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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1903

Page

2

Women Suffer Alike From Kidney Trouble Ad

An old newspaper ad touts Swamp Root as a universal remedy for kidney and bladder issues in both women and men. It claims frequent urination, burning skin, and bed wetting stem from kidney disease and pitches Swamp Root as the cure with sample bottles and pamphlets offered by Dr. Kilmer & Co. in Binghamton New York.

Swann Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton N. Y Swamp-Root, Dr. Kilmer Binghamton, N. Y

Southern Has Accident Kills Two. Seven Hurt near Springfield Va

A Southern Railway collision at Springfield Virginia killed postal clerk W. W. Woodward of Jonesville and a fireman, with seven others injured. The rear end crash involved a passenger train and a work train as brakes failed on a siding, delaying the crack Southern train to New Orleans. Engineer Peter Harrington and other crew members suffered serious injuries.

Washington Southern Vestibuled Limited Southern Railway Springfield Alexandra W. W. Woodward Jonesville Benjamin Rawlings Orange Peter Harrington John L. Thompson Washington, C J. Frank Keller Lantzers Frederick J. Larick V. A. Fontaine Bethel Hill N.C Southern Here Atlanta New Orleans Enei Neer Harrington

Judge Rules $1.5 Million in Complex Gas Case

Judge Ray of the U S Court in Birmingham Ny handed down a decision in a $1 500 000 dispute involving Jacob Edwards and the Bay State Gas company of Delaware. The Mercantile Trust company of New York and the Bay State Gas of Delaware were accused of improperly transferring Bay State Gas stock through a clerical error to the Mercantile Trust company instead of to the Bay State Gas company of Delaware. The Mercantile Trust Company demurred and that demurrer was sustained.

Ray U. S Court Birmingham N. Y United States Circuit Court Jacob Edwards Bay State Gas Company of Delaware Mercantile Trust Company of New York Bay State Gas Company of Massachusetts Mercantile Trust Company Jay State Gas Company of Delaware Brown

Powder Explosion Wrecks Lowell Plant and Town

A massive blast at the United States Cartrid ge Company powder works near Riverside Park in Lowell Massachusetts kills an estimated 20 and wounds many others. The blast tears through rows of houses within a quarter mile, causes widespread panic, and mobilizes state militia to restore order. Several victims are named among the dead and seriously injured.

Essex Middlesex County Thore Jade St. Johns Hospital State Militin Plate Militia United States Cartridge Company Riverside Park Tewksbury Lowell Cartridge Company Tisthwelock St Johns Hospital Woun Mia Willam Riggs James Galloway Wiliam Flynn William Metermort Michael Rogers Concord

Convict Bill Fails in Georgia House After Compromise

Atlanta July 24 The Georgia House failed to pass the Stead bill after adopting the Candler compromise, leaving the convict system in doubt. Senate action on two railroad measures also failed, with both votes against extending railroad commission powers.

Atlanta House of Candler Felder Bibb Tme House Senate Railroad Commission Comas

Wounded Soldier's Odd Wound Repeats Across War

A Confederate veteran at the Soldiers' Home in Raleigh recalls two wounds from 1862 and 1863 that alternated injuries to his eyes after bullet entries. In the same period steamers Metampusa and Ruperra collided near the Lizard. Ruperra sank and its crew was saved, while Metampusa required repairs.

Raleigh N. C Lawrence Plymouth Metampua Ruperra Lizard

The March of Progress and Modern Conveniences

In a progressive tone the piece argues that railroads, telegraphs, and telephones are essential today and mocks reliance on inferior flour suggesting Clifton brand improves bread and pastry. Whogfield Cash Grocery is cited as a vendor reference.

Bransford Mills Owensboro Clifton Wingfield Cash Store Telephone Branaford Tours Whogfield Cash Grocery

Jealous wife shoots husband in boardinghouse

At 8 45 a.m. W J Wood was shot five times by his wife in a Marietta Street boarding house in Atlanta. Only one bullet struck him in the abdomen as 20 witnesses looked on. He was taken to Grady Hospital in weak condition. Mrs. Wood fled, claiming she killed him, amid reports of prior jealousy driven attempts.

