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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1901

Page

5

Edward's Program Heartily Approved By King Edward

London reports King Edward's messages to Britain India and colonies emphasize loyalty and duty. Preparations for parliament opening are underway with pomp. In South Africa reports note Boer invaders weakened and De Wet a potential threat as British lines hold and post at Moddersfontein draws scrutiny.

New York Tribune London Edward India Great Britain Victoria Prince of Wales British India Liament Sow South Africa Cape Colony Hartsog de Wet de Wetsdorp Orange River Transvaal Moddersfontein

Boers Threaten to Invade Portuguese Territory

London reports Boer forces led by Blake threaten Lorenzo Marques, with Portugal seeking British aid and a British squadron reportedly ordered to Lorenzo Marquez. No official confirmation yet. Blake likely refers to John Y. Fillmore Blake, veteran of Transvaal forces.

Loxpox London Blake Lorenzo Marques Portugal Lorenzo Marquez

Health as a Habit and Scott's Cod Liver Emulsion

An advertisement contrasts not-quite health with true health and promotes Scott's emulsion of cod liver oil as a means to gain strength. It urges immediate action, emphasizing appetite, food, and food-rest, and offers a sample from Scott & Bowne at 4e9 Pearl Street.

Scott Scott & Bowne Pearl Street

Two Die and Three Fatally Hurt in Exposition Hotel Fire

A fire at the Exposition hotel in Bryomamprox New York on February five killed two people and fatally injured three others. Victims include Harry Severson and Sid Holland. injured are Tom Cook John Egon and Dora Darrow. About 25 people were in the building. losses reach ten thousand dollars.

Bryomamprox N. Y Exposition Hotel Harry Severson Sid Holland Tom Cook John R. Egon Dora Darrow Joopies Severson Holland

Brotherhood Engineers Watch Alabama General Assembly

Moytoomry Ala Feb 5 A committee of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers watches the legislature as it considers bills affecting railroad workers. A measure would bar railroad and corporate employees from collecting damages after accidents. The group backs a bill on annual deposits from fraternal insurance firms and seeks changes to how the state railroad commission is appointed and run to include practical railroad men.

Alabama General Assembly Moytoomry Ala Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers State Railroad Commission

Annexation Plan to Unite West Florida with Alabama

West Florida annexation committee from Florida tests support in Alabama legislature. Alabama committee likely to accompany Florida back to Tallahassee to pursue talks with the Florida legislature for the proposed annexation. Electric Bitters heralded as a blood purifier by Dr. D. B. Cargile with anecdotes of cures. Sold by local druggists for fifty cents with guarantees.

Cargile Washita I.T Brewer H. R. Palmer & Sova W. J. Smith & Bro Droggista

Legislators Debate Pree Pass Repeal Amid Tight Senate Vote

The anti pass and non telegraph frank law faces renewed repeal efforts led by Senator Stanland. Senate committee split evenly, fate unclear before a final vote. Also reported, the sundry civil appropriation includes 94000 for maintenance of the southern federal prison with a clause restricting convict labor to tasks they perform personally.

Stanland Senate Atlanta Atlasta Washington

Boxing Contest Or Prize Fight In Cincinnati Legal Battle

A Cincinnati court hearing opens over the February fifteenth Jeffries Rablin bout at the Saengerfest ball. The case seeks a permanent injunction to halt the contest, labeled a public nuisance by opponents and supported by promoters. Authorities observe the intense session with notable attendees from politics and boxing. In other news, Frank Hilson lies semi conscious after a knockout from John Kraemer in a midwest boxing match, with grave injury risk.

Cincinnati Jeffries Rablin Ohio Hollister Common Pleas Court Roblin Saengerfest Athletic Club Rubblin Madden Delaney Martin Ruhlin Peck Saengerfest Athletic Association Sheets Ward Warrington Maxwell Harmon Anager Anlo Frank Hilson John Kraemer Hilson

United States Senate Adopts Resolution of Inquiry

Wasmisatos Feb 5 In the senate Mr Teller introduced and carried a resolution calling for information on the reports concerning George L Rice editor of a ila newspaper being sent to the United States by the general in charge of the Philippines Also four Luzon newspapers are said to have been suppressed and Rice’s case is cited as an example Also the District of Columbia appropriation bill was taken up

United States Senate Wasmisatos Teller Bia Secretary of War George L. Rice Ila United States Philippines Rice Bis Luzon Mr. Teller Mie District of Columbia

Mosley Lemon Elixir Ad Claims Cure All Ailments

An 19th century style advertisement touts Dr H Mosley Lemon Elixir as a cure for biliousness indigestion headaches and heart and liver ailments. It pitches bottles at 50 cents and one dollar with testimonials from Mrs R H Bloodworth J H Mennich and W A James among others and lists other products Mortey Lemon Drops and a cough remedy. The copy emphasizes reliefs from nervous pain sleeplessness and debility and cites locations in Griffin Georgia Washington DC Atlanta Georgia and Bell Station Alabama.

