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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1902

Page

2

Widespread Ruin From Earthquake Reported in Guatemala

News from Guatemala City dated April 23 describes extensive destruction across towns villages and plantations in the rich western region. The Chingo volcano on the border with Guatemala and Balvador has reawakened and the Santa Maria volcano remains highly active centering the calamity.

New York Guatemala City Herald Republic Chingo Guatemala Balvador Santa Maria

Married by Telephone First Meeting in Dayton Drug Store

A Dayton widow and a Hopkinsville merchant met for the first time in the drug store of A. G. Goets in Dayton after a long distance marriage by telephone. The ceremony lasted 15 minutes with Rev. R. D. Harding officiating. charges totaled 23 dollars.

Cincinnati Dayton Hopkinsville A. G. Goets Gertrude Gallagher Theodore Cohen R. D. Harding Hopkinsville, Ky

Cyclone hits Milwaukee railroad shops and area farms

A cyclonic storm struck Milwaukee causing the West Milwaukee railroad shops to be wrecked including a damaged steam building and a collapsed roof. Thomas Bedeman suffered a skull fracture and likely fatal injuries after being blown from a platform. In Goymour the electric plant smokestacks fell and a barn was burned. its owner Charles Zombeke was fatally burned along with farm buildings.

Milwaukee Milwaukee Railroad West Milwaukee Thomas Bedeman Simore Goymour Wis Charles Zombeke

Missing Pennsylvania girl found dead in quarry

A six year old girl, long missing since November, was found dead in a Lansdale quarry twenty feet deep after two boys spotted the body while ashore. Her parents, Albert Speceberem and spouse, believe she was murdered and dumped into the water.

New York Lansdale American Ard Journal Albert Speceberem

Committee to Meet Inaugurate Strike In Breaker Coy

The Hazleton mine colliery of Lehigh Valley announces a suspension of part of its workers due to lack of work. A meeting is planned by the committee to discuss the strike, with members consented to by the Breaker Coys. Weather notes from Philadelphia indicate unusually warm conditions for April 23.

Breaker Coys Madélton Hazleton Philadelphia

Suit Seeks 25000 Damages Over Wooden Goat Injury

Yorkville resident Samuel W. Mitchell sues the Woodmen of the World camp in York County South Carolina seeking 25000 damages for injuries he claims occurred during an initiation. He alleges the wooden goat caused severe physical and mental pain after being used recklessly. The sovereign camp denies responsibility, contending no act in the ritual authorized such harm. Attorneys are Finley and Drico for the plaintiff and Brom and Burnett for the defense.

Geuth Garpiinian Columbia 8. C Yorkville Samuel W. Mitchell Hickory Grove York County Hhis Mitchell Paya Ho Peison Woodmen's Finley & Drico Brom & Burnett Omaha Nob Sovereign Milly” Han

Old Family Feud Sparks Duel With Shotguns

A long for feuding brothers in Groomstown Sear Gumter near Columbia clash with double barrel shotguns. Over 20 shots fired. Connell and Groom both wounded but not seriously. They arrested each other and posted bond. Feud stems from a disputed ditch on Grooms land and years of contention.

Columbia 8. C Groomstown Sear Gumter Charley Grooms Tom Connell Connell Grooma Grooms Land

Memorial Services for Wade Hampton

A solemn memorial service honored Confederate veterans and Winnie Davis at the United Confederate Veterans meeting in Dallas. The Kalipha parade was set as the main feature, with crowds pouring into the city and 140,900 visitors recorded since the reunion opened.

Dallas Tex United Confederate Veterans Winnie Davis William Jones Jefferson Davis Albert Sydney Johnson Shiloh Robert E. Lee Joseph E. Johnston Beauregard Kirby Smith Hood Stonewall” Jackson Thunderbolt J. E. Stuart Nathan Bedford Forest Sterling Price Dick Taylor Wade Hampton The Sons of Veterans Bureau of Information Loigliga

Health Warning on Tongue Coating Signals Liver Trouble

A cautionary note advises that a furred and coated tongue may indicate liver issues and warrants attention. It frames tongue observation as a potential early sign and recommends medical evaluation if changes persist.

