Petition Seeks Conductor Lane's Immediate Dismissal
Prominent Athens area residents sign a petition asking Superintendent Berkeley of the Seaboard Air Line to discharge Conductor Lane after an incident near Tucker Ga. Frank Booth, a leading OConee County farmer, fell from a moving Seaboard train and was left on the right of way. Passengers urged Lane to back the train, but he refused, prompting threats and mass disapproval. Booth plans heavy damages against the railroad and Lane, with lawyers in Athens pursuing action.
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Frank Booth
Oconee County
Seaboard Air Line
Tucker
Booth
Atlanta
Seaboard
Tower
Lane
J. F. Rhodes
Obas. N Hodgeon
Mr. Booth
Lawrencesville
Berkeley
O, N. Hodgson
B. F. Holder, Jr
B. Smith
A.M Barah
Barrett Phinizy
J G. Hill
P. M. Smith
D.D. Niblock
D. A Watson
S B Wingfeld
J. G. Carruthers
O. D. Epps
H. P. Hinton
Paul
Jackson
F. A. Cornell
E. D. Sledge
J A Wilson
Louis M. Johnson
J. W. , Tack
W. O. Wingfield
J. N. Williamson
W. A. Harris
E.G. Turner
L. P. Dorham
BR. J. Tarner
W.G. Harris
Athens
Persens
Pittsburgh Fire Causes Major Losses Across City
A fierce early morning blaze on Liberty Avenue caused estimated total losses of 263000. Pittsburg Plate Glass reports 160000 in damage, Comstock Brass 9100, Thaler Manufacturing about 800, and Pittsburg Transfer 0 000 plus 12000 on its building. At least 60 horses perished as firefighters battled one of the hottest blazes in years, with most losses covered by insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Liberty Avenue
Pittsburg Plate Glass Company
Comstock Brass Manufacturing Company
Thaler Manufacturing Company
Pittsburg Transfer Company
Large fortune tied to disputed death date in Beckwith estate
In New York a surrogates court case seeks to fix Arthur Beckwith’s date of death to determine heirs and transfer tax. Beckwith, an artist from a prominent family, disappeared from Banford Hall asylum in Flushing in 1804 and was later found in Havana. The matter may affect the fortune split with Leonard Beckwith, once chief engineer of the subway, and other heirs as to which date governs the estates valued at around half a million dollars.
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New York
Arthur Beckwith
Banford Hall
Flunhing
S. 1
Coun
Forbes Beckwith
Mubway Commission
Alh
Leonard
Arthu Beckwith
Litchfeld
Cons
Havana
Cuba
Banford Hell Asylum
Flushing
National Prohibitionists Call for Committee Meeting
Oliver W. Stewart, chairman of the national Prohibition committee, called the committee to meet at the Auditorium hotel in Chicago at 10 am on Wednesday, December 16, to set the time and place of the next national Prohibition convention. The committee includes two members from each state and territory, with most expected to be represented by one or two members. Rivalry has emerged for the convention as applications have been filed or are to be filed from Buffalo, Detroit, Indianapolis, Columbus, Kansas City, and Minneapolis.
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Chicago
Oliver W. Stewart
National Prohibition Committee
Auditorium Hotel
Buffalo
Detroit
Indianapolis
Columbus
Kanabas City
Minneapolis
Monument Unveiled At Battle Lake George Park
Thousands attend ceremonies in Lake George New York to unveil a bronze battle monument designed by Albert W Einert showing Indian chief Hendrick and General Johnston. Governors from New York Vermont Massachusetts Connecticut review troops at the center of Battle Park as a national salute rings out. the nine foot high figures rest on a granite pedestal.
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Batte Lake
Second United States Cavalry
Ninth United States Infantry
New York National Guard
Governors’ Foot Guards
Connecticutt
Massachusetts Infantry
Furious fighting in Beirut and threats in Salonica
Reports from Beirut describe intense fighting between Christians and Muslims with several dead and many wounded. Fore ign warships arrive as civil unrest spreads to Smyrna and Salonica, where officials fear a broader insurrection led by Macedonian groups. Bulgarian tensions rise over Prince Ferdinand’s departure. A separate note from Detroit mentions a steamer missing near Leamington and a minor arrest in Halle for insulting Emperor William.
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Parla
Foreign Office
Beirut
Bopt
Comsulate
United Gates
Brooklyn
Seo Francisco
Smyrna
Salonica
Wall
Monastir
Berbea
Bulgaria
Ferdinand
Bradfield Regulator Co claims old birth remedies
An advertisement promotes The Bradfield Regulator Co of Atlanta Georgia offering various birth medicines and meat remedies for women. It touts Jen a tummo strychnine narcotics and a pure preparation called You Know fast Brothers Friend aimed at relief during pregnancy and childbirth, urging readers to trust their products.
