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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1901

Page

2

Savannah Drug Clerk Charged With Assault Case

Savannah July 31 H A Cliett a young drug clerk was arrested on the charge of attempted criminal assault on a 16 year old girl. A violent confrontation with the girl’s brother and brothers in law led to his capture as he was found near the Palmetto house where the girl was said to be held. Cliett claimed they married and produced a license, which investigators sought. The girl alleged he threatened her with a knife and coerced her.

Savannah H. A. Cliett Cliett Oliett Palmetto House Cliatt Sligniecs Ovaiye

Strike settlement still hanging fire in Pennsylvania mill towns

Purposely dated report from July 31 describes the Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tinworkers delaying their decision on United States Steel settlement terms. Executive board members debate shifting leverage between conservative and younger factions as officials travel or stay in Cleveland and New York seeking a negotiated resolution.

Purspuna Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tinworkers United States Steel Corporation Bettr Nowa Oeer Ade Bes Bissell Amalgamated Association Shaffer Williams New York Hanna Cleveland Algamated Association Dad Rees

McKeesport Strikers Restive Amid Silent Settlement Talks

McKeesport strikers remained restless overnight amid rumors of non union workers being brought in at Wellsville and other plants. Talks with union leadership show limited progress while members monitor executive board outcomes and Amalgamated influence grows in neighboring towns.

McKeesport Wellsville Pointe Prrranvea DeWees Ted DC Morgan Ap Dequesne Homestead Amalgamated Reporta Federation of Labor Amalgamated Braddock Colesinis Sax Fraxcisbo Emory Board of Health

Venezuelan revolt sparks Colombian invasion near frontier

In July 31 dispatches from Wiluemetapt and Caracas report Dr. Rangel Gardirna leading 6,000 insurgents against President Castro of Venezuela near San Antonio De Tachiria. Venezuela sends 10,000 troops, martial law is declared, and fears of further uprisings and Colombian complications grow as a 5th army of 10,000 mobilizes to meet the invaders.

Wiluemetapt Rangel Gardirna Castro Venezuela San Antonio de Tachiria Colombia Washington State Department Legation Caracas

Blue Ridge Railroad Sold Extends Toward Knoxville

A U S judge confirms sale of the Blue Ridge railroad from Anderson to Walhalla to Fairfax Harrison and B L Abney. The Southern Railway assigns judgments of over 3.8 million to the buyers, signaling the line will push toward Knoxville and cover the mountains.

Knoxville Onareston Nathan Goff United States Court Blue Ridge Railroad Fairfax Harrison B. L. Abney Anderson Walhalla Spas Eee Oe IopeOy Beall Coe Souther Railway Blue Ridge Harrison and Abney Bpencer Southern Railway Southern

Chamberlains Remedy Praised By Reverend Power Emporia Kansas

A Kansas minister claims Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy cured his severe bout and helped a neighbor who failed with other medicines. He recounts giving a dose and the man recovering, while noting the product’s use by the American Federation of Labor president and others.

Chamberlain Rev A. A. Power Emporia Kan Alck H. R. Palmer & Sona Smith Bron

Farmers Killed by Lightning Near Ellet Farm

A Blooming ton Ind special report to The Times Star states Willis Aiken's barn was struck by lightning near Ellet. It mentions a deadly outcome and describes a family’s illness remedies. Included is a testimonial from O P M Holliday of Deming Ind praising Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy. Sold by H R B Palmer Sons and Smith Bros.

Oudiunwatt Bloomington Ind Times Star Willis Aiken Ellet George Jane O. P. M. Holliday Deming Chamberlain H. RB. Palmer &Sons Smith Bros H. BR. Palmer & Sona

Tax Return Refused Overvaluation Dispute with Southern Bell

Comp roller General Wright refused Southern Bell Telephone Company of its property tax return, stating 327,000 valuation did not meet the state's standards. Officials anticipate arbitration to settle a fair value before any agreement.

Southern Hell Telephone Taxia Southern Bell Telephone Company Comprollor Wright Thas

Romantic Marriage by Advertisement in Macon Georgia

Macon Georgia July 31 Miss Julia Sophia Smith of Macon married Albert Price of Riverton California in a romance sparked by a newspaper ad. Price proposed, sent $100 for travel, and the couple wed July 1 after she arrived in California and met him. Information reached Macon relatives recently.

