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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1900
Page
7
The item highlights a maritime itinerary described as the most delightful route for sea travel. It emphasizes charming coastal views and practical travel options for passengers seeking a pleasant boating experience through named harbors and destinations.
Exprov ateamshire offers daily departures from Norfolk Virginia at Tau pom for New York direct. Passengers from the south Southwest and West can visit Point Comfort and Virginia Beach en route. For tickets and info contact railroad ticket agents or M Crowall Norfolk J Mayer Richmond H Walker Traffic Mgr J Brown Gen Pass Ag
Through trains from St Louis to Portland Paget Sound and the Northwest run via Kansas City St Joseph Billing a Montana and Billings. The Nebraska Colorado Express and another St Louis to Denver route offer one night and mid evening departures with through coaches chair cars standard sleepers and tourist sleepers. Generals Merrill Pryor Wakely and Elliott listed as officials in St Louis.
In effect July 3 1900 the line lists numerous city departures and arrivals from New York Philadelphia Baltimore Richmond and beyond with daily northward and southward services. It notes station stops including Tampa Charlotte Atlanta Augusta Nashville New Orleans Mobile Macon Richmond and Baltimore with times around dawn afternoon and evening, connections at Wells Fargo and Richmond with dining cars and through service to Washington and New York. The schedule emphasizes American Central Time and extensive long distance connections with frequent daily frequencies and specific arrival and departure times for major hubs. Both through coaches and dining services are referenced along with notes on historic routing and transfer points.
A collection of classified listings includes entries for Southern Express Office at College avenue Phone, Electric Light Office managed by G D Flanigen at Clayton and College, Athens Hardware Company at 1486 Broad et al, Job Printing Offices run by S D Stone on Jackson street Phone 75, Athena Mattress Works at Prince venue, Museio House run by D P Haselton 113 Clayton street Phone ta, Athens Banner No 13 Jackson street, Telegraph Office Union Telegraph Company Clayton, Electrical Contractor G A Crane on College avenue Phone 21, and Bell Telephone Office on Clayton street.
On a Tallulah Falls excursion a Harmony Grove marshal Scott Jackson shot and killed John Pittman, a Harmony Grove resident. Three shots were fired in a closet aboard near Turnerville as the train neared Tunner ville. Jackson surrendered after jumping from the train and returned to Toomerville. The incident on the Blue Ridge and Atlantic road caused intense passenger excitement.
Hon. James M. Smith of Smithonia Georgia writes ex Governor W J Northern praising a Dublin agricultural speech. He argues the South offers the best opportunities for profitable farming, cites postwar recovery, criticizes landowners and labor usage, and urges broad republication of the speech to inspire Georgia counties. He notes negro labor as cheap but to be managed properly.
Arcadia Florida August 15 Mayor Hoff man of Panta Gorda was stabbed thirteen times by Tom Hartigan a known taxidermist in a likely fatal attack. Hartigan previously jailed for fencing then attacked Hoffman after release. Hoffman countered with a chair multiple times but Hartigan stabbed him during the struggle. Hartigan fled with an excited crowd in pursuit.
Allies hold Piet' sang gains as Gen Dorward takes command near Tien Tsin. Russian minister warns for a large escort to Peking while Viceroys' duplicity stalls reinforcements. Boxer leaders Teuan Ta Sei and Chang Toheng killed after fall of Tien Tain. Berlin notes Waldersee may face entanglements. Empress Dowager may flee Peking before Allied arrival. Russians claim no prisoners at Aigan. Chinese massacre reported. Cossacks justify brutal action. Hawes arrives home in Pittsburg after escape from Wei Hsein mission. Britain mobilizes more private firms to meet demand. ammunition firms work all night.
An advertisement promises enduring relief from corns bunions and swollen feet with a new shoe design. It claims comfort for sweating and foot pain and offers a trial by mail from Allen 8, Climated Moy, N.Y.
Birmingham Ala Aug 15 Dr O T Dozier supreme commander of the Regents of the White Shield receives letters from across the nation reacting to a recent letter to Miss Lillian Clayton Jewett of Boston who proposes an army of black men to avenge the killing of Robert Charles The replies range from approval to sharp criticism Dozier defends racial loyalty and outline of his group aims including threats and insults in a hoisted letter urging ten thousand black crusaders and describing supplies of rope and sleeping accommodations in a potter s field The White Shield is described as white supremacist with many members from white Republicans.
Joe Hong Sing of Jackson street plans a ten month journey to Hong Kong and Rome then to Chicago and Frisco. He recalls a fatal night eight years ago when his partner was killed in Rome and a black killer was hanged. His cousin Joe Hack will run the Atlanta laundry in his absence.
Washington report estimates the U S cost of the Philippine conflict at 180,678,000 in cash with at least 2,239 American soldiers dead. The span covers from February 1, 1898, to August 11. Total deaths may be undercounted, with 2,394 suggested as a near total.
The past week brought intense heat and little rain across the state. Cotton growth is stunted, but fodder yields are good. corn and upland crops remain fair. Peaches are nearly done, and pastures stay in fine condition with livestock in good health.
Georgia journalist Larry Gantt, now running a farm and a saw mill near Spartanburg, South Carolina, recalled old Augusta days and his Georgia links. He praised Spartanburg and its 26 cotton mills, noting the county’s worth rose by about half a million annually over the past decade before heading to Aiken for today’s campaign events.
The Oglethorpe Echo endorses Chancellor Hill of the State University and his proposal to introduce summer sessions or year round operation. It argues that extended breaks waste valuable time, that students must gain more in less time, and that colleges nationwide are adopting the plan. Georgia youth should not fall behind in education.
A sensational stir arose in Charlotte when charges were filed against Alderman W. H. Allen, Policemen Cunningham and Ed Garrison, and bartender T A Davis for Friday night swimming with a seine in the city reservoir supplying drinking water. Citizens and officials voiced indignation as an investigation started.
A Tacoma engineer at the Olympic Iron Works was dragged into a revolving shaft, clothing torn and injuries suffered, yet he recovered quickly after the engine stopped. He was hurled around at over 100 rpm, feet tracing a six foot circle, yet no bones were broken and strong signs of life returned before an ambulance arrived.
Angusta Ga August 13 Special Master A B Erwin of Athens has issued a decision in the Algernon mills case. The decree orders the mills sold with proceeds to be divided among bondholders led by Stewart Phinizy who holds 40000 of the 905000 outstanding bonds and is to be paid his advances with interest. The suit, begun by A Holzenbake et al, sought a receiver and has lingered in federal court since 1890.
Thomas Sharkey and Robert Fitzsimmons signed to fight in a twenty five round match at Sea Side Athletic Club in Coney Island on August 2. The purse is 625000 with 75 percent to the winner and 25 percent to the loser. Charney White to referee. The winner to face Jeffries on August 1 if victorious. Brady says Jeffries ready to meet the winner.
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