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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1900
Page
5
At Buffalo May 1 to Nov 1 1901 the Ethnology building will host a rich display on race origins distribution and relations highlighting North and South American countries. Peru plans extensive exhibits including Peruvian antiquities from American museums showcased in its section.
Orca New York Aug 14 Collis P Huntington president of the Southern Pacific railway died at Pine Knot camp Racquette Lake Adirondacks. He had been in usual health Thursday through Sunday. heart trouble caused death. Private secretary J E B Gates notified New York and London cables sent to Princess Hatefouldt. News from San Francisco reports Huntington died late last night while in residence in camp.
News from New York reports Huntington's death unsettled the market though Southern Pacific holdings trended to stabilize as bankers met to assess fortune estimates between 40 and 50 million dollars. Also notes a funeral for Baron Russell and multiple fatalities from meningitis, a steamer accident, and public health warnings tied to influenza and pneumonia remedies.
Reports from Visayas indicate increased insurgent activity over six weeks as American losses grow in Panay. Generals Mojica and Lucban harass garrisons, rebels ambush towns from surrounding hills, and a sizable rebel force remains armed. Amnesty fails to curb unrest. banks restore two Mexican silver dollars per one American gold dollar, with MacArthur requiring its use for public duties. Major figures return from Benguet with hospital plans. civil service appointments to be run by the Philippine commission.
A New Jersey raised letter from N J Morrison urges Dr C T Dozier head of the Regents of the White Shield to join movements abroad. Dozier defends loyalty to race and country expressing hostility to disloyalty as treason. Colorado River rises with threats of overflow. 30 days of rain. Carpenters near Coruman Ga return to work ending local strike. about 10 workers back, 200 top carpenters still idle.
Brave men fall to stomach liver and kidney troubles and general run down. J W Gardner of Idaville Indiana testifies Electric Bitters gave him strength and appetite again. A 50 cent bottle available at Smith Bros and H R Palmer Sons for men and women.
In Charleston Aug 14 Rev Arthur Crane pastor of the First Baptist church denounces President McKinley in a sensational sermon after visiting city resorts and gambling houses. He attacks Governor McSweeney and accuses three Charleston council members of running blind tigers, naming one councilman as a alleged “Reaper.”
The Hamburg American Line steamer Deutschland arrived in Paymoutt at 8:20 am after leaving New York August 8, posting a new eastward record of five days 1 hour 45 minutes and an average speed of 23.82 knots. The ship’s highest day’s run was 662 knots as observers noted the rival Kaiser Wilhelm II’s Cherbourg arrival the day before.
Rowlyn H Farrell, confessed murderer of Express Messenger Lane, was moved from Toledo to Marysville for a 6:05 train transfer and preliminary hearing. A fiancé, Miss Costlow, pleaded to visit him, accompanied by her father, in a moving, emotional scene at the prison.
The Mellvain Ankefer company of Pittsburgh secured the contract to complete the Carolina State house. Work to begin within three days, with a December 1 1001 completion deadline and a daily forfeiture for delays. Savannah reports Colonel Louis J Allnutt visiting about locating a $1,000,000 sugar refinery, boosting hopes for Savannah. The note also advertises a laxative product and a cold remedy.
A high government official close to the president argues the United States will seek a military indemnity to families of American victims in the current China crisis. The plan may include warships in Chinese harbors to safeguard revenues and reserve funds for compensation, plus a small protective force to guard officials at ports and restore order.
A cipher telegram from Minister Conger at Peking reached the state department in Washington. Acting Secretary Adee consulted Secretary Root, with no contents released. The atmosphere was tense as campaigning in China neared a critical phase and fears grew that bloody events at Peking might unfold with the latest Allied advances.
Aug 14 report notes papers campaign against Britain's Yangtze policy. A U S embassy member questions Washington's rushed stance toward China and Li Hang Chang's claim that Conger could advance on Peking if the United States abandons plans for a march. The official press view says the United States would deploy troops to China.
Delegates gather for two third party conventions in Indianapolis with one focus on imperialism and silver coinage. Independent leaders may back Bryan Stevenson for president, while ex president Cleveland reportedly opposes a third ticket. Also an ad for Hall's Catarrh Cure claims to cure catarrh with a money back offer.
President Kruger formally asked the United States for sanctuary if needed, the day Lord Roberts entered Pretoria. He planned to retreat toward Portuguese territory, seeking asylum at the Lorenzo Marques consul, with assurances of a week's notice before departure. Secretary Hay directed Mr Hollis to stay within Portuguese territory to avoid jeopardizing British prisoners.
Lord Roberts reports Dewet’s camp holds Steyn under watch as war updates note Dewet’s convoy losses and British actions. Methuen and Kitchener pursue Dewet, while Canadian invalids return to Britain for transport home.
An excursion train from Tennille to Savannah wrecked near Tennille Georgia injuring thirteen with several more bruised and shaken. The front section failed to slow at a steep grade causing a collision that smashed a coach and box car. A large crowd aboard the Tennille Savannah trip sustained injuries and excitement followed amid the crash aftermath.
Paris and London dispatches report allied troops within 85 kilometers of Peking with Ho Si Wu and Yang Tsun positions cited. General Chaffee and Admiral Remey dispatches detail advances, with Russian activity and bombardment affecting the legations. Canton forts newly armed and garrison numbered 18,090. Chinese defenses reportedly prepared to defend breach, amid ongoing bombardments and logistical strain.
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