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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1900
Page
1
London June 7 The press reports friction between British Commander in Chief and Lord Lansdowne. A Dutch warship refuge is noted as Boers push toward Kad and fresh statements imply General Buller may demand surrender or evacuation within three days.
Reports from Labuan via the Empress of Japan describe a serious uprising against British rule in North Borneo. Refugees say British forces killed several, many wounded, and twenty five Chinese were slain as city environs were destroyed.
Reports from LaOxossz Laing's Nek and Pogwan range say Boers hold strong positions and will continue fighting. Telegraph inquiries to President show mixed replies and envoys claim constant British surveillance. Health ads note One Minute Cough Cure and DeWitt's Witch Hazel Balm among remedies.
In Wasommatoy on June 7 the naval appropriation conferees again chose to report a disagreement after a two hour session. They express confidence in finalizing terms, yet remain split over coast waters and related charges while discussing neutral fees and future measures.
The Ways and Means Committee authorized to frame a bill for reductions and to hold meetings of the county committee, with Payne chairing. Chandler of Hampshire seeks floor time for a privileges resolution. Farm crops suffer heavy rain damage in Alabama. Rio de Janeiro reports new plague cases with fatalities. William S. Taylor states he will not run for governor. Pension bills advance after conference talks. Trinity Durham building project outlined. Public notices and local obituaries referenced.
A local notice extols jewelry as a staple of wear from a $5000 watch chain to a five cent pin. It urges shoppers to buy from O W Power at Main Co goods, promising exact representation and a printed guarantee with every purchase. The M F Main Co Eastern factory in Providence Rhode Island is highlighted with a Western Factory under construction in East Iowa City Iowa.
In Cleveland and St Louis, 9826 St. Louis Transit drivers strike for union recognition. Company will retain all current nonstriking workers while rehires are phased in. Dispute over back wages and layoffs continues with no settlement in sight. An injunction case alleges incitement to riot by Mahon and others amid ongoing labor tensions.
Public reception in Columbus Ohio marks Admiral Dewey's visit with a massive turnout. About 10 000 citizens joined the event, cheering as he arrived at the city hall and shook hands with residents. The day featured a notable gathering at the town hall and signals of party activity as Gold Democrats plan meetings.
A Louisville reunion romance ends with a soldier staying away from the Soldiers' Home, marrying his former sweetheart and finding a home elsewhere. In Jacksonville Florida on June 1 a train departure left two lovers missing and now the couple are reported to have wed and started anew.
A dispatch from Tien Tsin reports Chinese forces under General Nich advancing toward Peking with 10000 troops. Fire and arson mark the advance as Boxers threaten mission and foreigners fear resumption of authority struggle near the capital.
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