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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1900
Page
3
The piece warns that no woman should neglect her condition during pregnancy. Proper care can ease the delivery, while neglect or improper treatment risks both mother and child. It argues that she should avoid risky actions and favor cautious, appropriate steps.
A historical ad claims Mother's Friend is the only safe preparation for pregnancy aiding muscle relaxation and easing sickness. It promises to shorten labor, prevent breast issues, and speed recovery, citing a testimonial and claiming external use only harms. The Bradfield Regulator Co promotes a free illustrated booklet.
London dispatch notes General Clements may command at Rensburg as General French joins Lord Roberts. Boers show unexpected strength at Rensburg, while Ladysmith situation remains uncertain. Experts say British field maneuvering is hampered by political commitments to Kimberly and Ladysmith. Reports cite Cape Colony exports plunging after gold and diamonds stoppage. Also covered: Manila plague with eight native and Chinese cases, smallpox among railway natives, and a joke about Winston Churchill.
A late Saturday night burglary at the Athens post office opened hundreds of letters, with many tampered and about fifty to sixty parcels opened. The safe was untouched and the loot likely small. entry was via a rear window. Authorities investigate as postmaster orders bars on back windows.
In Louisville on February 12 the party split over rival claimants persists as Cincinnati hosts the minor office suit and Frankfort awaits an injunction hearing against Governor Taylor. Democratic leaders mull a $100,000 reward for Goebel assassins while Blackburn departs Washington, leaving Smith to handle party affairs. Courts may decide the governorship as Beckham seeks legal confirmation of the legislature’s action.
The article notes plans to start a restraining equity suit to prevent Taylor from exercising the duties of the governor. It is expected such a case will begin before week’s end.
Startling Cape newspaper intelligence received in London claims that since January 8 Kimberley rationing has largely been horseflesh. Women and children suffer as deaths rise and garrison privations deepen. The censored telegrams delay confirmation and may explain Lord Roberts at Modder River and preparations to advance.
News from Columbia reports Senator John L. McLaurin has resigned to join the Philippine commission, triggering a rush of candidates across the state. Speaker Frank B. Gary leads a hopeful list, with Attorney General Billinger and others active. adjournment comes on the 17th and a successor would be elected promptly if McLaurin’s move stands.
The piece outlines potential moves for the upcoming senate appointment and gubernatorial contest. It notes Governor Sheppard and Speaker Gary as likely candidates, with McSweeney and McLaurin figures in play. Several others are weighing pledges and timing as lawmakers assess the field and possible primaries.
Mr and Mrs Dempsey Brooks in a city home were attacked by their cat when Mrs Brooks tried to move it from the bed. The cat savagely bit her hand and then attacked Mr Brooks who, without a weapon, fought back and threw the animal into a nearby tanyard vat where it drowned.
The Saturday night robbery of the Athens post office evokes a 19th century sensational case. A northern man named Moore set fire to letters during capture attempts, freeing two murder suspects in WatkInsville jail. A letter years later thanked Athens residents for past kindnesses.
Reports from Manila dated February 12 describe insurgents in Albay province Luzon harassing garrisoned American towns. They camp in hills fire on outposts and scatter when troops move. Burning arrows burn homes causing suffering and hindering hemp shipments while interior hemp holds remain hard to reach. San Salvador fire toll reaches one million dollars.
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