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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1899

Page

5

Dreyfus Case Seen Near End as Full Court Weighs New Facts

A Paris dispatch says a further safe conduct was granted to ex Colonel Esterhazy for testimony before about fifty judges. The full court of cassation is expected to review the Dreyfus affair and may quash the court martial, with new facts cited by the criminal division. The government Mensa says the case could be settled by late April, as witnesses may provide supplementary testimony and challenge prior irregularities.

Depuy Dreyfus St. Louis Globe-Democrat Paris Esterhazy Court of Cassation

Five Sacred Heart Nuns Expelled From Cuba

Five sisters of the American Sacred Heart order were ordered to leave Cuba by Archbishop Chappelle. The order, established six years ago in the United States, faced Cuban opposition and was expelled signaling tension with Cuban church leadership. The note mentions changes in confinement time and infant feeding guidance via Simmons Squaw Wine Tablets.

the Order of the Sacred Hear Cuba Baltimore Simmons

Reed Defies McKinley by Leaving Without Farewell

Washington reports a growing rift as Speaker Reed distances himself from President McKinley. The administration aims to curb Reed’s power while Reed remains cool and disengaged, skipping the customary farewell visit before departing for Maine. The clash draws keen attention from political observers.

Rabbis in Session at Central Conference Opening

The opening session of the Central Conference of American Rabbis gathered in Cincinnati at Mound Street Temple. More than seventy rabbis attended the largest delegation to date. President Dr. Isaac M Wise delivered his annual message, and Rev Dr David Davidson of New York offered the closing benediction.

Cincinnati Central Conference of American Rabbis Mound’ Street Isaac M. Wise David Davidson New York

Antae Dyspep- Platters and Liver Regulator

Rev E Edwards of Olates Baptist Church Minersville Pa suffering rheumatism tried Chamberlains Pain Balm. A few applications subdued inflammation and relieved pain. For sale by H R Palmer and Sons.

E. Edwards Olates Baptist Church Minersville Chamberlain H. R. Palmer & Sons Josh Edgar Germantown Cal H. R Palmer & Sons

Delaware Senate Adjourns Without Senator Elect

Delaware lawmakers end the 1899 session without electing a U S senator to succeed George Gray. The vacancy persists with two seats open for the next legislature, as vote tallies show Addicks leading the balloting and Dupont, Biggs, Handy and Gray receiving smaller counts.

Dover Del General Assembly United States George Gray Congress Gray Richard R. Kenney John Edward Addicks Union Republican Henry A. Dupont John Biggs L. Irving Handy Willard Saulsbury Anthony Higgins

Col John T Glenn Dies of Apothexy Sudden Stroke

Prominent Atlanta lawyer Col John T Glenn died suddenly at his Gate City home from apoplexy. He left a wife and four children, with relatives including Generals Howell and Thomas R R Cobb. Son Garrard Glenn attends the University of Georgia. Isa Glenn is in Paris. Funeral plans not announced.

John T. Glenn Gate City Garrard Glenn University of Georgia Luther J. Glenn Mildred Glenn Howell Thomas R. R. Cobb Glenn Isa Glenn Paris Helen Glenn William Lewis Glenn Atlanta

Tutt's Liver Pills advertised as a cure all

An ad touts Tutt's Liver Pills as a universal cure for ailments from sick headache to bilious disorders. The Cincinnati Reds consider a game with the University of Georgia in Atlanta. Manager Bancroft plans to write to the Varsity and two new players Debware and Beckley join the team, with Pink Hawley arriving soon.

Tutt Columbus Cincinnati University of Georgia Bancroft Atlanta Frank Deware Jake Beckley Pink Hawley Reds

Georgia Confederate veterans plan state reunion at Atlanta fair

Atlanta March 14 The Georgia Confederate veterans move to hold a state reunion during the state fair in Atlanta next fall. Camp W H T Walker endorses the plan and appoints a committee to confer with General Clement A Evans to present the idea to the State Fair executive committee for action. Prickly Ash Bitters advertised by H R Palmer Sons for digestion and bowel regulation.

Atlanta Confederate Veterans of Georgia W.H.T. Walker United Confederate Veterans Clement A. Evans Georgia The Confederate Veterans Evans State Fair Association For Action H.R. Palmer & Sons

How to Cure Every Humor offer in 1908

Suffering for three years with itching and burning in feet and limbs, sleepless nights, multiple doctors failed to diagnose. Wife urged seeking help. a cure claimed by UTICURA and a Cincinnati doctor. Testimonial dated Sept 11, 1908 from H Jenkins of Middleboro Kentucky. Sold by Potter Drug Company with advertised remedy.

