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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1902
Page
7
A News special reports Sheriff Tearks and deputies captured seven cattle thieves on Eagle Creek near Morenci after a fierce fight. One thief was killed. outlaws had killed cattle and possessed six oddly slaughtered beeves used for jerky.
The Alabama Fire Underwriters association will hold its Birmingham gathering May 16 to 17 with the local board making large preparations. Officials expect 100 to 150 delegates from across the state and many fire insurance questions will be discussed at the convention.
Miss E Parish announces weekly lectures on child development starting April 12 at ten in the morning. Topics include the Measing fot Tofsney, infancy's role in civilization, periods in a child's life, culture epoch theory, and methods of stimulation and repression. The free course, funded by Mr George Foster Peabody, offers literature and tests, with questions allowed and no recitations expected. Mothers and teachers are especially invited to attend. Also promoting One Minute Cough Cure with endorsements from Postmaster O O Dawson and retailers H R Palmer & Sons Warren J Smith & Bro.
New York reports highest cotton prices yesterday as supply fears mount. Analysts say acreage will shrink by six percent, crop late by three weeks, and weekly world consumption at 225000 bales could exhaust this year's supply by mid July if trends persist.
Kidney trouble makes you miserable. Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root is promoted as a cure for kidney, liver, and bladder issues including Bright’s disease. A free sample bottle and medical book are offered by mail to readers who mention the newspaper. Available in 50 cent and one dollar sizes from druggists.
Yesterday afternoon 85 year old Sam Smith, a white man, was found lying on scales in Vonderan's yard with a broken leg. He appeared intoxicated and stumbled onto the scales, lying there for some time before aid arrived. W P Vonderan and H VY Head carried him to Vonderan's office where the break between the ankle and knee was confirmed. Doctors Dillard and Quillian treated him and escorted him to his home on College avenue.
Captain J J C McMahan has completed travel plans to transport Confederate veterans from Athens to Dallas for the reunion. A first class coach and a through sleeper will run Athens to Dallas, leaving Athens April 20 at 2 18 p m and Atlanta at 7 30 a m April 22, via the rail lines. The journey passes Tennessee Arkansas and Texas with good accommodations for about sixty to seventy travelers from Athens and vicinity.
Early yesterday a flywheel driving the street car motor at the Michel's Bridge plant broke, cutting power for about two hours. Superintendent Flanigan started work on the boiler at the old city plant and once steam was available the motors resumed. Repairs will take time at the Mitchell Bridge plant.
Coach Ryynolda reports the Varsity in top condition after recent Hobart and Cornell games. lineup changes shift Dickinson to second, Beaver to first, and Baby Ooile to catcher with strong form. The team departs Monday for Columbus to face the University of South Carolina on Tuesday as Georgia expects a swift victory.
In the Harts river area near the Transvaal the April 5 dispatch notes heavy losses on both sides. British casualties include three officers and 24 men killed with 16 officers and 191 men wounded. Boers report 137 killed or wounded. The Second Canadian Mounted Rifles suffered four officers wounded, nine men killed, and 40 wounded as they and allied yeomanry and artillery repelled the attack led by Kemp and Potgler.
King Menelik of Abyssinia appoints Ras Makonnen, famed Abyssinian general, to accompany King Edward's coronation in London. Makonnen, cousin to Menelik and respected commander, led Ethiopian forces in battles against Italy including Adowa in 1896. Summary notes also cover McKinley monument contributions, railroad status changes, and regional news from April 5 to 6.
Washington April 5 The house Committee on foreign affairs directed a favorable report on resolutions asking the state department for information about the exclusion of American Jews from Russia.
J P Lillie a Lodi telephone worker claims to have found a new wireless method while testing farmer lines in northern county. He heard voices on an independent line four miles away and says the secret will be revealed soon.
Major General Shafter refutes rumors of seeking the California governorship. He states he has no intention to pursue the office or its nomination and will not allow his name to be considered. He notes army friends would like to see him in the chair but he will not resign retirement to serve.
Cincinnati Covington and Newport unions plan a May 1 strike involving about 12,000 workers unless contractors meet demands for eight hour days and wage increases averaging 25 to 60 percent. Leaders warn compliance with notices to strike if terms aren’t granted.
A Phoenix dispatch reports twenty thousand Sac Btum Indians on the reservation suffer famine. Pima and Maricopa peoples face high mortality unless Congress acts. Agent Hadley seeks temporary relief and petitions to Washington for water and supplies as ranchers divert water and cattle die.
Fifteen blind men in Toledo unite to obtain the $100 each they claim under a state act. Attorneys were hired to present the case to the city council if needed seek relief from the county commissioners. The pooling follows failed individual efforts. The act requires township trustees to certify district blind residents to county commissioners who levy funds to meet the obligations.
Twenty eight local bodies with 8000 saloon keepers form the Liquor Dealers association of New York city and vicinity vow to compel police to enforce every blue law next Sunday. They demand closures of saloons and any business open contrary to law, in retaliation for police action against the curbside bar.
In Richmond Virginia on an April morning Colonel James H. Barr a Confederate veteran living near Winchester plunged a razor across his throat driven by cancer pain. He survived but was in critical condition. During the Civil War he wed a Cedar Creek bride. federal soldiers later took him to prison during the wedding reception.
Augusta Ga April 5 the chamber of commerce appointed a five member committee to discuss the strike with ten business leaders and arrange a general conference to avert a walkout. Labor leaders demand operator grievances and a strike could close King mill Ingall Bath Vaucluse Aikin Ware renville Graniteville and others if obligations fail.
J Graddon of the Southers Athletic Club returns from New York with plans to meet Jeffries demands for higher purse and assurance, aiming to finalize the Charleston engagement. He expects no interference if the state backs the proposal and says the bout can be pulled off. Many physicians graduate in Atlanta. Nearly 150 members of the Atlanta College of Physicians and Surgeons receive diplomas at the Grand Opera House with speeches by W S Kendrick and Judge How ard Van Epps and an address by Rev Theron Rice.
John Gordon, an aged man, obtained a license to marry Saturday and the ceremony was performed Sunday. This is his seventh wife, the others having died in the past twenty years. The bride is described as a former slave.
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