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Athens Weekly Banner

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Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1900

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2

British Commanders Face Harsh Press Critique Amid South Africa Notes

British generals Buller Warren and Thorneycroft come under stern scrutiny from Lord Roberts and press commentaries in Lexpos and St James Gazette. Reports from Warenton and Maseny describe Boer counteractions and internal Boer disagreements as casualties mount and trench lines evolve amid ongoing South African conflict coverage.

Lexpos Lord Roberts General Baller Warren Thorneycroft South Africa Buller St. James Fanny Globe Phasis Bauer Warrenton

Scientists voyage to Siberia to trace Indian origins

Three members of the Jessup expedition from the American Museum of Natural History sailed to northwestern Siberia to study American Indian ancestry and related zoological and ethnological questions. The team, led by Mansion 0, includes Pasionan and Waldemar Juckuen, aiming for a two year sojourn with bird and mammal collections.

San Francisco Jessup American Museum of Natural History of New York Siberia Mansion Pasionan Aldemar Gognran Waldemar Juckeuon Buxton Peek

Protracted Mormon Meeting Draws Elders to Fairplay

In Morgan County Georgia the village of Fairplay near Moxos becomes a gathering point for Mormon elders from across the state. Meetings began and will run until Monday with Hamal rites to be administered to converts.

Morgan County Moxos Fairplay Georgia Monilays

Legrande Argues Alcoholism Threat to Society

Alabama physician Dr J Legrande of Birmingham, president of the State Medical Association, urged education against alcohol at the Montgomery gathering. He praised the State Board of Health for yellow fever quarantine efforts, called prohibition ineffective, and urged suitable texts to show alcohol evils. He proposed asylum care for current inebriates.

Alabama Montocurnry Ala J. ©. Legrande Birmingham State Medical Association State Board of Health

Hall of Fame for Great Americans Names Judge Panel

Dr J H T McPherson named to judge panel for selecting inductees to New York Universitys Hall of Fame for Great Americans. The colonnade plan at University Heights will house 150 inscription panels with yearly additions through 2000. The project requires broad public nominations and multi‑body approval from NYU senate and honorary members.

J. Flt. McPherson University New York University Council University Heights Palisades Harlem Hudson River New York City Senate Newvere University Senate The United States McPherson Eliot Harvard H M. MacCracken New York University

Confidence Helps to Cure by Mrs Pinkham Advice

A patient appeal describes confidence in Lydia E Pinkham remedies guiding ulcers and womb so ailments. Letters from women detail relief after using Vegetable Compound and Wash with claims of restored sleep and strength. The public notice emphasizes women helping other women seek and receive advice.

Lydia E. Pinkham M. Stopwarp Springfield Minn Deak

Turkey Must Pay Indemnity, Charge DAffairs Reported

A foreign note asserts Turkey must pay indemnity as the Charge dAffaires reports on the issue in diplomatic correspondence. The statement emphasizes compensation obligations tied to postwar settlements and bilateral tensions.

United States presses indemnity claim on Turkey for missionaries

Washington reports the United States will inform the Ottoman sultan to promptly pay the indemnity for outrages on American missionaries and property. If delayed, seizure of the port of Emyrna and its customs revenues could be used, risking Mediterranean tensions and possible war. The claims total about $340,000, including a $300,000 destruction claim and a $40,000 Lentz item.

Washington United States Constantinople Emyrna Mediterranean Theron Turkey Olney

Syrup of Figs Promotes Health On Every Trip

Pleasant and effective for kidneys liver and bowels it prevents fevers headaches and similar sickness. Sold in 60 cent bottles by leading druggists. Manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co.

California Fig Syrup Co Hall F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio Hood

Will Recover Dr Carlton Reports Smith's Condition

Dr Carlton returned from Smithonne and stated that Hon James M Smith is greatly improved and will recover though it will take many days to fully regain health after a severe illness.

Carlton Smithonne James M. Smith

Porte Replies to Powers on Duty Increase in Turkey

Constantinople April 18 The porte has replied to the powers third note on raising duties by 8 per cent citing bad Turkish finances and intends to adhere to the plan. Ambassadors will send another note voicing objections to an increase without prior understanding. A second dispatch from Prrrsasquo notes iron and steel makers fear price declines despite regulation. Local mills report steel at 1.90 with a possible drop to 1.70 within the month.

