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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1903

Page

7

Man Arrested For Demands To See President At Sagamore Hill

A man naming himself Frank Wellbrunner, 28, of Syosset, armed with a loaded revolver, was arrested at Sagamore Hill after making persistent demands to meet President Roosevelt. He was detained by private detectives, brought to the village jail, and later held for lunacy examination. Witnesses say he claimed a wireless engagement with the president and sought to marry Miss Alice Roosevelt. investigators suspect accomplices.

Orstey Bay L. L Frank Wellbrunner Gagamore Hill Roosevel Wellbrunner Sagamore Hill Wollbrunner Syosset Oyster Bay Secret Service W. Krusner Byowset Alice Lert Theodore Franklin Welb Drupner

Forcible possession of Marietta bridge by two firms

Builders and the Ohio River Bridge and Ferry Company clash over a finished bridge. The American Bridge Company refused to turn over the structure, and the Ohio River line, aided by the US marshal and Marietta police, forcibly took control at dawn. Electric cars, including mail service, were run over the span as officers cleared the area. Trouble is expected.

Marietta American Bridge Company Ohio River Bridge and Ferry Company United States

Jealous jealous man kills woman then kills self

Henry F. Edson 30 shot and killed Mrs. Fanny Pullen 38 at his residence in New York. He then shot himself in the head and chest in the presence of his wife and others. Townsend Edson, son of ex mayor Franklin Edson, acted in jealousy and urged elopement. Dr. David O. Edson and others witnessed the tragedy. Two additional suspects arrested in Alabama for peonage charges. London heat noted in dispatches.

Henry F. Edson New York Fanny Pullen Edson Henry Townsend Edvon Franklin Edson Cyrus Ed Eidson David O. Edson Henry T. Edson Thomas Wood Edsons Woods Exidgon Townsend Edson Mrs. Pullen Anther State Townsend

Reign of Crime in the Coal Fields Amid Mystery

In northern Pennsylvania anthracite regions a wave of murders has authorities puzzled. Police and detectives suspect an oathbound group like Molly Maguires is behind the crimes, with Luzerne, Columbia and Lackawanna counties reporting incidents and several suspects already in custody in Columbia County.

New York Pennsylvania Tamaqua Coal and Tron Molly McGuire Luzerne Columbia Lackawanna Columbia County

Deputy shoots burglar in Baldwin burglary clash

Sept. 2 Baldwin near here Deputy Sheriff Laula J. Cook shot and killed one burglar, fatally wounded a second, and captured two others after they tried to break into a vacant house at Baldwin's park. The killed man attacked with a corn knife. Cook and resident Charles Crowley later secured the fleeing suspects.

Baldwin J. L Laula J. Cook Baldwin's Park Cook Fry Charles Crowley

Hague arbitration interest in Venezuela case grows

Rome reports high interest as The Hague arbitration court considers Venezuela claims with Wayne MacVeagh as U S counsel. Germany seeks preference over Britain but Italy withholds support. Italian counsel Senator Pieranto will back claims per Roman law. Judge Holland of Greensburg recalls indigestion battle and the Kodol Dyspepsia remedy.

Rome Hague Arbitration Court Wayne MacVeagh United States Italy Germany Great Britain Venezuela Pieranto The Hague

Strike Declared Off At Praterville And Shamrock Mines

Knotville Tenn Sept 2 The differences between the miners at the Praterville mine and the Coal Creek Coal company have been adjusted and 200 men have returned to work The mine had been shut down for one week The labor trouble at the Shamrock mine between the miners and the Black Diamond Coal company in the Coal Creek district has been adjusted and that mine is now in operation

Knotville, Tenn Praterville Coal Creek Coal Company Shamrock Black Diamond Coal Company Coal Creek District

Reliance Again Leads Challenger in Cup Race

Autumnal storm chased rivals to shelter off Sandy Hook Bay delaying the America’s Cup. The start for Reliance and Shamrock came under heavy seas and gray skies with steady drizzle in the forecast. Reliance led Shamrock through the run and built a two mile advantage by turn time.

New York Bhony Rock Sandy Hook Spoctators Bdoeen Excarsion Revenue Scone Marcoul Reliance Shamrock Marcon

Gallo ws This Time for Caleb Powers Hang Verdict Shocks Kentucky

Georgetown Ky August 29 The third trial of ex Secretary of State Caleb Powers for complicity in the murder of Governor William Goebel ends with a death sentence. The jury finds guilty and imposes the extreme penalty after three trials in Georgetown. Powers faced the court as crowds watched and his defense highlighted by a final address to the jury.

Georgetown Caleb ‘Powers Wiliam Goebel Joanuary Powers Arthur Goebel George Wyatt Clincinnati Lawyurs Goebel Inu Bie Danie Aed Bie

Refugees Reach Urumbs After Turkish Fire Escalation

One hundred refugees from Maltkotirsevi and nearby villages arrived at Urumbs Bulgaria amid Turkish garrison fire. Bulgerian authorities allegedly pressed locals to sign a statement branding insurgents as aggressors. the first refuser reportedly died in a related incident.

Maltkotirnovi Bolla Maltkotirsevi Urumbs Bulgaria Turk Fob Malkotirnovi Makhouirnove

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