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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1902
Page
7
A Manila dispatch reports Moros attacked the 27th U S Infantry near Manila, two soldiers killed and many wounded. J C Williams of this city serves in Company D of that regiment and is son of Mr and Mrs W D Williams. his status in the fighting is not yet known.
The Georgia Populist remnant at the state capitol in Atlanta named a ticket to oppose the Democratic slate. Judge J. K. Hines of Atlanta was nominated for governor but declined. a three man committee will select a replacement.
President Samuel Spencer issued a vigorous denial of reports that the Southern railroad would merge into a gigantic regional system. He stated the Southern has no merger plans, remains harmoniously tied to other lines, and has no intention of acquiring properties or entering consolidations. He called the rumors gossip, linked to L and N and Frisco deals, and affirmed ongoing cooperative relations with rival lines.
The Banner hosts a dot counting contest drawing large late night participation amid elections. Readers of all ages tally and estimate tiny black dots, with submissions continuing through Monday. Educators plan St Louis World’s Fair participation and Cuenca exposition next May to showcase resources.
An old advertisement proclaims Dr Fenner's Kidney cure for kidney disease and stomach ailments. It includes testimonials from a patient in Olive Furnace Ohio praising weight gain after using the remedy and urges readers to ask for a Cook Book and St. Vitus Dance treatment.
In Salt Lake City on August 13 the Elks annual reunion featured a parade of uniformed bodies in a prize drill with $1,750 in awards. Prizes honored appearance, costume, timing, and marching precision, with notable outfits from El Paso and Ouray and a tall Ouray cowboy band leader.
Mrs Almie White of Verde Arizona Territory declares she will shoot General Chaffee when he arrives from the Philippines. She says her discharged soldier husband urged charges against him for cruel treatment at Camp McDowell. She travels to New York to seek redress after claims were blocked from Congress.
Reports from Manila warn cholera remains active despite withdrawal of precautionary measures. Army officers say disease control will take months with October expected for heavier action as troops transport Layton and officials push containment efforts.
A fire in the upper flat of Park Avenue building No 1 today left a woman identified as Grace Barnett and a man fatally burned. Henry Moore was rescued and hospitalized, while H G Miller received care after trying to aid others. Cause unknown. The World's Fair wild animal feature concession was awarded to Hagenhook Animal Sir with John Havlin directing.
The tug Jacob Kupper boiler exploded near Staten Island while towing a cotton lighter from Brooklyn. Eight men aboard. four killed, three badly injured, one expected to die. Two survivors were rescued by the ferry Castleton and a passing tug. The ship, 96 feet long and 144 tons, sank quickly with wreckage washing ashore.
A large Pennsylvania freight train carrying benzine gasoline and lubricating oil wrecked near Pittsburg causing fears of a catastrophic blast. A tank cap burst spilling kerosene and pools formed along the track while crews warned to keep bystanders away. One man was injured.
A mortgage for 8,060,000 dollars filed in New Orleans secures by 60 year bonds backed by the Northeastern railroad the New Orleans end of the Queen and Crescent route. Funds will finance terminals under lease, rolling stock, machinery and other improvements. Authorization came at a March meeting.
A period advertisement touts Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root as a remedy for lame back and kidney bladder liver troubles. It claims wide testing in hospitals and private practice and offers a free sample bottle and booklet by mail from Kilmer Co. Printed in a late nineteenth century style.
A forger, posing as Mrs J P Williams wife of a millionaire executive, obtained diamonds and jewelry valued at 1799 from Thous Bros and other Savannah shops by forged notes. She wore a neat dress and claimed auntie status from Germania Bank’s president family, then fled before investigators traced her. Police search trains and outlets for the con artist amid missing lines.
Two thousand veterans from across the county gathered at Providence church in Charlotte for a reunion. Dr. Henry Loula Smith of Davidson College delivered a two hour address on Education. A noon feast served 2,000 covers, followed by a tournament and coronation ball to close the event.
The Carolina organization for improvement of the printing craft held its first annual meeting in Greensboro on August 14. A new constitution and by laws were adopted and officers elected including C. H. Edwards president Darmond L J Barringer first vice president George L Hackney second vice president Joseph J Stone secretary treasurer H B Warner Jo M Reece R E Elam and board members BE Sherman and H A Murrill.
Unknown assailant fired twice at Captain John Hanby superintendent of the ore mines for Sheffield Steel and Iron near Birmingham as he rode home from a Johnston rally. Hanby fired back with a pistol but the attack’s author remains unidentified.
An official telegram from Cape Haiti reports that very many people were incinerated during the burning of Petit Goave on Saturday. The dispatch notes that Cape Haitian blockade by the Pirminiat gunboat Cretea-Pierrot has not been recognized by the American government.
Washington reports the Cincinnati sailed from Porto Cabello to Barcelona to protect American interests as rebels again cut the Caracas Barcelona cable. Navy and state officials say three ships guard Venezuelan waters with no plan to send more, while Castro’s blockade and asylum questions loom.
Philadelphia August 13 news that a hospital for emergency cases will be built at all 22 American Steel and Wire company plants. Each two story brick facility will include baths, dining rooms, library, sleeping quarters, six beds, and a six nurse and two driver ambulance corps. Total cost expected at least 300000 with completion within six months.
St. Petersburg dispatch reports Japanese officers landed guns and built four batteries on Kothnesan Island. Guards are posted as Corean officials sent to investigate were driven away by the Japanese.
A noted physician praises Paine's Celery Compound as a remedy for summer fatigue digestive issues and blood poisoning caused by constipation. The endorsement urges weak, rundown individuals to try the remedy to restore health during hot weather and improve family well being.
A dozen Moros attacked an outpost of the Twenty seventh Infantry at Camp Vicare. Sergeant Foley and Private Carey were killed while Private Van Dorn was wounded. The attackers fled after a brief rout. Moros came from Bacolod and may prompt a move on that town.
Berkeley August 13 Eustace L Furlong a University of California geology assistant reports uncovering near the Umentone caves in Shasta County the nearly entire skeleton of an arc tohelium simum the gigantic primeval bear first to roam North America The find positions Professor Furlong among the universitys notable explorers in recent years
The will names Count Ledochowski his colegatee and nephew, a retired Austrian army officer who resigned over duelling. A painting goes to the pope. the secretary of the former propaganda prefect inherits aliver service and a life annuity. The estate is valued around 1,000,000 lire.
Washington dispatch records from Aug 13 say Port au Prince confirms Gonaives under General Firmin as revolutionary forces gain control. Earlier, Vasques government notified Powell that Gonaives and three other provinces were in rebellion.
Lumpkin Ga Aug 13 Stewart County remains dry as voters approve Prohibition by 267 majority with one precinct outstanding. Low turnout noted as the count nears completion.
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