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Athens Weekly Banner

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Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1901

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Federation Session In Georgia Welcomes National Meet Next Year

Delegates report a record setting Georgia Federation of Women's Clubs session marked by insightful talks from Mrs Mary E Bryan and Mrs Robert J Burdette of California inviting Georgia to the National Federation session in San Francisco. President Mrs J Lindsay Johnson outlined education aims for women to access graduate work at the State University, while committees highlighted reform, night schools, and child welfare efforts. The group toured the State Normal School and University of Georgia, heard from multiple committees, and anticipates closing the session with strong momentum for reform and expansion.

National Federation California Georgia Federation of Women’s Clubs Mary E. Bryan Robert J. Burdette Georgia Federation San Francisco J. Lindsay Johnson Hprare Reform and Social Service Committee Dolly Pritchett Elliott Johnson Farm and Garden Committee I Is Ohatrman Robert T. Humphrey West Point East Athens W. H. Young A. McD. Wilson Atlanta Reform Committee Jennie Hart Sibley Union Point M Clayton State Normal School University of Georgia H. C. White Milledge Avenue Industrial Committee Mabel Head Dalton Laonors Beck Eilia Annie M. Sanford

Iron trade strains as car shortages bank furnaces nationwide

Scarcity of railroad cars curtails output in 16 central western blast furnaces as coke supplies and pig iron prices rise. Unrelenting demand for steel keeps open hearth and wet process plants pushing new records while relief from the car famine is unlikely before month’s end. United States Steel buys 3000 tons of Bessemer pig iron for late November and December delivery at $16.95, with mills and southern plants holding long term orders.

New Yong Iron Trade Review Pictsburg United States Bessemer Valley Furnaces Rolling Mills Steel Works Southern Works

BigHOP CAPERS QUITS From Military Academy Sensation

Nov. 7 report on a shakeup at the Military Academy as seven members led by Bishop Capers take control after differences with Dr Porter. The board gradually yields, allowing Porter to lose influence while Capers group restructures management.

Military Academy

Message From Miss Stone Hopes For Speedy Release

The Sofia correspondent reports Miss Stone is well and hopes for a quick release from captors. A letter dated November 1 asks for release and mentions Stone and Mme. Stone expects a baby in three weeks. The messenger delivered the letter to Consul General Dickinson. The transfer of details followed a reported trick by the captors.

New Yeas M. Bakhimetoff Miss Stone Sofia Journal and Advertiser M. Baxhimoteff Stone Mme Mr. Dickinson

Kruger Says Arbitration Impossible to Accept

Johannesburg financier reports former President Kruger bitterly rejects arbitration with South African peers. He warns he would take up arms if arbitration failed, insisting he would never yield to a fast and wrong outcome.

Krager Saye the Tribune Johannesburg Kruger

Mrs OConnor Improves In Edin Perilous Tour

Mrs T P O Connor remains under care after complications during a tour in Edin where she has performed in The Lady From Texas. Protests Against Ratification. Los Axortis reports California fruit exchange resolutions opposing a reciprocity treaty. Mcsweeney Offers Reward. Governor posts 50 dollar rewards for suspects in Laurens county murder. Petrified fruit found in coal mine. Pyny Balsam praised for quick relief of coughs and colds.

Los Axortis Southern California Fruit Exchange Chamber of Comumeros Mcsweeney John Henry Hebert Floyd Laurens County

France's squadron in Turkish waters

Li Hong Chang died at 11 this morning. Officials fear unrest among populace after his death. Troops are posed around the city to calm conditions as diplomats and guards await actions with Dr Velde from the legation. The late Li's illness included a severe stomach hemorrhage and related complications.

Pexico Li Hong Chang Earl Li Yamen Ohtees Eeisealn Coltman

Rival rails clash over switch cars in New Mexico

disagreement between Southern Pacific and El Paso and Southwestern escalates at Deming N M as 90 freight cars are blocked from switching. Bisbee employers seize the switch engine to move cars to the Bisbee track. SP orders track removal and calls in armed officers from El Paso amid escalating tension and no broader collision reported.

New Mexico el Paso Tex Southern Pacific Railroad Deming N. M Bisbee, el Paso and Southwestern Railway Southern Pacific Bisbee

Death in Shafting At Central Oil Mills Selma

Nov 7 in Selma Ala a mill employe Taylor Whitley was caught in a shafting eight feet from the floor. The body was thrown around 160 revolutions per minute and found with hands and feet badly mutilated. Also reports: Mrs Ligzie Noster killed crossing near Crossing Mostix.

