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Athens Weekly Banner

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Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1902

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2

Reign of terror in Kwang Si province and coronation plans

Rebels reach Kai Chou near Kwong Chan Yuan and release prisoners who join the rebellion aided by Triad members looting villages. London and New York report royal coronation preparations with elaborate literature, signals for the royal train, and high prices for viewing windows and sea tours.

Kwang SI Province Hong Kong Kwang 8 Kai Chou Kwong Chan Yuan Triad Secret Society New York Dartmouth Plymouth London Tribune West End Westminster Ludgate Hill Strand Surrey Channel

Peaches from Cape Colony Arrive in Chicago Market

Cape Colony peaches reached the Chicago market as the second shipment in 30 days. The fruit, few in number with a dozen per box, arrived in good condition despite long distance, selling for 4.50 dollars per dozen and 87 cents each. Plums accompanied the peaches at 3 dollars per dozen.

South Africa Chicago Cape Colony

Plant to Erect Gravity Water Treating Plant in Ensley

Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company buys a central gravity water treating plant for $35,000. Don H. Bacon says the plant will be built on a hill at Ensley to use gravity to supply water to industries in Pratt City and Ensley and chemically treat boiler water.

Ensley Pratt City Birmingham Ala Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company Don. H. Bacon Tennessee Company

New Georgian Magazine Issue Released in Atlanta

The Georgian is again out and contains numerous meritorious articles. Editor-in-chief is Mr. E Ellis of Atlanta with associates B. P. Goodrich F. H Barrett W. M. Hardy G. W. Logwen GO, BR. Lawler and J. D. McCartney. Cone Maddox is business manager and J. D. Bower is assistant manager.

E Ellis Atlanta F. H Barrett W. M. Hardy G. W. Logwen BR. Lawler J.D. McCartney Cone Maddox J. D. Bower

Presbytery of Macon to Meet in Cuthbert April 9

The spring session of the presbytery of Macon will convene at the Presbyterian church in Cuthbert on Wednesday night April 9. The event is expected to draw a large attendance and will be both pleasant and profitable. A Women’s Missionary societies meeting with the local society is planned for Tuesday prior, with several ladies promising a lively session. R L Moye of Cuthbert will serve as moderator.

Presbytery of Macon Cuthbert Presbyterian Church Women's Missionary Societies Presbytery R. L. Moye

Found Dead in Savannah Merchant H C Cable

Sudden death reported in Savannah where H C Cable, a New York merchant of Cooley and Cable, was found dead in bed at 112 Harris Street East after visiting a friend during winter in Florida. He was about 58, wealthy, and had appeared well before his death.

New York Savannah H. C. Cable Cooley & Cable Duane Street Harris Street East Florida Cable

British Army Regulations Copy Proposals From United States

London March 8 The war secretary Mr Broderick proposes new army regulations including higher pay and reforms derived from the United States Major Arthur Lee former British military attaché in Washington says Britain has copied from America aiming to improve recruit quality and reduce desertion He notes the shift marks a change from a prior stance of reluctance to imitate American practices.

United States London Broderick Arthur Lee M. P Washington Associated Press Broderick Pooh

Arcade Mills To Use Cotton Waste In New Plant

President KR Fewell of Arcade Cotton Mill Rock Hill has completed a plant to convert mill waste into marketable products. The mill outputs felt and commercial bats and the plant is near the Arcade. D BE Converse Co of Spartanburg plans a new 300000 dollar cotton mill at Glendale using surplus funds.

Arcade Mills Columbia, D. C KR. T. Fewell Arcade Cotton Mill Rock Hill Arcade D. BE. Converse Company Spartanburg Glendale

Edgefield student shoots classmate at Edgefield County Institute

In Edgefield Maryland no, wait inaccurate. A student named George Whatley shot Crawford Clinkscales in a crowded Edgefield schoolroom. Clinkscales survived non fatally, while motive details were unavailable. The incident drew intense initial fear of a fatal outcome.

Regefield Columbia D. C Edgefield George Whatley Edgefield County Institute Crawford Clinkscales Clinkscales

Train Crash Near Charleston Kills Engineer

A Southern Railway suburban train derailed after entering an open switch three miles from Charleston South Carolina. The engineer was killed while attempting to jump and crushed between engine and tender. the fireman was only slightly injured. No passengers sustained injuries.

Charleston 8. C Wen

Englishman Builds Flying Ship for British Army

New York March 12 details of a flying machine for the war office were given by Dr C F Burton at a meeting of the Aeronautical society. The design combines gas vessel and screw propulsion with a four compartment balloon and six propellers driven by motors. Sir Hiram Maxim doubted the model’s feasibility and denied offering a 100000 prize for St Louis exposition claims. Morgan arrival Brunswick Ga and trip to Jekyl Island noted.

New York C. F. Burton War Office Aeronautical’ Society London The Herald Hiram Maxim St. Louis Exposition

Paul Kruger Hopeful Praise Delarey Victory

Utrecht dispatch quotes former President Kruger praising DeLa rey after Boer victor ies. He says faith in ultimate Boer independence remains strong and urges England to recognize Transvaal republics to avoid further bloodshed and cost.

