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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1903
Page
3
Mrs Laura S Webb of Toledo Ohio testifies to relief from menopause using Wine of Cardus. She claims first month relief, continued three months, now menstruates with no pain and plans to use periodically. The ad urges others to start Wine of Cardui to reinforce health during the change of life.
Reports detail a violent Beirut outbreak on September 6 involving Christians and Muslims. Five to six killed, many wounded, consular aid saved a stabbed Christian, while foreign vessels occupy Beirut. Nearby Smyrna and Salonica face mounting unrest and potential revolts amid Macedonian tensions. Turkish troops quell insurrection as Serbs join rebels and Prince Ferdinand faces backlash.
A cable from Minister Leishman in Constantinople reports a Beirut riot yesterday with seven Christians dead and several wounded. Christian homes were looted by soldiers as panic spread. Consular officers and Admiral Cotton’s fleet officers investigate conditions. Beirut’s safety is disputed, with claims of quiet by the Sublime Porte.
A Beirut incident reports a fierce brawl between Muslims and Christians sparked by a shot at a Christian employee of the American college. Casualties claimed include soldiers and Christians. officials caution the figures may be inflated. Authorities fear renewed disturbances as naval forces arrive and tensions rise around the American squadron. Regular meals at Gilleland's Cafe, 35c.
Pittsburg reports a revised loss tally from the Liberty avenue fire reaching 263000 with most covered by insurance. Major damages include the Pittsburg Plate Glass company 1650,000, the Thaler Manufacturing building about 800, and the Pittsburg Transfer Company 90000 plus a building loss around 12000. At least 60 horses perished as firefighters battled a severe blaze.
New York on September 8 a report notes a vast estate dispute hinges on when Arthur Beckwith an artist from a prominent New York family died. Beckwith disappeared from Sanford Hall asylum in Flushing in the 1840s and was later found in Havana. legal moves seek to set his date of death before Leonard Beckwith's to determine inheritance shares.
Oliver W. Stewart chairman of the national Prohibition committee calls for a meeting at the Auditorium Hotel Chicago at 10 a m Wednesday Dec 18 to set time and place for the next national Prohibition convention. The committee includes two members from each state and territory with broad representation expected and rivalries already emerging with bids from Buffalo Detroit Indianapolis Columbus Kansas City and Minneapolis.
Fragmentary OCR notes claim several people were killed in a dieting incident at Heiout with no confirmation from local sources. The Lokal Anseiger is cited but provides no clear details.
President Harper secures sul tan of Turkey consent to study Babylon site with a university party. A Green Hills era plan forms to depart this season for excavation and to seek privileges in the same region. Opposition from the German government arises over excavating rights. Also, Judge W T Holland touts Kodol Dyspepsia Care as curing indigestion and aiding sleep. Announce candidacy for alderman from first ward by C W Cooper.
Thousands attend ceremonies honoring Battle Lake Gage as governors of New York Massachusetts and Connecticut presided. The bronze monument by Albert W Einert depicts an Indian chieftain nine feet high atop a granite pedestal in Battle Park. Troops reviewed included a US cavalry unit infantry guard and state regiments. Also includes an ad for Kodol Dyspepsia Cure claiming digestion benefits.
They advertise Hall's Catarrh Cure with a one hundred dollar reward for uncured catarrh. F. J. Cheney & Co. are endorsed by West Truax Walding Kinnan Marvin as trustworthy druggists from Toledo. The remedy is said to act on blood and mucous surfaces. Includes testimonials and price per bottle, plus the Regular Dinner at Gillesland's Cafe.
A late government wheat report shows the crop down by thirty five million bashels from last year, signaling much higher flour prices until the next harvest at 104. Fresh flour deliverys arrive. Wingfield Cash Grocery urges stock up before further rises. The narrative notes rising costs and questions a local expert about chemistry.
Sept 8 notes Rivhans Brottle of Yous town dies from a fatal neck wound after assault at his home in Mees Valley. The scene involves local names and a reported brutal attack, with initial investigations underway. Also included are brief product notices and testimonials for various remedies and health items from H R Palmer & Sons and W J Smith & Bro.
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