Constantinople Porte

Work resumes at Cornell dam under military supervision

General Roe announces troops back at the Cornell dam after a Cleveland strike. About 200 men report for duty, including 50 stone masons. remaining strikers number 400 to 500, mostly Italians. Companies A and B stage a hill demonstration to deter any unrest. Corporal Visces O'Brien shoots at three men who fled, with no return fire noted.

Cnorvox Visccs O'Brien Troy O'Brien

Settlement Expected In Machinists Strike Talks In Cleveland

Efforts to adjust differences between machinists and manufacturers in Cleveland point to a settlement within days. H L Devens of New York, secretary of the National Metal Trades Association, meets with leaders to press talks with President O Connell of the International Association of Machinists. Meanwhile wire mills resume operations and Cumberland Summit coal miners accept 65 cents per ton and plan to return to work.

Cleveland Cievenano H. L. Devons New York National Metal Trade& Association Devens Iners Meyerspath Cumberland Summit Coal Company

Castornza Bears the Toa Kind You Fava Aways Bought Gignatere

Fragmentary text notes a product called castornza sold in heed with quick cure claims. No clear person or event identified. readability insufficient for concrete entities or dates.

Castornza Gignatere Sateed

Danville Man Declared Lunatic After Sheriff Attack

Sim Oglesby, a black man, was brought to Danielsville to face lunacy charges. A jury found him insane, attacked Sheriff Brooks in custody, and he raved that he is God while preaching in his cell. He refuses food and uses a bolt as a "telephone to Heaven" awaiting transfer to the asylum.

Danvielaville Sim Oglesby Danielaville Brooks Nrgco Ove God Hell

Trial verdict on Hardin slaying in Seaboard depot case

The Clake superior court yesterday found Son Baldwin guilty of voluntary manslaughter in the killing of Ed Mardin at the Seaboard Air Line depot. The defense contended Henry Scott used the knife, with Baldwin admitting a punch in the quarrel. Jury deliberated after arguments by Solicitor General Brand and defense counsel.

Baldwin Hardin Seaboard Air Line Clake Superior Court Son Baldwin Georges O. Thomas Menare Strickland & Green Solicitor-General Branch Ed Mardin Atlanta San Baldwin Brooks Madison County Henry Scott Uentea Scott Brand Col T. F. Green Geo. C Thomas Russell

Peruna Promoted by Noted Tammany Leaders in 1808

A historic collection of endorsements for Peruna from prominent figures including Amos J. Cummings and W. G. Lienallen, praising it as an effective spring remedy for catarrh and stomach ailments. Letters from politicians and citizens describe relief, gratitude, and recommendations, with addresses in Washington, Columbus, and Grand Rapids cited.

New York M'f’g Co Columbus Cuba Amos J.cummings M.C. Hon W. G. Lienallen Moscow Idaho Senate Crrawne Washington W.G. Lienallen J. R. Stuart Partland Texas Mise Ella Bough Gettysburg Washington, D. C Eile Ella Bough Ids Bough Bureau of Engraving and Printing D.C Register United States Treasury Judson W. Lyons Grand Rapids George G. Steketee Mich George G. Stoketes Dr. Hartman Ohio

Gordon the Evangelist Inspires Texas Confederate Veterans

A Dallas Post report from Wacosaga notes General John B. Gordon amid Abe Mulkey’s Gatesville revival in Coryell County. Gordon urged veterans to don the armor of Christ, provoking moving scenes as forty veterans came forward and about a hundred joined in prayer, tears and embraces marking the revival.

Houston Tex Wacosaga John B. Gordon United Confederate Veterans Texas Gatesville Coryell County Abe Mulkey Gordon

Georgia Medical Association Opens Fifty-First Session

Atlanta April 18 The fifty first annual session of the Georgia Medical Association began at the Lyceum theatre this morning with about 100 members present and many more expected this afternoon and tonight. The three day session of 1900 opens with a fine, intelligent membership and a notably large contingent of younger members.

Atlanta Georgia Medical Asociation Lyceum Thestre

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