New York Utrecht Paul Kruger Journal American Gays DeLarey Botha Daniel England Transvaal

Carved Jewish Merchant Attacked In Columbus

Col umbus Ga March 11 a sensational cutting affray occurred on Twelfth street near Broad. Ben Autrey a young white man seized Dave Greentree a prominent Jewish merchant and stabbed him in the throat injuring the neck and ear. Autrey fled but was captured in Phenix City. Greentree had garnished wages for $5 20 unpaid nearly seven years.

Columbus Twelfth Street Broad Ben Autrey Dave Greentree Autrey Phenix City Greentree Mr. Greentree

Explosion Destroys Keokuk Plant Killing Two

An explosion at E I Dupont de Nemours plant west of Keokuk Iowa killed Frank Schneider and Egbert Erickson and severely injured Lewis Leake who will die, plus James Galloway Ben Hamilton and an unknown man. The mill was demolished and damage reach 75000 dollars. The cause remains unknown.

Keokuk Dupont de Nemours & Co Frank Schneider Egbert Erickson Lewis Leake James Gal-loway Ben Hamilton

Death of Martin Dooly in Atlanta Market Street era

Martin H. Dooly longtime State Road employee and Atlanta resident since Martha sville died at 2 20 am at his home 131 Mangum street death from heart failure aggravated by grip He lived through the city s early days and witnessed its evolution through the State Road years.

Woas State Road Atlanta Martin H. Dooly Marthasville Mangum Street

Lexington Company Mustered Out

News from Lexington Georgia states militia company there was mustered out of service by State Inspector Obear for failing to meet standards. In the Third Georgia regiment a new Monroe Georgia company will take its place and the Athens Guards will see rank changes among field officers.

Lexington Obear Gorgia Monroe Athens Guards Fld

Death of Mrs Snelling in Macon Georgia

Mrs. Snelling died yesterday at 8 30 at the home of Mr and Mrs Robert L Johnson in Macon Georgia. She was the mother of Mrs Obas Campbell whose husband Dr D Campbell was pastor of the First Baptist church here for fourteen years. Friends recall her visits to this city during his pastorate.

J. Snelling Robert L. Johnson Macon

May Yet Secure Hall In City Court Move

Judge Newman may approve coring Deuprea Hall for a U S court in this city. The Athens Guards propose evacuating the hall on April 1 and passing lease contracts to the city for 200 dollars, with the city netting about 145 dollars after a back-to-donor contract with the University Cotillion Committee.

Newman United States Athens University Cotillion Committee

WILL SUE THE SEABOARD RAILWAY FOR DAMAGES

A. Wood, injured day before yesterday by the Seaboard Air Line Railway, spent yesterday at police headquarters receiving care. He is seriously hurt with probable internal injuries and will file a lawsuit against the railroad, hiring Mesara, Foster and Lampkin to assist.

A. Wood Seaboard Air Live Railway Police Mr. Wood Railroad

Fine horse badly hurt after ditch fall on Milledge Avenue

A carriage horse owned by Capt W. W. Thomas fell into an unmarked ditch dug by Athens Gas Co on Milledge avenue. The horse suffered severe injuries and Dr. Jago says it will be of no further use though valued at 00.

Tarediy W. W. Thomas Milledge Avenue Athrens Gas Company Thomas Burt Jago

Confederate Daughters Plan Bazaar for War Memorials

The Daughters of the Confederacy and the D A R announce a bazaar from April 15 to 17 to fund the Winnie Davis Memorial Hall and Elijah Clarke monument. Donations already include $15 from Mrs. Clinch of Savannah and $600 from a Tampa donor. volunteers organize booths, entertainment, and relic lending with receipts and secure handling.

Daughters of the American Revolution Baraar Elijah Clarke Winnie Davis Daughters of the Confideracy Winnie Davies Mre. Clinch Savannah Tepatabee Joans Ouere Artieles Daughters of Confederacy Booth Mia M. Rutherford Obstiman Mrsdain's Stovall Brewin Reed Limar Cobb Branson Anderany Conway Hrad Bicnadeon A. Puinizy Noland Prepies Misers Prince Sarah Flervon Fannie Mitchell D. A. R. Booth Mrs. Billops Phinisy Mredames M. A. Lipscomb H. Williams M. W.camak Camak Lipwomb Stovall Lamkin Turk Starios Efflvce Smaith Laura Blackebear Auntie Crawford Bassinger Tissappaor Booth Miss Fraser Mestanire Fort Morria Tooma DuBwe John Moew Mary K Campbell Arnold Martha H. Campbell Martha H. Campbell, Petes. May Hodgain, Bill Minton, Ida Young, Lena Towts Luise DaBois Mary Bowie Clara Barrow Mra E.T. Brown M.A. Liprcomb Ross Woodberry Lory Linton Mary Low Viery Annie Bromby A. Frierson Mary Lucas Cundy-Booth Merdamea Joseph Flemig Starnes Hotchins Price Hinsoo Darwin Susie Barrow Georgia Booth M. W. Welch G. D Thomas T. P. Stanley Maud Nicholson May Nall Anna Hamilton Ellen Mell Express and Telegraph Mce Susie Gerdine Kate Port Lucia Starnes Annie W. Brumby Bertha Leonard Kitchen Booth Mia Hoall Mesdames

Judge McWhorter Residence Destroyed By Fire

Yesterday morning at one o clock the home of Judge Hamilton McWhorter in Lexington burned. Everything of value was destroyed except two planes. Loss estimated at about 13000 dollars with 3000 dollars insurance. The cause of the fire is unknown.

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