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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1900
Page
5
A long warning about the upcoming census details the enumerator's duties and the questions to be asked. It explains birth dates, marital status, income sources, home ownership, and literacy requirements, plus penalties for false information.
An advertisement touts B B B Botanic Blood Balm as a cure for eczema itching eruptions and skin diseases claiming purified blood stops itching heals sores and clears skin. It promotes trial bottles and offers free medical advice from Blood Balm Co Atlanta Georgia.
In Mecklenburg County North Carolina an older man named Murdock was killed by his stepson who heard the wife being beaten at about 1 AM. The shooting ended the assault with Murdock dying around 4:30 AM.
In May 29 reports the War Department auditor questions authority to audit Porto Rico funds under the March 24 1900 act. Disbursement of 100000 to Governor Allen at San Juan prompts debate whether accounts fall under War or State department jurisdiction depending on whether funds are Porto Rican lands to be handled by the island treasurer.
A listing of passing and death notices cites MacArthurs list including numerous infantry names and others. The San Francisco plague situation is described as mixed with a restrained order and courtroom actions affecting quarantine. Over 8 000 passports issued in the period and a Massachusetts man recounts a near miraculous recovery using a medicinal remedy.
An old advertisement extols Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root as the true specific for kidney bladder and urinary issues. It claims numerous cures and offers sample bottles and a book by mail. The piece also includes miscellaneous notices on immigration lawsuits and medical testimonials for Mozley’s Lemon Elixir and other remedies with various endorsements.
The Lociaville and Nashville Railroad company plans a 95 mile line from Onesta to Attalla named the Oneata and Jala railroad. It will connect the Birmingham Mineral and Alabama Mineral systems completing a circuit of about 900 miles through Alabama, touching all ore and coal mines except those in the Shufield district.
El Paso May 39 report states the survey corps has finished the Roswell New Mexico to El Paso section of the Pecos Valley route. Crews will resume work in a few weeks and the line is to be completed to El Paso by the fall. The road connects Amarillo with Santa Fe and Rock Island lines.
Dispatches report Russia sending gunboats to Taka and troops believed ready to land at Taku from Port Arthur. Chinese forces reportedly advancing from Hunan and Kiang while General Sesimo resists. Boxer supporters claim Princess backing as tensions rise amid Senate actions on dams and Indian lands.
The Russian cruiser Varing left Cramp's shipyard for builders' trial, nearing completion. A final speed test is likely within a month, with trials to occur between the Delaware capes and Montauk Point. Ammunition tests will fire all guns to confirm structural integrity.
The House debated a special rule to take up pension bills with 190 in committee favorable reports. A request aimed to include relief for Charles Orty and Ninth Irania regiment officers and men. Dr. D. B. Cargile reports Electric Bitters cured scrofula, praising its blood cleansing and health benefits.
May 20 report says a streetcar on the piste line fired into a nonunion crowd after a delay in arbitration. The motorman and conductor discharged at least 25 bullets injuring William Breeneman who lost a leg, Dolly Mitchell struck in the wrist. Both suspects were arrested.
President G W Young of the Alabama division calls a state miners convention to meet in Birmingham on June 20 to prepare a wage scale. Also notes a laundry workers strike in Darren Ohio with 15 percent demand and a Chattanooga fire that left the city in darkness.
A shooting affray at Lewis' turpentine still near Currey Florida ends with a negro killed after refusing to dance. James Morita opened fire during a crowd gathering and reloaded, while others escaped. Charles Morita. Additional snippets note education committee actions and David Ward’s death in Pontiac after a long illness.
Congress members from both sides union and confederacy gathered at the Metropolitan hotel in Wasmaton on May 29 for a Civil War era tribute. Toasts honored Virginia and Robert E. Lee with remarks from Senator Daniels and Captain John Labb of Virginia. General W heeler spoke among guests and a large oil painting of Lee hung at one table.
An export of 40 million dollars in 80 days marks an unprecedented record for American manufacturers. April figures show strong growth, with the overall export surge outpacing last year by significant margins.
Savannah Miss Albert Lamar Hall daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Hall died in Suwanee Tennessee. She asked that no hearse be used and a white draped platform carried to Laurel Grove cemetery. A special funeral car was arranged for burial.
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