Dr. Mosley R. H. Bloodworth Griffin Capitol J. H. Mennich F. Street Washington, D. C

Charleston Port Royal contest over removal of navy yard

A Charleston Port Royal row over moving the naval station to Charleston prompts a Washington delegation led by Mayor Smyth to challenge charges that Port Royal is unhealthy for the base. Ex Secretary Hillary Herbert cites health claims as grounds against the transfer. officials plan to present facts to the Senate committee.

Navy Yard Cuartestox Smyth Washington Semoral Charleston Hillary Herbert Port Royal Naval Station United States Brawley Navy Department

Scastonia Boies the Tis Kind Vox Record

An unclear clipping mentions Boies and Vox from Aeays bought ent. The readable text here lacks concrete facts, names, dates, or events to form a solid headline and summary.

Vox Aeays

Capers of Cupid in Royal Circles

Paris dispatch says Emperor Franz Joseph may wed Frau Schratt formerly of the Burg theatre. The article notes longtime affection with the imperial family, a Rome visit with the Countess de Trani, and reports the pope granted Schratt permission to annul a prior marriage. It also mentions the emperor signing a brevet making her Countess von Hochstenberg.

New York Paris Sieele Francia Joseph Frau Schratt Burgtheater Rome Countess de Trani Empresa Frau Schrate Ti Ia Countess von Hochstenberg

Royal Weddings in The Hague Delay But Festive Carnival Persists

A dispatch from The Hague notes Queen Wilhelmina’s nuptial events are postponed due to Queen Victoria’s death. Mourning keeps some royals away while street scenes color the capital. festive receptions, theater galas, and processions proceed as planned. The ceremony is scheduled for Thursday in the palace white hall and repeated at the church.

New York Hague Wilhelmina Victoria Grand Duke of Luxembourg London Wilhelmus Thuraiay Palace

Farewell to the Kaiser and World War notes

Emperor William and the German Crown Prince arrived in London and left for Port Victoria after a warm reception at Marlborough House. News items from Jacksonville, MoyToowzny, Greenville, Museporville, and Savannah report Salvation Army converts, Confederate pension funds, railway inspections, a suicide, and a flu outbreak crippling Savannah's fire department.

Emperor William England King Edward London Windsor Marlborough House Emperor Willam Charing Cross Railroad Station Germany Frederick William Port Victoria Hohenzollern

Fire destroys Foote Reade Co wholesale millinery firm

A four story brick wholesale millinery and dry goods building on Bank Street Cleveland between Lake and St Clair burned. Foote Reade & Co stock loss about 250000 with 0.80 for the building. A night watchman named Wilson is missing and feared dead in the blaze. The rubber and shoe departments survive under insurance.

Cleverann Foote, Reade & Co Logon Bank Lake and St. Clair Wilson Atesee Inzurance

Carrie Nation's Hatchet Crusade Shatters Topeka Saloons

Topeka February 6 Mia Nation led a small group in raiding joints at 830 Kansas Avenue and The Senate at 406 Kanens Avenue smashing slot machines and a large refrigerator while beer drenched Mrs Nation and her followers. Police escorted Nation to the station as the incident sparked a brief disturbance and a later entry into a second attempted wrecking of a Sixth Street restaurant. The case against Nation for attempting the Unique saloon damage was dismissed later.

Topeka Mia. Uaring Nation J. White Madeline Southard Kansas Avenues Mrs. Nation Senate Kanens Avenue Mra Nation Mia Naton Graham Irs Nation Mra. Nation East Sixth Street Schuol God W. A. Hines Manchester Dr. King H. BE. Palmer & Sons Warren J. Smith & Bro

Controversy Ahead in DAR Races For President General

Washington dispatch reports the Daughters of the American Revolution DAR may face political tensions at the Feb 33 meeting. Mrs Daniel Manning, the current president general, is ineligible for reelection with three candidates listed: Mrs Fairbanks, Mrs Donald McLean, and Mrs Roebling. McLean previously sought the presidency, while Manning hints at preferring a nationally prominent woman, and speculation centers on Mrs Fairbanks as likely to win.

D. A Manning Mia Fairbanks

Consul General De Leon Sees Ecuador as Promising Field

U S consul general to Guayaquil Perry M De Leon on a leave of absence visits San Francisco and Georgia on route to Washington. He cites Ecuador's railroad from Guayaquil to Quito opened territory over 300 miles long with 1,600,000 people, built by an American syndicate at 39 million dollars, signaling potential American enterprise despite earlier restrictions.

Conn! Leon San Francisco Perry M. de Leon United States Guteral Guayaquil Ecuador Washington Brashington Georgia Ie Per Pwede Boulder Quito Saplatan Ty al Mic

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