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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1902
Page
5
An 1901 advertisement explains skin diseases arise from blood poisons filtered by liver and kidneys and treated best by constitutional remedies. It promotes S. S. S. as a safe, non local cure and cites a testimonial from F. C. Norfolk of Haokberry Street touting complete, lasting recovery after use since 1900.
Seattle April 15. A 400 mile all American route to the Klondike is proposed from Valdez to Eagle City. An English and American consortium with $3,000,000 capital will build the railroad, aiming for rapid completion.
Cuba's president elect Thomas Estra da Palma bid friends farewell in Cen tral Valley New York after 18 years in exile. A large crowd gathered at his former home and at the station with volunteers and students parading flags. Local leaders praised him and offered remarks as President Underwood supplied a private car for travel to New York. Palma plans to reach Havana May 9 ahead of the Cuban congress.
A charter is issued from the secretary of state to the Alabama and Mississippi Railroad Company for Vinegar Bend to Lekesburg via Higbee river. Turners of Washington county and Mobile are incorporators. Capital stock set at 5000 dollars. Pastor commits suicide in Lacona Iowa April 15. Rev Samuel Krell of the Methodist church, a former Philippine volunteer, dies by his own hand after failing to attract more church attendance. Plasterers’ laborers may strike in New York April 15 seeking wage raise from 3 to 7 60 a day.
Queenstown April 15 Gunner Lieutenant H S Bourne Lieutenant Miller and nine bluejackets were killed when a 12 inch gun on the battleship Mara burst during practice off Berehaven. The breech blew out after two misfires and several sailors were injured. the wounded were brought ashore.
Wheeling April 15 opening session of the Amalgamated Association was called to order at 10 o clock with over 200 delegates present. Mayor Sweeney delivered the welcome, Shaffer responded, credentials were reviewed, and the wage committee was expected to report favorably on recent agreements with Tin Plate, Sheet Steel, Hoop and Public Iron and Steel firms. Shaffer seeks re election as president while Michael Tighe is favored by supporters to retain Assistant Secretary, and John Williams appears set for reelection as Secretary.
In Langhorne near Philadelphia the Royal Blue express struck and instantly killed Ralph D. Clarks Joseph White and William Benson. Clarks and White, painters for the Reading company, stepped from a coal train and were hit when Beacon a Langhorne resident tried to cross. The scene left the victims bodies severely mangled.
A Parral Mexico report states Charles Gilbert Webb was moved from jail after capture by Post Office Inspector Beedericks of Denver and an El Paso detective. His brother Lester Webb allegedly seized the price of a stage role in Idaho in a related, unclear incident. An extradition warrant under Mex 43 was applied for amid confusing details.
A fragmented testimonial extols Dr Pierce Favorite Prescription as restoring health for women, claiming cures for irregularity, weakness, headaches, and nerves. Mrs M describes dire symptoms and improvement after use, urging readers to obtain Common Sense Medical Adviser and the remedy through mail order.
Brussels April 15. Disorder leads to dismissal of pupils and factory closures at Morlave ls Valare Mabille. A socialist disturbance last night in Namur tampers with police who retaliated with swords. Gendarmes dispersed rioters as strikes grow in city and suburbs, including Molenbeek. About 60 000 strikers in Charleroi district. Interment rules altered for socialist victims. Discussions continue but largely peaceful.
Washington April 15 The War Department division has prepared a bulletin comparing Philippine trade for calendar years 1901 and 1900. Imports rose to 80 million from 24.86 million and exports to 24.60 million from 22.99 million, with increases of 21 percent and 7 percent respectively. US-origin merchandise valued at 3.53 million in 1901, up from 2.25 million, and exports to 4.65 million, up from 2.96 million.
A large force of armed men pursues the Wright and Templeton gang of outlaws from Gate City to Bristol and Bristol to Tennessee. The gang is suspected in robberies at Reynolds store and post office in Purchase Virginia and a store and post office in Skelton Tennessee. Merchants in Scott county reinforce guards as excitement grows across Virginia and Tennessee.
The Vanderbilt-Webb Interests seek a provincial power to build a two tube St Lawrence subway under the river from Longueuil to Montreal to link south shore St Helens Island and city districts. It would serve Quebec Southern trains electric street cars and intercity traffic with a $4 to $5 million cost. The project aims to create a major transit hub between the south shore and Montreal.
Telegraphed exchange from Bath Beach New York to Governor McSweeney reveals Robert Fitzsimmons asking if a 20 round glove contest with James Jeffries could be held in South Carolina. Governor replies that Lord Carew Dawe may block such matches using legal machinery to prevent attempts.
Marshall county authorities allege Tommy Stokes killed Jesse Satterfield to obtain money to start a home with his new wife Minnie Tarater. Stokes, married last Tuesday, was arrested in Benton after the alleged ambush in Vere, with about $200 believed to be at stake.
On April 15 in Charleston, D C Georgia day featured the Press association led by President Caballles. Editors toured the harbor and grounds while Virginia and Pennsylvania delegations prepared for their respective days. Virginia troops and V M I cadets arrived. Governors Monague and Stone with staffs were expected.
Hartwell Georgia April 15 Sunday morning six negro men from South Carolina were crossing Savannah river at Sadler's ferry when the boat bottom failed leaving them to the current. Wofford Evans on the bank retrieved four before they died. two bodies not recovered. Also: Quitman sawmill destroyed by fire along Little River. two flat cars of South Georgia railway damaged. no mill insurance though cars were covered. Carnegie donates forty nine thousand dollars to Union College to complete Not Memorial Hall. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve advertised for skin ailments. Tampa Florida April 15 Lloyd Anderson, a Negro, jailed on charge of criminal assault, third arrest in three weeks. Narrative of alleged attack by Anderson on Mrs Osborne, and confusion around investigation. Jelke pardon of sick convicts noted.
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