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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1902

Page

5

Country Club Leases New 28 Acre Property on Milledge Avenue

The Country Club plans a new home after leasing William N. White property opposite Cloverhurst on Milledge avenue. The 28 acre site, purchased Cloverhurst by Judge Hamilton McWhorter, will be remodeled with a new front club-house and interior changes. The lease runs five years, with occupancy expected in a few days.

Coontry Club William N. White Milledge Avenue Cloverhorst” Propery Country Club Cloverhurst Hamilton McWhorter Mill Ledge Avenue

Unknown tramp sparks alarm in East Athens neighborhood

Residents report an unknown white man described as a tramp entering homes for food and using abusive language. He entered a residence where a girl alone at home was confronted, prompting police pursuit and citizen vigilance amid rising indignation.

Athens J. H. Dorsey East Athena

Miners Accept Arbitration as Work Resumes Thursday

In Wilkes-Barre officials announce that the miners have accepted arbitration. The convention forwards a communication to President Roosevelt and names John Mitchell to represent the United Mine Workers before the commission. About 6,000 workers returned home after the Baldwin locomotive works layoff. 77 stayed away since Saturday.

Wilkesbarre Cot Usaalmoua Moosvelt Mitchel Acs Seeoiuthons Germunaena Isi Sitent Theodore S.ooseveit Wasumates Bb C Wee Rey Copellesalon John Mitchell United Mine Workers of Am Clea Join i En Arker George Gray Thomas H. Watkins J.T Pt Ronasion America Aeuniestoa W. B Pottaville Elacey Baldwin Locumtive Works Philadelphia

Falling coal prices grip New York markets

Prices fixed last week by coal dealers failed to hold with most buyers facing lower rates. Anthracite expected to drop to seven dollars per ton within a week and soft coal sold below the 4.00 line as dealers brace for renewed output. Carloads sidetracked and miners returning to work signal a market in flux.

New York Exchense Colt

Murder Charge Shrouds Local Darkened Crime Scene

A man identified as Chopman faces murder charges after a violent incident at a residence on Saturday near Richard Newman. The case involves a decapitation claim and a stabbing in the same vicinity, with reports noting a grave outcome and ongoing police involvement.

Chopman Ana Anutter Richard Newman Lise Prttay Cottiark Chapin Erin Seapine

Life to Pert and Wit of Welfare Worker Alfred Boo

Fragmentary text describes a welfare worker Alfred Boo facing illness and weariness, then experiencing relief and better sleep after a recovery or treatment. Mentions "Palmer & Bono's drag store" and a new hire.

Alfred Boo Ned & Joy Sinth & Bro Palmer Bono

Health Question in PiGE AGE Nutrition and Digestion

The article argues health hinges on digestion and nutrition. Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery is claimed to cure stomach and digestive disorders and improve overall nutrition. A testimonial from Mrs Mary dorm of Rolle Co Missouri praises relief after using the remedy and dismisses substitutes.

S. S THE Swift Specific CO Atlanta Dr. Pierce Mary Dorm Rolle Co. Mo Fr Pierce Treco Joe Saadiceea DeiMerce

American Cigar Company to Build Savannah Factory

Nathan York for the American Cigar Company discusses locating a large cigar factory in Savannah Georgia. The plan includes a brick building with space for machines and housing, rent free initial period, a 6 percent return for five years, and an option to buy within ten years. Estimated erection cost 25000 to 35000 dollars with total investment between 76000 and 100000 dollars.

American Cigar Company Nathan York Amerivan Ci Company Savannah Lis CIA Weies

Smith Whipped At Valdosta Forces Exile Of Leader

A white man, J A Smith, was attacked by masked assailants in Valdosta Georgia a few months ago. He was whipped near the edge of town and ordered to leave. Smith boarded the railroad to Jacksonsville as tensions rose amid accusations he led a local Negro cooks and washerwomen faction.

Valdosta J A Smith Valdoain Jececavitlh Jiksonville

Hot Time at Hot Supper Eight Wit Men

A chaotic Saturday celebration spun out of control as eight men attempted to seize authority during a festival. Reports describe shouting, pushing, and a near melee that required intervention to restore order. Police noted no serious injuries and warned attendees about ongoing tensions.

Thorne

Uribe-Uribe’s Forge Suffers Major Defeat in 14-Hour Battle

In La Cienaga on the Magdalena River a clash between Uribe-Uribe and Castillo forces and government troops lasted fourteen hours. Official reports say revolutionists were completely defeated with great losses. Salazar in Panama cites Baranquilla news. Uribe-Uribe now allegedly without followers and facing possible guerrilla exile.

