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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1902

Page

7

Bernhardt and Adams to Perform Romeo and Juliet in U S

London reports indicate Sarah Bernhardt will present Romeo and Juliet in the United States during her tour beginning October, with Maud Adams as Juliet. They will act in French while the supporting company uses English, at a Frohman theater.

United States London Sarah Bernhardt Romeo and Juliette Maud Adame Juliet Mme, Bernhardt Misa Adama Charles Frohman Mr. Frohman Hilda Spong Virginia Harned Willard Maude Dealy San Francisco

Venezuelan crisis nears Caracas as Matos marches with 6000 troops

AP correspondence reports General Matos, declaring himself president, leading an army estimated between 6,200 and 7,500 toward Caracas from Urica. Castro resists in Carabobo valley and Tuy region while Coro Valencia and Barquisimeto fall under revolutionary control. Caracas bank reserves dwindle as political repression rises.

Port of Spain Trinidad Associated Press Bolivar Castro Venezuela Matos Noz Sikewine Urica Carupano Caracas Carabobo Tuy Coro Valencia Barquismeto la Guira Maiquetia

Threatened Riot Averted in Mississippi by Whites

Meridian report says tensions rose Saturday night as armed white residents patrolled Lauderdale county. Leaders Greene Johnson and Nate Moore were jailed for alleged murder plots but released after failure to identify them. Whites warned blacks they would not tolerate actions, preventing broader violence.

Mississippi Memphis Meridian Miss Saya Marion Lauderdale County Greene Johnson Nate Moore

Murder in Brooklyn Saloon After Fatal Shooting

James Crane, 29, was shot and killed in a Brooklyn saloon after an argument over horse racing. Noah Parker, 22, warned Crane he lacked the nerve, and Parker then fired four more shots at others. he surrendered to police later. Parker, a Kentucky-born Black man, sparked the violence.

Parker Kentucky Crane Columbia 8. C Batesburg W. B. Jackson Winnsboro Jackson

British Shipping Combine Under Discussion in London Papers

London papers debate the British Shipping combine as the project gains shape. The Westminster Gazette says Cunard Line may not join the Canadian British line, favoring subsidy of the latter over Morgan's project. The Canadian British line would total £10,000,000, with £8.5 million for six 25 knot passenger ships and twelve freight ships, plus £600,000 subsidies and £300,000 yearly imperial guarantees.

London Westminster Gazette Cunard Nayatha Chamberlain Morgan Shipping Combine

Mountain Feud Sparks Shootout in Sewanee

A two year feud erupts as W A McCoy shoots RE P Armstead after a confrontation near Otey Memorial church. Armstead survives after being treated at the University Infirmary. McCoy fled suspectedly unarrested with fears of further violence ahead of Armstead’s discharge.

Sewanee Tenn W. A. McCoy RE. P. Armstead McCoy

Two Men Shot in Hancock County in Mountain Murder

Knoxville dispatch reports an atrocious shooting on a Hancock county public highway Saturday night. Grant Seal and John Davia, linked to the Lawson case, were found dead Sunday amid mud and rain. Perry Myers has been arrested. coroners and authorities probe the killing near the Lawson family home.

Hancock County Knoxville Sentinel Speedville Grant Seal John Davia Davia Clinton Legear Drury Lawson Seal Lawsons Perry Myers

North Carolina mob enforces brutal lynching in Salisbury

In Salisbury North Carolina a mob of about sixty masked men broke jail doors, seized two teen suspects Harrison Gillespie and James Gillespie aged 14 and 16, hanged them from a tree and fired volleys at the bodies. Militia had been called but dispersed as the crowd acted. Witnesses say the pair confessed to killing Misa Henson on a farm in Rowan County.

Charlotte N. C Sto Boyay Harrison James Gillesple Misa Henson Rown County Salisbury N.C Piteonaty Harrison Gillespie Ballebury Rowan County Dick Flemley Richard Binton Belle Livengood

Firemen Discover Illicit Still in New York City

Firemen found an illicit moonshine operation near New York City twice within a week. In the Bronx a small house housed two boilers and about 40 barrels of mash. Two young children were left alone by a resident, and police could not identify the owner or make arrests.

City of New York New York Bronx

Tornado kills ten on land near Lake Park Michigan

A tornado struck 12 miles north of Lake Park at 6:15 p m sweeping a land strip two miles wide and miles long destroying nine farms and the Sprangelo church. ten persons killed with further details not yet received. Cambridge College honors the king Edward coronation special ambassador Whitelaw Reid. death of Dr George Woods in San Francisco.