Cincinnati Uticura H. Jenkins Middleboro Potter D.axpc Bob Propa

Captain W. M. Ekin Ordered to Manila at Once

Friends in Athens regret Captain William M. Ekin is ordered to proceed to Manila immediately. He left Camp Haskell in charge and has finished duties, now reentering active service. The war department permit to sell government wood aided relief efforts amid cold weather. His fighting family heritage includes a Civil War brigadier-general father. Best wishes for a brilliant Philippine career. Hood's Sarsaparilla advertised.

William M. Ekin Manila Captain Ekin Haskell Elin Athens Ekin War Department Camp Haskell Philippines

Ellerbe Proclaims Protection For People Afraid To Return

Governor Ellerbe issues a proclamation directing Greenwood and Abbeville counties peace officers to protect residents fleeing due to Phoenix trouble fears. The measure urges local citizens to aid law enforcement and ensures returning residents receive full state protection while pursuing lawful business. The notice blends state authority with community duty in a tense regional context.

Columbia S. C Abbevilla Greenwood Phoenix Ellerbe Abbeville

President McKinley Reaches Thomasville for Royal Reception

President McKinley Vice President Hobart and Senator Hanna with families arrive in Thomasville Georgia and are hosted by Hanna as guests of his home. Separate note: contractor Geo B Secord praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy, offered by H R Palmer & Sons.

Thomasville McKinley Hobart Hanna Geo. B. Secord Towanda N. Y Chamberlain H. R. Palmer & Sons

Wheeler Retains Rank as Major General and Possible Manila Duty

Washington March 14 the president has fully decided to retain General Joseph Wheeler at his present rank of major general Wheeler states he will remain in the service and it is probable he will be sent to Manila

Washington McKinley Reed White House Maine Joseph Wheeler Wheeler Manila

Mrs Martha Goss Dies After Long Illness at Home

Mrs Martha Everleila Goss wife of Dr Isham H Goss died at her Athens home after a lengthy illness at age 42 born in Madison County July 165 1850 and married July 28 1878 to Dr Isham H Goss. Funeral at First Methodist Church this afternoon at four with pallbearers named and interment at Oconee Cemetery.

Martha Everleila Goss Isham H. Goss Fields of Eden W. E. Boggs B. F. Riley John B. Robins W. H. Young

Two Chicago Senators Endorse Peruna For Catarrh

Chronic catarrh warning highlights Pe-ru-na as a remedy praised by two Chicago state senators. Edward Dwyer and John J. Morrison share long battles with catarrh and report cures after months of use, while the ad asserts Peruna acts on the vaso motor nerves to mitigate many disorders.

Chicago Peruna Edward Dwyer Ill John J. Morrison Reaper Block City of Chicago Hartman Peruna Drug Manufacturing Company Columbus Ohio

Death of Judge John D Berry shocks Atlanta frontier

Judge John D Berry prominent young jurist dies suddenly at Newnan after eight days illness. He served four years as judge of the second division of Atlanta City Court and was widely known in Georgia. The report notes his health trip to Newnan for restoration and his passing at 11 o clock.

Atlanta John D. Berry Newnan

Samoa Truce Reached by Hay Solf and Envoys

Washington reports a satisfactory understanding among the United States Britain and Germany over Samoa. Dr Wilhelm Solf named to lead Apia municipal council will visit London and Washington for mutual arrangements before his return, with formal recognition to follow Berlin treaty terms.

Washington Hay Samoa Wilhelm Solf Germany Apia Raffel United States Solf von Holleben Hol

Officers Mustered Out In Washington March 14

An order by the president directs mustering out many general and staff officers of the volunteer army. Major General Joseph W. Keifer and several brigadiers are among those to go, with further reductions planned to meet regular army limits. Some officers may be reassigned rather than discharged. Sour stomach and indigestion claims are advertised remedies.

Washington Volunteer Army Joseph W. Keifer Arnold Alexander Pennington Snyder Randall Sheridan Douglas Boynton McKibbon Carpenter Humphreys United States Service H. R Palmer & Sons

Bob Lewis Hanged for Murder in Atlanta

Robert Lew was executed on the scaffold in Atlanta on March 14 for the murder of Charlie Haynes. His neck broke and death was almost instantaneous according to reports from the scene.

Atlanta Robert Lewis Charlie Haynes Lewis

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Palmer & Sons H. R. Palmer & Son’s Antea Brumby Drug Co Delaware Namis Howell and Thomas — R. R. Cobb Cincinnati Reds Georgia Boys Veterans’ Reunion Cardus Opey Tehn Cuticura W. M. Ekin America M’kinley Army T. H. Goss Davis & Lawrence CO Lim Peors Penny Davis Pam Kitten Ghigago Peru Judge Berry Ely Oscar Ostrom Warren Ave A. C. Clarke Shawmut Ave Boston Mass Ely Brothers Warren St, N.Y Dent Bob Lewis
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