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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1902
Page
2
A report from Canton dated April 16 states over 2,000 Imperialist soldiers sent by Marshal Su were ambushed in a narrow defile and either killed or captured. Alarm grows in rebel districts as the viceroy pleads for immediate reinforcements while Ma and Su are reportedly surrounded with news cut off.
The Episcopal house of bishops met in Salina to appoint bishops for Salina Western Kansas Honolulu and Porto Rico with a possible Mexico post and conduct other business from the San Francisco session. The session opened with communion at Christ church and proceeded to an executive session as Bishop Dudley presided in absence of Bishop Clark. Over 6 of 80 American bishops attended alongside notable rectors and laymen.
Washington April 16 the committee on privileges and elections adopted an amendment to the house resolution proposing federal election law with a Depew provision for a popular vote route. The panel rejected the Penrose plan for apportionment by population and split along party lines on the Depew measure. The group will reconvene next Tuesday to vote on the amended resolution.
In Washington the House opened with Payne pushing to close general debate on the Cuban reciprocity bill by Friday. Williams objected, then later withdrew, but Jones renewed the objection as the division on the previous question proceeded. The previous question passed 103 to 99, while the motion to close debate failed 105 to 120.
Three Italians wanted for assault to kill and selling liquor without a license have built a log and stone fort near Trinidad Colorado. Heavily armed with rifles and revolvers they resist arrest. A quarry foreman John Lamm was beaten after they were discharged. Joseph Mott was jailed for liquor charges but released on bond and did not appear. A posse will be formed to pursue them, with expected resistance.
In San Antonio on April 16 a 35 year old stranger was shot dead by officers after drawing a pistol in a saloon. Officer Harvey grazed, Taylor shot him, a third bullet hit the man in the heart. two pistols and wallets with cash were found on the body. The man stood about six feet six, weighed 145 pounds, and had no identifying papers. A local remedy ad is included with testimonials from Mt. Crawford, Virginia.
Denver April 16. Startling developments in the death of Representative Albert Gabrin who died at his home on June 8 from what was believed to be acute gastritis. Autopsy removed stomach and internal organs. wine used in a punch at a New Year reunion is alleged to contain arsenic. Chemist Hillkowitz fled with Dr Kleiner after reporting arsenic and traces of poison. Insurance payments are halted pending Woodmen investigation. Agnes Gabrin and Herman Gabrin are seriously ill from arsenic poisoning three months after the toast.
An old advertisement touts DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve as a universal remedy for sores bruises and wounds claiming cooling healing effects and success even on gunshot scars. A testimonial from A J Fuller of Bog- Ush Ind credits it with curing a long standing leg wound after other treatments failed.
An old promotional patent claims Bradsfield Regulator for easing pregnancy pains and boosting strength. Separately, H M Atkinson pays 30000 to law firms Roseer Carter Hopkins & Sons King Spalding and Brandon Arkwright for services in the street railway dispute, with each firm receiving 20000 as their share after three years of litigation and numerous injunctions.
Visitors from Pennsylvania and Virginia, including Governors Stone Montague and their staffs, attend a joint exposition program in Charleston. Virginia militia and Virginia Military Institute cadets participate amid welcoming addresses and social entertainments. Mississippi Governor Longino joins the visitors today. Savannah also marks the exposition with a delegation led by Mayor Meyers. Augusta advances depot plans with Walker Street relocation and new streetcar routes underway. In Abbeville two people face murder charges in the Belcher case. Carl Taylor, survivor from the Ozazilco trestle fight, is released on bond. McKinley Monument fund in Chicago reports continued contributions and Illinois auxiliary leads with $36,920.
Brussels reports show rising strikers in Charleroi central district and other cities with totals around 60,000 in Charleroi, 30,000 Liege, 25,000 Roninage and 8,000 Verigings. Glass works at Conreelles burned, damage projected at 600,000 francs. incidents include bombs, a torch thrown into a school, and guards mutinies amid widespread unrest.
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