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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1901

Page

2

Cranky Woman Arrested Over Train Flagging North Carolina

In North Carolina near Durham, Misa Bowers Teasley was arrested after years of flagging trains with a red flag by day and red light by night near rail lines to protest land condemnation. The railway sought to restrain her and prevent further flagging after a fire damaged her home, with officials fearing potential train disruption. Also included is a testimonial from Geo. Ki. Cary praising Chamberlain's Pain Balm for a sprained ankle.

North Carolina Ratatan Misa Bowers Teasley Durham Norfolk and Western Rail Lynch Anberit

East Coast of Florida Pineapples Lead Prosperity Boom

Indian River pineapples roll northward by rail in thriving volumes. Prices range from 9 to 4 dollars per crate as crates move with demand exceeding supply. Forecasts estimate 200,000 to 900,000 crates, valued around 750 thousand dollars, with oranges and other fruits expected to follow, doubling yearly as winters stay mild.

Avovsertne Fla Indian River Florida East Coaat Yungu Florida

Fate of Jessie Morrison in peril as jury deliberates

In Expomapo Kansas on June 26, after two days of argument the case of Jessie Morrison charged with the June 24 murder of Mia Olin Castle was given to the jury. The state warned that if a hung jury occurs the case may be re tried or Morrison set free. Morrison left the courtroom with her father and sisters after proceedings, showing calm despite the strain. Great Tobacco Fire in Kentucky destroys property worth about 900000 dollars in Mayristy Kentucky.

Jesse Morrison Expomapo Kan Jessie Morrison Mia Olin Castle Reed Miss Morrison Swift Specific CO Atlanta, GA

Chinaman Protest Against Minister Wu At Meet

Chinese American society meeting in Pintaverria adopts resolutions protesting Wu Tingfang Chinese minister chosen as Fourth of July speaker. Documents allege Wu covertly aided the Boxers in the massacre of Christians in China and accuse him of misleading public statements about his position.

China Pintaverria Wu ‘Ting Fang Boxora Christiana

Jack Epps Shot Dead by Giles County Deputy in Tenn

Jack Epps known as Happy Jack was killed by a Giles County Tennessee deputy while resisting arrest on a disorderly conduct charge. The Epps family lived in the area after coming from Indian Territory and endured hard times including a prior suicide plot and train confrontation. He leaves a widow and several children.

Tennessee Atness Aln Jack Epps Happy Jack Giles County Tenn Indian Territory Hoe Epps Gilea Warold Bain Pine Rivenden Total

Filipino sergeant found guilty of murder in courtmartial

At Manila a native sergeant Pablo Tabaroa was convicted of murder and arson in Cabatuan after coercing a Private Hill to his house and ordering two policemen to kill him. He sent accomplices to insurgent ranks with the dead man’s uniform. Sentenced to be hanged. Other purchasers of government stores were found guilty with $1,609 fines.

Philipiaca Wasmyatox War Department Manila Pablo Tabaroa Bia George O. Hill Eighteenth Infantry Cataguan Wees Devin Pueblo Tabores Cabatuan Harold M. Pitts Nod

Young Man’s Love Disappointment Leads to Suicide

Foxsyrn Ga June 24 James Hayes age 90 residing near Strouda county committed suicide at his grandmother’s home by shooting left side with a double bar shotgun. A note found on a water bottle explained a rejected love event with a neighbor. He went to see the young lady but found she with a rival, grew despondent and decided to end his life Monday morning. He lay on his back and fired with a forked allel. He died instantly. Described as a prosperous farmer, temperate and well liked. The report includes a testimonial about Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs and consumption, praising its effectiveness with bottles priced 50 cents and $1.00.

Foxsyrn James Hayes Strouda Mra M. A. R Hayes Mis. W. K. Haviland Armonk N. Y Dr. King H. R Palmer & Sons W. J. Smith

Ocean Wreck Near Cape Ballard Sends Warnings

The Lusitania, a 500 passenger liner from Liverpool bound for Montreal, wrecked off Cape Ballard in dense fog. All aboard reportedly saved though reports say a boatload may have been drowning. salvage of the large cargo and ship impends.

