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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1903
Page
7
Jamaican capital Kingston and outlying areas suffer extensive destruction with power outages, damaged electric works, and halted railroad and streetcar service. Eastern half of the island is ruined. losses run into millions, with Western areas still unassessed and no reported deaths.
The Georgia House and Senate debated tax limits and officials pay. A tax rate reduction to five mills for all purposes passed with sinking fund issues varied between chambers. Bills to raise supreme and superior court judges’ salaries were defeated, while Governor’s pay was increased in one proposal and rejected in another. The constitutional two-thirds requirement for a trial amendment proved unattainable.
A Times despatch via London reports sixty killed in last Thursday riots at Kieffe. The unrest stems from labor dissatisfaction and a push for political freedom. Educated classes and workers are described as united. workers described as pioneers in the movement for change.
San Francisco hosts Grand Army of the Republic encampment as vast visitor trains bring 70 000 people. Three hundred special cars plus regular trains expected. hotels fill rapidly. Commander in chief T J Stewart and party arrive from Colorado. Police arrange courtesy, guidance, and lost visitor assistance. DeWitt Witch Hazel Salve ad appears at end.
In Atlanta the Georgia House read a special joint committee report on lobbying in the General Assembly. The document highlighted testimony by Representative W. D. Mills of Cherokee about a 500 offer for influence against the child labor bill and a 100 offer to switch votes for speaker. The committee found no identifiable guilty party and made no recommendations. Amusement arose as the reading continued, and an afterthought proposal sought 90 cents to uncover the party behind bribery claims, suggesting Brows Allen was involved in the Will Myers murder case.
Paris August 11. An underground rail disaster on the Metropolitan Electric Railway has claimed many lives with the death toll likely over a hundred. Rescuers recovered eighty four bodies and continued to search the tunnel as smoke and heat trapped passengers. Police and medical officials directed the grim operation with crowds gathering to identify missing relatives.
The article blends a medical testimonial era ad for Pierce’s Favorite Prescription with a fatal Paris rail accident. It notes childbirth health claims tied to a firstborn and narrates a 13 August Paris catastrophe where train No 43 caused a blaze, killing many passengers as darkness and heat overwhelmed staff and crowds. It also records mid-1910s notices on St Paul property taxes, Marlborough driving rumors, and tobacco tax rebates in Alabama.
Rome August 11. Just a week after election Pope Pius X fainted at mass. Physicians ordered rest and postponed audiences. He urged to proceed, recalling Pope Leo, but doctors advised gradual rest and limited public appearances for his health and to avoid strain.
Raleigh August 11 Associate Justice Connor grants a rehearing of the Seawell against Boulevard Air Line case. Beawell awarded 4500 damages after eggs were thrown at him in Shelby station where a railway employee took part in the assault. The lower court and Supreme Court affirmed the award. Rehearing set for October after petition by Seaboard Air Line.
Charlotte august 11 Mecklenburg county residents prepare to vote on issuing 200000 in bonds for road improvements. After initial opposition fear of tax hikes declined as commissioners stated taxes would not rise. Polls indicate public support growing as voters weigh the measure.
Cincinnati August 11 police hunt for John K. Brown cashier of Union Bank New Holland Pickaway county Ohio after he boarded a train to Cincinnati last Saturday and vanished The bank could not open yesterday as Brown had the combination Deposits are about 200000 and investigators expect the money to be found when experts arrive in New Holland Citizens fear foul play for the respected bank official
In Milledgeville area Miss Mamie DeCris known as the Diamond Queen was whipped last June for insubordination while serving a theft sentence at the prison farm. Governor Terrell and the prison commission will conduct a thorough investigation into the circumstances of the chastisement amid public concern. Mrs F M Harper and children travel to Linden NC for a month. Mrs H H McClanahan of Augusta visits. Mim Callie Wilkerson vacations at Franklin Springs.
Atlanta August 10. The remaining three days will be busy with convict question debates and a Senate lobby report. Senate measures, including constitutional amendments on tax rate and a five judge court of appeals, await action plus salary hikes for supreme and superior court judges likely to pass.
A severe electrical storm in Charleston South Carolina killed J B Brittenden and his wife at Ten Mile Hill and burned their house. An unknown Black woman died in the street. Lightning struck St Philip’s church steeple causing a fire but the beacon dome was saved. Traffic halted, cars burned out, and live wires caused outages during the storm. A tree blazed on Lambell street as the storm raged.
In a brisk critique a reader contrasts four inferior flours with Clifton brand, arguing progress requires better ingredients. The piece warns that consuming Clifton improves bread pastry and cake quality compared with inferior alternatives.
Reports from Constantinople and Belgrade describe the August 10 killing of Russian consul M. Rostkovski at Monastir as fueling tensions in Macedonia. Insurgents near Monastir, including Krushevo's 900 fighters, have escalated attacks on government buildings, while Bulgarian officials deny widespread frontier breaches. The incident provoked strong diplomatic exchanges as Russia demanded full punishment and accountability for both the murderer and implicated officials.
A Memphis report says a whisky firm sold five barrels to a saloon and a pet goat ate the revenue stamps from the barrels. An inspector found stamps missing and confiscated the whisky. Experts will analyze the goat’s stomach to locate the stamps and protect the saloonkeeper from a heavy fine.
The Gisbe Remedy Co at 30 Clayton Street promotes free mumplée of Gisbe Tenia. Office staff report high demand as people line up for the trial and many express enthusiasm for the sample.
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