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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1900
Page
6
A reader letter extols Mother's Friend as essential for pregnancy, claiming it strengthens the body and mind, eases morning sickness, relaxes muscles for easier labor, prevents sore breasts, and speeds recovery, with advertisements noting a $1 bottle and free illustrated book from The Bradfield Regulator Co.
Washington reports a potential U S challenge under the Monroe Doctrine as France and Brazil dispute a 100000 acre territory. Switzerland arbitration awarded Brazil the land, while French investors seek government aid to reclaim funds prompting U S protest.
London dispatch notes the queen regent informs the Cortes of the betrothal of Princess Marie de Las Mercedes of Spain to Prince Carlos, second son of the Count of Caserta, with debate over succession and royal family ties amid Carlist concerns. Princess Marie, heiress presumptive, once linked to Prince Albert of Belgium, now aligned with Don Carlos.
The London Sun under Rev. Dr. Joseph Parker debuts with Moral tone including Latest News column and editorials against gambling and social vice. It urges magistrates to harshly punish hooliganism while noting typical ads and East End tragedy items in the news.
In Rockport Indiana on a Saturday night two Black men killed barber H S Simons with an iron bar. A lynch mob broke into the jail, hanged Rowland and Henderson after confessions. Walter Evans aided in removing the victim's body and suffered a nervous collapse.
J Gordon Grey, secretary of the Manufacturers' club and head of Queen & Co., testified in Philadelphia before the Industrial Commission. He stated four years of improved conditions yet blamed rising raw material costs for limiting manufacturers profit despite nationwide prosperity.
The New York stock market surged with bull speculation as leading stocks traded in large blocks up to 4 000 and 5 000 shares. Despite wild floor activity the session showed high organization as demand from outside investors drove broad participation.
Reports from Loxpox detail a heavy Boer defeat of 1,500 to 2,000 men at the Orange river with many killed and wounded and prisoners taken. General Kitchener and others face criticism as new contingents and freehand are promised amid ongoing South African hostilities. A separate note from Prattsville, Alabama, announces a large phosphate bed discovery about four miles from town spanning at least 900 acres.
Dispatch from Malaga reports more than 100 people perish as the German training frigate Grivtsenmin foundered at the port entrance while seeking refuge during a storm. Of 450 aboard, 31 survivors are accounted for. several officers and crew drowned, a survivor went insane, and a nephew of the imperial chancellor was among the saved.
Conductor Joe Crook was assaulted on a Birmingham and Bessemer dummy train near Brenanon Alabama. He suffered critical injuries including a gunshot wound and is hospitalized. Suspects A C Hantrante and W T Coleman were arrested by Sheriff Sarin and local citizens after three shots were fired.
Alabama coal industry eyes a strong next year with plans for active expansion in the state. Investments of hundreds of thousands of dollars and new mining companies push development as 1949 output reached about 7.4 million tons, with potential to exceed 10 million if no strikes occur.
In Routt County western and central districts suffer murders and threats. Matthew Rash was killed in his cabin last July and Dart, Rash’s partner, was shot as he left his door in October. The Bassett, Champsom, Davenport families have been warned to flee with many ambush shootings. Citizens discuss forming a vigilance committee to track the killers.
On a Santa Fe line near Emporia three men attacked Sheriff Butts of Dad O T to free Sol Temple, who had been held for larceny. Temple, held earlier by the sheriff, was being moved toward Enid when the assault occurred. Butts and another sheriff repelled the attackers, who fled at the next stop. Temple remained in custody.
A conference on industrial arbitration under the National Giri federation opened in Chirage at 10:30 am. The event aims to build public sentiment through discussion between labor and employer representatives, with no firm actions expected before the meeting ends Tuesday night. Franklin MacVeach opened the session, followed by Carroll D. Wright, U S commissioner of liquor.
Maseru reports De Wet's force repulsed twice before a third assault broke the British lines near Thabaneha. He led the final charge with a small group, capturing a 15-pounder, 15 wagons, ammunition, and stores. Haasbroek and his commando failed to pass Springkant's Nek, losing 40 men.
James Stout is charged with shooting at trains on the Queen and Crescent line near Dasville Kentucky. A bullet pierced the smoking compartment window as the Robson company train passed, narrowly missing actor Stuart Robson.
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