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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1902

Page

7

My Head My Head and Remedy Claims by Dr Pierce

A promotional piece extols Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a cure for female ailments. It quotes Mrs. Lottie M. Doug and Mrs. John Cook praising relief after years of suffering from uterine and stomach troubles, headaches, and weakness, crediting the medicine with restoring health. The article urges readers to seek Dr. Pierce’s advice and promises a free consultation by letter, touting its safety and lack of narcotics.

Lottie M. Doug Glenmore Oneida Co N.Y Deal Dr. Pierce Peters Willin John Cook Hastings Northumberland Co Dr.ierce Pierce Buffalo DeWrrr& Co Obarban H.R. Palmer & Sons W. Jd

Effects of Late Eruption Noted Across Country Near Martinique

Harrisburg June 14 Geologists contend that the Martinique eruption disturbances would affect adjacent regions and be felt in the United States. Colonel H C Demming of the U.S. Geological Survey reports elevations in Pennsylvania higher than prior records, from two inches up to over 24 inches, compared with Honey Brook Chester Lancaster Gettysburg Adams Neville Cumberland and Harrisburg observations, suggesting IMPACT from the Martinique events.

Martinique Harrisburg H. C. Demming United States Geological Survey James D. Wolcott American Geological Survey Washington, D. C Pennsylvania United States Honeybrook Cheater County Columbia Lancaster County Gettysburg Adams County Neville Cumberland County Dauphin County

LASHED TO RAILROAD TRACK MURDER PLOT IN NYC

Italian known as Carlo Cattappani Marquis de Cordova vanished from a boarding house Saturday night. He was found near the East Ninety Fifth Street railroad tracks and hospitalized after claiming to have been poisoned. He said he sought papers proving his Spain estate and told the landlady he would meet a man offering 2100 for the papers.

New York City New York Carlo Cattappani Marquis de Cordova New York Cental One Hundred and Fifteenth Street North River Hoe Cattappant Spain

Arnioa Salve touted for wide range of cures in Adv

Woe felt very happy, writes R N Bevill of Old Town Virginia, after Back len's Arnioa Salve wholly cured their daughter of bad head relief. Ad claims efficacy for cats, corns, barns, bruises, boils, eruptions and piles. Sold for 250 at W J Smith & Bro and H R B Falmor & Sons Avag stores.

R. N. Bevill Old Town Backlen W. J Smith & Bro's H. RB Falmor & Sons Avag

Roosevelt Faces GOP Split Over Cuban Bill Message

At the capital Roosevelt draws sharp Republican ire over his Cuban bill message, fueling talk of a renomination showdown. Insurgent leaders vow to fight, while a long senate list including Elkins Scott Nelson Clapp Perkins Bard Gamble Stewart Mitchell Millary Burton Morgan Burrows Jones Kittridge Wellington Dietrich Simon signals broad party discord. A separate item notes Elkins introducing a joint resolution for Cuba annexation and statehood.

Cuban Sill Washington Grover Claveland Capitol Theodore Roosevelt Cleveland Roosevelt Inthia Republicana Elkins and Scott West Virginia Nelson Clapp Minnesota Perkina Bard California Gamble South Dakota Stewart Nevada Mitchell Oregon Millary Nebraska Burton Kansas Megan

President Names Women Nominations to Senate

Named by the President, Washington, June 14, the president sent the following nominations to the Senate: Postmaster Florida Henry J Ritchie St Augustine South Carolina J P Murphy Bamberg.

Washington Florida Henry J, Ritchie St. Augustine South Carolina J. P. Murphy Bamberg

Pirates Infest Cuban Coasts After US Evacuation

A Havana dispatch notes piracy and smuggling surged after the U S forces left Cuba. Few guards patrol 2000 miles as cutters are stretched. several Cuban smacks seized for turtle fishery violations and foreigners allegedly loot catches and provisions. Officials warn piracy and need for a stronger cutter service.

New York United States Coasi Havana Matanzes Cienfuegos Santiago Cuban Jamaica Nassau Barbadoes Cutter Service

O Rorkes Claim To $2 6 Million Irish Estate

Atlanta man R C O Rorke and cousin claim half of a rumored 2 5 million dollar Irish fortune with grand uncle William O Rorke of Drumahan Castle. They say Irish law escheats to government until heirs found and they have established rights to the entire estate with kin in Pittsburg Texas and Cork Ireland.

