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Athens Weekly Banner

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Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1901

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Royal Love Match Duly Consummated in Dusky Royal Ceremony

The civil marriage of Queen Wilhelmina to Duke Henry of Mecklenburg Schwerin was held at 11:30 am with a 60 horse procession to the church followed by a chaplain's address on enduring marital happiness. The couple exchanged rings in a traditional ceremony and were greeted by family as they arrived for a wedding breakfast, amid public acclaim.

Netherslands Henry Mecklenburg-Lehwerin Tue Haag Wilhelmina Duke Henry of Mecklenburg- Schwerin VanDer Vlier Saas Cy David Irly

Burning on the equator crew of ship describe harrowing ordeal

Captain Robert Brice and 29 crew members aboard the Pyrenees report sixteen days afloat after a fire broke out in the hold near the equator. The vessel was beached near Pitcairn as flames consumed the ship, and the survivors were rescued by the Australia before reaching San Francisco en route to England.

San Francisco Robert Brice Neces Tahiti Australia England Tocoms Loith Equator Pitcairn Island McCoy Pitcairn Pyrenees Watera

Great Petroleum Fire at Baku Claims Hundreds of Fatalities

Reports from Baku and surrounding stations describe a vast petroleum blaze that may yield hundreds of deaths. Officials say the fire is largely uncontrolled, with thousands of tons of mazout and other fuels burned and explosions endangering many onlookers.

Baku Beni Perenspura Rossija Sonera

Crisis ends as Errasuria reorganizes Chillan cabinet

New York dispatch from Valparaiso reports Francesco Herboso to be named minister to Colombia and Venezuela resigns as secretary of justice and public education. Other ministers quit to allow President Errasuria full liberty in reshaping the government. Veragari chosen for the vacant post. Montt to announce presidential bid.

Errasuria Chillan New York Valparaiso Francesco Herboso Colombia Venezuela Errasuriz Antonio Veragari Pedro Montt Republic United States H.R. Palmer & Sons

Train Derailed At Sharp Curve In Meadville Fatal

Erie passenger train No. 5 derailed on a sharp curve between Amazon and Greenville at 8 this morning. Reports state four to fifteen dead and multiple injuries as wreckage included engines and cars overturned. Wrecking crews rushed to site with surgeons and cots. Soldiers bound for the Philippines were among the passengers. casualties include several killed and others injured.

Erie Luce Randall Meadeville Amazon Greenville Meadville New York and Chicago Limited Peter Curtin George Patrem Harry Hart J. Deverill Wileeks Joseph Kennedy Brookfield Mase G. L. Smith Canes N. Y W. D. Moore Lenox Road Ene Fantle Wagemaster Mead Philadelphia Charlens Carnel Elmira Milton Branley Newark N. J Harry Weisson Express Messenger Dayton Aiken Columbus Wasmvatox Corbin Tenth Infantry Erie Railroad San Francisco Philippines

Opening of Parliament Ceremonial by King Edward

Doubt over parliamentary opening ceremonies ended as an official announcement confirms King Edward will begin his first parliament with a full ceremonial. The ancient state coach will be revived for the occasion, with renovations to its painted panels and gilt work. The royal procession will enter via the Victoria tower gates and proceed through the robing room to the gallery, king’s chamber, and into the house of Lords.

Edward Prince Consort Victoria Victoria Tower Prince's Chamber House of Lords Arthur Biggo Queen Victoria Duke of Cornwall

Congressmen's Fine Work On Georgia Harbor Funds

A Washington dispatch reports the senate commerce committee retained Georgia harbor allocations from the house bill. Savannah harbor 50000, continuing contract 1000000, Doboy bar 20000, Darien 15000, Cumberland sound dredge 150000, Brunswick inner harbor 125000, Brunswick outer bar 40000. Increase of 15000 for Brunswick outer bar approved by House committee. river items not yet acted.

