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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1901

Page

2

Advance of British Army Push Toward Pietersburg

British reports claim General Plumer has occupied Nylstroom signaling resumed northern advance toward Pietersburg. Nylstroom lies north of Pretoria. its fall would threaten Boer rail lines as British plan to secure a second 240 mile corridor. News notes rail logistics and campaign risks for communications lines in the region.

South Africa Lexpos Lord Kitchoner Pretoria Lord Kitchener Petriesburg

Macon Project Aims to Build Northward Rail Link

Rumored plan filed with state officials seeks a charter to build a railroad from Macon northward to connect with Seaboard Air Line and possibly Louisville and Nashville. Route would pass Jones Jasper Newton Walton Gwinnett counties through Clinton Monticello and reach Lawrenceville with a branch toward Atlanta. The line would enhance Macon access to both north and south corridors, linking to Savannah via Dublin and Savannah extensions.

Macon Seaboard Secretary of State Seaboard Air Line Louisville Nashville Jones Jasper Newton Walton Gwinnett Clinton Monticello Georgia Lawrenceville Gwinnett County Newborn Covington Newton County Atlanta Rairoad Savannah Dublin Maconn

Alleged Georgia Justice Raises Uproar in South Carolina

Laurens county planter John D. Sullivan protests to Governor McSweeney over Elbertin Ga. justice. James Gray accused of stealing 1.50 in cotton was extradited. Sullivan says Gray was arrested on his plantation and later to convict camp under guards. Governor to investigate.

South Carolina Cottomers John D. Sullivan Laurens County McSweeney Elberton James Gray Georgia Sullivan Gray Megro Casa

Prominent Savannah Colonel Clifford W Anderson Dies

Savannah April 3 Colonel Clifford W Anderson a noted Savannahian died suddenly at 8 30 p m at his boardinghouse on Broughton street He had suffered asthma for years and his death is attributed to an acute attack He was a Virginia Military Institute graduate who joined the postwar Republican Bussxia company later Hood became colonel of the first regiment of infantry and was regarded as an excellent commander

Savannah Savannam Clifford W. Anderson Broughton Street Anderson Virginia Military Institute Buss Xia Hood

Young Ladies as Doctors Diploma Awarded in Charleston

In Charleston the South Carolina Medical College graduates two women, Miss oe and Miss Rosa Hirsch, as practicing physicians marking a first for the state. The event signals growing encouragement for women pursuing medical education and careers.

Charleston Medical College Cnantestox Medical College of South Carolina Rosa Hirsch Charleston

Macedonian Congress Convoked and Frontier Agitation Reported

The Ma cedonian congress has been convoked for April 15. Agents of the Macedonian committee have been in eet by order of minister Oral Peteroff in connection with frontier agitation. Bulgarian officers are urged to retain membership in Macedonian societies.

Ovatrea Ala BoPitia Gugaria Aprua Oral Peteroff Ministry of War

Nuns Dismissed From the Diocese In Ecclesiastical Scandal

In Inox Morntary Michigan Mercy hospital will close by order of Bishop Eis after an episcopal investigation into a January scandal involving Ellen Hogan a novitiate. The mother superior accused Hogan of insanity and theft and later drunkenness. Hogan was deemed sane by a probate court. The church action follows the probe and related accusations among hospital staff and nun leadership.

Inox Morntary Mich Mercy Hospital Eis Ellen Hogan Miss Hogan Bergero Evs

Good Roads Special planned for southern states

Arrangements for the Good Roads special train from Chicago to New Orleans on the Illinois Central line are near completion. The run will depart Cutcago between April 12 and 16 with seven or eight cars carrying the good roads message. A stop will be made in Memphis before reaching New Orleans for the National Good Roads association convention on April 29 and 30.

New Orleans

Empress of Japan Brings Million-Tael Silk Lading

In Victoria on April 1 the steamship Empress of Japan arrived from the Orient with 1000 cases of silk from a Chinese port. The cargo is valued at over 3,000,000 taels, the most valuable silk consignment ever brought in one steamer from that region.

Victoria B. C

Daring Robbery at St James Hotel Jacksonville

A bold hold up at the St James hotel in Jacksonville Florida occurred at 4 o'clock yesterday morning. Two white men dressed as guests demanded admission after the bellman opened the door. They secured $53 from the office area and fled down the street as hotel staff alerted city detectives.