Atlanta R. C. O'Rorke Boon O'Rorke Maine Walton Street Frank O'Rorke Ireland William O'Rorke Drumeahan R. ©. O'Rorke G. W. O’rorke Pittsburg, Tex

Petition for Wage Increase by Pullman Conductors

Pullman car conductors nationwide petition higher wages due to rising living costs. Current pay starts at 65 dollars monthly for six months and 75 after one year, with uniforms paid by the worker. Largely organized from St Louis with 260 signatures, the drive spreads toward the south as married men cite financial strains.

Pullman Atlanta Pullman Car United States St. Louis Ohio River

Sues for 5000 Dollars Over Streetcar Incident

In Atlanta on June 18 Mrs. Alice Young sues Georgia Railway and Electric for 5000 damages claiming a West Mitchell streetcar stopped at Haynes street to drop her off but lurched forward before she could alight, throwing her to the street. Her husband D P Young also sues for 2000 against the company for her injuries.

Atlanta Alice Young Georgia Railway and Electric Company Fils

Rev John Spurgeon Dead Father of Spur geon Preachers

London June 14 The Rev John Spurgeon a retired Congregationalist minister and father of the Spurgeon family of preachers died today at South Norwood He was born July 15 1810.

John Spurgeon London John Sourgeon Spurgeon South Norwood

Illinois Democrats select state ticket in Chicago convention

In Springfield June 18, Illinois Democrats chose a state ticket after a tense floor fight between Carter Harrison and William Jennings Bryan era. The lineup includes John L. Pickering for Clerk of the Supreme Court, George W. Dudleston as State Treasurer, Anson L. Elise as Superintendent of Public Instruction, and trustees Julia Holmes Smith J. White Paxton. Chairman Hopkins kept control after district clash. Thomas J. McNally won district committeeman race while Hopkins prevailed in the general committee caucus.

Carter Hardeon Springfeld Carter H. Harison Chicago William Jennings Bryan Ilnois Harrison Supreme Court John L. Pickering Springfield George W. Dudleston Anson L. Elise Hillsboro State University Julia Holmes Smith J. A. White Urbana Paxton Monmouth Hopkins St. Nicholas Hotel Thomas J. McNally

Senate sessions on canal question and civil actions

The Senate opened at 11 o'clock with Allison pushing a conference on the sundry civil appropriation bill. A bill restoring Surgeon John Walton Ross to active duty as medical director passed. Carmack pressed a resolution to probe the War Department discharge of Rebecca J. Taylor for newspaper criticism of the president, asserting she opposed the Philippine policy. Jones of Arkansas argued for voting for the canal bill at the best location, supporting the Panama route if the offer appears in good faith.

Carmack Senate Jones Arkansas Panama

Wage Increase Boosts Eight Thousand Steel Workers

Washington June 18 Jones Laughlin Iron and Steel Co voluntarily raised wages for about 8 000 workers excluding tonnage men. Average rise 10 percent. Day laborers earning 1 35 will receive 1 50 daily. Carnegie furnace workers were raised last week and similar changes planned for mill day laborers. In other news Master Car Builders Association opened its annual session at Saratoga with President J J Heneey presiding.

Washington Jones & Laughlin Iron and Saborera Carnegie Steel Company Jonea Master Car Builders Saratoga Master Car Builders’ Association J. J. Henneccy Milwaukee Wis

Atlanta Man Speyers Dies in New York Poisoning

Marx J. Speyers, once of Atlanta, died in New York Hospital from opium or morphine poisoning after a seizure on Twenty third Street near Seventh Avenue. The autopsy found no organic cause. He was a nephew of former Atlanta Marshal Mark Tolbert, lived in Charleston then New York, and had worked as a salesman for the American Tobacco Company. He studied at Young Harris Institute and boarded with his aunt in Atlanta.