Georgia Macox Macon Julia Sophia Smith California Albert Price Riverton Cal Miss Smith Mr. Price Smith Georgie

The Boy Was Brave Burglar Tale at Camden

Edward Boykin, 19, awoke to a burglar in his Millbanka home near Camden. He wrestled the intruder who pointed a razor and pistol. a chase followed as the robber fled into the night, threat neutralized without a shot fired.

Camden C. Coromata Edward Boykin Millbanka Boykin

Seven Insurgents Killed in Sharp Encounter

Lieutenant Croft with Cebu mounted scouts engaged about 60 insurgents at Manta on July 31. Seven rebels were killed and a prisoner captured. two privates from Croft's force were slightly wounded. Manila civil quartering has been enacted and real property taxes amended.

Croft Manta Crofts Cebu Cret Philippines Commission Manila

Prospect of Columbus and Arlington Railway To Be Built

The Central Railway of Georgia seeks control of a new 90 mile line from Cuthbert to Columbus Georgia to be named the Columbus and Arlington Railway. A petition filed with the State official names J F Hanson John M Egan T D Kline M Cunningham AR Lawton George Mills E H Hinton W A Winborn H A Dunn and H O Cunningham. Several petitioners are officers or stockholders of the Central of Georgia. Capital stock will be 500 000 and construction is to begin at once.

E H. Hinton W. A. Winborn H. A. Dunn H. O. Cunningham New Road Central of Georgia Railway Company Cuthbert Columbus

Hall's Ontarrh Cure Promise and $100 Reward

An advertisement claims Hall's Ontarrh Cure cures Ontarrh in all stages, with a $100 reward for any failure. It promotes Hall's Catarrh Care internally, and Hall's Family Pills as best by F J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio, urging readers to send testimonials.

Hall F. J. Cheney & CO Toledo

Shooting at Demorest and Other July 81 Local News

A Fortieth United States volunteers member Stephen Canada wounded his brother in law Stanton Ivie and Ivie's brother Emory after a drinking feud in Demorest Georgia. The sheriff was alerted as Canada pursued Ivie and fired. Also a strike by motor men and conductors in Columbus Georgia halted all streetcar service, with demand for higher wages. Randolph County citizens support bonds for a 10000 dollar Cuthbert project, others show rising majorities. A young girl fell 60 feet at Mumford home in Macon and survived. Colonel J Estill of Savannah hints at candidacy for a major post. Martial law suspended by Buenos Aires chamber, and a licenses system in Florida reports.

Dewonest Stephen Canada Fortieth United States Volunteers Philippines Stanton Ivie Ivie Emory Canada

Pacific Ports on Strike Threaten Coastwide Lockout

San Francisco July 31 Great strike by City Front Federation shows no settlement. If needed, labor leaders say, the strike could spread to every port on the coast. Marine firemen 1,400 workers, steamers, teamsters 580, and related trades affected. Packers strike collapses Can company, 400 job losses. Nonunion labor and company contracts reshape operations as distributors plan surges. Police issue 100 concealed weapons permits for protection.

San Francisco City Front Federation Bay Marine Teametera Hia American Can Company Osuneries Sain Isis Pacific Coast’ Si Ip

Schley Receives Precept in Court of Inquiry

Navy department announces Rear Admiral Schley has received the Precept and offers suggestions. Judge Advocate Lemlin declares no foundation for delay in arrival. will report findings. Lemley postpones discussion due to orders against case talk. action on Schley’s representations expected promptly.

Lemley Enparta Schley Thas

Legislative Report Read For Final Passage In Alabama Convention

The Alabama convention opened with Mr Oates asking the legislative report be read and passed. Mr Brooks urged a speedy vote on committee motives, and Creal questioned the report. A motion to recommit failed 113 to 7. the section defining qualifications was adopted. The note ends with Pyny Balleem urging prompt action to expedite Congress and overall progress.

Alabama Covention Moxraoupry Ala Oates Brooks Creal

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