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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1900
Page
2
The defense motion for a continuance in Caleb Powers’ case was overruled by Judge Cantrill in Kentucky on July 1. The court ruled witnesses were not present due to the defense’s failure and allowed attachments and special deputies to compel attendance next Tuesday.
On March 21 Batings natives attacked a shipwrecked English crew at Falatu in the Caroline Islands. An American cattle dealer and three Filipino employees rescued and evacuated the wounded sailors John Stevenson and James Smith, while others fled. The rescuer was wounded himself and guided the men to safety with assistance from his team.
Disturbances in China slow the export of American cotton manufactures to Shanghai. About $1,000,100 in annual cotton goods shipments to the Manchurian region are stalled as warehouses fill, forcing temporary storage and afloat stock.
Coruna July 11 The United States brief against South Carolina for bonds issued in 1850 to complete the state house is received by Attorney General Bellinger. About 150000 of the bonds were in federal hands and the suit seeks their full face value plus interest since 1850 totaling around 20000.
Preparations are complete for the Baptist Young People's Union tenth international convention in Clacton with some delegates already arriving. An executive session at the Grand hotel reviewed reports and plans for the year ahead while local committees and citizens assist in hosting.
A dispatch from Paris and citings from Tokyo claim Britain plans to deploy 100000 troops to China in the autumn. Reports indicate Japan will immediately send 19000 men. Telegraphs note continued bombardment of Tianjin and legation surrounds dispersing. American and Allied forces reinforce Tianjin defenses as naval transports move to Yokohama and Kure.
London reports China disclaims imperial responsibility for the Boxer troubles. Wu Ting Fang delivers a cable from the Chinese war department to Secretary Hay asserting the Tien Tien engagement followed the bombardment of the Taku forts by foreigners. Empress Dowager’s edict expresses sorrow over Baron Von Ketteler and blames foreigners for the severity, while promising protection for legations.
London dispatches caution that officials in Shanghai question the safety assurances of the emperor and dowager empress as reports from Peking show delays in confirmations. Foreigners react with caution as violence in Canton and surrounding regions continues and anti pirate actions are publicly executed. German envoy in China Becomes Minister to China, replacing Baro von Ketteler.
Newtonan July 11 Chairman B B Odell Republican committee says reports of a plot to kill President McKinley are unfounded and based on sensationalism. He states he found only vague political tips and warns against indiscretion while Senator Hanna calls the tale a falsehood from Oxevetano.
New Orleans July 11 President Bouchon of the state board of health received a telegram from Caldwell parish stating an expert and supplies have been dispatched to combat a mysterious fatal disease. The epidemic, likely a malignant form of pox, has already claimed many victims, most of them Black residents. Dr. Boart, the state expert, was sent to the outbreak site. Nearby, a farmer G W Patterson of Walker County LaFayette Ga was fatally injured by a threshing machine accident. White House says no change to McKinley plans. In Lincoln Neb fusion parties organize to field full state tickets.
A testimonial from Miss N J Lockaut of Elizabeth Pa credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Liver Pills with curing years of dropsy kidney trouble and female weakness. She notes rapid relief after the first bottle and continued improvement. Mrs Pinkham offers free responses to letters from suffering women from Lynn Mass.
In Cotumata South Carolina a court grants a practical divorce after Miss Fannie Y Littlejohn claims her mind was impaired at marriage to Rev Stephen A Nettles. The judge upholds the marriage contract despite her later wish to end the union. Nettles previously held political roles and later served in the Methodist ministry.
Senor Verona, secretary of finance, told Havana summer normal school teachers that the country’s future lies in their hands as providers of future citizens. He urged parents to increase home instruction to ease teacher workload and strengthen groundwork. Normal schools will open at Matanzas Santa Clara Pinar del Rio S antago and Puerto Principe.
The National Educational association morning session discussed religious groups' roles in education. Attendance neared 8000 with President Carson presiding. Detroit leads as next convention site, while Cincinnati and California campaigns push ahead. Officials note travel reach and finances amid uneven attendance and late departmental sessions.
Cuantestox July 11. The Republican state convention in Cuantestox is the largest ever in the party’s history in the state. While no opposition to Stephen B Elkins for senator or A B for governor exists, contests for other state ticket offices are intense with many candidates and bitter rivalries. The convention also marks the opening of the presidential canvass and the race for control of the legislature.
Martial law was proclaimed at Nome City by General Randall as US troops take control after mining claim jumpings and lawlessness. The St Paul from St Michaels to Porporter reports numerous smallpox cases and vast gold dust shipments totaling millions, with Cape Nome and Rampart figures cited. A separate note from Beattie reports US Navy deposits rising to 9,138,000 and records a year decline then rise, while western railroads pool traffic and a Boston real estate receiver takes charge of a company.
A six man gang held up the Illinois Central fast train from New Orleans to Chicago at 1 10 am two miles south of Wickliffe Kentucky. The fireman J J Fryisch was knocked down and badly hurt. Robbers escaped with about ten thousand dollars plus dropped money and left tools and weapons. Bloodhounds and a posse pursued them toward Fort Jefferson as Missouri officers close in.
A Baltimore and Ohio Washington express carrying $3,000,000 to the New York subtreasury derailed near Folsom outside Philadelphia after hitting an open switch. The train, with two sleepers two coaches and three baggage cars, was due in Washington at 8:10 am. No injuries were reported. Detectives are on the case and a $500 reward is offered for those tampering with the switch.
London reports William Waldorf Astor has abruptly left for Germany and canceled engagements. Invitations for house parties next Sunday are retracted. The Prince of Wales, as arbiter of English society, is said to have cut him for insulting Sir Archibald Milne, signaling the close of Astor's social prominence despite wealth and grandeur.
The Sylvan Valley News praises Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a trusted preventive, based on twenty years use in the editor's family. A bottle on hand could spare hours of suffering before a physician is required, with sale by HR Palmer & Sons. Shag rock removal near San Francisco Harbor is reported as completed, aiding shipping and harbor safety.
Mrs. Mathilde Richter of Doniphan Neb praises Pe ru na for curing years of catarrh and says it made her feel strong again, while Mrs. Col Hamilton of Columbus Ohio recommends Pe ru na for women’s health. The advertisement touts health benefits and offers a free book by Dr. Hartman. It also notes plans for a Macon railroad by Waycross Air Line, with 40 miles laid and John E Wadley as president.
Articles of incorporation filed for Barnhart Manufacturing Company at New Cotton Mill Onanvorte North Carolina with capital stock of 50000 to manufacture cotton goods. Paris Mountain accident in Greenville South Carolina leaves 12 year old J R Lawrence Jr fatally injured in railway ride incident with fractured skull. others unharmed.
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