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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1900

Page

7

Sultan of Sulu Absent as Uproar Stirs Mindanao

Washington reports private advices say the sultan of Sulu disappeared from Maibun Jolo months ago and was traced to Singapore before vanishing again. Allegations link him to seeking foreign aid against American troops led by Major O J Sweet but no proof exists. Internal feuds between Indoman and Tahil sparked local clashes, which Major Sweet halted by ordering their return home.

Washington War Department Sultan of Sulu Singapore Sala O. J. Sweet Twenty-third Infantry Maharajah Indoman Paglima Hadji Tahil Tahil Indoman Bartin Maibun Jolo Major Sweet Sweet Sultana Tahit

Tin box buried under street yields 75000 bonds

Richard T. Wallace of Williamabridge, real estate agent, found a long-buried tin box behind his office during street widening work. The box contained United States government bonds valued at 75000, several Commodore buttons of the New York Yacht Club, and documents dated 1859. Wallace hopes to locate the owner of the property.

Richard T. Wallace Olin Avenue Williamabridge New York Yacht Club Wallace New York

Cigarette Shortage as Richmond Factories Idle

In Richmond Virginia hundreds of women workers abstain from July and August shifts due to extreme heat. The American Tobacco Company logistics in New York pause deliveries while workers plan to return mid month. Dealers use the lull to move aging stock as 90 percent of cigarettes are made in Richmond. The One Day Cold Cure.

Richmond American Tobacco Company New York Atlanta Journal

Careless Money Loss Claims For Reimbursement

Treasury receives bizarre claims from farmers, workers, and residents who say money was destroyed or mutilated by accidents or household mishaps. Examples include cows chewing shredded bills, pocket money burned or torn by machinery, and coins used as fuel. The piece notes the volume of requests and the department's routine handling, ending with an unrelated advertisement for DeWitt's Witch Hazel.

Secretary of the Treasury Sam Treasury Department Vermont Kansas Boston Washington Wisconsin Indianapolis Philadelphia

Opening of Lucy Cobb Institute Sparks Largest Attendance Ever

The Lucy Cobb Institute reports its opening as the brightest in its history with over 65 boarders, many day pupils, and a record overall attendance. students from across the country, including Georgia and other southern states, fill boarders and villas while music and vocal departments see doubled enrollments. DeWitts Little Early Risers and Kermott’s Chocolates feature as local products in the notice.

Lucy Cobb Institute Desides Georgia Elsie Tyler Madeline Kelpp Lucy Cobb

NEW RAILROAD CHARTERED IN ALABAMA AND GEORGIA

Birmingham area railroad plans rapid expansion linking Cartersville Georgia to Alabama with connections at Atlanta. Incorporators include Blount Marshall and others amid pending East and West Seaboard dispute. Report notes mineral-region extensions and anticipated line from North Alabama.

Ala Birmingham, Alabama and Georgia Railroad Cartersville Gate Tredegar Mineral Atlanta Hed Aber Jef Blount Gail Marshal Gucloy Or Clair Glanietowehai Mar Cathoun Talladen Clay Bibb Randolph Alabama Seaboard Air Howard Goss Franxront Sodeg Wheyekernedy Howard Wil

Clarke County Georgia Road and Revenue Levy Notice

Daily market reports list the Clarke County Georgia Board of Roads and Revenues levy details dated September 10 1000. It notes county and state rates per $1000 and references ordinaries Herrington and Hed on duties. Executors Mattie Sorrell are mentioned regarding a will’s administration next month.

BOF Clarke County Georgia sPaig Sean Abd Wynne Mattie Sorrell Diambon Dlamiasion Wi Herrington

Boy Missing In Rome After Shooting Bats

Ben Trammell, 14, vanished from his North Rome home after leaving to shoot bats on Monday. He sent his gun home with a friend and has not been seen since. Friends fear foul play. The boy is son of J. E. Trammell of Sacnae, employed at a local planing mill.

Rome Ben Trammell Seed Trammell J. E. Trammell

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