Panama Colombia Salazar Baranquilla la Cienaga Magdalena River Uribe-Uribe Castillo Department of Magdalena Curacoa

British Force in Regular Trap Report From Bamolland Expedition

A letter from a Bamolland expedition jouncer arrives London describing dire British conditions. It reports dwindling water and ammunition, lost camels and Maxims, flanking blacks, and uncertain escape. Thirty three men escaped, while new troops from India are expected to reinforce. Simla notes orders for Second Dominion grenadiers to Samoliland and Mhow.

London India

Swayne's Force in Peril Due to Accessions to Fighting Strength

Military officials blame the foreign office for Swayne's disaster as Bomals were used as trained soldiers and a permanent Curao post was pushed aside. Lord Cranborne's Commons statement fuels unease as the Mullah gains tribal reinforcement. The force remains in a perilous position awaiting further news.

Mad Mullah Wii New York Foreign Office Swayne the Tribune London Department Curao Lord Cranborne House of Commons Mullah

Turkish forces face stiff Bulgarian resistance in Kresna valley

Constantinople reports Turkish operations in the Kresna valley meet strong opposition from a Bulgarian force entrenched in a large stronghold. Official word says the Turks have surrounded the Bulgarian position and surrender is expected daily. Also notes Trafalgar Day celebrations in London and Jelka’s return to Alabama after speaking tours. Low rates to Atlanta Fair offered by Southern Railway with round trips to Oct. 24.

Constantinople Kresna Allanta Fair Southern Railway Atlanta Fair Grounds H. Taylor H. Hardwick Washington, D. C

Strained Ties Grow With Britain Over Patos Island Flag

Venezuela angrily protests British hoisting of a flag on the island of Patos amid tensions over the Ban Righ incident and a proposed 30 percent surtax repeal. President Castro warns that bloodshed could follow if the conflict escalates, signaling a possible rupture in diplomatic ties.

Venezuela Great Britain Island of Patos Caracas Associated Press Matog Matos Trinidad Ban Righ British West Indies Pachano Haggard Revolutionary Party

Mark Twain's Inventive Winter Fuel Proposal to Treasury

A letter from Mark Twain dated October 13 proposes a quirky winter fuel order to the Treasury, asking for government bonds, greenbacks, and postal currency for furnace fuel to be delivered to his Riversdale home at low cash prices. The note follows several other items in a diverse October dispatch including bankers’ convention plans and a London court sentence.

Mark .Twain Treasury Department Washington Treasury Se New York City Secretary of the Treasury Riversdale Mark Twain American Bankers’ Convention New Orleans American Bankers’ Association Tulany Hall

Collision on Southern injures fifteen near Coal Creek

The Louisville express collided head on with a freight train on the Knoxville and Ohio division near Coal Creek Tennessee. Fifteen people, three trainmen and twelve passengers, were injured though none fatally. Names and injuries listed include engineer Huffmaster and several passengers, with varying bruises, back injuries, and head wounds.

Knoxville Loulaville Knoxville and Ohio Southern Railway Coal Creek Tenn L. Huffmaster Poatal RW. Wood E. C. Worthley J. E. Harrell Oswego Monroe Wash Mattie Monday C. A. Powers Jacksboro George Lenoir Samuel Houston W. Nelson Lafollette J. T. Newman Shouller W. H. Kebbler Johnson City J. B. Chama

Southern Textile Company merger set to take effect

The Southern Textile Company, known as the Fries merger, will become effective December 1 in Huntsville Alabama. A valuation committee will meet in Raleigh North Carolina on October 23 to appraise 70 mills and determine stock implications with an estimated total value exceeding 30 million dollars.

Huntaville Ala Southern Textile Company Fries Raleigh N. C T. W. Pratt South

Fight in a Lawyer's Office Ends With Grazing Bullet

In Birmingham on Heomo avenue Dr W C Miles and P E Burford dueled with pistols in J W Brockman’s law office witnessed by Burford’s wife. Miles was grazed near the temple, Burford unharmed. Both men were arrested for assault with intent to murder. Miles is a prominent Avondale physician and Burford a young machinist at the railroad shops.

Dr. Miles P. F. Burford Birmingham Ala J. W. Brockman Heomiu Avenue W. C. Miles P. E. Burford Miles Avondale Burford Southern Railway

Fifa les On Rampage Raiding Dhalak Islands Red Sea

Pirates raid the islands of Dhalak in the Red Sea group under Mas sewah. Italian gun boats pursued them to Midla island on the Lobela coast and bombarded it. They then moved to Hodeida demanding reparations and warned of further action if not granted.

Dhalak Red Sea Arabian Cay Popple Yemen Bas

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