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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1904
Page
3
An advertisement touts Cardus Wine as a remedy for female ailments and infertility. It claims the product strengthens the body, prevents miscarriages, and enables women to become healthy mothers, sharing a testimonial of rapid recovery and renewed vitality. It emphasizes motherhood as a noble duty and the path to happiness.
In Bylvania Georgia on December 23 a well known local man was shot five times at his Cameron area store. Charley Stafford, who lives nearby, surrendered to the sheriff after the fatal exchange in which Evans was killed instantly. The confrontation involved two white men and four black bystanders with conflicting accounts of who provoked whom. The shooting sparked countywide unrest.
Beall of Beall Mississippi cites his wife’s fall recovery from consumption after using Dr King’s New Discovery. He reports improvement after four bottles and claims a full cure, with local guarantees and pricing listed.
Atlanta December 26 Colonel C B Stevens commissioner of agriculture received a splendid gift a chest of silver from the state oil inspectors connected with his department The presentation occurred in a private dining room at the Kimball house with an elegant dinner Dr W C Bryant state oil inspector spoke briefly and praised Stevens high regard within the department and among friends across the state
Savannah Georgia reports a deadly Christmas with multiple shootings. John Brown was killed by Judge Walker and Wyly Jones slain by an unknown shooter, police suspect Walter Lloyd. Several others detained as investigations unfold. A woman, Phoebe Grant, was shot in the stomach and likely to die, and a Black man was badly cut, also fate uncertain. Merchants note record holiday trade.
William B Smith brother of the late Mrs Charles L Fair vanished from his Newmarket New Jersey home Monday night after receiving a large settlement. Family fears foul play as he planned travel to Boulder Colorado then California and Paris before New York. Police aid sought while traces are sought. Charles Fal College Makes Assignment in Minnesota. Trustees of Albert Lee College file assignment for creditors with liabilities of 9000 dollars and assets including buildings and property. H Freeman named assignee. Friction with MacAllister College cited in downfall.
Connelleville Pa December 26 twelve bodies remain unidentified from the Duquesne limited wreck on the Baltimore and Ohio at Dawnor Wednesday night. The dead will lie in morgues as long as possible and will be buried here when all identifications fail.
A vintage advertisement touts Becklen's Arnica Salve as effective for barns cuts sores eczema and piles. It claims rapid soothing relief and lists W. J. Smith & Bro H. R. Palmer & Sons Drug Stores as sellers.
The Salvation Army distributed Christmas dinners to 25 000 of New York Citys poor at Grand Central Palace on December 26 starting at 10 am. Six thousand baskets fed families of five with turkey and cranberry sauce. Commander Booth Tucker led the effort with full staff assistance.
London dispatch reports Japan negotiating to buy two Chilean warships the armored cruiser Hemer Al da and the battleship Pratt as a precautionary step. Minister Hayashi says more ships are sought though costly and may be unnecessary. He cites possible Russian replies and Britain’s stance unknown.
The new Ocklamaha steamer of the Lucas line burned at Boyd’s ship yard Palatka Florida December 26 indicating incendiary origin from an empty oil can found astern of the wheel house. The boat was unfinished yet insured for 3000 dollars. The spray boat LaReve nearby caught fire but was saved. a pile driver and a lumber ship were damaged.
A Cedar Bluff incident ends with A J Lockhart a peace officer shooting Parsons during a church Christmas program. Parsons allegedly attacked with a knife after Lockhart halted the event and ejected him. Both men were prominent local residents.
In Meyersdale Pennsylvania four families of Slay miners at Pine Hill were evicted by the Somerset Coal Company with Sheriff Coleman present. Most mines on the Bonerset and Cambria branch of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad were idle since the strike order. The Hardly Able mine near Moyersdale is paying the old scale of 65 cents. In Montgomery Alabama a man named George Calhoun killed his wife Fannie and wounded four others before fleeing, firing with a double barreled shotgun and later shooting more during the pursuit.
A group of about 50 striking bakers sack a cooperative bakery in Paris causing minor demonstrations. The war minister orders military bakers on standby to avert bread shortages. In St Louis, Charles Galloway is appointed official organist for the world fair and will lead the opening dedicatory recital as the organ debuts as the largest of its kind.
Winter wheat selection touted as uniformly best for flour. Clifton brand praised for purity and excellence with a guarantee of quality on every sack by Winfield Cash Grocery.
Two killed and six injured in a rear end wreck near Williamstown Kentucky when a wrecking train backing up from Mason collided with a freight train. The relief car and two cabooses burned quickly. James Lux and Florence Crawley perished. six others were injured.
A Wingfield Cash Grocery notice urges customers to try Clifton flour during the Christmas holidays. It claims Clifton is the flour par excellence for bread cake and pastry and invites readers to place an order for sacks.
Re-Organization sale ends Thursday with wide discounts on knit underwear for women and children. Stock includes all wool and all cotton items, furs such as stoles and boas, dress goods, silks, linens, carpets, curtains, and ready to wear. Central theme emphasizes near-manufacturer pricing and substantial savings across departments.
Good Hosiery is a staple item and rarely sold below retail. For the next four days no reservations are needed, so shoppers can save at least a few cents on any pair of stockings or boxes. Don’t wait longer.
New York police probe the death of widow Mary Relmer 45 found in the tenement area yard with a crushed skull. She held several thousand dollars in bank deposits and jewelry, yet bank books are missing. Neighbors heard a thud but the cause remains unclear as investigators sift through mystery surrounding her life.
Paris reports authoritative sources say Japan plans a 15 000 man division to restore and maintain order at disturbed ports in Corea. The move is described as reinforcing paramount authority and unlikely to threaten Crocn, though it may renew war rumors amid ongoing Russo Japanese negotiations.
A Mexico City dispatch says President Diaz, after a request from the American ambassador and reviewing evidence, has conceded the extradition of Charles Kratz to U S authorities. Judge Rojas is to receive a formal order soon. Kratz, a former St. Louis city council member, faced bribery allegations tied to streetcar franchise legislation.
The New York arrives from San Domingo amid widespread unrest in the country. Passengers describe rioting and revolutionary upheaval within revolts. Morales supporters clustered at Porto Plata before Morales traveled to Santo Domingo City, where a Jimines faction gained strength.
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