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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1901
Page
6
Velcatiza were placed in a trunk with diamonds valued at 10 000 and 200 in gold. Loe went to a Portland hotel room on Nov 18 and left between 9 and 10 pm. On return the trunk was broken open and the gems and cash missing. Detectives seek a missing janitor believed to be the thief.
President Roosevelt spends much time on reciprocity as Senator Cullom and Representative Dalsell press concerns. A delega tion of agricultural implement makers led by James Deering and B Farquhar urges action. they say the French treaty offers best chance for progress if ratified. Cullom’s stance signals his leadership of the foreign committee amid this push.
A fragmented item reports a Tampa strike declared off at a cigarmakers meeting amid Havana ties. The note mentions working conditions and price formations, with unclear details and scattered phrases throughout. The text also notes a jail escape in North Carolina where five prisoners damaged barriers and one was assaulted. Ben Foster appealed a sentence to the Supreme Court.
The Journal and Advertiser prints a London report claiming the Nicaragua canal treaty grants the United States rights to build and operate the canal at its own cost or via gifts loans or stock purchases. It outlines free passage to all nations under equality rules and prohibitions on blockades or belligerent interference, with safeguards for wartime and immunity for canal works.
In Birmingham on November 18 two men were sentenced to hang on December 20 for murder and highway robbery. Jim Winton killed his wife and Will Dorsey shot David McNamara during a robbery attempt. both await execution with appeals noted. Several others received long sentences.
Official word from attorney C. C. Kimbrough states a new oil well will be bored at Citronelle, north of Mobile, on the Mobile and Ohio railroad. Machinery is ordered and work will start when material arrives. Seologist Professor Anderson says the site yields valuable, large deposits of oil.
Will Morgan a Black man has been arrested in Birmingham on charges tied to the Central of Georgia derailment near Leeds last month. Investigators say he feloniously removed trestle underpinning allowing the train to plunge. Railroad detectives continue pursuit of the unknown perpetrator.
Montgomery to host a general court martial December 10 to hear matters before the court. Lieutenant Colonel Kyle of Decatur faces neglect of duty charges. Brandon seeks the order and Higdon's accusation is cited. The panel will also handle other issues as needed.
The Chattanooga Car and Foundry Company led by president H. Clay Evans has asked railroads for 40 sugar cane cars to be loaded for Cuba. This brings the season total to over 100 carloads shipped to Cuba for the cane crop from Chattanooga.
Augusta Me November 18 The state reports a heavy season of hunting fatalities despite a law raising penalties for negligence in hunting. Several shots were fired by unknown persons and victims include Henry McPheeters Milford and W C Tuckey Marshfield with no arrests yet despite warden appeals.
A trolley car on the Youngstown and 6ha ron railway struck a truck at Hub bard nine miles from here at seven this morning while in motion. Six people in the car were injured and others in the truck were hurt. The accident disrupted traffic for hours as rescuers attended the scene.
Atlanta nov 18 the senate voted 19 to 6 to refuse reconsideration of the Howard franchise tax bill after it was defeated last Friday two house measures were introduced to elect general assembly members every four years and to extend state elections from two to four years Wright of Floyd seeks right of way over Western and Atlantic property and a three member commission of state officials to study it Carrie Chapman Catt and others to speak nov 25 on elective franchise bills passed including protecting coast fish free kindergarten lands in Columbus Vienna city charter Oco nee circuit court changes Mt Vernon city court and Barnesville dispensary provisions with votes 89 0 90 0 89 0 90 0 90 4 91 0
Charleston reads of a grand exposition opening December 2 with religious services for all denominations and a musical program directed by Madame Barbot. Senator Chauncey Depew will deliver the principal oration and President Roosevelt will participate by wire from the White House.
In Madisonville Kentucky on November 18 a deadly clash between union and non union miners left one man dead. Reports describe hundreds of shots fired and multiple wounded including three non union Black workers. The town remained tense as authorities attempted to restore order.
Large shipment of cotton and wool underwear for men women and children offered at deep discounts. 500 men’s drawers and shirts 25c each and 60 sets 50c. Children’s undergarments from 15c to 1 each. Ladies shirts 15c to 1.50. Union suits for children also listed. Also 260 ladies tailor made skirts to clear at manufacturer’s cost as part of holiday goods drive.
Prominent dealer advertises a large sale of fur collars bows and feather trims at reduced prices. Shoppers are invited to browse a varied assortment of furs with discounted offerings on several popular styles.
Readable remnants list fabric items with prices and quantities. Includes 60 Ladies Jong Boxoats at $5, Wool Suiting 1 yard wide 29 cents, Spit pattern at $1.45, and 650 yards Satin Sable and Prunella Cloths at 75 cents.
Mercerized underskirts offered at $1.25 to $3.50 each present the best values in the city. Stores advertise a selection aimed at budget conscious shoppers.
A partial clipping reports an arrest of a Black individual for assault. Included is a note about a telegraph line damage near Lisbon Indiana and an account from Chas O Ellis describing cold and cough during flooding. The piece endorses Dr King's New Discovery for coughs colds and throat and lung troubles with local firm ads.
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