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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1901

Page

3

Lieut Wells Before Court of Inquiry At Naval Trial

The Schley court of inquiry resumes after a two day rest with Lt Wells Jr testifying on the July 8 battle. Capt Cook and other witnesses are recalled to correct prior testimony about boilers and engine room conditions aboard the ships involved.

Naval Court Wasuisaton Schley Raynor Lemley Hanna Edward Graham Associated Press Cocleapiare Co Ue Klyo Ring Harnton Roads Tisatenant Edward Sim Brooklyn Dennis J. Cronin Witneesses Francis A. Cook Oregon Cook Santiago Merrimac Moerrimac Thomas F. Carter J. L Hundley Texas Peepee Pate Testiny Witnoes Hill Osama Daten Cate le Cones Colon

Yale Celebrates Her Bi Centenary at New Haven

Yale University hosts delegates from 125 American institutes and foreign universities for its bi centennial celebration. President Arthur Twining Hadley welcomes guests in Battell chapel as gowns of many disciplines color the ceremony. Distinguished speakers address Yale’s past and future including Professor Thatcher on Yale law.

Arthur T. Hadley Battell Chapel Arthur Twining Hadley University Rend Great Britain Europe Gray Stone Doctors of Divinity Law Philosophy Yale Ning S Protesaoe al Thatcher M. A York Thatcher Batrell Chapel Simeon E . Baldwin LL. D Connecticut Supreme Court

Chicago Post Office Burglary Stuns City

Burglars bored into the Chicago post office vault overnight pulling $76,068 in stamps. A week long tunnel from the rear connected to a drilled hole in the stamp vault floor. The getaway left little trace as authorities seek suspects amid damage to the vault.

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Tallassee Power Company Sold to Athens Electric Railway

A deed filed in the superior court transfers Tallassee Power Company property and tranches to Athens Electric Railway Company. The merged plant at Tallassee Shoals will supply over two thousand horsepower, with power routed directly to Athens and to Mitchells Bridge, boosting streetcar power and potential plant extensions.

Superior Court Tallassee Power Company Athens Electric Railway Company Tallaseee Power Company Tallassee Shea Athens Electric Railway Combas Mitchell's Bridge Tallaesee Shoals Athens State Normal School At | Bridge Tallassee

Texas Wonder advertised cure for kidney and bladder troubles

A 1901 testimonial advertisement for Hall's Great Discovery Texas Wonder claims it cures kidney and bladder ailments, gravel, diabetes, rheumatism, and bladder irregularities in men and women and regulates children's bladder issues. It offers mail orders for $1 and includes a testimonial from W H Bruton, Ripley Tennessee, plus other marketing on dyspepsia cures.

Hall EB. W. Hall P. O Louis All ' Drogaiste Ripley Tenn B. W. Hall St. Louis W. H. Bruton Baptist Church Ripley, Tenn

Double Murder Charge In Guatemala Case For Major LaLande

A dated dispatch reports Major A. Lalande, an American from San Francisco, connected to a Guatemala City shooting incident last year, now involved in a Guatemala detention as authorities pursue further action. The fragmented text notes Lalande’s return to Guatemala and intent to confront his enemies amid troubled relations with local officials.

Crown Prince Wilhelm to Visit United States in Spring

New York Oct 21 The Herald reports a possibility that Crown Prince Wilhelm of Germany may visit the United States in April or May next year. An Imperial commission builds a new yacht Rirowal in Germany and intends to present it to the crown prince after its trial trip. He plans to study American shipbuilding methods and will be accompanied by several naval officers if he comes.

Wilhelm Germany United States New Yor Andrew Jermy Rirowal Ab Washi Prines Crown Iace

Ratification push tops Alabama scene as leaders tour

In Opelika George P Harrison urged rapid approval of the new constitution before a large white audience. In Bratinoway ex governor Joseph F Johnson tours oppose ratification. A Lexmaton NC factory collapse wreck results reported with losses. An advertisement from Scrammon Kans notes Dr Caldwell’s Bry ap Pepsin praise from Phil L Kroner editor.

Opstiga Ala George P. Harrison Opelika Rochford Ovosa County Bratinoway Als Joseph F. Johnson Alabama San Francisco Pacific Scrammon Kans Pepsin Syrup Co Monticello Til Sira Dr. Caldwell Phil L. Kroner Scrammon Miner

Aspirants for Red Hat See Rising Cardinal Vacancies

The Pall Mall Gazette reports growing interest in the papal consistory set around Christmas. In the United States two Archbishop candidates join others, but Rome may limit U.S. cardinal numbers to avoid friction, with four total vacancies in the College of Cardinals.

College of Cardinals Loscon Peially Rome Pall Mall Gazette United States Long Cornies Ire

Sixty One Indictments Handed in Limestone County Circuit Court

In Orica Alabama on October 9 the Limestone County Circuit Court presided by Judge A A Evans adjourned with a heavy docket. The jury, after 115 cases, returned 61 indictments including four murders. Names cited include O H Spark, Lucy eels, Ingersoll, W A Richardson, J P Cowley and a missing list of others connected to the indictments and killings.

Les County Ala Orica Joe County A. A. Evans H. Spark Lucy Ine Jake Finential Hefes Phoenix Ingersoll W. A. Richardson J. P. Cowley Most

Will wed Georgia lady in Nuptials of Hon George Harrison

Hon George P. Harrison of Orsuixa Alabama will marry Miss Sarah Nannaly of LaGrange Georgia in LaGrange on May 30 1901 Rev G A Nannaly father of the bride will perform the ceremony Harrison a leading Alabama attorney and former congressman is described as wealthiest and most influential in the district. Nannaly is noted as a prominent Georgia bride.

George Harrison Nannaly Orsuixa Ala George P. Harrison Sarah Nannaly LaGrange G. A. Nannaly Harrison Alabama

Quests Preparations by Whitney Reduction Works Boss

Superintendent Hambley plans a visit from Pittsburgh capitalists to Gold Hill, New York, for a 10 day stay starting November 3. The Gold Hill operations include mining as well as developing water power at the Yadkin river falls, marking a major southern project.

Hambley Cmantotrs BR Hambley Whitney Reduction Works Gold Ny. O Pittsburg Gold Hill Yadkin River

Local Fashion Sale Displays Wide Range of Menswear

A bold store promo touts a vast collection under one roof with suits priced at 950 dollars and separate skirts from four to twenty five dollars. Misses tailor suits and ladies wraps are offered from 10 to 12 dollars and coats from five to fifteen dollars.

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New Retail Listings Highlight Wide Range of Garments and Accessories

Advertisements offer automobiles priced from 15 to 25 dollars, silk petticoats from 650 to 25 dollars with latest colors, and a collection of boas and assortments spanning 1.50 to 55 dollars to suit any budget and taste.

Cloth Prices Change in Local Sale

Prices for Venetian cloth range from 50 cents to 1.50 dollars per yard. Broad cloths sell at 1.50 dollars per yard. Other smooth dress materials from 50 cents to 1.25 dollars, with French flannels and fancy fabrics at 50 to 75 cents per yard.

Silks On Sale In Wide Variety Of Prices

Local shop advertises a broad silk sale with colored taffeta at 76 cents, fancy waist silks 50 cents to 1.50, black pou de soie 1.00 to 1.60, and mourning silks at 1.00 and 1.25.

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