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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1900
Page
7
An advertisement offers 1 Cream Balm placed into nostrils and spread over membranes for immediate cure, claiming it does not dry or cause sneezing. Available in large size for 59 cents at Drug gleta or by mail. trial size 10 cents by mail. Ely Brothers, 4 Warren Street, New York.
Double daily service to all points North and South including New York and New Orleans. Schedule effective November 5, 1899, with through connections to Portsmouth and Mobile. Officials listed include A L Express and Mer Ve Mener along with L B Allen and B Glover. Local offices shown at Portsmouth, Virginia.
London reports Lord Wolseley disapproved of Lord Roberts’s appointment to command British troops in South Africa. He learned of the decision only from newspapers. Political pressure against the government may rise, as treasury borrowing powers near exhaustion with about 7.6 million of 8 million bills issued though revenues remain strong until Parliament convenes.
Julia Morrison is freed after a jury acquitted her in a prolonged trial in Chattanooga Town. The judge’s charge was unfounded, the jury deliberated three and a half hours, and the crowd fell silent before the verdict was read. Joy and congratulations followed for Morrison and her supporters.
J B Toomer delivered a three pounds thirteen ounce black Chinese radish from his city garden to The Banner office. He also showed smaller red Japanese radishes as curiosities. The piece highlights local horticulture and a notable garden harvest.
In Oakridge, Mississippi, a pistol duel left A D Roland, R B Stephenson, and Dr Otho Austin dead. The trio were among the county’s best known residents. Austin and his father had been arrested on a charge that they whipped one of Roland's Black tenants. the trial was to start in Justice Griffin's court when the shooting erupted. The first shooter is not identified.
An advertisement warns that pneumonia weakens lungs and promotes consumption. It claims chronic bronchitis may follow and urges immediate use of Scott's Emulsion to strengthen lungs against germs. Available from druggists for 1.00.
News notes the Georgia university will not hold its summer session this year due to lack of legislative funding. A planned 4500 grant from the legislature was not appropriated, forcing scaled plans or cancellation. Also mentions Massachusetts Democratic Committee sympathy resolutions and promotes Ely's Cream Balm for nasal catarrh with mail order details.
Roanoke Virginia January 10 A telegram reports Mrs Otis Joy Yager who vanished from Richmond weeks ago has been located in Scranton Pennsylvania and returned to Rockingham County Her health was poor and she was placed on a Staunton bound train December 9 she recalled little after that day and the motive remains unclear
The eighth district Republican contest for a national convention delegate grows tense with groups on Jackson Street clashing over candidates. Pink Morton and J A Bray factions push their picks as Oconee and Morgan counties hold meetings, Watkinsville hosts a turbulent gathering, and Moody Morton plans further outreach ahead of Monday courthouse meeting expecting continued excitement.
New York January 10 The residence of Joseph Pulitzer publisher of the New York World at 1012 East Fifty fifth street was destroyed by fire. Two women servants died from suffocation or burns Mrs Morgan Jerrett housekeeper and Miss Elizabeth Montgomery two governors were among the victims. Total loss about 300000 with 260000 insured.
Lorenz Marquez reports Steyn's New Year address to the bugrhera of the Kree State. Steyn predicts the Afrikander nation will enjoy peace and rest next year, asserting the enemy who oppressed them will no longer spill innocent blood. May God grant this.
Frankfort January 10 The Kentucky House voted for United States senator with Blackburn Democrat receiving 57 to Bradley Republican 43 In the Senate Blackburn led 22 to Bradley 12 A joint assembly will ballot tomorrow due to doubt over timing and both today and tomorrow will be duplicated next week on corresponding days
Drewry ruled that after registration closed no voter could qualify and vote. The decision discards enough ballots to give prohibitionists the county by over one hundred. Anti prohibitionists appeal and case moves to the supreme court.
Athens Ala Jan 10 Arrangements nearly complete for a Danish and Norwegian colony near Montgomery. Oliver Hanson bought a thousand acres of land as agent for the settlement and plans a planing mill grist mill sand door and blind factory. The colonists are expected to arrive in time to begin the year's crop and become desirable citizens.
Washington reports that Congressman Fleming is resting comfortably in the hospital and is not in real danger. Doctors attribute his condition to an old wound from a surgical operation and say he needs rest to recover and will be all right with care.
In Elberton Georgia a city primary nominated three councilmen for two year terms: M J Meiers M J Brown W T Arnold and Alton Almond. Incumbents Ira O VanDouzer John R Mattox hold one year remaining. The new council favors water works as a key issue.
Judge Wadditt heard argument in the Seaboard Air Line injunction case in the United States circuit court and reserved decision. The proceeding concluded with the judge to render ruling as soon as possible. Personal items referenced in the fragment mention Emma and Charley, but the legal focus remains the injunction case.
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