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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1901

Page

5

Bank Robbers Loose in Midwest Bank Heist Spree

Across Ohio and Iowa on October 15, bold gangs dynamited vaults in Danville Mount Vernon and Radd. In Danville eight robbers traded gunfire with locals before fleeing. vault and bank walls wrecked by two charges of dynamite. In Mount Vernon two dynamite blasts wrecked the bank as residents battled the thieves who dispersed into the countryside. In Mason City the Radd bank was blown open, yielding 1500 dollars. robbers fled eastward by handcar into nearby woods.

Gatton Farmers’ and Citizens’ Bank Tyre Here Mount Vernon Knox County Danville Wolfe Masox City Radd Nora Junction Radid Floyd County

Blaze in Beaumont destroys $200,000 in property

A major fire in Beaumont Texas destroyed about $200,000 worth of property in the McFadden block. The blaze began on the first floor occupied by T and Redd wholesale groceries and spread to adjacent buildings including the Blanchett and Gilbert structures. Rumors of missing occupants circulated but the proprietress Mrs Field believed everyone escaped.

Dallas Beaumont Tex McFadden T. & Redd Field Blanchett Gilbert Servifines Danlap Cunningham Pnasific Markel Opt Enya

Woman Chored to Death in Augusta Ga Front Room Murder

Eva Carr known as Eva Jones and Eva Powell was found dead in her Augusta front room on Marbury Street. She was choked during the night, a side-window entry suspected with beer kegs used as a ramp. An unfinished letter links to Joaso Wilson. real name Eva Powell, parents in Americus unaware of her life. Police hold Kala Crouch, O. M. Jones, Jesse Williams, Jessy Wilson, and Spencer pending investigation.

Dananu Augiain Acousts Eva Carr Augusta Eva Jones Eva Powell Joana Marbury Street Eula Cromch M. Jones Joaso Wilson Bpeer Wilon Americus

Andrade Prepares to Lead Venezuelan Invasion Plans

Persistent rumors claim General Andrade former Venezuelan president is aboard the Red D line steamer Philadelphia from New York to Venezuela via Porto Rico. Authorities say he may sail October 25 on the Caracas with La Guaira planned as a stop. He is believed to be in San Juan in disguise and Caracas may serve as headquarters.

Venezuela Bax Juas Porto Rico General Andrade Philadelphia New York la Gueara The Philadel General Au Caracas San Juan Caracao

Contention Over Corea War Predicted By Senn

Dr Nicholas Senn of the University of Chicago arrived in San Francisco after touring the Orient and warned that Japan is preparing for war with Russia over Corea He said Japanese bands show clear preparations and attributed the conflict to Japan seeking Corea and Manchuria limiting Russian influence.

Russia Senn San Francisco Japan Corea Nicholas Senn University of Chicago The Orient Manchuria

Large Cotton Sale Portends Major Movement at West Point

Oct 15 report from West Point Ga notes Lon Coulibs shipped nine wagons of four bales each from Chambers county Ala. for a large planter sale. A check from Sagerdorn & On’s company valued at 1450 is mentioned amid the bustling market scene. Byrd sues for 10000 in Atlanta over alleged damages linked to a product. PynY Balsam is advertised for cough relief.

American Cotton Company Nho West Point Lon Byrd Atlanta O. P. Byrd W. D. Grant

Further News From Miss Ellen H Stone

A Sofia dispatch reports Ellen H Stone in Macedonia writes from Bansko to W W Poot treasurer of the Turkish mission in Constantinople detailing captors numbering about 40 with 150 others seeking a ransom of £35,000 in gold within 18 days. She asks Dr ell to secure payment at Samakoff and to halt pursuit by Turkish forces and Bashi-Bazouks to avoid deaths. The plea requests U S government involvement.

Sofia Misa Stove Macedonia W. W. Poot Constantinople Bansko Diamalia Teilka Ell Samakoff United States Porte Beer Ee Weare

Colombian rebels surprise garrison on Tabogo Island

Landing at Tabogo island near Panama, a party of revolutionists surprised the garrison, seized arms and ammunition, kidnapped the alcalde and two officials, and captured two small schooners one loaded with provisions. They raised about 800 in silver and fled toward Herrera where revolutionary headquarters are based. Government troops on Taboga are only 12 and ill.

Panama New York Tabogo Island Panma Herald Qherrera Heiyao Taboga Island

Cruelty of Brigands Brains Out Miss Stone Story

Sofia dispatch reports brigands tortured a man to prevent naming their hideout. Miss Ellen Stone and Madame Telika, Bulgarian teacher, remain captive as authorities seek ransom. Berlin dispatch notes Sofia police arrest suspects including Paul Genadieff in the Stone kidnapping.

New York Charles M. Dickinson United States Constantinople Bulgaria Sofia Journal Stone Parin Miss Stone Mme. Teilka Madame Telika Soria Ellen M. Stone Lughter Abe Aoha Enye New Yor Opt Journal and Advertiser Berlin Vossrohe Veltang Bosis Paul Genadieff

Rumor About General Botha Captured Sparks Markets Talk

A London Stock Exchange rumor circulated that General Botha, Boer commander in chief, has been captured. In Glonortown Ky, a courtroom search of all entrants for congealed weapons preceded Caleb Powers trial, with D M Woodson testifying first for the Commonwealth. A London steamer Massapequa collided with a pier, sustaining significant damage and denting dock masonry. Local ads promote Perry Davis Pain Killer as a long trusted cold remedy.

London Stock Exchange Loxpox The Stock Exchange Botha Glonortown London Massapequs Watkins Havre Galveston Perry Davis

Central of Georgia holds annual board reelects officers

Savannah October 15 The annual meeting of the Central of Georgia Railway Company was held in Savannah. Major J Hanson chaired. After election the old officers were reelected and OO Williams was added as secretary. Officers named include Freeman as president John M Egan general counsel Lawton and Ondin ningy secretary O O Williams assistant secretary T F Smith treasurer T M Canningham auditor H A Dann. Dalsams from the Northern Wood are in Pyny Balsam a cure for coughs. King Leopold to visit New York announced in Axrwem. Coffee superior court in Waynesville opened with 10 murder cases and no civil business. Senator Depew to marry Miss Palmer in Washington during the forthcoming week.

Central of Georgia Railway Company Savannam Central of Georgia Way Company Savannah J. ¥. Hanson Aid Deeene Oley Colummor Macon John M. A Uenah J. W. English John F.aakaon Useneee Mericus Geor Vew York Evan P. Howell Atlante Joton George J. Milla Samuel Spencer New York Charles Stesle Abraham Veinburg OO Williams Freeman The Boat of Hisowens John M. Egan Lawton & Ondnningy O. O. William T. F. Smith T. M. Canningham H. A Dann Wayeness Coffee Superior Court John Candler Barnett

Cured of Asthma After 35 Years of Suffering

Patient testimony reports a complete cure from asthma after 35 years using Schiffman’s Asthma Remedy. The letter claims uninterrupted sleep and comfort, praising Dr Rendolph Hoffmann and the remedy’s effectiveness.

Rendolph O. W. van Antwerp Falcon Schiffman

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