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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1902
Page
3
Rival factions of the Greek Orthodox church clashed loudly during a Chicago meeting. One police officer injured and several Greeks bruised as knives flashed and chairs flew. About 300 men fought. three police attempted to intervene but were shoved. Rioters fled as officers restored order after a riot call.
The condition of Theodore Roosevelt Jr. was less favorable this morning in Groton Massachusetts though not alarming to doctors. The lung previously clear showed involvement, respiration and temperature rose while the pulse improved. Complications with a second lung add seriousness but officials say the situation remains monitored. Also noted new obituaries and local notices among other briefs.
Raleigh reports a brutal murder in Yadkin County where William Martin, brother of Mrs Hunt, is accused. Wil lam Kelly was shot three times, his body dumped in a well near Huntaville. A witness claims Martin fired the final shot and hid, as investigators search for him amid a guarded Hunt home and a village scene nearby.
Mrs. Chas. Applegate of Alexandria Indiana describes a severe consumption case cured by Dr. King's New Discovery after other medicines failed. She reports gaining 58 pounds and credits the two dollar bottles for curing coughs, colds, la grippe, bronchitis and lung troubles. Trial bottles are offered free by H. R. Palmer & Sons and W. J. Smith & Bro.
At Greenpond New York on February 10 Mrs Bilwood H Fichenon from Morristown New Jersey took her 14 year old daughter Mabel and Alberta Collins to view forest fires on Copperas mountain. A gale blew them toward a 200 foot precipice. Mabel was blown over as her mother lost balance and both fell to the rocks. Mrs Fichenon died instantly and Mabel suffered severe injuries possibly life threatening.
In Paristown, near Kyle, a shooting at a whiskey shop left Vestal Stepp dead and John Wilson mortally wounded. Joe Weaver, 21, allegedly intoxicated, exchanged blows with Grant Stapp and fired first at him then at Wilson after stepping in.
Paterson New Jersey walks through the afterglow of a massive fire that devastated the business district. Losses reach about eight million dollars with insurance estimated between four and five million. Casualties include two deaths and a light injury list. many residents displaced receive bread, coffee, and provisions from Newark and Passaic. Banks reopen in temporary quarters as militiamen guard the ruins and cleanup begins with fallen brick and charred streets blocked.
Newspaper readers are offered a free sample bottle of Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root kidney liver bladder remedy. The ad promotes its use for kidney bladder and uric acid troubles and notes a book and test offer, with mailing address in Binghamton New York.
Birmingham man J J Baker proprietor of a local scale works is one of 25 heirs to a Philadelphia estate valued at $360,000,000. The 99 year old leaseholder died without issue or will, and Baker learned he is a great nephew. Two sisters in Buffalo and Conestoga, N Y, are heirs to the same extent. The inheritance stems from a colonial land lease now reverting to heirs.
A Mansfield reader recalls how One Minute Cough Care relieved his boy’s croup quickly and safely. The ad claims swift relief for coughs colds and throat and lung troubles and notes family trust in the remedy. A Jacksonville note mentions Charles C Taylor missing after his launch Besse was found ashore and a tragedy is suspected.
Thieves blew the Lem on Banking Company safe in Acworth Georgia at about 2 am taking about 5000 in gold and currency a 5000 state bond and substantial stock certificates. The job damaged many notes and bonds with bills torn and mashed Findings included an intact 20 gold piece and untouched safety deposit box contents. Suspects described but not captured. a liberal reward offered.
Mr Mead of Attleboro Massachusetts reports relief from dyspepsia after using Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. He notes belching sour stomach pain and difficulty eating, then regained appetite and digestion allowing mince pie cheese and candy. Endorsement from H R Palmer and Sons and Warren J Smith and Sons.
A massive fire destroyed the East Street shops in Springfield built by William N Whitley at a cost near 2.9 million dollars. The loss exceeds 1 million dollars, with occupants including Springfield Foundry Prog ress Store and Furniture Indianapolis Frog and Switch Kyle Art Glass Krell French Piano Miller Gas Engine Champion Chemical and Owens Machine Tool. Senator Fairbanks of Indiana had purchased the building a decade ago. weak water pressure hampered firefighting efforts.
The ad claims immediate relief for piles with De Witts Witch Hazel Salve and praises its skin healing powers. A customer from St Paul Arkansas recounts a cure after long suffering and warns against counterfeit products from H R Palmer & Sons and Warren J Smith & Bro. Also coverage of a Tampa court suit for 30000 damages against Tampa Electric by Alexander Rawls. Venezuelan naval clash reports cannonading near Curacao and possible sinking of General Crespo. Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets offered with 35 cent price and free samples at local druggists.
A early morning blaze at the Empire hotel on Olive street in St Louis killed 11 people and injured eight others. About 36 to 40 residents were believed in the three story lodging house when the fire began at 3 30 am. Firefighters battled a raging interior blaze as frostbite injuries and mass exposure followed.
A 5 pm blaze at Washington North Georgia destroyed the freight depot and seven cars of the Atlantic Coast Line. One man, Ed Peed, a black fireman, was killed by a collapsing wall. Total losses exhaust $50,000 in buildings and $20,000 in goods with multiple insured items and uncertain depot damages.
O W Bellamy tests electric bitters after joints ached nerves burned and appetite fell. He describes relief after taking the tonic and declares he felt better than in years. Palmer Sons and W J Smith & Bro endorse the remedy with a satisfaction guarantee.
New Orleans enjoys carnival week with Rex the king arriving aboard Ranger. A vast crowd floods Canal Street as a military parade celebrates. business pauses, hotels full, visitors abound. Tonight features a Krewe of Proteus pageant and a ball at the French Opera House.
Mobile, Feb 10 The mardi gras carnival starts with Felix emperor of joy and his court arriving in grand pomp and the city receiving the keys. A Krone of Cyreniaca parade follows, then a ball. Knights of Revelry Comic Cowboys parades planned for tomorrow afternoon, with old societies Infants Mystics Myths staging night parades and balls.
The shooting of Fred Tilman, 15, of Athens, Ala, occurred Saturday morning about two miles from town while he and Homer McGuire hunted rabbits in a newly cleared field. The accidental discharge entered behind the right ear and killed him instantly. details of the mishap remain unclear.
In Gadsden Alabama February 16 the preliminary trial of Walker and others moves toward production of state and active medical records as Judge Lovejoy presides over the case linked to the Hayneville and South Lowndes trade. The proceedings hinge on a $2309 bond and related obligations.
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