St. Jonas N. F Oriental Steam Navigation Company Lusitania McNay Liverpool Juno Montreal Cape Ballard Snfe Cape Race Rena Thia Oii Associated Proas St Johns Newfoundland la Johna Laird Brow

Kruger Visits Rotterdam in Warm Reception

June 4 Mr Kruger late president of the South African republic was greeted at the railway by the burgomaster deputies and many ladies. Bands played the Transvaal anthem as he was escorted to the town hall where a reception followed. He spoke of liberty battles and trusted the Lord to deliver his country in due time. A luncheon followed. In Damara land German authorities arrested Boer men and placed 38 families of women and children in a camp at Bonmidt Drift after a recent clash at Narooogas.

Rottendam Kruger South African Republic Transvaal Rotterdam Boorse Kesnaant Caps Colony Damaralad Naroogas Bonmidt Drift

Changes In the Conath Han Proposed At Alabama Convention

In Montcominy Alabama a key convention report from Chairman Parker proposes constitutional changes on county and county boundaries. The plan allows adding territory, enables two thirds legislative votes to shift counties, and sets counties at 400 square miles. Shelby county site stays at Columbiana unless voters approve change. Suffrage committee expected to report soon.

Montcominy Ala Parker Florida Asia Shelby Columbiana

Spanish anti clericals riot disrupts jubilee service

A mob in Moba Church, Spain, surrounded a church during jubilee services, smashed windows and blocked exits to stop the procession. Fainting crowds surged toward the archbishop's residence and Camelite convent as attacks spread to nearby buildings. A placard in Guex declares churches will be burned. several villages reported arson. A cough remedy ad closes the item.

Moba Vacexcta Spain Camelite Guex of Noreas's San Juan Incendiarion

Auction of King Edward sherry draws American bidders

The second day of King Edward's sherry sale drew large crowds with prominent Americans like J. Pierpont Morgan Charles T Yorkes and Foxhall Keene bidding shared in consignments from St James and Buckingham palaces 1869 to 1879 vintages and plans to ship 51 dozen bottles to Richard Croker for the Democratic club Also notes arnica salve ad and medical cure claims.

Richard Croker St. James Palace Croker Democratic Club Lov New York

Pacification of Cuba to be explored by Senator Piatt

New York June 26 The Independent will publish a paper titled The Pacification of Cuba by Senator Orville Piatt. He questions whether Cuba’s new government can succeed and argues the US wants a real republic to protect peace and interests, not a mere paper state or perpetual revolutions. Also notes on a Cottonseed Oil Combine auction and related industrial mergers in the Carolinas and Georgia.

New York Chauncey M. Dopew Europe Grand Central Station Horace O. Duvall Mortimer T. Cowporthwaite Piatt The Independent Cuba Orville Piatt United States Cnancorrs N.C Virginia and Carolina Chemical Company Richmond Atlantic Cotton Oil Company Sumter Intermle Company Georgia Atlantic

Sixteen Die as Wabash Train Plunges Off Trestle Near Peru

A Wabash Railroad wreck nine miles west of Peru Indiana killed sixteen Italian emigrants outright and left about fifty injured when train No 3, westbound, jumped a trestle after a late departure. Injured include John Williamson a 14 year old news agent with multiple injuries. many killed and injured rushed to nearby homes and a special train with physicians sent to the scene.

Wibash Peru Indiana Prnv Ind Wabash Limited Colorado Walliam Cotton Iron Mountain Railroad Josph Ornze New York City Mia Jose Oraze George 8 Milner Alton Illa John F. Williamson Bowling Green KE. P. Claugh Toledo Crnached J.B Logansport G. A. Thompson Little Rock Ark William Brode Angelia Clark Taylor Father Welsh John Wilkins Lafayette Walter Said Wabash Hele Vandiets Bod Chaorless John Adams J. & Butler J. B Lacka Detroit St. Lowa Illiam Cotton Iron Mountain Railway Butler Wireman Adams I O John Williamson

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