Tod Rigeeveld Cosbys William Galloway Lowell B. Sullivan Victoria Perrouse Hallagher McDermott Sullivan Stanley Transfer Company Joe Goloblok Coluss Calif W. J. Smith & Bro H. R. Palmer & Sons Mark—Wood Marietta W. J. Wood Wood Mary Ballinger W. J. Speer Peachtree Street Marietta Street Trio Steam Laundry Grady Hospital Mra. Wood Spring Street

Dramatic Rome Masses Honor Spiritual and Temporal Monarchs

In Rome today, a dual reverent scene contrasts the Sistine Chapel requiem for Pope Leo X and a Pantheon mass for King Humbert. Victor Emmanuel and Queen Marguerite attended, with city officials wreathing the tombs of both kings. Cardinals from several nations led the foreign service as Rome observes the monarchs’ legacies amid elaborate ceremonies and moving crowd scenes.

Rome Sistine Chapel M.sa Leo Xal Pantheon Humbert Victor Emanuel Marghuerite Margaret Pope Leo Cardinal Kopp Breslau Goosens Mechlen Gruscha Vienna Perraud Autun di Piotra Vatican Holy See Leo Hla Aucceasor

Audubon Bill Passed For Protection Of Song Birds

Atlanta reports the Florida Audubon bill passed by the Georgia House, aimed at protecting song birds plumage and nests. Debate over anti fraud labor advance payments saw the bill tabled after amendments, with 81 voting for and 30 against. New local and county bills were introduced on education tax, animal protection in Glynn, liquor sale in Telfair, and a $300 reward for Charley Jeffcoat’s capture.

Atlanta House of Representatives Adama Putnam House Deal Bulloch DII George Morgan Flynt Spalding Slaton Fulton Adams Burton Franklin Canon Franklin County Butts Glynn Twenty-Fifth Cook Telfair Daniel Emanuel Charley Jeffcoat

John G Long Dies in Scotland After Fall

John G Long former United States consul general to Cairo and London died in Dunbar Scotland after a fall from a dark staircase fracturing his skull. He was 67 and had been visiting friends during a tour of Scotland en route home from Cairo.

United States Cairo Egypt London John G. Long Dunbar Scotland Jang St Augustine Fla Long Mr. Long

Mob seeks armed lynching after alleged assault near Lucerne

Logansport Indiana July 28 a mob of Harrison township citizens armed with shotguns revolvers pitchforks and clubs scour the countryside for an unknown black man who allegedly attempted to assault Mrs Watts near her home three miles from Lucerne The mob is led by George Watts son of the assaulted woman. If caught he will be lynched. The search targets Southes prairie a 2000 acre corn tract.

Logangport Ind Armel Harrison Township Mra Josef Watts Lucerne George Watts Sutthes Prairie

Duty Abolished on Molasses in London

In a Commons statement Premier Balfour announced a customs reform plan to repeal the duty on raw molasses among other taxes as the session proceeds. Hood's Sarsaparilla is recommended for pimples bad complexion and similar ailments.

London House of Commons Balfour Hood

Incompatibility as a Path to Lasting Marriage

The text argues that temperament clashes cause despair but can be overcome by understanding a partner’s milieu, including consulting servants, to reveal the soul of the loved one. It promotes intelligent acclimatization and lifelong affection, urging to marry a good, loving woman to reduce discord and sustain a lasting love.

Men Demand More Than They Give In Love

A reader voices views on marriage noting Providence implants a female desire to cling to a stronger partner, but men resist and seek variety. The piece argues men avoid sustained devotion and prefer freedom, citing Brigham Young and the era's gender dynamics.

Marriagas

Notice to pay haying assessments and back taxes

A July 1 1903 notice from City Marshal B. . Oulp warns all debtors to settle haying assessments and back taxes within the month or face levies. Finance committee demands tax collection. the notice asserts finality and authority.

Finance Committee Olty Marshal

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