Jacksonville Fla St. James Hotel

Novel Suit in Alabama Targets Milstead Campaign Deal

A suit filed in Hayneville circuit court alleges that J. J. Milstead Republican of Elmore county sought to strike a conditional payoff with the Dicksons in Lowndes county for campaign support. The Dicksons allegedly collected a $2,000 advance and carried their district, promising further action. The case promises sensational practices in politics.

Congress Montoouery Ala Circuit Court Hayneville J.J. Milstead Elmore County Fifth Charles W. Theashon Macon County Serchtness Soo Milstead Dicksons Lowndes County Messra Dickson Dickson Messrs Dickson Stead Lowndesboro Poli

Killing of Lula Vincent by Drunken Printer Griggs in Rouz Ga

Arrest made after Lula Vincent is found slain at Mattie Davis home in Rouz Ga. Griggs, a printer with a violent past, is charged with cut throat fatal injuries. Victim had quarrelled with Griggs earlier. evidence notes bloodied knife and scene in room. The report includes a testimonial about Chamberlain's Cough Remedy from Marion Cooke of Chicago.

Jack Griggs Rouz Lula Vincent Young Griggs Mattie Davis Ae Uederlain Sen Atlanta Birmin Marion Cooke T. M. Thompson Milwaukee Avenue Chicago Chamberlain H. F., Palmer & Sons Smith Bros

Designs of Russia checked by China in Manchuria dispute

Reports from Peking and Tokyo say Prince Li Hung Chang may have left Beijing after disputes over the Manchurian agreement. Chinese officials fear Li’s pro Russian stance harmed negotiations, while Japan assures China of support and readiness to join in war if the Manchurian treaty fails.

Russia Loxpow Vienna the Times Dialystok Japan China Manchuria Jepan Pesino

Injustice to the Indian Chiefs Testifies to Timber Grievances

Red Blanket of Leech Lake and Chief Mal-Che-Caw-Bow tell Governor Van Zant Indians on the Bear Island reservation are being defrauded by white and halfbreed lumbermen. They complain about dead and down timber being cut and question allotment locations and work distribution.

Red Blanket St. Paul Leech Lake Bear Island van Zant Blanket Mah-Che Oau- Bow

Prohibition Push Shapes Kansas City and Chicago Mayoral Races

Across Kansas and surrounding cities the Prohibition sentiment remains strong as Topeka and St. Louis elect Democratic mayors while Chicago's Carter Harrison wins a decisive third term. In Kansas the municipal vote signals continued anti liquor sentiment guiding local government shifts and council majorities.

Kansas Topeka St. Louis Criwvano Carter Harrison Chicago

American Stable Boys To Train In England Amid Newmarket Strike

London April report says 250 American stable boys depart New York today on White Star and Atlantic Transport steamers as strike by Newmarket stablemen disrupts racing. Most recruits come from Westchester Racing, Coney Island Jockey Club, Brighton Pace groups. wages cited at seven pounds weekly. Police draft increased at Newmarket. authorities monitor potential canard and depictions of wages.

England London Newmarket New York White Star Atlantic Transport Steamera Westchester Racing Association Coney Island Jockey Club Theockey Club Brighton Pace Racing Association Newmark Associated Press Atlantic Transport Eanes Theutonic White Star Line Ferns

Pleasant Christening Tea For Captain Hobson's Service

The event at Magnolia Grove in Gneexavono Alabama marked the christening of Captain Hobson's silver service with a tea reception. Invited guests from Hobson and New York shared sandwiches frappe and bonbons as Mary G. Pickens handed the christening cup to Hobson's mother.

Hobson Gneexavono Ala Captain Hobean Magnolia Grove Mary G. Pickens Hobsons

Storm In Texas Rekindles Dallas Damage Estimates

A late March storm swept Northern Texas with Dallas facing property losses estimated between 75000 and 100000 dollars. Local merchants report blue notes as grain crops suffer. weather remains unsettled and injuries uncertain while regional damage is monitored.

Texas Dallas

Year Ends With Record Exports in Savannah

In Savaswan March 80 1900 1001 the naval Azores season ends with Savannah receipts reaching historic highs. Exports total 1 126 632 and Rosin 1 119 037 with£87 453 in receipts, while other figures include $93 044 and 1 126 632 in various values. The year is described as not good overall.

Savaswan Naval Azores Savannah

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