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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1901
Page
2
A historical ad describes Contagious Blood Poison as a universal, highly contagious disease with skin eruptions, ulcers, bone loss, and transmission through shared items. It praises the vegetable S S S remedy from Swift Specific Co to cure and prevent spread, offering free medical advice and a book from Atlanta, Georgia.
Mrs T W Lee of Montgomery Alabama recalls eight years of severe illness from a nurse infected blood taint. After extensive suffering and failed medical treatment, she tried a local blood remedy on the advice of friends and reports a complete cure. She credits the remedy for relief from head to foot ulcers and renewed happiness.
Alabama oil prospects optimism from Binwinanam with O F Z Caracristi visiting Birmingham as several companies form to explore petroleum in the state. He expects oil likely after proper bore. Excursion train travels encounter stones and gunfire at Sylacauga Fayetteville and Shelby injuring a passenger. Also bankruptcy filing by Henry Bayer & Son in Charleston with 67014.73 liabilities and 61022.91 assets. Rich gold vein found in Burke county North Carolina. Blacklisting ruling in Civicano court deems stock firm practice legal. Cascarets ad copy ends.
The Central of Georgia surveys a probable line from Cuthbert to Lampkin on the Seaboard Air Line route between Americus and Montgomery. The aim is to capture Seaboard business and compete with its Macon to Savannah extension via Dublin to Vidalia. When finished, the line will connect with the Central’s route to Fort Gaines and start freight and passenger service over its newly constructed line from Braton to Pineora on Sunday.
London June 10 King Edward and Queen Alexandra received Kaid El Mehodi El Menabhi the Moorish ambassador and his suite at St James Palace in a grand ceremony attended by Lord Landsdowne and other officials. The entourage traveled in royal carriages as the crowd marveled at the lavish display.
Physicians issued a bulletin on Mrs McKinley describing her illness as a blood infection stemming from a bone finger infection in Los Angeles. The infection caused exhaustion and diarrhoea, with later acute endocarditis noted upon arriving in Washington, though diarrhoea and overall condition showed improvement and a more cheerful outlook.
South Carolina admirers have sent telegrams to Colonel William Jennings Bryan urging a denial of Senator McLaurin's claim in Newberry that Bryan refused to seat Trudge Crisp of Georgia for using Confederate ties. The charge has stirred readers, with Henry Watterson cited as a witness, and Bryan’s response is eagerly awaited.
The United States urges the powers to submit the Peking indemnity dispute to arbitration. Mr Rockbill sought permission to apply, and the secretary cabled authority. Ministers at Peking are deeply involved, and arbitration may be the only escape. Also reports say tow of the Leyland steamer Assyrian is near, awaiting a wrecking tug as cargo is unloaded and pumps keep water out. Weather remains perfect. Rockefeller Will Pay for it. Principal Booker T. Washington at Tuskegee Institute is involved in remarks.
Infidelity of a wife ends in murder of her husband by her lover, then the killer dies by suicide. In New York, Albert Patrick pleads not guilty to Willie Marsh Rice murder, with Short and Meyer arraigned for forgery. all remanded as bail denied after judge Feater overruled a demurrer.
A Corbin incident follows an attempt to arrest Andy Cox. Deputy Branham was shot dead, Cox wounded Wilder, who then killed Cox with a heart shot. Wilder died next morning. Also reports Lulu Prince Kennedy’s murder trial resumes in Kansas City after a breakdown, with testimony about conspirators. H. M. Engle, a wealthy farmer, hangs himself in Minnesota barn during a Sunday picnic. cause unknown.
Necrological notes report Sir Walter Besant, famed English novelist, died at his Hempstead residence after a two week illness from influenza. He was born in 1856 and had a prominent career in literature.
Clearance sale item featuring Brussels carpet remnants sold by the length. Prices per rug length and total quantities not specified. Local store advertises end of stock offerings with limited detail available.
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