New York Coad Sicians Caplum Speyers Atlanta Mark Tolbert Commission House Tolbert & Phillips North Broad Street G. P. A. Speyera Azo

Crowds Fill Ascot Heath Despite King Edward Absence

London news notes big crowds at Ascot Heath with Royal representatives absent King Edward is reported as practically recovered from a recent indisposition Prince of Wales stands in for the royal family The day also carries items on labor strikes wireless investigations and a death by suicide in Durango plus a planned national convention for coal miners and a new through train link between Memphis and Denver

Edward Ascot Heath King Edward Queen Alexandra Prince of Walca Ascot Memphis Denver South McAlester Choctaw Oklahoma Gulf Paihway Tenn Cola

Rebels Hope Soon to Depose Castro in Venezuelan Crisis

New York dispatch reports widespread revolt in Venezuela as General Matos advances on Caracas with reinforcements at Guarico. Government losses mount. 150 captured. In Barquimeto and Coro, insurgent forces inch forward while Venezuelan troops clash with rebels along the coast near Georgetown, Georgetown. Captain Melin killed as Jotum is pursued.

New York Sia Ty Poe Castro Port of Spain Trinidad Tia Matos Caracas Carings Guarico Quarico Barabobo Pedro Conde Barquiameto Valentine Perez Barralerg Revolutioniats Tesurgenta Ayala Coro Ricrrera Weasel Bt. Thomas Georgetown British Guiana Jotum Venezuela Geer Barrangas Bolivar Meling Shu St. Felix Fred Nunez

Colombian Revolution Overthrown. Leaders Reach Caracas

A Port of Spain dispatch notes the Colombian revolution appears finished. Leaders including General Uribe Uribe fled the Meta river pursued by troops for eight days, reaching Ciudad Bolivar then Caracas seeking aid from President Castro.

New York Spain Trinidad Herald Dath Uribe-Uribe Caracas Meta Ciudad Molivar Castro

Venezuelan Rebels Capture Coro Amid Siege Reports

June 1918 dispatch from Nova reports 1,000 revolutionists led by Generals Riera Penales and Sierralta capturing Coro after five hours of combat as Vice President Ayala commands government troops siege the city. Naval losses were 13 killed and 28 captured with further plans unfolding around Ciudad Bolivar and Port Tachax.

Willemetadt Curacoa Riera Penalers Sierralta la Vella de Coro Gulf of Coro Coro Falcon Ayala Suchetta Carupano Vencencta Alert Ciudad Bolivar Caregontes LaGuira

Bill of Justice for Schley in Senate Favor

Senate naval affairs committee authorizes Senator Hale to report Senator McCamant s bill granting Admiral Schley full pay or rear admiral on the active list. As a retired officer he would receive three fourths pay. Committee amendment narrows preamble stating he was the absolute commander of American forces at Santiago with Cervera s fleet off the coast.

Schley Washington Senate Committee On Naval Affairs Hale McCaman Cervera Santiago

Telegraphers meet in Atlanta select Cincinnati for convention

At the National Telegraphers association executive meeting in Atlanta yesterday Cincinnati was chosen as the convention site. N Miller of Western Union and Manager Battle of the Ponfal were elected president and vice president for one year. Remaining decisions lie with the new leaders.

Atlanta National Telegraphers’ Association Cincinnati

Also Mentioned on This Page

R. V. Pierce Cuba Elkins Union Castoria Illinois Democrats Tutt Mark J. Speyers Georgia Mary Tolbert Charleston Big Crowes Pullman Car Cleaners United Order of War Cleaners Union No. 1 American Federation of Labor Wireless Telegraphy New York Iaa M. Barber Jaa United Way Avy Department Wetema Saya Berlin Slaby-Arco Braun Bob Ford Durango Col Jane 18 Margaret Feeney Jesse James Creede Ford Bia Wilkenbarre Indianapolis Rockefeller John D. Rockefeller University of Chicago Harper Islinois Southampton Uwlaols Crownihehield Solent Mozley H. Mosley Etta W. Jones Parkersburg Prisonpre Caraca John Thompson Tempial Methodist, Church Rock 1 Taylor University Hingerf Madison Grand Lodge of the Knights of Pythias Grand Templar Rathbone Sisters Pyth- Sonne EE Springs Ark Eugene Hoffman Associated "Press Plattsburg, N Eugene Augustus Hoffman General Theological Seminary Protestant Episcopal Church Bennett Brunswick Brongswick Joseph W. Bennett Brunswick Bar Association Candler Bar Association Grandy Luther 8. Grandy Philippines Wanse Westview A. G. Smart Peachtree Street A. G. Spalding A. G. Williams Oxford Albert G. Williams
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