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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1902
Page
5
An advertisement claims bad blood causes skin blemishes and health issues. It promotes S. S. S. as a vegetable blood purifier that purports to restore skin, cure eruptions, and improve overall health, citing a mother sharing success with a daughter's recovery after many doctors failed. It includes contact and location details for Atlanta Georgia and St. Louis Missouri.
Governor Taft released from hospital and at brother Charlies home but not yet fully recovered. Surgeon advises waiting until April 15 before resuming duties related to his Philippines return.
George Reid a young Negro drayman killed his wife Aquinls Rel in the southeastern Negro district of Columbus after a quarrel in which he shot her at close range. He then returned to work, delivered two orders, and attempted to flee the city on his dray. A posse pursued him as he fled toward the country.
In Duplin county two men Frank Thompson and Herring Carter are arrested in the death of Peter Lawson. Carter is charged with the shooting and Thompson as accessory. Rumors allege Crawford Carter and Lawson’s wife conspired, with a $600 offer said to have been made.
President Roosevelt arrives in Charleston with high spirits for a harbor tour aboard the revenue cutter Algonquin. Militia guard lines, 21 gun salutes, and escort by Charleston Dragoons mark the visit as he inspects Fort Sumter, tours the bay, and plans a banquet at the Charleston Hotel with 500 invitations for a lunch at St. John.
A reference to the stomach's central role in nutrition and overall health. The text argues that stomach cure impacts other organs and mentions Daewy and physicians, with garbled OCR details about medical galley prints and deceptive practices.
San Francisco April 8 Customs authorities told to stay vigilant against shipments of arms and ammunition to Chinese insurgents. Collector Stratton received a Treasury letter referencing the Sept 7 1901 protocol prohibiting such imports and urging action under existing law to restrict exports to China. Report any confirmed consignments to the department immediately.
Chicago April 7 Mayor Harrison in his annual address to the council warned that the city’s finances are deteriorating from bed to worse, saying the poverty of 1902 could become destitution without stringent relief measures and urging honest schedules and action from the better classes and aldermen.
Four more years of war are forecast by Boer envoys and refugees who insist independence in the Transvaal is essential for peace. The Hague reports claim English danger grows with Japan and that Boer guerrilla warfare will continue until Britain can spare troops for Europe. Dutch leaders move from neutrality to active Boer support, though Kuyper hints at safe conduct for Boer agents.
A Philadelphia special to The Herald notes John McKee, once the wealthiest Black man in Philadelphia with an estate around 1.6 million dollars and over 1 million acres of land, died abroad at age 81 after running a city restaurant until 1866 before turning to real estate. Persia Plans New 10 Million Rouble Loan
In Griffin Georgia Captain W B Hudson is killed and James J Flynt is seriously wounded in a pistol duel outside Brooks drug store following a heated political dispute over Flynt’s bid for re election to the legislature. Hudson, a prominent Griffin citizen, had allied with opponents of Flynt’s campaign. The incident caused great townwide excitement and uncertainty about Flynt’s condition.
Mitchel J. Joiner of Waycross Georgia shot Silas Johnson a Black man who threatened him with a knife while they rode in a buggy. Joiner fired three times hitting Johnson in the head after Johnson tried to stab him during a dispute over business dealings. The incident occurred near Joiner's home.
Augusta Ga April 8 The strike situation remains unchanged this afternoon. At 6 30 o clock the lockout for feet was declared by the Manufacturers Association which will fight to the end. No spindle turning in Augusta or the House Creek valley tomorrow morning.
News digest reports thirty smallpox cases in a Norfolk jail flight, amid a dramatic note on the Schur family in Austrian Galicia. It cites migrant Shalim Schur sent back for trial over his alleged murder, while his parents face arrest. Also included are brief items on Kansas City elections and a sawmill accident in Gitson.
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