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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1902
Page
6
A fire in the kitchen of Arthur Bouchard's residence in Matane Quebec killed Mrs Bouchard and all nine children aged 14 to 2. The father escaped by leaping from an upper window after lighting a morning fire at 5 am, but his wife and children perished before help arrived.
In a discussion on America’s Religious Crisis Rev. Dr. George Lorimer of Madison Avenue Baptist Church warned of a crisis in American religious life. He noted low church attendance and secular criticism while predicting that at the present rate society will have no Sabbath in fifty years.
An advertisement extols Dr. H Mosleys Lemon Elixir for biliousness constipation and indigestion and claims relief from headaches sleeplessness fever and various ailments. It includes testimonials from L J Alldred and S A Gresham and notes bottles cost 600 and 100 at druggists in Atlanta Georgia.
Prince Henry of Prussia arrives in New York on a special train and is greeted by Philadelphia officials and citizens at City Hall. He tours Independence Hall before visiting Crampa shipyard as news crews report survivors and victims from the Maxon railroad disaster in El Paso. A $100,000 suit is filed.
H F DeBardeloben sues Bes Semer Land and Improvement in chancery court for 100000 alleging partnership in the Belle Ellen mines near Bessemer and that the firm crowded him out and kept his share of profits from operations.
J Pierpont Morgan announced at the New York Yacht Club reception for Prince Henry that Columbia the 1901 America’s Cup defender will be commissioned to cross the ocean and race against any vessel boat for boat. The plan drew cheers as Commodore Ledyard repeated the pledge after Prince Henry’s departure.
London dispatch reports General Methuen captured with four guns after a dawn engagement between Winburg and Lichtenburg in the Orange River colony. The British force of 1200 suffered 3 officers and 88 men killed or 5 officers and 72 wounded with 200 missing. Delarey’s forces also seized the baggage.
In Constantinople on March 10 Princes Lutfullah and Sabahaddin, sons of Damad Mahmud Pasha, were sentenced by default to perpetual confinement in a fortress. Reports say warrants were issued for the arrest of several Turkish fugitives charged with conspiracy to overthrow the Sultan Abdul Hamid.
Boston dispatch reports a citywide strike beginning with the Team Drivers union of about 6 000 members and expanding toward 10 000 by nightfall. The walkout follows Brine Transportation tensions after non union teamsters moved merchandise, with police deployment to curb unrest.
March 10 report from Iyonton describes a Norfolk and Western freight and a Hawfiton and mail train wreck. The crew escaped. mail agent W T Deen was jailed in an oversized mail car. mail and registered letters burned. fire department responded. A separate note mentions a fast mail wreck near Neola Iowa with Rock Island lines and a St. St. train.
Merchants advertise Mercerized Silk finished Satteens Foulards and fine Silk Foulards at attractive per yard prices. Also offered are 100 pieces of Bown Linen Lawn Bic 124s value, remnant prints in Dimity and Printed goods, and large lots of White Lawns Check Muslins with deep discounts. Includes assorted fabrics for aprons dresses and outfits, plus Organies and Muslins priced to move.
An advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm as a universal cure for blood poison and cancer and other ailments. It claims the product detoxifies the system, heals sores, improves skin and hair, and strengthens the body with botanic ingredients. The text notes 80 years of testing and offers trial treatment free by mail from Atlanta with price $1 per large bottle.
Mike Harrington an engineer at the Southern Car and Foundry plant was killed when his clothing caught in a rapidly revolving shaft. His body was torn and mangled as the shaft pulled him into the machinery. No one witnessed the accident. the engine was stopped after discovery.
Laborers digging a ditch on X. H. Bagley’s farm near Oxford uncovered the graves of two Indians. Skeletons were removed and shown in Oxford. Flasks and earrings of odd make were found buried with them. Spots suggested a money and jewel deposit, though the discoverers deny finding valuables.
In Everett Washington on March 10 Frank Church and H G Jacobs of The Daily Record advertising men drowned when their small boat capsized in a squall. John Costello was rescued. Church and Jacobs clung to the gunwale as the boat sank with Church cheering his companions before release and follow.
A 300 Jap Ruga listing offers cheap durable White Quilts Towels Napkins Ready Made Sheets Pillow Cases and Table Linens. The notice emphasizes a bulk sale of home linens and textiles.
A local text notes a sale opportunity with a large purchase by Our Mr. Davison in New York. Embroideries, inserts and allovers offered at about half value. Items listed include various old prices and small fractions, with sale scheduled Monday.
Hosiery and handkerchiefs offered as good values. The item list includes belts colare weckwear ribbons and jewelry with emphasis on novelty pieces and affordable accessories. The ad signals promotional pricing to attract shoppers.
A local sale announces a full line of Quern Quilty Slippers priced from 1.00 to 3.00 per pair. The promotion emphasizes a rapid upcoming availability of footwear.
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