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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1902

Page

6

Port of Caracas Under Rebel Attack Near Crisis

Willemstad Curaçao reports that Venezuelan rebels attacked La Guira the port of Caracas on Saturday June 7. Government forces shelled Malquetia suburb from forts and the Miranda warship. About 400 revolutionists were repulsed after destroying a bridge and halting rail traffic. Telegraphs and cables were cut as Caracas feared siege. A Dutch warship and the German cruiser Falke set course from Curaçao to La Guira.

Willemstad Curacoa LaGuira Caracas Malquetia Miranda la Guira Bouquerron Venezuela Falke

Liberal Leader in Colombia Aims to Overthrow Conservatives

Gen Gabriel Santos head of Colombia Liberal party operates in New York amid plans to support a revolution in Panama province and Casamere territory. He argues seizure of Panama would fund and speed victory, seeking warships to target Cartagena and Barranquilla while portraying rebels as patriots seeking reforms. Deafness ad follows, touting Hall's Catarrh Cure with a money-back promise.

Colombia New York Gabriel Santos Liberal Party of Facion Soto Panama Casamere San Martin Magdalena Atlantic Cartagena Barranquilla Venezuela Orinoco River Weare

Little Child Emily Smith Dies After Illness

Yesterday morning Emily eight months old daughter of Professor and Mrs Enler B. Smith died at their city home after a short illness. The remains were taken to Talbotton for funeral services and interment scheduled today.

Uttle Emily Prof Enler B. Smith Talbotton

Rain brings good effects to farms and crops

Report from neighboring farmers notes heavy weekend rains as a boon with corn in poor condition and the Ather possibly mid. The piece mentions dying children amid seasonal heat and a cool change, reflecting distress and uncertain outcomes from the weather.

Record of Athens High School graduates shine at universities

Professor P M Harper notes Lucy Cobb winner Edith Hodgson and Athens High alum Oscar Keith earning top honors at the University. The piece lists numerous 1890s to 1901 graduates from Athens High School who achieved high class ranks, valedictorian honors, or notable positions at Mercer, the University, or other institutions, underscoring the school’s strong preparation.

Misa Edith Hodgson Lucy Cobb Athens High School Oscar Keith Wilcox Denpree Hunnlcutt Marion DeBose Great Northern Universities Guy Bernard Mercer Russell Gould Sterling Blackshear Pandora Morris Michael University Clara Barwick Norma Grant Mamie Davis State Normal Man Ada Haddock Hdith Hoda Lacy Cobb Max” Michael Mica Mary Lou Wier Harry Dearing Lucien' Boggs John Lamar Erwin T. R. King Charles M. Young Mr. Young Miss Pattie Messrs Bothwell Graham Fred Jackson Marcella Griffith Milledgeville Marguerite Vonderan Lucy Cobb Institute Vonderan Hugh Harris Athenian Harris Augusta News Bell Telephone Co Missouri St. Louis Hough Hoggins Texas Howell Erwin Will Moss Gilbert Tom Boggs University of Pennsylvania Johns Hopkins

Paine's Celery Compound Praised by Users Across Professions

The article extols Paine's Celery Compound as a remedy for neuralgia rheumatism dyspepsia stomach and liver and kidney troubles claiming it renews blood and vigor in hot weather Numerous testimonials include Mrs A T Lormond of Chicago who recovered strength after a surgical operation and months of weakness following treatment with the medicine.

Paine A. T. Lormond Chicago Ill Lermond Saye

Mrs F J Smith Dies in Kenneys District

Mrs Francis J Smith, mother of Mrs F B Hinton, died Sunday at her daughter's home in Kenneys district. She was 75. The remains were shipped to Washington Ga for interment at Tignall Ga. Also includes an unrelated advertisement for Botanic Blood Balm with claims of cures.

Francis J. Smith F. B. Hinton Kenneys Washington Ga Georgia Tignall

Delegation 10 State Convention Urged to Organize

A reader urges the delegation to the July 20 Gubernatorial convention in Atlanta to meet early and organize. The letter calls for chair, secretary, transport and roll-call committees, a quorum check, and a voting rule to address the undemocratic appointment of committee members amid debate on the local option plank. It asks The Banner to convene the committee meeting.

Atlanta

Board of Visitors Reports on University of Georgia

The Board of Visitors presented its findings to the University of Georgia Board of Trustees. It commends most students while noting apathy in Agriculture and suggesting stronger winter courses, librarian support, and better athletic and library facilities. It also urges abolishing mandatory literary society membership and praises campus discipline and management.

Board of Visitors Board of Trustees University of Georgia Demark Hall Board of Studénta Hill Vallege Coniects W. A Atlanta

Texas Wonder Hall's Great Discovery advertised cure

An old ad promotes Hall's Great Discovery Texas Wonder claiming it cures kidney and bladder troubles across sexes and ages. It offers mail order and includes testimonials from Greenfield Tennessee dated 1901 praising its effects on kidney disease in an elderly mother.

Hllll Hall E. W. Hall P. O. Box Louis Greenflield Tenn St. Louis Texas

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Garagas General Santos Cheney & Co Toledo Prof. Harper P. M. Harper F. J. Smith Tigoall Botanic Blood Balm
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