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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1903
Page
7
Readers are urged to try Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root kidney and bladder remedy. The ad claims cures for back pain and urinary issues, notes years of testing, and offers a free sample bottle by mail with a booklet, directing readers to mail their address to Dr Kilmer Co Binghamton NY.
A work train carrying laborers to repair washouts on the Belvidere division of the Pennsylvania Railroad collided with a gravel train near Washington's Crossing, Trenton. Fifteen men killed, about forty injured. most victims Italian laborers and local negro workers. Bodies 14 removed, debris still trapping some. Passengers on the work train faced chaos and blame shifted between signals, flagman, and dispatch.
Humbert arrives in New York after a 29 hour duel with a monster whale off Cape Spear Newfoundland. The crew claim the creature measured 116 feet, towed the vessel zigzagging while engines reversed, and the fight ended with the whale yielding. Oil output estimated at 13,500,000 barrels across Beaumont Sour Lake Saratoga and nearby storage points.
Naletzh North Carolina October 20 The president of the North Carolina division Internation Sunshiners Mrs J Mairster of Hendersonville announces a shather order to erect a monument over the grave of Bill Nye in a mountain county unmarked The Sunshiners in this state led the plan now in 36 states with over 200000 members Mrs Nye now lives in Chicago will visit Mrs Mairster for several weeks
A plan for an Athens to High Shoals electric railway spanning sixteen miles would pass Whitehall Watkinsville and Bishop serving fifteen thousand people. Promoters Baxter and Stephenson of High Shoals say widespread support exists with stock subscriptions and right of way pledges. The Banner backs the project as greatly beneficial to Athens Oconee County and surrounding communities.
Clarke County will not sell its one hundred thousand dollar road bonds until next summer. County commissioners will advertise for bids in spring and begin selling by July first. They will gather information on road macadamizing and prepare machinery purchases in advance to start macadamizing work by next summer if possible.
The Masonic Grand Lodge of Georgia will convene in Macon next Tuesday morning with full attendance expected. Athena will send representatives. Worshipful Master W F Dorsey of Mt Vernon Lodge will attend and serve on a key committee. Past High Priest Max Joseph of Keystone Chapter and Eminent Commander Billaps Phinty of Godfrey de Bouillon Commandery may also attend.
Judge S M Herrington has told friends of his plan to enter the next Democratic primary for Clarke County ordinary. He was elected in 1888, succeeding Aca M Jackson, who served 47 years. The present incumbent, Judge S B Wingfield, may seek re election, promising a lively race. Clarke County has had only three ordinaries, making the office highly prestigious and influential in local politics.
Georgia football players endure closed drills as Coach Dickinson introduces new ideas and cautious routines. Afternoon canvassing keeps spectators off the field while the squad gears up for the Tech game, promising rigorous prep and solid form.
An old advertisement extols Dr Fenner’s Kidney and Backache Cure claiming lasting relief for backache kidney pains and scalding urine. The testimonial from G Wagoner of Knobsville Pa praises the remedy and notes a free Cook Book and St Vitus Dance cures offerings.
Beirut October 17 Christians report deep concern at European powers ignoring Muslim fanaticism. Moslems celebrate, scoff at intervention, and cite a delayed telegram from Constantinople approving non interference. The incident followed a planned attack before the American warship arrived.
Hon Pleasant A Stovall of Savannah chosen to speak at Winnie Davis Hall event when the Georgia Division Daughters of the Confederacy transfers the building to the State Normal School. He authored the six thousand dollar appropriation for Winnie Davis Hall and is noted as a fluent speaker. Other program details await final committee actions.
The Georgia Chemical Society, about one hundred analyti cal chemists works chemists and chemistry teachers in Georgia, will meet next week at the University of Georgia in Dr. White's lecture room. Officers include President H C White Vice President W H Emerson and Secretary H R Arbuckle. Papers on pure and applied chemistry will be read over two or three days with full Banner coverage planned.
John Harris was tried and found guilty of murdering Policeman Hans Drasbach. He was sentenced to be hanged on Friday, November 13, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Defense attorneys Crane and Walker plan a motion for a new trial and, if denied, appeal to the supreme court. Harris repeatedly admitted guilt, declaring I killed him. The trial drew hundreds and a motion for continuance was denied.
Fire gutted the Brown Wagon factory main building on Cherry Street in Macon causing about 35000 dollars in loss. Offices and materials destroyed as fire reached a two story iron annex. damage threatened adjacent Armour Packing sheds and nearby mills. water scarce, fire department prevented total devastation.
In Columbus Georgia on October 31 Southern freight train No 164 from Atlanta to Columbus derailed eight coal cars at Midland after a broken rail was fractured by a prior freight train. Engineer Kittrell was aboard. no injuries reported as track clearance restored and passenger trains returned to schedule.
In Savannah on October 21 the freight handlers strike at the Merchant and Mineral Transportation Company spread to the Ocean Steamship Company. Between 200 and 800 workers walked out after demands were refused, raising tensions as ships face delays with reduced crews.
London dated report states the disappearance of Miss Hickman a 21 year old doctor at Royal Free Hospital two months earlier has partial clarification. A body found bound in Richmond Park shows severe decomposition with head separated from the body likely by rats. Identification by a medal won by Miss Hickman in a swimming competition.
Washington reports indicate Colombia still considering the canal issue. A report from the Bogota committee to the Panama Canal company 1904 1910 is pending, unclear if it recommends canceling the concession and returning 1 000 000 or upholding it. Colombian congress to discuss next week.
W D Challorah, a striking Haemen of the Southern Bell, is on trial in Columbus city court charged with assault and battery. He allegedly attacked A B Allen, a nonunion lineman, at the base of a pole, while Allen waited for him. Challorah denies striking but says he urged union involvement. Allen recently moved from Macon after the strike began. other Southern Bell linemen remain out while Columbus Automatic Telephone raises wages and rehires staff.
Edward T. Felkner, 21, a switchman on the Western and Atlantic railroad, was killed in Atlanta when he fell from a switch engine near the Magnolia Street bridge. He sustained gruesome injuries and died after being taken to a private sanitarium. Felkner resided at 158 West Morristr avenue. his father works as a watchman. Body sent to Kennesaw, Georgia for interment.
A roundup of terse notices: Mississippi seeks forestry study for St Louis exhibit, U S bankers gather in San Francisco for convention prep, Gege paper read. American Missionary Association reports deportation controversy over Negro status. steamer South Portlape sinks off Oregon with many missing. Isaac Gravelle linked to dynamite on Pacific tracks. Parkhurst critiques Prophet Dowie’s methods. Duke of Devonshire urges loyalty amid policy. Washington umpire Ralston rules against double tax claim. Christian church reports 101,789 new members via conversions. Rome dispatch notes cabinet resignation. French parliament reports counterfeit Hasel Galve offer. DeWite touts Witch Galve salve for burns and skin conditions.
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