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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1901

Page

7

Admiral Schley Seeks Court of Inquiry in Navy Controversy

Secretary Long approves Admiral Schley’s request for a formal inquiry into criticisms raised by Maclay’s Navy history. Admiral Dewey likely to head the panel, with Washington as the session site and cooler weather delaying convocation. The letter, dated Great Neck July 22, objects to abusive language and seeks a comprehensive review.

Maclay Washington Long Admiral Schley Department Edward Stanton Maclay Spain Naval Academy Scoley U.8 Navy Department Schley U. 8

Navy Greatly Excited Over Sehley Letter Court Inquiry

Washnaval dispatch notes Secretary Long received Admiral Sehley's letter requesting a court of inquiry. The move sparks wide interest in the Navy Department as Congress set a two year statute of limitations for courts martial, leaving the inquiry to establish records and possibly form opinions along with facts.

Sehley Long Court of Inquiry Judge Advocate General of Navy Secretary of the Navy

Texas Wonder Dis Covery Attracts Attention In Ripley

An advert from 1901 promotes Hall's Great Discovery Texas Wonder a kidney and bladder remedy. It claims cures for kidney and bladder troubles gravel diabetes and more with a two month supply for one dollar and lists testimonials from W H Bruton pastor of a Ripley Tennessee church.

Hall E. W. Hall P. O. Box Lonis, Mo Ripley Tenn Jane Louis W. H. Bruton Pastor Baptist Church Tean

Graduates Receive Diplomas at State Normal School Ceremony

The senior class of the State Normal School held its graduation in the chapel with Professor Branson and Chancellor Hill in attendance. Nine graduates, seven women and two men, were awarded diplomas as Branson urged service over happiness and Hill praised the school’s progress.

State Normal School Pnopile J.T. Daves Alwyn Smith LaGrange Lillian Griffith Branson Hill University of Georgia Hoe Normal School State University Prof. Branson Shakespeare Plato Goethe Batoh Professor Branson Emma Broach Bertha Calloway Mamie Davis Mamie Bancroft Epps Mary Lon Hogg Sarah Jolly Martha, Pho B H. Parvis J. M Thompson

Heirs Seek Division of Florida Estate in Major Partition

In Jacksonville a circuit court suit in partition seeks to divide a large Florida estate tied to A M Reed's heirs. Plaintiff John Reed Pearson accuses trustees J W Archibald W B Bostwick and John O L Engle of delaying the division of real property valued around 260 000 dollars and personal property near 4 000. Pearson seeks equal distribution between himself and other heirs while alleging delays by the trustees.

Florida Jacksonville Fla John Reed Pearson J. W. Archibald W. B. Bostwick John O. L'Engle A. M. Reed

Illinois Central Expands Delta Branch Lines in Mississippi

The Illinois Central reports extensive delta work with 904.89 miles in Mississippi and 111.81 miles built last year. Current projects include 46 miles Yazoo City to Vicksburg and 25 miles Yazoo City to Belgoni. Property value in Mississippi nears $10,000,000.

Alatte Central Delta Jackson Misa Illinois Central Road Mississippi Delta Illinois Central Dela Mississppi Yazoo City Vicksburg Belgont

Woman Falls From Sixth Floor Window in Morri son Hotel

A young woman, possibly Mrs. B. DeGraff of Lac Wis, fell from a Mor rison hotel sixth floor window and died an hour later at the county hospital. She struck a awning, which broke her fall, and suffered multiple fractures and internal injuries. Identity remains uncertain beyond the register name.

Onicaco B. DeGraff Lac Wis Morrison

Quiet in Strike District as Talks and Injunctions Hover

At Amalgamated Association headquarters in Purrapura the strike remains quiet with rumors of injunctions and possible talks between Invaders from Carnegie and American Steel Hoop Company leaders. President Shaffer and Williams seen in town with Preston and Warner not located, observers say no conference planned.

Amalgamated Association Purrapura Vary Pronton American Steel Hoop Company John Warner Carnegie Steel Company Benepe Shaffer and Williams Amalgamated Associat Preston Warner X Attorneys Dewees Wood Wellaville Per Lindaay McCutcheon Paintore Clarks Mills Carnegies Lindsay and McCutcholm Clarks Mill Fance Clark Carnegie Works Clarka

Sheriff Overby Slightly Improves After Paralysis

The condition of Sheriff B Quorby of Ocones county improved slightly after a paralysis attack while returning from court. Drs. remain in attendance and B F Miller appointed temporarily to fill vacancy if Overby dies or becomes incapacitated. Miller is popular in the county and likely to be elected if needed.

