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Athens Weekly Banner

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Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1901

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Tornado wrecks Anadarko and Hobart towns in Oklahoma

A severe wind and rainstorm near Anadarko Oklahoma last evening nearly destroyed the new towns of Anadarko and Hobart. Fatalities include W P Lewis of Weatherford Texas and John Antone of Paris Texas killed by collapsing buildings. Dr Heyes of Wichita Falls injured by a tent collapse. A worker named Louis died in a tent beside a saloon. Many others injured. merchandise and tents ruined. no further casualties reported.

Fu Rano O. T Anadarko W. P. Lewis Weatherford Texas John Antone Paris Dr. Heyes Wichitawas Hobart

Judge rules Chinese born in Hawaii are American citizens

United States Judge Estes rules all Chinese born on the Hawaiian islands are American citizens regardless of their birth government. The report mentions related legal actions, labor disputes, and a tax law question tied to a general strike and a plumbers’ compromise. It also includes a paid warrants plan and a separate personal health anecdote about a man from North Brook, North Carolina.

Hawaii Hono Va San Francisco United States Estes Territorial Wright United States District Attorney

Oregon Reaches Port With Half Million Treasure Onboard

The steamship Oregon arrived at Grathie Wath Aug 22 from Nome carrying about 500000 in treasure. United States Wood of Nome identified as a prominent passenger. Oregon notes Roanoke arrived earlier after departure from Behring Sea. Charies D. Lane reported a near total loss following July Behring Sea voyage. Local updates include a suicide in Paxtown Tennessee and a San Francisco prize bid for Jeffries Rubin match context amidst boxing circle chatter.

Grathie Oregon Nome United States Wood Beests Babel i Oregon Re Roanoke Sepred Ogeinns Charies D. Lane Dienster Behring Aca

Captain Schley Responds to Publication Question

Captain Thomas F. Schley of the Twenty third Infantry denies any interview or publication, stating he has not been interviewed or tasked for publication. Meanwhile, an August robbery in Peteraburg Tennessee saw the local post office safe dynamited with about 9900 in cash and stamps stolen.

Wasmorow Thomas F. Schley Twenty-third Infantry War Department Este Corti Omarranovna Peteraburg Tenn

Alabama Sheriffs Fire On Lynch Mob At Asheville

A News staff report says Sheriff North and deputies fired on a mob seeking to lynch Jim Brown after a conviction. Two mob members, Walter Blankenship and Jamie Blankenship, were fatally wounded as about 100 shots were fired. The sheriff sought military aid from the governor.

Brawmnonam Alo Asheville Sheriff North Jim Brown Walter Blankenship Jamie Blankenship

Longest Telegraph Link Planned Between Oceans

A Montana telegraph official says Rocky Mountain Tele phone and Northwestern companies will build a missing line joining the eastern terminus at Miles City to a western point forming a complete circumnavigating route from Boston to San Francisco via Helena and Portland. The plan is described as the longest line in direct communication in the world. Avant Held For Trial. Motorman Thomas L. Avant faces a manslaughter charge in Georgia over a fatal accident involving Clarence Baker. A coroner’s inquest and witnesses are noted. bond set at 1,000.

Sr. Paul Helena Mon D. G Murray Salt Lake Rocky Mountain Telephone Company Northwestern Company Mountain Company Miles City North Company Ite Avant Bavarnat Thomas L. Avant Thas Little Clarence Baker Macus

Novel Idea for North Georgia Model Country School

President Branson proposes a rural school model in North Georgia to prove normal training benefits for country children. Georgia Federation of Women’s Clubs funds the project, with counties invited to bid for location. The plan stresses model facilities, proper textbooks, trained teachers, and careful recordkeeping on costs and outcomes.

E. O. Branson North Georgia Georgia Federation of Women’s Club J. Lindsay Johnson Rome Indies

Cripple Creek Tragedy Claims Millionaire Mine Owner

Bam Strong, renowned mine owner, is shot dead in a Newport saloon at Cripple Creek by Grant Crumley after an overnight spree and dispute involving Strong’s son in law Job Reville. Crumley’s brother Sherman wounded. probe hints at broader gang ties and prior mine holdings in the Cripple Creek district. Trial notes and a separate public interest item close the page.

Bam Strong Omeris Onees Colo Fam Strong Grant Crumley Newport Aaloon Crumley Strong Cramley Job Reville Sevoog Sam Sherman Cromley Grant Willam Tromback Orumley Tars of Colorado Cole Fa Btrong Victor Cripole Creek

Steel Magnates Are Again Successful

A fragmented foreign dispatch notes steel magnates’ renewed success amid chaotic diplomacy. It cites upheaval in YoromaMa and rumors of cabinet collapse as parliaments convene, while markets show revival and trade improves with signs of increased specie flow.

Legal Advertisement Summary for Clarke and Wingfield

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Gnonsi Clarke Ts Am. Bb Wingfield, Ordinary

Used Guns in Courtroom in Panola County

A shooting at Reynolds in Panola County near Water Valley Mississippi left four men wounded, three of them seriously. Otto Johnson Len Smith J W Dawson and others were involved as lawyers and witnesses in a trial before Justice Bholby Warner. Over 100 men were present when a shot erupted causing multiple bullet injuries. All parties are prominent farmers and the incident follows disputed testimony related to Senator Earl Brower and Hon J G McGowan.

Water Valley Miss Reynolds Panola County Earl Brower J. G. McGowan Otto Johnson Bholby Warner Len Smith Jim Rae Superrmoke Lenith J. W. Dawson

Charged With Bigamy In Birmingham Arrest

Clarence Perkins a young machinist from Atlanta was arrested in Birmingham on a bigamy warrant sworn by Clarence Girard, brother in law of Miss Birdie Hendrix. The case, returnable before Justice Bennors, awaits witnesses and proof. Perkins admits one wife near Atlanta but denies marriage to Hendrix. Girard faced assault and battery charges.

Clarence Perkins Birmingham Breurmonam Als Clarence H. Perkins Atlanta Birdie Hendrix Hunter Street Fulton County EL Bennors Clarence Girard Miss Hendrix Justice Bennors Kins Girard Con

Veterans Hold Reunion Twenty-Third Georgia Veterans at Cartereville

The Twenty-third Georgia regiment reunion and county veterans gathering, with P M B Youngcamp joining in, drew about 2000 people to Justion Field. A barbecue and basket event marked the day in Darrensvilte Georgia on August.

Cartereville Darrensvilte Twenty-third P. M. B. Youngcamp

Wage Conference in Jellicoe District to Meet in Knoxville

President J W Howe of United Mine Workers district 19 confirms a wage conference in Knoxville. The report notes Coal Creek operators were absent and Jellico miners withdrew when plans to set a single rate for the entire district emerged.

Jellicoe Knoxvile J. W. Howe United Mine Workers of District No

One Hundred Workmen Enter Star Plant in Pirrapura

In Pirrapura on August 23, the steel strike saw the American Tinplate company bring about 100 nonunion workers inside the Star plant and related facilities. Additional mills opened or prepared to start, with crews reported at Lindsay and McAnthony works in Albany and the Jinney mill starting. Police reports note 35 foreigners arrested briefly for disturbances at the gate, all released. no major violence occurred as strikers remained outside while nonunion workers were admitted.

Pirrapura Steol Amercan Tinplase Company Star Twelfth Street Lindsay and McAntcheon Albeny Jinney Teen Wiee Moarwen Srey

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