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Nancy
Brad- Beld Regulator Co
Bradfield Regulator CO
Atlanta, GA
Work of Education in Athens Y M O A
The Athens Y M C A announces a six month education program starting October 12 with courses in commercial bookkeeping penmanship business arithmetic shorthand typewriting spelling grammar and drawing among others. Fees range from 3 to 10 dollars per subject with instructors including Herschel Carithers A S Parker C C Gibson Marion F Dace Lustrat and DuBose. International exams will be held April 4 1904 with certificates for 76 percent+.
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Athens Y. M.O. A
Herschel Carithers
Southern Mutual Insurance Company
A. 8. Parker
C.C. Gibson
Marion F. Dace
University of Georgia
Prof
DuBose
Athens Y. M. C. A
Messrs
T. H Nickerson
O A. Rowland
W. T. Forbes
Clifton Flour Ad Promotes Fresh Supply at Wingfield
Fresh Flour All the Time. Clifton Flour is sold only to retail merchants and kept fresh by small-quantity purchases. Branaford's Clifton is urged as ideal for family use for bread cake and pastry. Wingfield Cash Grocery maintains regular stock.
Northeast Georgia Fair One-Fare Round Trip Rate Declared
All railroads operating in Athous have granted a rate of one fare for the round trip to the Northeast Georgia Fair. Travelers may purchase round tickets for the event, simplifying access to the fairgrounds and encouraging attendance among residents and visitors alike.
Girl Dies After 3 Mile Sewer Ordeal In New York State
Mary Morgan aged 18 and from Booth Natick, New York, was swept through a metropolitan sewer for about three miles over two and a half hours. Rescued alive but died shortly after, her tale described as more wonderful than fiction.
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Wellesley
N. Y
Mary Morgan
Booth Natick
Natick
Gouth Natick
Boy’s brave 18 mile trek for King’s New Discovery
A boy endures death’s agony from asthma to fetch Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs and consumptive troubles. The medicine is claimed to give instant relief and cure bronchitis and throat troubles. Guaranteed bottles priced at 60 cents and $1.00. Trial bottles offered by local druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
W. B. Eteet
W. J. Smith & Bro
B. Palmer & Bon
Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a cure for kidney and urinary issues. It claims sediment in water signals trouble, promises relief from back pain and incontinence, and offers free samples and a booklet via mail from Binghamton New York. It cites test results and appeals to quick, at home diagnosis.
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Bington
Beirut unrest reported with Christian deaths and looting
Department notices say seven Christians were killed and several wounded in Beirut yesterday amid general panic. Soldiers looted two Christian houses as consular officers, including Rear Admiral Cotton’s officer, investigate under the flag lieutenant and consul’s direction. Leishman cites unclear origin per our consul. Porte claims quiet. additional detachment notes sent for protection of American citizens.
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Leishman
Beirut
Washington
Bopt
Lepet
Ani
Lefetmen
Bople
Christiane
Cotton
End
Sublime Porte
Wty
American Citizens, Téettegant Chas. L. Hussey
Beirut clashes amid Christian Mussulman fight on shipboard
Reports from Beirut describe a fierce brawl between Mussulmans and Christians sparked by a Muslim shot at a Christian worker of the American college. Shooting, casualties, and troop intervention followed on the quay near the U S cruiser Brooklyn. Diplomatic cables warn of renewed disturbances and possible marine landing. Also note a neighbor’s use of Chamberlain’s remedy aiding a critical illness recovery.
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Constantinople
Iapatoh
Beirut
Mussulman
American College
Wal
United States
Brooklyn
Cotton
Inter
Christana
Chamberlain
H. BR. Palmer & Ons
W. J. Smith & Bro
Sunday Excursions to Atlanta Train Special
Beginning Sunday May 1, residents can take round trips to Atlanta for 1.00. Tickets for train 41 leave Athens at 6 35 city time. Return date of sale. Agent signatures include Z Hoke and Allan P A, Portland.
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Bedanyi Ag
Athens
Hoke
Athena Usee Ee
P. A
Allan
Pottandath
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D. P. Jolly
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Athens, GA
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Janeiro
DeWitt
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Journal
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Ont
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Sandusky
Minning
William
Halle
Prussia
Wiliam
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Lustrat
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Wellesley Hille
Oldham
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