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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1902
Page
7
Col Stephen O Upson announces his candidacy for Clarke county representative in the Democratic primary. A University of Georgia graduate and Athens bar member, he is presented as well qualified and ready to serve the people.
The Grand and Traverse Jurors for the Federal court meeting April 21 are listed with names and home counties across Jackson, Clarke, Oconee, Madison, Morgan, and Oglethorpe. The long roster includes Thos F Niblook Jefferson Jackson county and many others from Athens Watkinsville Madison and nearby towns.
More than 100000 veterans and visitors are expected in Dallas for the national Confederate reunion opening April 22. P Nor, general passenger agent of Texas and Pacific, states railroads centered at Dallas will bring in at least 100000 people from outside Texas over four days. Texans’ turnout expected to be even higher. Mr Turner reports wide interest and plans by railroads to handle the crowds. Other railroad reps echo the similar outlook.
An old health advert explains that overwork weakens kidneys and poisons blood, linking kidney trouble to general constitutional diseases. It promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a remedy, notes its availability in stores and a one dollar sample bottle by mail from Kilmer Co. Binghamton NY.
Congress committees study a plan by C W Post to issue Post checks under five dollars replacing one and two dollar notes. The system allows payment by mail with signatures, with forged signatures a penitentiary offense. Rural delivery and mail orders spur interest. endorsements by publishers and the American News Paper Publishers Association bolster support.
A major blaze in Saluda Monday spread from Dr. Pitts’s second story office in the Etheridge building. Estimated loss reaches $15,000 with about one third insured, all with the Actna company. In Naples, American tourists travel aboard the Celtic of White Star Line. Florida Press Association session noted in Florida on March 21.
Shamokin, Pa March 26 United Mine Workers districts Nos 1 7 and 9 comprising the anthracite field adopted a provisional strike declaration, leaving the start date to executive boards. The assembly praised President Mitchell and pledged eventual action if Civic Federation efforts fail.
A jury is seated and testimony begins in Mount Holly for Mrs. Mabel Haines, accused of beating her stepdaughter to death. Prosecution says the motive was hatred for the dead child. The trial draws large crowds in the 1792 courthouse as the mother allegedly beat the child after claiming cold symptoms.
In Chicago on March 25 citizens from Austin's south end fought with Union and Consolidated Traction employees over universal transfers. Eighteen men led by W E Golden demanded transfers from trolley to cable and back. Crews refused, two clashes occurred, Golden injured, others unhurt. Several suits against the company threatened as a result.
Christian C. Nelson, railroad constructor and horseman, held on bigamy charges after arriving from San Antonio. He is to be tried in St Joseph where the marriage to Mrs Mary A Parker occurred last September. Nelson claims only three wives exist. ten are said to be myths and he is sought in several cities.
The wedding of Lady Evelyn Gifford, daughter of the lord chancellor, is planned for early April in London. Lord Lytton will wed about the same time at St Margarets, Westminster, with his honeymoon at Knebworth before a long Italian journey.
Montgomery march report states Camp Lomax Confederate Veterans discussed aiding indigent soldiers. They oppose building a home, favor voluntary contributions and state pension tweaks to target need. Two veterans remain in the local poorhouse. committee to remove them and delegates named for Dallas reunion.
Macon hosts T W A state convention April 17 18 and 19 with Savannah and Macon delegations arriving by special car for breakfast at the Kimball house. Atlanta drums raise excitement as preparations begin for a major event. In Montgomery Carnegie Library plans face budget cuts after revisions to meet a 60000 limit. London reports very heavy gales in the Channel with ships in distress and Queen Alexandra postpones Copenhagen departure. New York says American Embassy decorating crews prepare for coronation weeks in advance.
London reports the exit of John Dillon from Parliament after a clash over Mr Chamberlain. Dublin press defends Dillon while warning of Chamberlain’s forthcoming condemnation. In Charlotte, a $5000 suit against Thomas Griffith, accused of calling a policeman a hog thief, was dropped after Griffith retracted the accusation.
A murder case from Dade County involving J G Johnson and Dr A T Frix, two prominent citizens, heads to Whitfield Superior Court for the April 1902 term. The trial has failed to reach a verdict in Dade twice, with juries split 11 to 1 in both proceedings. The case is set for the second Monday in April in Whitfield.
The House resumed debate on the army appropriation bill with Mr. Cooper introducing the Burleson inquiry into General Miles and the Philippine pacification plan. Mr. Warner protested an independence pay provision, urging higher longevity pay for wounded officers. Roosevelt meanwhile vowed no deserters would gain favor while he is in office, replying to ex-soldier resolutions.
Jowa miners threaten a walkout on March 31 after a joint conference with operators ended without agreement or arbitration. If no agreement is reached, a strike will begin Monday night affecting thousands. Nearby, farmer Newell killed by lightning near Cay, age 29. Potash poisoning claimed a death in Waycross, a child of Fred W Kotterer died after purge. Surgery not needed for piles per DeWitt’s Witch Hazel.
Washington March 22 A House session passed a Senate bill allocating 211 000 for a life saving station at Ocracoke Island N C A joint resolution authorized a monument on public grounds to memory of Lied Wiltim Shipp of the Tenth Cavalry killed at San Juan Hill Other measures approved authorize war secretary to loan camp equipment for Knights of Pythias encampment and allow Kingston and Carolina railroad to build a bridge over the Neath River in Kingston N C Contested election cases were taken up: N B Spears vs John L Burnett in Alabama and J McKenzie Moss vs John L Rhea in Kentucky with rulings pending.
The Senate yesterday passed two major measures the repeal of war revenue taxes and a bill to protect the president. The revenue repeal moved through without division after a brief speech by Mr. Tillman opposing the tax repeal. The president protection bill passed 62 to 15 after amendments and debate led by Mr. Patterson of Colorado and Mr. Fairbanks. Confirmation notices followed including customs collectors and postmasters noted from several states.
Brownsville Tennessee March 26 a sensational discovery reports the body of a White woman found in a 60 foot well on the division line of tin grove a past plenteous ground for Memphis residents The body was badly decomposed with signs suggesting burial before death The mystery surrounding the event has left residents unable to determine its origins The last use of water from the well was in September
Edward Stephens, 24, of 25 Rhinehart Street, was crushed to death at the Boulevard crossing in Georgia railroad yards at 6:60 last night. Two freight cars and the tender of switch engine No.0 passed over him, nearly severing his body. No eyewitnesses. Train crew halted promptly and an investigation followed.
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