B.quorby Ocones County B.F. Miller Shiritt Overby Overby Miller

Daily Market Reports and Commodity Notes

Market items show cotton futures in Ballanton Pa and Philadelphia weakness amid strikes. Pacific Coast machinists return to work in Seattle and readings on naval stores and turpentine appear with varied receipts and exports figures.

Thenna Bol Reowinen

Obstruction Attempt on Southern Train Near Sandersville

A July 24 report states an attempt to wreck a Southern passenger train near Tenaille at Bilas Point, one mile north of Sandersville, was thwarted when a portion of the track was removed before the train arrived. A passenger train passed Silas Point an hour earlier without incident. The item notes similar past attempts within six months and includes an advertisement for DeWitt's Little Early Risers.

Petansnuna Moscow St. Petersburg Okoulovka Beard Boston Mra Harmin San Francisco Mranda New Risers Tenaille Teswitts Jely Sandersville Bilas Point Promscokent Silas Point Augusta Orvins DeWitt H. R. Palmer & Sons Southern Railway Confen Atlanta Oden Galnesvillale Cnrnelia Airy bin Horton Sm Central Greenville Richmond Norfolk Danville Burnie Atlante Athens Bey Stations Rome Bun Dally Lule Washington Southwest Bnew Wren Gentlemen's Club Lilo Lly Ieruril Columbia New York Tata” Kota Wren Atlante Mde York Land Chasite Ste Lana Kent Anc >" Unt Sta Ta Fat Mail’ Thera Kitreapy A. A Aoe, ¥. Poser Letwe York Ham

International Baptist Young People's Union opens in Chicago

The eleventh annual convention of the International Baptist Young People's Union begins in Chicago with over 15 000 delegates and visitors from across the United States and Canada expected to attend. A prayer service is planned at Second Baptist Church tonight with speakers from Chicago Toronto and Dallas, before formal sessions at the Coliseum tomorrow.

International Baptist Young People’s Union Chicago International Baptist Young People's Union Canada Second Baptist Church William M. Lawrance D. D Thomas Urquhart Toronto Canard J. B. Cranfil Dallas Tex Coliseum

Last Barrier Turn-Up In Tewattix Ga

Glascock county farmer Dave Denton who vanished from his Gibson home has returned, saying he visited relatives in Alabama and that his family knew his whereabouts. Charter filed for Citizens Bank of Geneva in Geneva Monteux, Alabama.

Tewattix Dave Denton Glascock County Gibson Denton Alabama Hank Monteouxer Ala Citizens’ Bank of Geneva Junoon

Heavier Ordinance Planned for Golden Gate Defenses

San Francisco officials announce major fortification upgrades to guard the harbor. Colonel Rawles receives a broader command of all city fortifications as hills near the Golden Gate are to be mounted with the heaviest ordnance. The artillery will supervise bay and approach defense, reflecting growth in trade with the Orient and other regions.

San Frangcisco San Francisc Presidio Rawles Rawle Midi

Notorious thief caught in mail robbery case

Helena Montana July 24 William Miller alias BH Grant arrested in Havre and brought to Helena. Federal authorities say they broke up one of the boldest post office box robbery gangs with members Prentice Tiller and E G Grane captured. Oller and Crags sentenced to two years after escapes and arrests in Chicago and Buffalo.

Helena Mon William Miller B H. Grant United States Havre Miller Omaha Prentice Tiller E.G. Grane Chicago Tiller Grant Buffalo Oller and Crags Tvo

RIOT IN COLUMBUS AND JOCKEY'S Moscow Escape

Rioters clash in Columbus during a worker strike with threats and tense standoffs at a local drug house. In Moscow, American jockey Cash Sloan narrowly escapes a mob after a losing ride, rescued by troops and police amid hostile crowd violence.

Loemen CoLumnus Toemen Toe Company Fao Sloan Barrow Experi Rumian Loxpon Cash” Sloan Russia Moscow Farloné

Alabama farmer kills wife by accident in Russell county

A Russell county farmer mistakenly shoots and kills his wife at their home near Ulendale Alabama. He claims he did not know the pistol was loaded as he sat at the table with his wife and children, with a doctor later giving a cautious note on the incident.

Columnus H.T. Dadiey Russell County Ubiland Ala Sincerae Ieee

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