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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1899

Page

5

Three Men Arrested Charged With Murder in Rabun County

Three men including a revenue officer were jailed in Clayton Ga for the murder of York whose body was found leaning against a tree in Rabun county after a distillery raid. The case may go to federal court as District Attorney Angler was directed to move the matter.

Atlanta Clayton York Rabun County Virgil Macon Dan Dover John Eller Chapman Hetherington and Martin Cornelia Dover Angler Commissioner of Internal Revenue Washington United States Court

Arkansas Senator Jones Relapses Amid Effort to Attend to Business

Washington reports Senator J. K. Jones of Arkansas suffered a recurrence of his illness after ten days of improvement. The paroxysm lasted over an hour but he rests easily now and is free from pain. His doctor says the strain of handling urgent matters caused the setback and barred visitors for an indefinite period.

Washington J. K. Jones Arkansas Ins Hood

Georgia to Get Three Second Lieutenants in 101 Allocation

War department announces apportionment of 101 second lieutenants among states and territories under army reorganization. Georgia receives three slots. Alabama two. Florida one. Kentucky three. Texas three. Virginia three. plus twenty at large. Also brief note on Ada E Hart’s testimonial for Dr King’s New Discovery.

Washington War Department Alabama Arkansas Florida Georgia Kentucky Louisiana Mississippi North Carolina South Carolina Tennessee Texas Virginia New Mexico Oklahoma Ada E. Hart Groton Smith & Bro.’s H. R. Palmer & Sons Drug

Horrible Furnace Deaths Near Birmingham

Joseph Schmidt a German carpenter and Brooks Hall a colored laborer died after a car carrying raw material for furnaces rolled into a non blasting furnace near Birmingham Alabama. The fall from about one hundred feet instantly killed them both. Schmidt left a wife and four daughters.

Birmingham Ala Joseph Schmidt Brooks Hall Thomas Schmidt

Fight at San Pedro as rebels shell across river

Manila reports dawn combat with rebels mounting a gun opposite San Pedro. The Sixth artillery shelled the enemy battery while a gunboat engaged with rapid fire. In Manila the Waterworks area saw rebel concentrations but no direct assault on American lines. detachments from Hale and Wheaton brigades cleared the countryside.

Manila San Pedro Hale General Wheaton

United States Refuses to Back Cuban Assembly Bonds

Washington March 7 the Associated Press reports that the United States sovereign will not recognize or guarantee any obligations issued by the Cuban army assembly in session near Should the body authorize bonds for any purpose the U S government will not be drawn into guaranteeing them and they must stand on their own resources.

Washington Associated Press Sovérinnabh United States

Athens Schools Rival Washington On Drawing And Manual Training

The Athens city schools surpass expectations in drawing and illustrated composition, with teachers applying modern methods. Supt. Bond compares Athens work to Washington, praising penmanship gaps and noting need for a local manual training department to match clay and wood work excellence.

Athens Athens City Washington,d.c Bond Washington City Washington Washington Scholars Banner Reporter

Starnes Plans Model University Farm with Eight Acre Orchard

Professor Hugh N. Starnes of the University of Georgia advances a model farm program at the university farm despite harsh weather. He will dedicate eight acres to horticulture and plant a large orchard, aiming to attract more agriculture students as the area’s best horticulturist leads the project. Work will accelerate once weather improves. Also a medical note promotes Prickly Ash Bitters as a laxative and liver regulator sold by H. R. Palmer & Sons.

Hugh N. Starnes University of Georgia University Farm Starnes H. R. Palmer & Sons

Woman Burned In Fire Accident On Hancock Avenue

A negro woman living on Edgar Levy’s Hancock avenue lot stepped too close to a fireplace and her clothes ignited. Mr. Levy rushed to help and suffered severe burns to his hands while helping extinguish the blaze. The woman’s injuries are serious but not fatal.

Edgar Levy Hancock Avenue Levy

FREAKS OF THE STORM AND LOCAL DAMAGES IN MONROE

A violent storm in Monroe on Saturday night damaged the G I and S R depot and the Oil Mill. A roof was blown off, a tank toppled, and a scantling ripped through a dwelling door. The storm also carried debris through structures, splitting a back door. Also notes Tutt's Liver Pills and a sale of a salve for skin ailments at Smith & Bros.

Monroe Smith & Bros

German Navy appoints Prince Henry to east Asiatic squadron

Berlin reports a high official says the appointment of Prince Henry of Prussia to command the east Asiatic squadron has been considered for months and decided as best. The move aims to show the United States that the emperor is friendly, given Prince Henry's popularity in America.

Berlin German Navy Department Associated Press Prince Henry of Prussia Emperor William Prince Henry United States

Geological report to be presented to Governor Candler

The geological investigating committee will present its report to Governor Candler Thursday in Atlanta. Senator R E Hamby arrived in the city and the committee is expected to meet at the capitol with the report to be forwarded to the governor for consideration and approval.

Atlanta Geological Investigating Committee R E. A. Hamby Capitol

Peruna Promises Cure for Catarrh in Homes Across States

Letters from contractors and families praise Peruna as a cure and preventive for catarrh pneumonia lagrippe and other ailments. Notable testimonials cite savings on doctors bills and improved health from Denison Iowa Carneiro Kansas and Columbus Ohio. A free 1899 Almanac and a book on chronic catarrh are offered by The Peruna Drug Manufacturing Company.

C.T. Roberts Hartuman James Charlie Toby Tam Iowa C. T. Roberts Denigon T. G. Walker Carneiro Kansas EF. Dicker E. Dicker Stave Peruna Pe-ru-na Drug Manufacturing Company Columbus Ohio Hartman Surgical Hotel

Blinding Snow Storm Paralyzes Washington City

Washington woke to a blizzard after a warm day with 3 to 4 inches of snow and drifts up to a foot. Streetcar service halted and government workers indoors as storm disruptions echoed in daily life and politics.

Washington

A Philippine Belle and the Philippine War Turmoil

A Toledo Blade correspondent portrays a Philippine native amid the island conflict. The woman, busy with war chores and rifle handling, grows weary of fighting and longs for peace while seeking quiet and safety away from bombardment and shellfire.

Philippines Toledo Blade Tyro

Texas Stands By Bailey Resolution Endorses Congressman

In Austin a heated house debate followed a resolution by Representative Wooten endorsing Congressman Bailey in protesting the seating of Congressman Joseph Wheeler. Representative Tarviver opposed, citing Bailey's personal regard but political future concerns.

Austin Tex House Wooten Bailey

Also Mentioned on This Page

H.R Palmer & Sons H. R Palmer & Sons Jones Arkansan Assembly Professor Starnes University Mr. Levy M. A. Simmons Bucelen Hewon Catarrh William Youngblood The Interior Washington, D.C Martman Scafareh Roberts Denison Ifon Cocoanut Extension Joe Wheeler DeWitt South Kittrell Bulls Atall Druggists Philadelphia Samoan Navy Department Honolulu Samoa Hawaii
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