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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1902

Page

2

Four Are Killed and 23 Injured in California Limited Wreck

A California Limited train on the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe, eastbound, derailed near Cama Missouri at 65 mph. Four killed, 23 injured, many rushed to Fort Madison hospital. Rescue aided by train crew and nearby farmers. derailed cars and tender wrecked. relief trains dispatched.

Keokuk California Limited Atchison, Topek A Santa Fe Cama Medill Werthheimer San Diego Cal Littleton Henry C. Gates Australia Rufua Buster Chicago Co. G Fairbanks Fort Madison Emil Eitel Tenner French Oakpark W. W. Thomas Newton Mass J. F. Davis Wiliam H. Thompson Porter W. J. Runkle Galesburg Mr. Gates George W. Weeks Linton Charles Markell Sydney Charles Bargent Runkle Chas, Gargent Slater Gates Wyaconda

Inter national and Great Northern inaugurates Houston to Waco service

Train service between Houston and Waco is launched as the line nears Fort Worth, with rapid progress on grading. Stock in the deal is listed at 22,500,000. J P Morgan is reported to have received 2,500,000 in stock for his role in organizing and financing the shipping combine.

Houston Tex International Great Northern Waco Fort Worth Prem J. P. Morgan Steck Shipping Combine

Are You A Coming Mother Are You Expectant

An advertisement by THE BRADFIELD REGULATOR CO presents a birth preparation product claiming a milder, easier experience by gently relieving stomach pressure and aiding pregnancy comfort. It markets the regulator as a simple solution for expectant mothers seeking painless passage.

THE Bradfield Regulator Co. i

Chicago officers to likely win royal clemency June 1

Rome reports the Chicago officers arrested at Venice remain in prison after a discharge request was rejected. Italian law blocks pardons for police assaults. Some papers cite Italian lynching as a reason against clemency, but a royal order on June 1 seems probable. Additional items note cattle tax talks in Chickasaw Nation, an Ogden educators’ tour, and Abyssinia expedition progress.

Italy Rome United States Chicago Venice

Fast of the People Pinches Beef Trust

Chicago April 30 The Chronicle reports a drastic drop in demand for dressed meats as the public rejects high prices. Packing plants lay off large numbers of workers and shipments fall while cattle be reduced and consignments stall in railroad yards. The only hope is cutting prices.

Chronicle Gays

Mob Lynches Negro in Kentucky After Shooting

A Brandenburg special reports Ernest Deenly, a Negro, shot and wounded Harry Dowell, a white man, at Guston. A mob seized Deenly from the jail, hanged him from a tree, and riddled his body with bullets before dispersing. The shooting occurred the previous afternoon at Guston near Frank Pickeral’s saloon.

Guston Loulaville Times Brandenburg Ernest Deenly Harry Dowell Deenly Brandeburg

General Gonzales Seized During Cumana Firing

Caracas April 30 General Gonzales president of the District of Cumana was captured during the April 23 fighting near San Antonio when government troops suffered a heavy defeat General Casti llo was mortally wounded Revolutionary forces held Cumana city Caropano and Barcelona report unrest. No truth to Delarey surrender reports from London April 20 stating Boer commandoes surrendered to British in South Africa are unfounded.

Gonzales Caracas Venezuela Cumana San Antonio Castillo Caropano Barcelona Delarey London United States South Africa

Congressman Cummings Still Unimproved in Baltimore

Baltimore April 30 Congressman Amos J. Cummings slept well but his condition remains unchanged. The report notes his health has not improved, with medical staff monitoring closely as officials update guardians and supporters.

Cummings Baltimore Amos J. Cummings

Paine's Celery Compound Promises Vitality Boost for May Health

A vintage advertisement extols Paine's Celery Compound as a cure-all for blood impurities and nervous ailments. It argues May is renovative, warns of eruptions and illnesses from polluted blood, and cites a Cincinnati testimonial claiming renewed vitality after two to six bottles.

