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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1900
Page
4
Senator Jones of the Democratic national committee says he lacks information on Admiral Dewey’s intentions for presidential candidacy and has heard no formal approach from the committee. He notes it is possible others are more curious about Dewey entering the Kansas City convention and the nominee’s path.
Clarke county residents announce candidacies for multiple offices including Tax Collector Clerk of Superior Court Ordinary Sheriff County Treasurer Tax Receiver and Representative. Each statement notes candidacy or withdrawal subject to Democratic primary and appeals to voters for support in Clarke County.
News from Lonpos and The Hague notes slow British advance and Boer retirements to Biggarsburg. Reports of Froneman victory claims and ongoing troop movements amid uncertain dates for Roberta leaving Bloemfontein. Letter from Kenna Jackson Co reports Rheumatism cure testimonial for Chamberlain's Pain Balm.
A jury returns a verdict of involuntary manslaughter in the case of Phil Baugh charged with murdering his mistress Mary Kimball. The defense argued the woman suffered a fall and misfortune rather than a deliberate blow. The trial featured testimonies from state and defense counsel and a late verdict after circumstantial evidence. The report also includes a local endorsement for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.
The state jury found Frank Derricotte guilty of voluntary manslaughter in the killing of John Batiste near the G O and M depot last night. Judge Russell delays sentence to end of week as counsel may seek a new trial with potential appeal to the supreme court. Penalty ranges one to twenty years in prison.
Mandy Turnbull Nes at death's door two weeks after a desk electric shock in the Chicago Telephone offices. Doctors fail to stop involuntary muscle twitching and convulsions from nervous system shock. A separate item reports six armed men robbing a barkeeper on State street, beating him and fleeing with cash. police exchange fire as officers respond.
The Clarke county grand jury adjourned after a four day session with high praise for members and officers. It commends treasurer balances, tax collection improvements, road work, and suggests a faster land condemnation law. Recommendations urge county officer salaries, a state boy reformatory, dog law adoption, and limiting bonds to corporations.
An old advertisement extols Dr H Morley s Lemon Elixir prepared from lemon juice and tonic plants to treat indigestion biliousness constipation and related ailments. It touts weight gain renewed strength and lists 50c and 1 00 bottles sold by druggists in Atlanta Ga with testimonials from L J Alldred and Mrs A Gresham and mentions other elixirs and products.
An editor shares a lighthearted note about a typo causing a Bible reference mix up during a class at the Normal Balool. The piece humorously laments misread verses and the perils of typewriter errors, ending with a plug for Electric Bitters as a health tonic.
Police report describes Ulysses Grant with a fiery temper attacking another boy. He will pay $5.40 to the city or face further penalties while a companion named Wat was fined $6 for drunkenness costing fifty.
In a superior court yesterday morning John Hil, described as colored, faced burglary charges and was convicted after testimony and closing arguments. The case details reflect a harsh local view of crime and race in the era.
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