Selma Ala Serata Als Central Oil Taylor Whitley Mostix Ligzie Noster Washington Averiue Louisville and Nashville

Trust forms major food products association

Seventeen large preserve manufacturers meet at Prrtasuna and form the American Association of Manufacturers and Distributors of Food Products with capital of 3.6 million dollars. The group aims to regulate prices and sales areas and push for stricter pure food law interpretations. A new office will be in Pittsburg or Chicago.

Prrtasuna American Association of Manufacturers and Distributors of Pittsburg Chicago

Italians in America Bishop Scalabrini Reports Positive View

New York on November 7 Bishop Scalabrini says his pope authorized inquiry into Italian immigrants here is complete and favorable. He notes good reception and care, praises government aid to the poor, and plans to focus on schooling for Italian children upon return to Rome.

Scalabrini New York Lis Abous Rome Asshbieieg Dimedio Falconio Martinelli

Two Georgians for Statuary Hall debate names

A Georgia movement seeks to replace the legislature chosen names for Statuary Hall in Washington. Proponents argue Dr Crawford W Long deserves a statue for discovering anesthesia, citing medical historians and colleagues.

Statey Hall Washington, D. C Crawford W Long Jams Oglethorpe Georgia Dr Long France W. W. Keene Long Roswell Park Buffalo George Foy F.R. A.M London J. Marion Sims New York Hugh M Yoong Johns Hopkine Dr. Long Statuary Hall

Veteran General James Hagan Dies at 80 in Mobile

General James Hagan, aged 80, died at his Mobile home after a long career spanning two wars. A Mexican War veteran, he joined Hay's Texas Rangers, fought at Monterey, served in the Third Dragoons, and later held commands in the Civil War with the Third Alabama Cavalry and under General Moe.

MobiLe Ala James Hagan Hay Texas Rangers Monterey Third Dragoons Taylor Wils Adam Shiloh Third Alabama Cavalry Moe

England's calm response to French Mitylene fleet action

London press reacts with tempered commentary as the cabinet meets, hoping Sultan to concede to allow the French fleet to withdraw after guarding key interests. The article notes ministers may fear broader powers and potential deals involving Cyprus and Ottoman revenues.

Austrian View Of the French Naval Demonstration Against Turkey

Vienna correspondent reports that Austrian circles are tentative about France action against Turkey. Russia is not consulted and may not approve. France seeks to press grievances while France- Russia ties shift. Gaillard dispatch says marines landed at Mityleno and occupied the Midi customs without resistance.

Turkey New York Vienna London Times New York Times Savoen Russia France Petersburg Porte Vrince Gaillard Mityleno Midi

New Monthly to Be Started in Athens

Athens will launch the Southern Advance, a Baptist monthly edited by Rev. H R Bernard. The magazine aims for an open policy with departments including Liberty Hall a forum, an editorial section on living wads, and a work method focus. Laura Spyer will contribute on educational work for factory children.

Athens Southern Advance H .R. Bernard Liberty Hall Laura Spver

Georgia Legislature Passes House Bills in 1908 Session

In LaGrange on November 7, General Stephen D. Leo of Mississippi urged a united Georgia assembly to form a commission to study militia and battlefield commemorations. Missouri Governor E. B. Francia and Mayor Wells of St. Louis supported efforts as the state marks a Napoleon Bonaparte centennial. Bills listed include creation of new Grove and Temple incorporation, abolition of county commissioners in Dade, reorganization of schools, and city court enhancements.

House Laxta Stephen D. Leo Mississippi General Assembly Netties Mabhanes Georgia Wisesburg Miss E. B. Francia Missouri Wells Ss. Louis One Louis Napoleon Bonaparte Thomas “Bello Hogan Arseville Hixon Carroll Temple Hosch Coknad New Grove Brook Dade Dades Tripp Colgally Doeran Wright Dougherty Squadion City Court Eee Madden Pacnasing

Syria the Rock On Frano-Rusian Alliance Split

A Berlin based Berlin Times note claims a possible fracture between France and Russia over the Holy Sepulchre church dispute in Jerusalem. The report cites German sources and suggests strain could grow into a future realignment challenging the Franco-Russian bloc.

New Yoas Church of the Holy Sepulchre Jerusalem Berlin London Times Empechurvh

Liberal party in Panama gains control after cable report

News from New York says a cablegram reports Panama city has fallen and is under Liberal party control. The report, not yet verified, arrives as observers note potential foreign reaction. Meanwhile advices from St Petersburg say construction of the Manchurian railway reaches a milestone as the line to Port Arthur opens and travel plans adjust with the Siberian route developments.

Nw York The Herald Panama Liberal Party New York Ieee Zie Wil Cratella York Times Ss. Petersburg Ie Tian Bapenor Port Arthur

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