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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1889
Page
5
An 1870s style article explains rabies from animal bites and exposure to rabid corpses. It details the virus source, transmission through bites or contact, and two rabies varieties the maniacal and paralytic. Symptoms include agitation, feverish mood changes, and eventual paralysis leading to death.
A 19th century medical summary explains hydrophobia as a nervous system disorder and notes its fatal course within days. It argues for strict dog muzzle ordinances, proper wire muzzles, and condemns nose straps as insecure, while endorsing Pasteur style inoculation as a protective measure for populations in major cities.
The Clarke county Alliance met in Athens in a large gathering at the City Council Chamber. Members prepared to respond to emergencies and, in a formal note, urged merchants to oppose the jute bagging trust by refusing to handle its goods.
A joint session in Arrasra heard Governor Gordon and Capt. Evan P. Howell deliver speeches at the dedication of Georgia’s new capitol. Howell handed the keys to the governor as the building opened, praising local labor and Georgia materials, and stressing the temple of law will serve as a model for the state. The event drew a large crowd and night lighting capped the ceremonies. The day also covered legislative actions in Atlanta including appropriation bills and a flood of local measures.
In Roullenge Georgia on July 6 an unknown shooter fired buckshot at Mr. Horton while he plowed, striking him in the abdomen and hips as his mule turned. He is not expected to survive the day. A horse and buggy theft earlier linked to Horton’s search for evidence may implicate the assailant. The community reels and pledges to aid justice.
On a Monday evening near Monticello Georgia Warren Waters was attacked by Henry and Dick Watson after assaulting their mother on a church walk. TheWatson brothers cut Waters twelve times and killed him instantly. A jury returned a verdict of murder with public opinion leaning toward the Watsons.
The Evening Chestnut is criticized for a favorable notice of Mr. Speer after his defeat. The column denounces the Chestnut for alleged sympathy with Speer and questions its consistency with Democracy over the Olive bill. A private interview with Mr. Reed is cited, with assurances he did not use office information to harm the Chronicle.
Kilrain train reached New Orleans at 11 00 amid excitement. Sullivan voiced optimism the fight would occur in forty eight hours. Officials set plans to stage the event on Pearl River island near Slidell about thirty miles from the city. Mississippi troops under Col. M Levy and Geo S Green will go out tonight. At Baxnett Ga a two year old child was killed after being struck by a train. Mary Harper witnessed the tragedy. Mrs Susan N Johnson died at Marshallville. Georgia Pharmaceutical Association seeks a charter. Bailiffs discuss a state convention. C J Griggs was injured near Atlanta after being struck from a W A railroad engine.
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