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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1900
Page
2
Despatches from Shanghai recounts fierce fighting around Tien Tsin and Peking with reports of wounded and killed at the legations. An imperial decree calls for mobilization against foreigners and urged national unity, as Admiral Seymour is said wounded in battle.
A reconnoitering party from torpedo boat Fame captured and destroyed the New City and a port near Taku on June 8 with light opposition. Allies attacked the east arsenal on June 27, forcing the Chinese to retire after a brief engagement. British casualties were five killed and 21 wounded. Americans one wounded. Germans two killed and five wounded. Russians 17 killed and wounded.
Burglars broke into W. G. Sinimas large farming implement dealer's safe in New Decatur late last night and made off with about $700. Local residents report a bold crime amid hot summer weather.
Kansas City July 4 opening day of the Democratic convention draws vast crowds toward Convention Hall. Police guard entrances as banners and flags fringe the building. the hall features a grand platform, seating bowl, and elaborate decoration while officials ready the sessions.
In Bowannville Alabama on July 4 J W Walker killed Whit Thompson after Thompson and Bragg confronted him at his house eight miles north of town. Walker, a former lawyer now farming, carried his wife and child to a neighbor then surrendered to the sheriff as the community awaits further arrests and a grand jury investigation.
The Georgia Bar association convenes its seventh annual meeting at Warm Springs July 4 with record attendance. Prominent lawyers from across the state attend as judges and visiting lawyers join in sessions. Notables include Judge William Wirt Howe and Professor Charles Noble Gregory. A Columbus extension plan for the Georgia Pine Railway is advertised, seeking charter changes to reach Columbus and Zellaton or Quincy Florida.
The naval board report on the battleship Kentucky notes overall excellent condition with no major faults in the electrical ring apparatus of its turret. Reynolds plans to organize the Bibb County Mining Company in Blocton Alabama to develop 4000 acres leased from Charles F Marshall, with a 1000 ton per day output and road construction to the new mines.
A grateful Newark area reader reports relief from female weakness after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash. The letter cites prior doctors' failure, a two year illness, and improved health after treatment. It mentions Mrs. Hockwell of Guano Ramps and L. G. of 74 Ann St Newans N J.
Rescue tale from Athens recounts Annie Wages, 88, who plunged into the swift Oconee river by a cemetery grove and survived after twenty minutes underwater. City residents including J. H. Bisson, Will H. Jackson, E. P. Stone and helpers pulled her to safety as bystanders watched in alarm. she regained consciousness and was carried home with sister and doctor’s aid.
The Georgia Press Association plans its thirty-second annual meeting at the Kimball house July 10. After business, editors and ladies will tour New York and Niagara Falls with rail and hotel arrangements, costs around 10 dollars for round trip, and special accommodations for editors. Editor and Mrs. T. W. Reed will join the trip along with other prominent Georgia newspaper figures.
Miss Wages survived a river incident in which her hat and handkerchief were found near the fall. An empty laudanum bottle sparked suicide rumors, but Dr. Conway reported no poisoning signs. Family disputes the tale as the woman, ill with vertigo, says she fell while not knowing what happened. The city citywide stir followed the accident involving well known locals.
Epworth Leaguers across the region prepare for the Southern Epworth League Conference in Atlanta July 25 to 29. About 5,000 Methodists are expected from all states, with Governor Candler and Bishop Canser among speakers. The event features a Junior League Rally, missionary drama, and a grand jubilee closing.
New York on July 4 reports that Charles Frank, who burned his father's clothes and trunk after his death seven years ago, has discovered property valued about 900000. He has begun steps to claim the estate, including portions previously executed over ten years ago.
Miss Susan Wymar a Richmond schoolteacher in Chicago writes of Pe-ru-na as a blessing after suffering pelvic catarrh and other female troubles. Mrs Margaretha Daubon of Racine Wisconsin says Pe-ru-na made her well and happy. Both endorse the product and request the free women’s book from Dr Hartman in Columbus.
The Official Messenger reports abolition of Siberian banishment. In May 1899 the czar commissioned the justice minister to draft the law, which the council of the empire finalized and the czar signed, making the banishment abolished.
John Bertrand was arraigned in Manhattan avenue police court on a charge of abduction. He allegedly enticed Kate Westrick a 16 year old girl from her home. Kate joined Bertrand for a trolley ride Friday evening and did not return until Saturday afternoon, and she told her father Bertrand held her against her will.
The Austin Bryan Manufacturing Company is organized with capital stock of 75000 dollars to produce machinery, engines, boilers, agricultural implements and plows. The new firm plans a plow factory at Binmincuasm Ala as of July 4.
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