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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1901

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Exposition Notes From Buffalo Pan American Visit

Harry Hodgson recalls the Pan American Exposition from Buffalo July 24. He extols architecture and midway wonders, cites a Lake Erie boat trip from Cleveland to Buffalo, praises the crucifixion panorama costing 175000, and notes planners and editors from Georgia and other states.

Buffalo Rainbow City Chicago Georgia Crackers Ohio Union Avenue of Nations New York Atlanta Cincinnati Cleveland Lake Erie Lake Shore Michigan Southern Midway Jerusalem Slesden

Exposition Highlights Show Rich Paintings and Cars

After the storm Buffalo hosts a panorama of art titled Jerusalem the Golden and Cleopatra as she faced Antony valued at 30000 dollars. The exhibit showcases a full art gallery and a notably complete automobile display, with cars priced around 750 dollars. The narrator plans a return voyage to Seabright New Jersey for seaside respite and markets with playful German babble.

Cleopatra Anthony Seabright New Jersey New York Dinklespiel

Fire Alarm Sparks Midnight Blaze at East Athens Home

A small fire in a closet at Jesse Jarrell’s East Athens home was discovered shortly after midnight. Jarrell’s frantic street alarms gathered few bystanders until he rang fire box 14, prompting a quick department response that contained the blaze with minimal damage.

Jesse Jarrell l East Athens Jarrell

Improvements Under Way At University Facilities

The university reports painting of chapel blinds and rapid progress on new buildings. A dormitory may be completed before football season, inviting the campus buzzard to watch games, a habit criticized as an unfair advantage to the athletic association.

University Chapel Athletic Association

Grand Patriarch W P Vonderan Visits Savannah

Grand Patriarch W P Vonderan left yesterday for Savannah to visit Magno lia Encampment No 1. The oldest encampment in the state will accord him a royal reception. He has organized two new encampments and aims to form many more, energizing Odd Fellowship in Georgia.

W. P. Vonderan Savannah Magnolia Vonderan Splenaia Order Georgia Odd Fellowship

Hearst Editors Urge Schley to Ignore Detractors

An editorial across Hearst papers denounces critics of Admiral Schley, praising his actions at Santiago and Brooklyn. It asks him to ignore enemies who accuse him, cites alleged strategists and desk warriors, and urges the Kings County grand jury to indict the historian Maclay for criminal libel if further action occurs.

W. BR. Hearst New York Journal Chicago American San Francisco Examiner Admiral Schley Journal the American the Examiner Santiago Brooklyn Santiago Harbor Pete Sampson Carnegie Works Ordnance Cevera New York Washington Yorktown Cornwalls Navy Department Great Court Ives Grand Jury Kings County Maclay

Solemn consecration of Father Muldoon at Holy Name Cathedral

About a thousand attendees witnessed the consecration of Father Peter J. Muldoon as titular bishop and auxiliary to Archbishop P. A. Feeham at Holy Name Cathedral. The ceremony featured high pomp, purple cassocks, and vestments costing about $10 000, crafted by Lyons artisans over months.

Holy Name Cathedral Cardinal Martinelli Omocapo Peter J. Muldoon P. A. Feehan Chicago Holy Name D. C Nm Fee Ary James Ross Alton Henry Cosgrove Davenport Alto Pianos Pee Muldoon Crosier Fletchers Oria Kone Peresta Wnn Metabo Lyons

Miss Bacon Emerges as Noted Georgia Writer

Miss Mary A Bacon of Athens gains notice as a writer with multiple Harper s Monthly contributions. The Passing of a Shadow appears in the current issue, praised as a charming story. Miss Bacon is highlighted as one of Georgia s most talented literary women destined to leave a shining mark.

Mary A. Bacon Athena City Harper’s Monthly Miss Bacon Georgia

Sheriff Overby Still Lives Despite Rumor

Sheriff B. E. Overby of Oconee county is alive at his Watkinsville home. A derailed report of his death proved unfounded after investigation. He has regained sufficient speech to be understood by his wife though articulation remains imperfect. Doctors express cautious optimism for recovery in this critical condition. Dr. Calti’s Syrup Pepsin advertised.

B. E. Overby Oconee County Watkinsville Overby Calt

President Proclaims Free Trade and Civil Government for Porto Rico

Portorican legislature has complied with requirements, freeing the island for commercial activity and establishing a civil government. The proclamation marks formal recognition, with local taxation laws already enacted and in operation. Written from Wasantxoron on July 25, in the year 1826, by officials including William McKinter and David J. Hill.

Porto Rico United States Bagatee Ece Gia Washington William McKinter Grocitane David J. Hill Ing

Big Crowd Heads to Tybee for Excursion

Yesterday afternoon a large group from Athentsne set off on an excursion to Tybee. About sixty people joined the party as plans for a pleasant trip were completed.

Tybee Furly

Palma Denies Annexation Talk in Cuba Letter

A Havana dispatch to The Tribune reports Estrada Palma denies utterances favoring Cuba annexation by the United States. He says General Maximo Gomes did not make similar declarations. Palma and Gomes both favor immediate independence and oppose annexation. Leaders of all parties urge immediate publication of the Palma letter.

New York Estrada Palma Horatio Reubens Cuba United States Havana Tribune Maximo Gomes Palma Gomes Senor Palma

Pittsburg Wire and Steel Plans Big Plant at Prttsnuna

Pittsburg Wire and Steel Company, a new firm, will apply to Governor William A. Scone on Aug. 14 for a charter and capital of 2 million dollars. The proposed plant will be built near the Pittsburg and Garland line, supplying the steel business with a large works complex and a capable superintendent.

Pittsburg Wire and Steel Company Prttsnuna William A. Scone Sano Ana Lara Pitsburg Mane and Garland Shivers Sameson

Steel strike widens its impact on mills and unions

Pirranoro reports steel strike developments showing mills attempting to operate with non union labor. New workers slip past strikers to enter plants as talks and potential recalls unfold across Wollsville McKeesport and nearby towns amid court and police actions.

Pirranoro Wollsville Shaffer Ieant McKeesport Black Slemallls Corm Tron’ and Steel Company Boston Osher Miter

Cardinals to Meet Developing Papal Conclave Plans

From Rous July 25 the Vatican signals an upcoming gathering of the college of cardinals as candidates for the papal college prepare. The pope's health is reported excellent, and rumors of strategic talks surface amid preparations for the conclave.

Rous Vatican

Magnetic Healer Prof W Vince Arnold Treats Distress at Distance

Prof W Vince Arnold offers treatment for hopeless cases at a distance, claiming to relieve many distressing symptoms and improve health and longevity. Office at College Ave and Clayton St over Orr Drug Co, Army Residence at Dougherty and Jackson, near Davison & Lowe store.

Treat College Avenue Clayton Street Orr Drug Co Dougherty and Jackson Streets Davison & Lowe's

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