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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1902
Page
3
An extended persuasive piece likens body digestion and nutrition to a factory power source. It argues nutrition fuels vitality, with stomach health tied to overall strength. Personal testimonials from Willis Seaman and EB Dingmars frame Dr. Pierce remedies as restoring power and wellness.
The American Historical Association met in Washington at the National Museum for its closing session on December 31. Papers on Southern history were presented by Lyon G. Taylor of William and Mary, John E. Bassett of Trinity, William E. Dodd of Randolph Macon, Bernard C. Steiner of Johns Hopkins, and George P. Madison of the University of Texas, among others.
Dispatches report the Chattahoochee at Columbus fallen nearly five feet and the river at West Point down two feet in ten hours. Crests passed amid bodies recovered from Sunday drownings. The Atlanta and West Point Railway remains limited to LaGrange with ongoing repairs toward the Alabama line. Freezing temperatures and frosts hit northern Florida.
Rome and surrounding towns faced rising floodwaters on December 31 as the Etowah flooded streets and early losses totaled near ten thousand dollars. Businesses in the fourth ward closed, lumber and brick firms suffered, and electric streetcars were largely halted while trains faced delays and detours in multiple states.
Savannah news reports the street railway will continue operating its power house and cars as $6,500 in back city taxes are to be paid today. Attorney Pope Barrow says all disputes will be settled amicably. The conflict arose from a $100 per mile annual tax challenged in state and federal courts. If the company wins, the city may owe interest.
Bates Cox was killed by W. W. Powell at Rose Bloom near Grenada on the road to Tallahatchie counties. Cox had pursued Ira E. Tatum after learning Miss Pearl Powell, sister of Powell, had become engaged to Cox, then married Tatum. Powell shot Cox in self defense after a confrontation. Cox died instantly. Powell was not responsible for the marriage dispute.
Barnesville Georgia December 31 suit filed against the bank’s president directors and stockholders for full indebtedness. Former President W B Witham named in suits after resigning November 26 as bank failure looms. Bank officers also accused of lending Barnesville Manufacturing more than ten percent of capital without security or collateral. Witham tied to all suits as former bank president.
A strong norther on the Colombian coast drove the Norwegian vessel Hero aground at Christopher, Colombia after storms blocked other steamers from Porto Bello. High seas damaged Pacific Mall docks and related properties as authorities report ongoing, broad-scale disruption along the coast.
Local jeweler Laula Bitzen shot his wife, his 6 year old son, his 10 year old daughter, and Ida Cullom, a store clerk, in Turners Falls Massachusetts. The boy and Ms Cullom died soon after. Bitzen killed himself. Also reported: Henry Albert fatally shot his wife then died by suicide in Chicago.
In Columbus on December 31, supporters of Senators Foraker and Hanna claim momentum as both sides race to organize the Ohio legislature. With nine undecided House members, key figures like George B. Cox rally for Foraker ally Price for speaker while Foraker aims to organize the Senate, signaling a split of honors regardless of the House outcome.
Citizens prepare to present additional evidence to the grand jury against James Wilcox in the Nellie Cropsey case. A wig bottle linked to Wilcox by a local saloonkeeper is cited as key evidence. Sheriff Grandy denies Wilcox’s removal to Norfolk for safety as the case advances toward a preliminary hearing or grand jury action.
Fortunes rise and skin shines with Dr King’s New Life Pills. Clear skin and rosy cheeks are claimed benefits. Available for 35 cents at H. K. Palmer & Bons and W. J. Smith & Bro.
United Rice Mines company to absorb the Enterprise Rico Aspen and other mines in Hico Colorado district. Over 10 000 acres included. Consolidation values properties plus cash for development. 75 suits in dispute dismissed in federal court. M B Welch resigns from Louisville and Nashville after 17 years. New trainmaster M B Starks returns to Birmingham. Temperance Townsend sues Tampa Electric for 5000 in personal damages over a trolley alighting incident. Florida orange crop estimated at 1 260 000 with much already marketed.
Navy department to establish wireless telegraph plants at Washington navy yard and Annapolis under Admiral Bradford with early experiments. Tokyo telegram says Japan diet budget passed largely as presented. Youngstown Iron plant to begin operations next Monday, rival to United States Steel. James Snyder Mackie, 78, former U S commissioner to Bolivia and Chile, dies in Newark. Astronomical Society of America opens annual meeting in Washington with Professor Simon Newcomb presiding. Torpedo boat Biddle successful trail run off Port Royal. Morelia and Tacanboro Railway Timber and Land Co incorporated in Trenton with 6 million capital. American Chemical Society holds twenty-fifth general meeting at University of Pennsylvania. Uriah Porter surrenders in Opelika after terror in Russell County. Milford bank burglary attempt fails after two explosions. Advertisement for Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin and Buill's Pills.
The funeral for United States Senator William Joyce Sewell was held at the Sewell mansion in Camden. Services were led by Bishop Scarborough with Rev R A Roderick assisting. Troops from the National Guard fired salutes at the grave as interment occurred at Harleigh Cemetery. Notable attendees included Secretary of War Root, Gov Voorhees, Gov-elect Murphy, and other distinguished figures from New Jersey and neighboring states.
San Francisco December 31 The Chronicle reports pending negotiations for sale of the North Pacific Coast railroad to a syndicate led by James B Colgate John Martin and others likely to conclude by mid January A rumor says Southern Pacific may build a spur to Point Richmond recent land grab near the Santa Fe terminus is noted
Montgomery dispatch recounts public curiosity over Governor Jones's federal district judgeship. The tale credits General Stewart L. Woodford of New York, with McKinley and Roosevelt influential backing, and notes a New Year gift cup to Jones with the inscription about not shooting him. Distress after eating, Hood's Sarsaparilla al-
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