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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1901

Page

2

Seaboard Arbor Day Planned for Line Schoolhouses

Seaboard Air Line work spreads to improve schoolhouses from Richmond to Florida. circulars seek residents views and suggest beautification ideas while inviting white schools within ten miles of stations to list their names. Arbor Day set for March 20 with a flag day celebration on July 4 and tree planting along the line.

Jacksonville Fla Mra E G. McOnabe Seaboard Air Line Industrial Association Seaboard Air Line Richmond Florida

Two-Headed Woman Fare Puzzle Spurs Rail Officials

Atlasta Jan 22. A two headed two bodied woman Millie Christine Curminalese prompts rail fare debate. Atlanta and West Point officials consider charging one fare for one person or two fares for two persons under one attire. Final guidance pending. Kruger Goes to Utrecht and other brief items report political and public concerns, prisoner recapture, medical testimonials, and yellow fever dispatches from Brazil.

Atlasta Wickersham Atlanta West Point Millie Joseph Hi Millie Christine Aho

Queen Calvn ly of Great Hellata Dies Quietly at Osborne House

The Queen of Great Hellata and Empress of India Calvn ly died peacefully at Osborne House on January 22 at 6:30 PM, surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Messages from the Prince of Wales Albert Edward described the family gathering and farewell, noting a whispered goodbye as attendants remained at her bedside.

Great Hellata India Osborne House Isle of Wight James Reid R. Douglass Powell Thomas Barlow Cowrs Prince of Wales William

Victoria's Last Hours Amid Deathbed News and Mourning

The Victoria tale reports crowds at the Mansion House watching a bulletin on the queen's condition with widespread grief. Royal figures including Mr. Balfour and the Duchess of Connaught's children head for Osborne as parliament and privy council arrangements loom for a potential proclamation and condolence votes.

Lexpos Mansion House Balfour Treasury Duchess of Connaught Osborne Lord Salisbury Mr. Balfour Connaught Victoria Privy Council Parliament George William Hohenzollern Kiel Cowes Liam Germany

Not Dispatches From Foreign Office Yet Seen By Queen

A chronicled note recalls the queen’s limited involvement in dispatch handling and a single occasion when she prompted an actress at Sandringham. It also mentions the wreath inscription on the bishop of London’s coffin and a lord chamberlain’s arrival at Osborne. A London reply to the Prince of Wales’ message expresses grief on the monarch’s death. The ad-like closing promotes Electric Bitters as a health tonic for women’s appearance and health.

Bexsax Associated Press Victorian Emperor William England Isle of Wight Prince of Wales Cowes Osborne House Royal Residence Osborne Whippingham Church Royale Willian Germany Foreign Office House of Commons Terry Sandri Len Terry Sandringham Misa ‘Orry London Lord Clarendon Christian Schleswig-Holstein Duke of Argyll Canterbury Massion House Loxpox Frank Greene

Outrages by Creek Indians Alarm Western Territory

Reports from west of here describe outrages by Snake band Creeks who whip other Indians and seize allotment filings. They threaten to run the Creek nation themselves, have warned white laborers, confiscate improvements, and collect cattle fines while urging a white-backed punishment. US authorities are appealed to as terror grips the region.

Euravia Yan Here United States St. Louis Globe-Democrat McKinley Snake Band Eafaula

Young Tarheel Criminals Seek State Reformatory

A January 22 hearing before penal institutions committees in both NC houses examined a bill to establish a state reformatory for young criminals. Testimony cited judge calls for reform and prison records showed white youths under 14 few, while black youths and girls faced higher admissions. report notes.

North Carolina Raneton State Penitentiary Board

Altar Fire Disrupts Service at Jacksonville Church

Fire erupted at the Church of the Good Shepherd in Jacksonville Florida during Sunday mass drawing about 260 worshippers. Parishioners torn altar cloth and candelabra from the altar as flames spread to pine rafters until extinguished about 56 minutes later.

Jacksonville Fla Jacksonvitte Church of the Good Shepherd

Death of Queen Victoria Spurs World Mourning Observances

London dispatch reports Europe’s royalty expected at Queen Victoria’s funeral with a Windsor burial planned at Frogmore mausoleum. A state lie in Windsor Waterloo Chamber precedes a royal yacht conveyance to Portam and a night funeral at 0 o'clock. The Frogmore mausoleum houses Prince Consort Albert’s remains in a 1820s elaborately carved tomb.

New York London Europe Qeen Victoria Frogmore Mausoleum Prince Consort Windsor Park Waterloo Windsor Castle Germany Denmark Greece Belgium Servia Saxony Portugal England Osborne House Frogmore William IV Osthorne House Portam Victoria Station Paddington Windwor

Solemn oath as king swears to govern according to law in London

In Lexpos the king emperor arrived at 12 55 pm to Marlborough House and preside at the first privy council attended by Lord Safford and a large assembly of ministers peers and judges. The oath was administered by Lord Salisbury after a formal address and all present kissed the king's hand before departure. Crowds cheered as the procession ended with the monarch returning to Marlborough House. The Commons and Lords then met at o'clock and took the allegiance oath to the new sovereign.

Lexpos Marlborough House Privy Council Lord Safford Prince of Wales Horse Guards Edward VII Great Britain Ireland India Duke of Devonshire Victoria I Lord Salisbury

United States Senators by Legislatures in Several States

Reports from Jan 28 to Feb 93 list multiple state legislatures electing United States senators in joint sessions. Notable entries include Barry re elected in Arkansas, Elkins in West Virginia, Carmack in Tennessee, Cullom in Illinois, Nelson and Clapp in Minnesota, with Turley vacancy noted. Also mentions a turpentine camp shooting involving a self styled Jesse James and a prison escape in Alabama. The Commoner first issue published in Lincoln, Nebraska.

United States Little Rock Srusormy Shelby M. Cullom United States Senate Senate House St. Paul Dowling Knute Nelson Moses E. Clapp Cushman K. Davis

Bank Officers Indicted In Glynn County Presentment

Glynn County grand jury indicts Dr J M Madden and A H Lane bank officers of the defunct Merchant Bank. They allegedly approved a conveyance and transfer of 1 990 000 after insolvency, not for all creditors and stockholders, warrants issued for their arrest, case set for trial at May term.

Glynn County Grand Jury Broxswick J. M. Madden A. H. Lane

London Mourns Queen as Nation Halts in Silence

London enshrouded in mourning with fog over the city and blinds drawn. Government offices half-masted, courts and exchanges close after tributes to the late queen. Churches fill with large congregations, prayers altered for the sovereign and royal family. Black drapes and widespread business stoppages mark the day.

Lexpos London West End Law Courts Stock Exchange St Paul's Cathedral

Indiana contractor bond forfeited in graft case at Jackson

In the circuit court Judge Powell forfeited the $5,000 bond of J E Gibson Indiana building contractor charged with trying to bribe Governor Longino for the new storehouse contract. Gibson vanished from Jackson after the grand jury indicted him. The fragmentary text following mentions a product name and stray words not forming a coherent detail.

Tacksox Miss Circouit Powell J. E. Gibson Indiana Longino Gibson Jackson

Mody to He Taken to Windsor No Lying In State

A London morning reports the queen's body to be moved to Windsor with the royal yacht Alberta ready to convey her remains. Crowds along Trinity pier watch as King and royal party embark for the voyage. preparations for obsequies are arranged by the Privy Council.

Mody Windsor Cowra Isle of Wight Trinity Pier Alberts Hohenzolhrn Alberta Prince Henry of Battenberg Osborn House Duke of Conneaught Duke of York Prince Christian Australia Isis Diboete House Cowen Privy Council

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