Paine George Schmidt West Third &T Cincinnati Ohio Sam

Palma and Maso greet crowds in Manzanillo Cuba

President-elect Palma arrives in Manganiillo Cuba with General Maso amid enthusiastic crowds. They travel from Bayamo escorted by guards, stop at homes, reminisce on 1868 war, and enter Manzanillo to broad welcomes. Gonzalo Quesada praises unity and gratitude to the United States.

New York Palma Bia Manganiillo Cuba Tribune Bayamo Vogustas General Capote Maso Blanquezal Manzanillo Gonzalo Quesada United States

Critical Hayti Situation As Revolutions Advance

In Cape Haytien April 30 Dominican revolutionists reach Cotuy and San Domingo areas and plan attacks tomorrow. Cibao region except Puerto Plata remains in rebel hands. A southern uprising adds pressure while government faces a precarious position as land telegraph lines are cut, hindering news.

Cape Haytien Hayti Cotuy San Domingo Cibao Puerto Plata Dominican Republic

Schley Leaves Memphis After Masonic Day Events

Rear Admiral Schley and Mrs. Schley wrapped up a Memphis visit with a Masonic reception at the Gayosa hotel and a private Masonic temple ceremony. A banquet honoring the guest was held last night, with prominent local women entertaining Mrs. Schley.

Santiago Memphis Tenn Masonic Temple

Glenrose Tornado Toll and Loss Reported

Conflicting dispatches from Glenrose, Texas describe a tornado that swept the village. Early figures place deaths as high as eight with bruising to Mrs Mangrove, and property loss under $100,000 according to latest advices.

Dallas Tex Glenrose Mangrove

Chicago Truck Drivers Strike Paralyzes Local J C Pennoyer Refinery

Chicago on April 30 a strike by Chicago Truck Drivers Local 150 Teamsters tied up work at J C Pennoyer Teaming Co as union officials said the firm refused to sign a union contract. The local, the largest in the US with about 6,000 members, aims to force the agreement and warned of a wider walkout if others balk.

Johnston City Tenn Knoxville Sentinel Chicago Teamstora J. C. Pennoyer Teaming Omidlala United States Ite

London filiontial disease warns of appetite pills

A poor filtionaii lately starved in London due to digestion failure. Early use of Dr Kings New Life Pills promised appetite relief. Price 250, money back if unsatisfied. Sold by H R Palmer Son and W J Smith Bros. A Birmingham shooting incident reports Mrs Callie Richardson wounding Nina Hill, a negress, in the leg after insult and threats. Richardson says she acted as a widow with no other option. James Richardson, a known saloonist, died about a year ago. Richmond primary set for June 6, with all county and state officers on one ticket under state rules. A mass meeting planned for September 8 to elect a new Democratic committee. Neues River Lumber Co chartered in Raleigh with $60,000 capital. Consoli dated Light and Power Co chartered in Wilmington with $500,000 capital, a streetcar and sea coast railway union.

London Dr. King H. R. Palmer & Son W. J. Smith & Bros Birmingham Ala Callie Richardson Nina Hill Wichardeon Richmond Richmond County Democratic Eame Statehouse State Committee

Clemson Students Leave After Suspension Refusal

Clemson College faculty refused to reinstate a suspended sophomore, prompting 76 classmates to leave for home. Senior and junior classes backed the action while the faculty expressed regret but cited discipline as necessary.

Greenville N. C Clemson College

Grief Drives Woman to Douse Self in Kerosene and Fire

Detroit April 30 reports Ada Bage of 363 Lock Street set her body afire after her three year old died of scarlet fever on March 19. Husband and neighbors failed to help as flames consumed her in bed. In New York, April 30 Vice Consul Westcott received many letters mourning Consul General Osborne’s death, noting his respected service and grief over President McKinley’s passing.

Adaline Bage Lockst Street Osborn New York Westcott Osborne Saga London Dispatch the Tribune London McKinley

Prisoner Mortally Wounded After Escape Attempt

In Liberty Mississippi on April 30 a prisoner held on a murder attempt charge broke from a deputy sheriff, sprinted toward Liberty, and was riddled with buckshot. Fifteen bullets struck him, and doctors say he will die.

Pittéen Liberty Miss Jet Newman Charles Kent Uberty

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