Lake Park Mich Here Sprangelo Cambridge College Cambridge England Whitelaw Reid United States Edward Cambridge University

Augusta Strike Recedes as Workers Return to Mills

Augusta June 10 The Textile Workers Secretary General Hibbert visits to rally strikers but morale remains low. Many return to work daily, new arrivals dilute the strike, and talks fail to force a conference. Hibbert reportedly warned salaries will not exceed 600 dollars weekly for the union allocates, urging patience amid dwindling idle time. A threatened boycott of King mill goods, mainly shipped to China, meets owner reluctance.

Augusta Mibbert Hibbert Will Men

Scientists Talk Of Recent Eruptions In Caribbean Islands

New York June 7 A respected scientist panel led by Professor Russell reports ongoing volcanic threat in Martinique St Vincent and Fort de France. They warn of future eruptions and tidal waves while urging a permanent seismographic network to save lives.

Fort de France Peri Sage Russell New York Barry Critiedh. Ditie Dar Indica Martinigde St Miagarit Martinique St. Vincent LC. Russell University of Michigan Steain Barnt Hill Him Caribbean Pelee Vesuvius St. Pierre

Murderous Promise Kept in Iowa Killing

In Garden Grove on June 7 W H Clark a farmer killed Dr W D McDuff a former local physician who had threatened to end his life if he returned. Clark borrowed a shotgun and shot the doctor in a drug store then surrendered saying he had kept his promise. Nearby a landslide destroyed the village of Cambuluta in the North Caucasus region, Russia, collapsing a mountain ridge and forcing evacuations.

Iowa Garden Grove W. D. McDuff W. H. Clark Duff Blockton Clark Viadikankas Caucasis Russia Cambuluta Uruch Range Vaca

Tornado Strikes Train Near Corwith During High Speed Run

A tornado hit an empty Central & line train west of Corwith Iowa as it roared 69 miles per hour. Three cars derailed from the track but no injuries were reported. The incident occurred June 11 and involved the log Central & line. No fatalities or hurt parties.

Corwith Log Central Ant

North Carolina Man Lashes On Whitecaps In Spartanburg

In Spartanburg a local man J. C. Perry was seized by a mob of whitecaps and whipped at a remote spot near a terminal. He was then forced to board the midnight westbound train to leave town. Police and officials say Perry seduced multiple young girls, prompting the vigilante act. Perry is married with two children and described as middle aged with means.

Castro Davila el Mocho Miraflores Venezuela Bank of Caracas Anueza Andrade Laquira Whiterigners Revere South Carolina Spartanburg D. C J. C. Perry Uerahary Perry Hd Fallway Station Shad He Ta

North Carolina Farmer Rescues Family From Fire

Charlotte June 11 J N Wilson a North Carolina farmer saved his wife and three children from a stubborn blaze that engulfed their home overnight An unknown assailant started the fire as Wilson woke to flames nearly surrounding the beds The husband carried his wife to safety then returned to pull the children from danger He lost his home and money stored in a trunk.

North Carolina Charlotte N. C J. N. Wilson Iin Wilson Fend

Albany Ga plans stock company to build modern hotel

Albany June 11 a stock company is forming in Albany for the purpose of erecting a modern hotel on a corner lot in the business center near the Charry Tree Swindle area. Subscriptions for more than 40000 in capital stock have already been received and the project will soon go to the superior court for action.

Albany Bo Ballin Jett New York Henry C. Frick Pittsburg Fifth Avenue Grant Street Mr. Frick

Howell Nominated for Senate Seat in Third District

At the senatorial convention of the Third district, Hon. Clark Howell of Fulton was nominated for re election to represent the Thirty fourth district in the upper house of the joint assembly. The convention also elected an executive committee for the district comprised of four Fulton four Cobb and two Clayton members.

Ael Howell Atlanta Clark Howell Fulton

Grave may reveal crime exhume in Holly Springs

Raleigh June 7 coroner went to Holly Springs to exhum a body and investigate a strange case. John M Dennis a leading farmer was found dead at his well and buried. Neighbors testified to foul play and a negro man is suspected. Dennis had previously taxed property and the suspect allegedly threatened revenge.

North Carollinian Raleigh Holly Springs John M. Dennis Dennis

Beauty Defies Bias In Minnesota Supreme Court Ruling

The Minnesota Supreme Court upheld a verdict for Emma Koplitz against the City of St Paul finding beauty should not prejudice a claim. The ruling stems from an injury during a coaching party and a defective road suit. The city’s appeal to overturn the $207 verdict failed. The decision preserves the jury’s judgment.

City of St Paul St. Paul Minn Aupreme Court of Minnesota Emma Koplitz Supreme Court

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