British Sweep North

Reports from Pretoria and London describe Boer leaders planning to abide by the Boer's government decision while British forces press the northwest Orange River Colony. Meetings between Steyn, Delarey, and acting president Schalkburger are expected, with Botha invited. Surrenders rise in Branderton. a flag of truce from DeVilliers seeks terms in Kimberly district. Bishop Ingram declines New York missionary addresses. Wyoming supreme court rules lessees control alternate government land keys.

Bays Orange River Colony Pretoria Steyn Delarey Schalkburger Botha Mears Tis Command DeVilliers Kimberly Grange River DeWet Cheyenne, Wy Wyoming Supreme Court

Pioneer Hall County resident T J Suddeth dies at 90

T J Suddeth of Jefferson aged 90 dies at home after a long Hall and Jackson county life. Born in Hall county he moved to Jackson county 14 years ago. Survived by two daughters Mrs George W Faulkner of Bellton and Mrs J A Suddeth of Jefferson, 30 great grandchildren and 12 great great grandchildren. He first suggested Governor Allen D Candler for a political office before 1877 and urged him to run for governor.

T. J. Cuddeth Hall County Galneaville T. J. Suddath Jefferson Jackson County George W. Faulkner Bellton J. A. Suddeth Suddeth Allen D. Candler Colonel Candler Georgia

Wireless War and Local Violence Tangle In News From New York

Berlin dispatch reports ongoing wireless telegraphy war with Siemens & Halske suing Slaby Arco for patent infringement. Braun of Strassburg claims inventors copied his closed circuit oscillation method after patenting it. In New Jersey a suit seeks to prosecute Lundy assailants. Afro American League to press charges. Milwaukee municipal elections see heavy turnout with Mayor Rose defending against Hanson and Tuttle in a high stakes race.

New York Wireless Telegraph Companion Berlin Herald Siemens & Halske Braatin Slaby-Arco Bro England Marcon Company Dr. Braun Strasburg Lundy Phillipsburg N. J David Lundy Washington Wisconsin Milwaukee Grant David Rose Charles Hanson Tlian Howard Tuttle

Romp in the Mee Ones Oo Tit Poem

Fragmentary OCR hints at a playful poem by Poo Hae titled Mee Ones Oo Tit Poem. Readable fragments suggest a light verse tone with possible narration or repeated sounds, awaiting full reconstruction from clearer pages.

Tennessee mine a death trap to men

Dayton mine disaster details from Dayton Coal and Iron company reveal a high fatality toll. Names of dead include Peat Travis James D Franklin Thomas Shaver and Lark Hunter with several bodies still in debris. Injuries include Will R Head severely burned and James Riley with both legs broken as rescue efforts continue under a cloud of danger.

Chattanooga Dayton Tenn Nelson Dayton Coal and Iron Company Peat Travis James D. Franklin Thomas Shaver John Horney Lark Hunter Will R. Head Wii James Riley James M. Head W. R. Head Sgeng Geo. Watson Henry Gonia William Preessnet

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Melleves Castoria Beara O.C. Fail de. Bell Dr. Hall S. S Swift Specific CO Atlanta, Ga Steyn and Schalkberger Heidelburg Alberts Springs Station Hans Bothahaa Amsterdam Branderton Arthur Ingram Potter Dominion Paris, Etc John L. Arnold Clayton Jackson Sts Athens Ga Lee Wis Tennessee Georgia Society Georgia Society of New York James Grayhill E. T. Chariton David Robinson J. B. Williams Lewin B. Mercer W. A. Strachan Felix Ruasat J. B. Gray M. J. Verdery Samuel Spencer M. 8. Plant R. G. Erwin Patrick Calhoun
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