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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1902
Page
7
Emperor William of Germany arrives in Reval harbor aboard the imperial yacht. The roadstead is described as brilliantly decorated with bunting as Russian warships fire salutes and man their sides.
On the quay a lavish reception hall and bunting decorate the scene as the Russian merchant squadron anchors in the harbor. The czar on the Imperial shown figure is described among the festive decorations.
A Russian yacht quickly met the Hohenzollern and the German emperor, was transferred to the Standart, which returned to port with two emperors aboard. The Standart led a procession past Russian warships that fired salutes as aides manned the lines.
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills claiming strong digestion and health benefits. It emphasizes a rosy complexion and a smiling face as proof, urging readers to try the product at local stores W. J. Smith & Bro. and H. R Palmer & Son for 25 cents.
A negro, Reuben Burris, narrowly escaped lynching at Carbon Hill Alabama as a mob fired on a cabin. The marshal hid Burris in the woods and moved him to safety after threats of vigilante action.
The Britten steamer Homer reports a severe earthquake on July 20 while near 39N 38W. The shock lasted 40 seconds, causing the compass to reel aboard the Homer and the Christine also felt the disturbance while en route to Queenstown from San Francisco.
Fragments of an old ad claim Dr Fenner's remedy aids kidney and backache with testimonials. Mentions Dr Fenner's cure and free book hook. Notes locations Olive Furnace and unfamiliar names W. HM McAUGAN and Palmer & Sons. Other lines reference Saint Vitus dance and a druggist backing.
London reports renewed street animation ahead of the coronation as Piccadilly Pall Mall and Whitehall fill with equipages and decorators workers revise stands. Ticket prices hold steady while police barricades mar the abbey area and decor plans await brighter color from June.
London Aug 6 The king aboard the royal yacht and The Victorian and Albert left Cowes at 1 30 pm for Portsmouth arriving shortly after 2 pm A special train waited at Portsmouth to convey his majesty to London Two Japanese warships fired salutes and were followed by other ships Admiral Holdham and General Russell met the king a guard of honor stood on the jetty Coronation ceremony rehearsal at Westminster Abbey included the king’s company Grenadier guards peers robes donned and carpets laid The rehearsal lasted about ninety minutes.
Aug 6 reports from Shenandoah and Mahoning City recount a quiet night guarded by two Eighth Regiment companies. A late riot near the works drew a junk dealer from Harrisburg to the town. he fled to the mountains and was jailed briefly for fast driving before paying a fine. Streetcar traffic in Ironton remains uninterrupted with Linemen still out but traffic expected to continue.
The New York Evening Post reports positive statements that negotiations are under way for the St. Louis and San Francisco to acquire the Georgia Central system. It notes prior expansion into the Chicago and Eastern Minola and that a grand southern railroad merger was denied.
Lieutenant Edgar W. Coffey of New York was arrested in Oakland California on a charge of passing a counterfeit check at a hotel. A letter claiming to be from Portland Oregon purportedly by George W. McIver United States Army Captain aided Coffey’s approach and he confessed after initial denial.
Texas flood conditions have improved with floods mainly confined to extreme northeast Texas. Brazos valley lands remain submerged but receding, Sabine River at Tyler wide, and tracks under water near Mineola. Rail lines reopen gradually though Texas Midland between Terrell and Quinland will take until Sunday to be usable.
In Shenandoah Pennsylvania United Mine Workers officials led by Fahey met with President Mitchells instructions. union leaders said any member or nonmember who violates the law is an enemy of the union and will be opposed. Provost Marshal Farquhar keeps troops apart from strikers as about 1400 workers remain in camp.
In Salt Lake City at the Salt Palace grounds, J C McCaslin killed Lottie Russell and mortally wounded F Max Peters before shooting himself. Peters survived, McCaslin died later. The incident followed taunts over McCaslin's domestic troubles during bicycle race attendance.
Mrs Spreckels reports a priceless string of pearl necklace with ruby and diamond clasp missing in England. Scotland Yard offers 5000 reward for recovery. value estimated at 20000 dollars. Mrs Spreckels, Mina Spreckels and party were traveling to America on the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse when the loss occurred.
The body of Nick Nachtham, an elderly bachelor, was found in the cellar of his cottage in Devils Lake. A bullet hole was in the crown and decomposition suggests death days earlier. The crime is shrouded in mystery with no bloodstains evident.
Governor Stone answered officials from District No. 9 United Mine Workers stating it would not be wise or safe to withdraw troops from Shenandoah. He deemed no further trouble expected in the strike region and planned a return to Harrisburg after a trip to Atlantic City.
Dr. B J Drake of Winchester Tenn plans a Chicago trip to present his airship concept to the Aerial Navigation company with members including Gates Drake Ellwood Lambert and Wells. He claims mastery of the flying laws, winged propulsion by a petroleum motor, and a speed of 259 miles an hour.
Whitelaw Reid and Mrs. Reid arrived today on the steamship Philadelphia from Southampton. Reid, in good health, said he must report to President Roosevelt on his Great Britain visit before commenting for publication.
Jacksonville Aug 6 plans are under way for a handsome four story brick and stone business block to be erected on the south side of Ray street between Kala and Laura streets on the McQuonible.
Will Caffey who broke jail with Shavers a week ago in Beottsboro Alabama has been recaptured and returned to jail. Shavers was caught shortly after escaping. Caffey has spent half his life in jail and in coal mines. Earthquake shocks felt across central Portugal with no damage reported as of today in Lisbon and along the coast.
Negotiations opened in Washington to establish an entente between Colombia and Nicaragua. Colombian and Nicaraguan ministers aim to clarify rights and duties under neutrality, seeking mutual explanations and apologies to prevent further cross border tensions.
A Santa Fe passenger train from Redondo Beach crashed into an oil train after an open switch in Los Angeles. Both engines and a coach were wrecked, a fuel tank exploded, and the Combe Refining Company plant burned down. Fireman T. D. Martin is missing, believed trapped in wreckage. injuries include I. F. Gardener engineer C. H. Andrews fireman William Whitesides passenger Frank Scott brakeman.
Regatta week opens with high expectations at Cowes as King on board the Victoria and Albert watches the start of races. The Meteor HI and Navaho were scratched from the over 79 feet contest, leaving Sybarita to sail solo over the course. Nearby, steam yachts crowd the roads and spectators follow the royal vigil all morning.
Dr. J. R. Nankeville of Athens has been appointed assistant surgeon of the Sixth regiment national guard Tennessee with the rank of captain. Appointment comes from Colonel J. J. Mitchell of Greeneville, who will have him on the regiment's staff. The regiment will camp at Athens in late August.
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