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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1900
Page
3
Government actuary provides exchange figures for 1908 1907 and 1904 bond classes. Old bonds valued and cash settlement outlined for 30-year 2 percent ratio exchanges with new war bonds and possible profit or loss at maturity.
Reports from Pretoria and surrounding areas describe Boers taking numerous British prisoners while chaos and exodus unfold in the Transvaal capital. Brigades clash near Pretoria as Lord Roberts moves to encircle Boer forces, with patrols captured or repelled and refugees arriving from the region.
Lone View Texas January 4 A failed robbery attempt halted the northbound Cannonball train at Price's switch 60 miles south of the city. Three men tried to uncouple express cars and pull ahead nine miles. Fireman Love was forced to open the express car as a baggage master and fireman battled the robbers. The engineer Rich crawled to his engine, throttled up, and left the bandits behind as the train sped to Jacksonville. Bloodhounds were set to track the men at daybreak.
Milwaukee sees hundreds of club women converge from four points for the biennial women’s clubs congress. About 2,000 visitors travel in as the credentials committee works, preparing badges and cards for attendees amid city welcome scenes. Birmingham clears $3,623,033.65 in May, up from last year, with five month gains totaling over $1,000,000 monthly. Dr. J Newton Hathaway promotes a non surgical treatment for varicocele and chronic ailments, claiming high success and offering free advice at his Atlanta office.
Senate proceedings report from Washington on June 4 show Mr. Morgan of Alabama presenting a resolution declaring the Clayton-Bulwer treaty abrogated and signaling it will be called up tomorrow. Debate covers pension bills, finance, and references to President Bryan, with remarks on U S policy in the Philippines and Luzon.
Conferees from the two houses have agreed on about two thirds of the 165 disputed items in the sundry civil appropriation bill and have settled many disagreements. The progress comes as talks continue in Washington on the large funding measure.
The report lists six disputed items including applications for the St Louis exposition, the memorial bridge across the Potomac at Washington, and all matters related to rivers harbors lighthouses and public buildings.
Reports from Wasatxatoy and Washington discuss near adjournment scenes as bills struggle through the Senate led by Mason and committee actions. Separate items note a steel plant closure in Mippiespone Kentucky, a broom manufacturers meeting postponed in Sioner Ohio, and a Baltimore suburb fire at Mount Holly Inn with substantial damage and insurance.
Col W B Burnett of Clarke county is prominently mentioned as a candidate for one of Georgia’s four at large delegates to the Democratic National Convention in Kansas City. Friends insist his proven ability would render him an excellent representative, with The Macon Telegraph noting his name among the four contenders and urging strong backing for Burnett.
The names of Hon. Jack J. Spalding of Fulton Hon. L. 7. Garrard of Muscogee and Hon. Boykin Wright of Richmond are mentioned as potential members of a delegation supporting Col. Burnett. Friends say his inclusion would strengthen the group and reflect credit on the state.
A Texas wonder claims one bottle of Hall's Great Discovery cures kidney and bladder troubles including gravel diabetes and rheumatism. Manufactured by Dr J W Hall in St Louis Missouri and sold by H R Palmer & Sons Athens Georgia. Testimonial from G H Poster of Vicksburg Mississippi dated January 8 1900 asserts permanent cure and urges others to try the remedy.
Misa Strab Hannicutt, daughter of Dr and Mrs J A Honnicate, is named among the honor girls in the Banior class at Lacy Cobb this year. She graduates with high coverage of 99 08 and shares second honor, reflecting well on Athena.
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