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Athens Weekly Banner

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Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1900

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2

Platt Backs Long for Vice President Over Roosevelt

New York June 18 Senator Platt states Governor Roosevelt will not be considered for the vice presidential nomination and denies press rumors about a term limit. He supports Secretary Long as a New York choice who can unite party elements and possess presidential timber. Senator Lodge predicts the New England delegation supports Long.

New York Platt Roosevelt Albany Secret Long Phat Lodge Massachusetts New England Long

Democratic Executive Committee Meets In Atlanta

The Democratic state executive committee held an important meeting at Killiball House in Atlanta to arrange details for the state convention and discuss issues of general interest. The presiding officer spoke of ratifying primary nominations and other important matters as the convention hall filled with delegates, with conservative estimates of 1000 to 1500 delegates anticipated.

Democratic Executive Committee Atlanta Jane L Killiball House

Democratic Leaders Confer With Me In Chicago Talk Platform

Democratic leaders discuss the party platform during a visit by William Jennings Bryan and family in Chicago en route to Mineauqua Wisconsin where they will stay at Colonel M. O. Werne of St. Louis summer home. The party includes Mayor Vison Senator Jones of Arkansas National Committee man Johnen of Kansas and Charlon A. Walsh of Iowa. The visit centers on campaign platform planning. Also listed is a naval academy appointment by the president for cadets Edward Bragg Sherman Bradford Barnett Henry R. Rawls Colby F. Doli William P. Halsey Jr. and David McD Lebreton. Weatherford severely injured in Chattanooga incident.

Bryan Chicago Ommaco Jane H W. J. Bryan Mineoqua Wis M. 0. Wernore St. Louis Colonel Bryan Vison Jones Arkansas Johnen Kana Cburlon A. Walsh Iowa

Ohio Democrats Organize Portraits at Convention

The Democratic State convention convened at the Auditorium at 10 50 o clock with Hon William B Thomas as chairman. Portraits of Thurman Jackson McLean were conspicuous as he opened the session and outlined the convention’s work and prospects for the year.

Uryan Thurman Jackson McLean Commo Ord William 8 Thomas State Committee

LORD ROBERTS VICTORIOUS AT Rheinester Rises Hope

June 13 update from Loxpos reports Lord Roberts restored communications after Methuen and Kitchener defeated Dewett at Rheinester, capturing the Boer camp and scattering burghers. Roberts attacked Botha near Pretoria, gained ground but Botha remained undefeated. Dispatches detail movements, railroad damage, casualties, and strategic shifts as the war proceeds.

Loxpos Lord Roberts Methuen Kitchener Dewett Rheinester River Botha Pretoria Jone Lordberts Johannesburg South Africa War Office Bins Vredefort Dowett Kroonstalt Rheinoster Sckiter Airlie Seventeenth Lancers Lionel Fortesoas C. Cavendish Bothana Eagurly London Joubert Buller Volksrust

Gompers to Take Charge at St Louis Riot Endgame

Sheriff Pohlmann and Chief Campbell claim the streetcar strike era of terror is over in St Louis. Transit service improves as more workers man lines and deputy groups enforce law. Samuel Gompers arrival signals intensified labor actions while a boycott impacts families and deputies. Inquest opens for Edward Knox and George Revin shot during Saturday riot.

St. Loui Pohlmann Campbell Campbell Siys Allita Cara Josie Ton Sotthanent Gompers Samuel Gompers American Federation of Labor Prae Gan Edward Knox George Revin Washington Avenue Sixth Street

Astor Syndicate Wins Honduras Rail Concession Across Isthmus

The Astor syndicate secured from the Honduras government a concession to build a 200 mile isthmian railroad from Porto Cortes on the Atlantic to Amnpass on the Pacific. The project would connect oceans, aiding New Orleans shipping and draining the Mississippi valley, representing a major Central American railway deal. Separately, events report Jewish charities papers at a national conference, miners’ arson forest fire, fraud cases in San Francisco, a boiler explosion at St. Marys works injuring workers, and other local items.

Honduras New Oalans Astor Syndicate Republic of Hundarna Porto Cortes Atlantic Amnapass Paalflo Todd Central America Ocean New Orleans Tinos Minsissipph Amverion Crele Omeano Jewish Charities J. Calish Richmond National Conference of Jewish Charities Mra Piske Denver Promn Committee On

A Story of Sterility Suffering and Relief

A letter from readers praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for back pain leucorrhea and infertility. The writer claims pregnancy after use and gratitude for treatment. Another testimonial from New Castis Pa describes relief from womb prolapse and related symptoms after using the medicine.

