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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1901

Page

7

Russell on Trial in English Court

Earl Russell reappeared in Bow Street police court charged with bigamy and committed for trial. Witnesses testified to a Reno marriage to Mrs Somerville, the prior Nevada divorce law issues, and the invalidity of the decree. Bail set at £3,000 as defense preparation was questioned.

Loxvon Jane Earl Ransell Bow Street Somerville Earl Brown Reno B. F. Carter Washoe County Nev Earl Russell Riverade Mr. Russell Nevada Curler Central Criminal Court

Miss Kilgore Handles Murder Trial Evidence

Damaging testimony emerges in the preliminary trial of Miss Fannie Kilgore daughter of W O G Kilgore of Sumter county accused of causing Mrs Eugene Hatfield's death. FP A Bell testified to seeing the dispute and overheard threats. Mrs Hatfield and her son describe the altercation and Kilgore's alleged actions.

Miss Kilgore Tampa Fla Fannie Kilgore G. Kilgore Sumter County Mra Eugene Hatfield A. Bell Shoe Mra Hatfield Miss Pas Eho

No Man Stronger Than His Stomach

A promotional section extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for stomach and digestion ills. It claims cures extend to heart lungs and kidneys by healing the stomach and related organs with patient testimonials. Includes a claim about Pleasant Pellets for constipation.

Pierce Thomas A. Swarts Columbus Ohio

Counting the Returns Debate at Alabama Constitutional Convention

June 22 Montgom ery constitutional delegates debated Section 4 on counting election returns. Arguments centered on ministerial powers of the speaker versus legislative authority to determine county results and potential adjustments if counts were unsatisfactory. Debates referenced 1876 electoral commission and state policy shaping future vote handling.

Alabama Constitutional Convention Montcomenry Ala Jones Montgomery Robinson Chambers Electoral Commission Som Sonaeet Assuiu

Nashville Railway Placed Under Receiver in Foreclosure

The Nashville railway, capitalized at 18 million, was placed in the hands of receivers E. O. Lewis and Percy Warner by Judge Clark after Baltimore Trust and Guarantee Co. filed for foreclosure on bonds totaling 10 million. The receivers, bonded for 30 thousand, assumed control this month pending sale.

Nashville Railway Macanigaur Nashville Baltimore Trust and Guarantee Company Nash Railway Company Clark United States District Court E. O. Lewis Percy Warner

Trouble at the Mines Reports Shootings and Injuries

At Lick Fork mines in Thacker and Matewan fields near Hountixatow West Virginia a late night outbreak saw several shots fired and multiple people injured though names were not secured. Ex Attorney General Thacker attended as nonunion workers were threatened. Winchesters were reportedly present as strikers demanded all nonunion men quit. Later a New York banking report lists weekly bank figures with loans deposits and reserves.

Hountixatow W. Va Lick Fork Thacker and Matewan Thacker

Ohio Republicans meeting at Columbus convention

The Ohio Republicans met in Columbus for the state convention. Peter W. Derr opened proceedings after 4 pm with prayer by Rev. N W Good. Senator J B Foraker served as temporary chairman and addressed the gathering at length. Committees on credentials and resolutions were appointed and to report by 10 o'clock the next day. Adjourned for the evening.

Contiucus Peter W. Derr Cincinnati Republican State Central Committee N. W. Good Glel Ohio J. B. Foraker Foraker Hanna Nash Bushnell Foster Inna

Eyewitness account of Keystone flood catastrophe

Eyewitness describes a devastating flash flood in Keystone and surrounding areas. It covers roofs swept into the Elkhorn River, bridges destroyed, eight lives lost at Keystone and Eckman, with rail lines and river banks washed away. A hotel guest recounts narrowly surviving the surge and rescuers aiding many as water swept through the town.

Keystone Krystosz W. Va Urgo Witbees Elkhorn Elkhortt National Hotel Norfolk and Western Railroad Eckman Shawnee

Mozley’s Lemon Elixir Offers Remedy for Digestive Ailments

An 19th century advertisement touts Mozley’s Lemon Elixir as a cure for liver and stomach troubles, biliousness, indigestion, dysentery, headaches, nervousness, fever, chills, and kidney issues. It claims benefits for women’s regulation and includes testimonials from Etta W. Jones, Harry Adama, Mrs. E. A. Beville, J.P. Sawtell, and others. Bottles priced at 50 cents and $1, prepared by Dr. H. Morlay in Atlanta, Ga.

Draggista H. Morlay Atlanta

Cyclone Wrecks Church in Georgia Town

A cyclone struck Sartore Ga on June 24 damaging the Snawflower African M. E. church during a conference. The church collapsed as people fled to the parsonage nearby. A six foot oak fell across the ruin, trapping no one. Evans Griggs and his family escaped unharmed after sheltering under a bed.

Smithboro Gia Sartore John A Reid Evans Griggs

Desperate Duel Ends in Death at Kaufman's Bar

In Newry Georgia, Jake Anderson shot Berry Upshaw dead during a quarrel in Kaufman's bar on Broad Street. Upshaw attacked with a stick. Anderson fired a revolver, killing him. Anderson fled to an alley behind the bar as a crowd gathered.

Columbia Conemaca Jake Anderson Berry Upshaw Kaufman Upper Broad Street Upshaw Anderson Seina Ala Walker Alabama Street Will R. Walker W. W. Bates Bates Doll Bates Winton Stns Wralker Cole Eri Hatcher

Urip Cu rine every ee tp in Sica to neutralize pain

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Tornado devastation strikes Napier Nebraska town wrecked

Reports from Napier Nebraska confirm Thursday's tornado destroyed most of the town leaving few standing. Killed include Bertha Anderson and her mother reportedly near death. injured listed with ages and relations amid aid from surrounding towns.

Dana Napier Neb Bertha Anderson Mis Augustus Anderson Mary Grenning Mra Jacob Gronning Race Anderson Auguste Anderson Otto Mota Henry Mets Stuart Toraon Aete Dewdreds Cuunan Patia Pod Joes Tee

Two Cases Settled by Florida Central and Peninsular

In Atlanta on June 22 the Florida Central and Peninsular Railroad Company paid $10,000 as a compromise settlement of two city court cases for George A. Flagg and Mrs. B. F. Greene. Flagg received $7,000 and Greene $3,000. The cases, to be heard before Judge H. M. Reid and a jury, were removed from the trial docket and settled by open compromise. The $7,000 to Flagg is said to be the largest railroad personal injury settlement at the time.

Ouattraxoooa Woodberry and Nashville Railroad Company Woodberry Cannon County Tenn Woolberry Murfreesboro Nashville Custtanooga F.C. & P. R. WH. Company Atlanta Florida Central and Peninsular Railroad Company C. T. Ladson George A. Flagg B. F. Greene Flagg Mr. Greene Joad H. M. Reid Flagg 4

Murder of Officer DeBray sparks city manhunt

Three African American men — Jim Erwin Jim Loyd and Jim Hammond — are held in Atlanta city prison on suspicion in the murder of Policeman DeBray who was shot in West End. Rewards totaling 700 are offered by city and governor for capture and conviction.

Atlanta DeBray West End Jim Erwin Jim Loyd Jim Hammond

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