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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1900
Page
3
A Bradfield Regulator Co advertisement promises relief from irregular and painful menstruation by regulating menses to every twenty eighth day. It claims to cure leucorrhea nervousness and body pains with a bottle costing one dollar and offers a free health book. Based in Atlanta Georgia the ad targets women seeking periodic relief.
Detroit February 26 President Jacob G Scharman head of the Philippine commission says a Porto Rico tariff should be assimilated with Puerto Rico s tariff though not constitutionally required He warns that if Congress rejects the commission and the president the democracy can claim the trusts coerced the Republicans in Washington to their advantage.
War department releases Captain O S Slocum's criticisms of British military methods in South Africa. He condemns lack of recon before advances and cites a Togela battle where two drifts were crossed openly with no preliminary reconnaissance. Also notes debates on governance systems between England and America.
Kimberley residents plan a statue honoring Cecil Rhodes for his siege services. In Montgomery, the People’s cotton factory, formed by local businessmen three years ago with $100,000 capital, succeeded and will double capacity. Built on the cooperative plan, it boosted city prosperity and growth, with talks of a second factory venture underway.
Yesterday afternoon at the Waddell street rock crusher a heavy derrick pole fell trapping two black laborers, Pat Wilson and Albert McCormick. Wilson suffered a broken thigh and crushed leg possibly needing amputation. McCormick had a badly broken thigh and a severe shoulder injury. Doctors attended, and city aid was provided to the injured men.
In Savannah, Ga., Feb 26 President H M Comer head of the Central of Georgia railway died at 4 12 this morning at his home surrounded by family and friends B A Denmark and Colonel A R Lawton were present. The death followed a period of failing health noted by relatives and doctors.
A dying man spoke to Mr. Denmark and Dr. Charlton noting his remaining life. Funeral is scheduled tomorrow at 11 from St. John's Episcopal Church with interment at Bonaventure. Also promoted is Dr. Hathaway's electric belt offering and a naval tragedy recalls the sinking of a cruiser after a dramatic rescue attempt.
Capt. Concas of the Maria Teresa, flagship of Admiral Ocvera, comments on the Santiago battle noting Cristobal Colon ran ashore on sand despite thirteen knot speed, while Sampson demonstrated seamanlike spirit and tactical conduct.
Washington Feb 26 General Luke F Wright of Memphis Tenn called at the White House with Senator Torley for a conference with the president on Philippine matters He said the president offered him a place on the Philippine commission which he accepted The likely full commission includes Judge Taft Prof Worcester General Luke E Wright H C Ide and Bernard Moses.
Over one hundred African Americans depart Athens on Sunday for Mississippi to seek farm labor jobs with promised high wages. Agents have circulated literature, meetings were held, and some sold property to fund new homes. Sixty eight men and as many women and children boarded the Seaboard Air Line, with Peg Leg Williams appearing in Atlanta to verify the exodus. More departures are expected.
Secretary Root forwarded to the senate a letter from General Davis and five petitions signed by hundreds of tobacco merchants growers and manufacturers urging free trade with the United States. Davis cites 1 5 million pounds surplus export potential and 2 million pounds maturing crop, arguing for market openings and congressional trade legislation to spur investment and resource development. He warns the poor must be fed or starve if action is delayed.
Johann Muller died in a Minnesota poorhouse leaving behind a fortune in ore wealth. His land near his old homestead yielded ore deposits of immense value, drawing detectives nationwide. A Catholic priest foreclosed and sold a mortgage, then optioned half the ore to Carnegie interests for about 200000 dollars. Probate hearings this week will determine heirs and rights in property worth over five million.
An advertisement touts Boschee's German Syrup as the sole remedy for severe coughs and long- term lung troubles. It claims to heal, stimulate healing of the lungs, reduce inflammation, aid expectoration, and improve sleep. A sample is available at H. R. Palmer & Bons.
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