Georgia Atlanta Washington Senate Commerce Committee Clay Savannah Doboy Bar Darien Cumberland Sound Branswick Inner Harbor Brunswick Outer Bar House Brantley House Committee

SAM HINKLE ESCAPADE LEADS TO INDIANA JAIL

Atlanta man Samuel Hinkle a horse buyer and trader is held on 4000 bond in Marion county Indiana awaiting grand jury action after allegations by Miss Allie Goodin that he coerced her into marriage and gave whisky to make her drunk before fleeing to Indianapolis. He remains in jail with a grand jury investigation likely to proceed.

Indiana Atlanta Samuel Hinkle Indianapolis Missin Hinkle

Carman's Past History and Philippine Time Abroad

Dickerson Carman in Manila custody over charges of supplying Filipino insurgents. A San Francisco resident earlier he formed Kerwood Land Co and bought 3000 acres in Sonoma County mortgaged for 25000, foreclosed later. Also organized Alaska Trading Co and sent exhibits by special car. After U.S. occupation he went to Manila as agent for several American interests. Pain Killer ad closes this column with cholera relief claims.

San Franciaco Dickerson Carman Manila San Francisco Philippines Kerwood Sonoma County Carman Alaskan Trading Company

Kidnappers Seek Bigger Ransom For Bass Fraser

Montgomery Alabama Feb 7 Hix Fra ger brother of Bass Fraser abducted in Atlanta receives another anonymous ransom letter claiming Bass is alive and demanding 900 in cash with coded deposit instructions. Police advise and patrols continue as residents near the drop site are questioned. The note follows a prior $500 payment and asserts Bass’s medical care and return plans. Also notices promote Kodo Dyspepsia Cure and local monument sales in Athens Georgia.

Montgomery Als Hix Frager Bass Fraser Atlanta Frazer Bass Hix Frager Van

Southern Railway Special Train Tour Stops Cities of South

A Cincinnati business leaders tour aboard a special Southern railway train visits Knoxville Asheville Gaffney Charlotte and other points in Tennessee Georgia North Carolina South Carolina and Alabama with President Samuel Spencer hosting. The itinerary lists Charleston Macon Birmingham and Chattanooga among stopovers. The Iron and Steel Market remains quiet with limited sales and steady tonnage across regions.

Tennessee Georgia North Carolina South Carolina Alabama Exoxville Cincinnati Southern Railway Samuel Spencer D. A. Tompkins Charlotte N. C Pemberland 4 Club Myers Contheraay Ie Gaffney Asheville Gastone Charleston Columbia Fen Macon Birminghinty Ala Wow Ile Ala Columbus Alan Ga Chattanooga New York The Iron Age Southern Foundry Chicago Bessemer Pigs Steel Pennsylvania Spotsie Pittsburg Frick

Nearer My God to Thee sung in Carrie Nation case

The police court in Torexa heard Carrie Nation's case for smashing The Senate joint. About 1000 Nation followers attended. The charge was dismissed at Assistant Attorney Beech's request, and Nation and the women sang Nearer My God to Thee despite officers signaling to stop.

Anti-Trust Legislation Moves In Alabama Assembly

The Alabama general assembly debated an anti-trust bill by Pottus of Limestone patterned after a Texas law. The measure, sweeping in scope, faced lengthy discussion and was deferred until next Monday.

Albama Mostoomeny Ala General Assembly

Japanese Surprised by Chinese Bandits and War Casualties

Fragmentary report from Victoria British Columbia dated February 7 recounts an attack near Shan Hei Kwan where about 800 mounted Chinese bandits ambushed 10 Japanese foragers. Several Japanese were killed or mortally wounded, with one survivor delivering the news. Earlier in January German forces attacked Boxers northwest of King, killing many and seizing equipment. Christian villages were burned during the esc a pe.

Rosana Bomere King Tschaugeubua

Items From the Orient Japanese Opposition to Rusia BR Manchuria

Victoria BC February 7 report on telegrams about Japanese opposition to Russia in Manchuria. The text mentions Walter Jones and Captain Wingate in Peking, a fire on the ship Beawitch, a painter Hill once of Scotteboray, and various unrelated notes about local incidents and medicine claims.

Manchuria Victoria B C Walter Jones Wingate Pekingey Mantle

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