Paine's Celery Compound touted as liver cure

An advertisement extols Paine's Celery Compound as a cure for liver troubles and related mental and physical symptoms. It claims the liver governs health, lists signs of liver disease, and cites a testimonial from Olsde F Tucker of Savannah Ohio describing weight gain and recovery after use.

Paine Olsde F. Tucker Savannah Ohio

Pistol Duel with Robbers Ends in Double Tragedy

In Chicago on April 24 Peter Fafinski was killed and his 19-year-old son Julius mortally wounded during a store robbery at 409 Bradley Street. Fellow suspect Thomas Glynn surrendered with a bullet wound claiming a revolver duel followed the attempted robbery. he named a second man, R. Smith, and said he was unsure who fired the fatal shot.

Chicago Peter Fafinski Julius Fafinski Bradley Street Thomas Glynn R. Smith Smith

Rockefeller Gives One Million For Southern Education

New York reports John D Rockefeller donated 1 000 000 dollars to the Southern Educational Conference for a broad education program in the south. The fund aims to uplift both black and white students under Robert C Ogden as head of the movement with George Foster Peabody as treasurer. The conference plans expansive aid to southern schools and operations across several states.

New York John D. Rockefeller South New York World Southern Educational Conference Athens Robert C. Ogden Mr. Rockefeller George Foster Peabody Mr. Ogden John D. Rockefeller, Jr Young Rockefeller Southern Educaonal Conference Walter H. Page Edward Randthaler North Carolina Eugene C. Branson Georgia A. B. Hunter Raleigh N. C H. Prissell Francia G. Peabody Chas. Menorve Albert Shaw W. A. Blair Spain J. L. M. Currie

Supposed Corpse Revives During Gurial Preparations

A 63 year old New York woman Amelia Hummel was pronounced dead after carbolic acid poisoning but revived before embalming. She lingered then died, after a life as a large property holder and long illness.

New York Amelia Hummel

Deutschland Stricken Rudder Forcing Slow Plymouth Voyage

The Hamburg American steamer Deutschland left New York on April 17 and, with its rudder broken, has been driven 18 miles south of the Scilly Islands. It is expected to reach Plymouth about 5 p m today.

Plymouth England New York Cherbourg Hamburg Scilly Islands Plysouth

Mes Dogs Ce yi

Readable fragments describe a local incident involving Mes Dogs Ce yi with unclear location and parties. The text lacks complete names or dates but implies a small community event or dispute. Further readable details are insufficient to confirm a precise outcome or action.

Bank Directors Reelect. Stockholders Praise Bank’s Condition

A fall stockholders meeting of the Bank of the University praised the bank’s sound condition. Directors re elected include Billops Phinizy A H Hodgton Thos P Vincent W T Bryan J J Wilkios J M Wibb and A S Erwin. Ely’s Liquid Cream Balm advertised for nasal catarrh with testimonials from New Orleans and New York.

Bank of University Bank of the University Messrs. Billops Phinizy A.H Hodgton Thos. P. Vincent W.T. Bryan J J. Wilkios J. M. Wibb A. S Erwin Ely Ely Bros Warren &T New Orleana Mr. Ely Bros Wm. Lamberton Delachaire St New Orleans Geo W. McDuff

Delinquents Heavily Fined In City Court

Several African American men appeared before Mayor Rhodes for nonpayment of taxes under city code 621. Each defendant offered excuses, which court officials rejected as unproven, and fines were imposed for delinquency and failure to work when ordered by the city marshal.

Rhodes Obrley Watson Lucius Cole Simon Thomas A. W. Jackson Emanuel Johpson Lacioe Clementa

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