Dean Prnknam Mensea Lydia E. Pinkham Maa Coma Ginsox Yates, Manist&s Micu

Democrats Afraid of Prolonged Supreme Court Session

Raveton June 18 Democrats argue the Supreme Court’s longest session delays hearings and opinions. They claim the court may be impeached for usurping legislative powers and expect Republicans and Populists to seek injunctions to block the new election law, aiming to prevent court interference.

Supreme Court Raveton

Prize Money Awarded to Admiral Sampson and Schley

The U S Court of Claims rules Admiral Sampson was commander in chief at Santiago and Commodore Schley commanded a division under him. It grants a bounty of 100 for every officer under Carver's command, totaling 166700 with Sampson receiving 8385 and Schley about 2000. The ruling states New York was among the vessels engaged.

Wasmayorox United States Court of Claims W. T. Sampoon Santiago Admiral Sampson Commodore Schley Sampson Admiral Carvers Admiral Schley Bustden New York

Allen's Boot Kase Promises Easy Corn Comfort

Dysfunctional OCR text describes an aging, swollen toe and ingrown nail relief with a boot care product. It promotes quick ease from foot pain and mentions a coin cure and sweat. The copy mimics old timey advertisement language with phrasing about trials and ease of use.

Allen

Institute of Teachers Meeting in Clarke County

The Clarke County teachers Institute is in a Washington Street school building with wide attendance including teachers from surrounding counties. Noted are Misses Ora Kendrick Mary Barwick Cassie Briscoe Maria Michael Irvine Young Eula Barrett Pearl Clifton Ruby Clifton Lala Wisdom Myra Ware and others led by Prof. E B Mell whose drawing clay modeling and chart work impress. Capt Dozier county commissioner supports the effort and Cassie Brisco is secretary. Also includes a medical ad for Kodol Dyspepsia Care promising quick relief and cure of indigestion.

Institute of the Clarke County Washington Street Ora Kendrick Mary Barwick Cassie Briscoe Maria Michael Irvine Young Eula Barrett Pearl Clifton Ruby Clifton Lala Wisdom Myra Ware Misa Cassio Briscos

Extraordinary rumors and new ministers appointed in China crisis

Reports from Snavonal and Wasitmatoy describe rumors that the powers will forgive the dowager empress if she reforms, amid new ministers allied with the anti foreign party. Conger cables Tuan father of the heir apparent named to tsung liuamen with three other foreigner linked ministers. US forces move toward Tien Tsin and Che Foo amid unrest. Yorktown sails from Shanghai. rioting in Peking escalates. British troops prepare for Tien Tsin relief actions.

Wasitmatoy State Department Conger Peking Tuan Tsung Liuamen Party of To Foreignera

Sensational Post tale of postal frauds in Havana

Havana Post publishes a sensational tale tied to postal frauds claiming an attested note from hospital nurse Frederick Spencer. The alleged document names two officials and questions the signature while withholding names. June reports also note political delegations and an athletics team heading to Paris with Georgetown University figures.

Havana Post Havana Post Frederick Spencer Maynard Ietal York Locumenta Spencer Paris Washixaton Georgetown University Joan

Peruna praised as cure for stomach catarrh in letters

Rabbi David Klein of Columbus testifies to Pe-ru-Na as a well tried remedy for stomach catarrh. A Missouri man recounts long dyspepsia relief after taking Pe-ru-Na and Mane-lin, saying he feels like a new man and would not trade the cure for money.

David Klein Main Street Columbus Hartman Alex. Carter van Buren Carter Co. Mo Mullanphy Hospital St. Louis West Baden Ind Las Vegas Peru-na Drag M'f'g Co

Russia racing for war with far east mobilization

San Francisco dispatch reports Russian forces rush to fortify possessions in the far east. News from Yokohama cites ships like the Normannia landing arms and troops at Port Arthur and other coastal points. Port Arthur is fortified and Russian troops enter Rosdan China at about 1100 weekly as war offices charter vessels with troops for Persia.

San Francisco Yokohama Far East Port Arthur Normannia Annd Russia Arma Port Artthar Rosdan China Ruastan War Office Persia

Court of Appeals Partly Sustains Motion in Kentucky Case

The Kentucky Court of Appeals sustains part of Attorney General Breckinridge's motion in a minor state constab case. It discharges bonds for Republican officials regarding state office possession, but rules against halting Democratic officials, with the disputed issue sent to the fall term. Judge Barham dissents.

Court of Appeals Kentucky Fraxxtoft Breckinridge Gontosta Barpam

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