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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1902

Page

5

Cure Tale Prompts Read of Golden Medical Discovery

An elderly man ill with rheumatism improves after reading a pamphlet about Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. He orders a bottle and, within two weeks, is up and dressed, praising the remedy's blood purifying power and health restoration. Testimonials from readers claim cures and endorse medical advice.

Bestsicians Ifa Bis Pierce Golden Medical Pires Golden Medica Disco WiGolden Medica Bi ‘Wheeler Ann Pa Aitreris Golden Medical Reala Miss Annie Ferguasons Dr. Pierce Buffalo, N RB. V. Pierce Buffalo

General Ma Defeated by Chinese Rebels and Looting

Reports from Hong Kong and Yong Kong on March 18 describe General Ma’s defeat by Kwang-Si rebels who seized Pang-Cheng and looted the town. Rebels hold passes, many imperial soldiers desert, and the rebellion spreads across Kwangsi Kwang Tung and Yuan as both sides seek reinforcements.

Hong Kong Kwang-Si Yong Kong Fang Shen Kwangsi Kwang Tung Yuan Ties Pal Kwoogdthou Sey Marshall Euts Lieuw-Chou Kao-Chou Kwang-Tung Fe Hung-Ming Hung-Sou Chnen Margarita Port of Spain Trinidad Bolivar Juan Griego Asunscion

Albanians Run Riot at Fillata Attack Kills Many

A band of about 200 Albanians attacked Fillata near Constantinople. Several men were killed or wounded on both sides. Troops from Viana sent to Fillata showed signs of insubordination due to pay arrears. No Christians took part in the outbreak. Also reported, General Cruce Hamilton surprised a Boer laager east of Vryveld in the Transvaal, with four Boers killed and 17 captured. General Emmett, Botha’s brother in law, was among the Boers captured.

Fillata Constantinople Viana Hamilton Pretoria Cruce Hamilton Vryfeld Tranavaal Alx Botha Emmett Sean Atlanta

Icy Bath Paid After McGovern Sullivan Fight Bet

Louisville man Cameron swam the Ohio River in near freezing water to settle a debt from the McGovern Sullivan fight. He waded 15 feet through ice cold water, reaching the bank with a dripping mustache as proof, after wagering that Sullivan would win.

Louieville Louisville Damron Ohio River Cameron A Lelcies Teta Cameron Henry Haner Norman Lumber Company Sullivan St. Patrick's Day McGovern

Subsidy Bill Passes Senate in Key Vote Flip Flop

Washington March 18 after pro longed debate the senate passed the ship subsidy bill final vote 42 to 81 Senators Allison Dolliver Spooner Quarles Proctor Dillingham opposed final passage McLaurin for it Clay Hanna clashed over the shipping bill the Georgia Ohio confrontation marked the day. Cuban Customs Revenues Cuba January 1902 total 1 191717 increase from 1899 and 1901 and decline vs 1900 noted in War Departmentinsular affairs bulletin.

Washington Senate Allison and Dolliver Iowa Spooner Quarles Wisconsin Proctor and Dillingham Vermont McLaurin South Carolina Clay Hanna Georgia Ohio Insular Affairs War Department Cuba

Well Known Surgeon Dead in New York

Dr J Baxter Upham aged 62, once a noted surgeon and co founder of Corbin Banking Company with the late Aus tin Corbin, died at his New York home. Born in 1820 in Claremont New Hampshire he served during the Civil War and contributed to surgical practice.

New York J. Baxter Upham Austin Corbin Corbin Banking Company Claremont N.hs

Dr Pierce’s Common Sense Medical Guide Ad

An old advertisement imitates medical marketing praising Dr Pierce's medicines as cures for women's ailments and neural complaints. The copy claims relief from fatigue, nervous weakness, and cough, urging readers to mail for a prescription and pellet remedies. The language reflects period promoting patent remedies and testimonials.

R. Pierce Malling Andres de

Threat Against Pearson Sparks Capitol Incident in Atlanta

An intoxicated man threatened to cut and attempted to shoot Benjamin Pearson, transfer guard at the Georgia prison commission office. He argued about a gubernatorial race, drew a pistol, and fled down Mitchell Street. Pearson and porter notified guards, the suspect vanished, police to aid in arrest if he returns. Also notes Lake Erie navigation opening and light snow in Wilmington, N C.

Atlanta Prison Commission Capitol Benjamin Pearson Pearson James W. English Jr Commission Judge Turner Mr. Pearson Cols Mitchell Street Mitchell’ Street Washington Biaki

Noted Georgia Murder Shocks Flowery Branch

Mrs Christina Blake, 75, was murdered at her Flowery Branch area home by two men, J C Stower and Charley Pirkle. The killers, intoxicated, were found near the body and jailed in Gainesville after swift action by Judge Estes. Evidence shows strangulation and brutal assault. both suspects are known locally.

Gainesville Christina Blake J. C. Stower Charley Pirkle Stover Pirkle J. M. Green W. L. Hakins Flowery Branch Blake Jack Evans Pickle

Perry Davis Pain Killer Ad Promises Instant Relief

An advertising notice touts Perry Davis Pain Killer as a rapid remedy for toothache and facial swelling from ulcers. It claims immediate pain stoppage and a complete cure, urging readers to avoid substitutes and buy the one Pain Killer. The ad references sizes 250 and 500 and emphasizes quick, magic-like effects.

Perry Davis

Guerry Club Organized in Clarke County

Last night at city headquarters friends of Hon. DuPont Guerry organized a Clarke county Guerry club. George H. Hulme elected president A L Brooks secretary. 12 member executive committee to include five city and rural district representatives. One hundred three members enrolled with more to come.

Friends of Hon DuPont Guerry Clarke County George H. Hulme A. L. Brooks Clarke Ienie Eas

Real Estate Assessor Work Nears Completion Citywide

City assessors finish several days of work with the books nearly closed. No sharp rise in real estate values expected. totals not yet complete. Henry Benase and EB 8 Price credited with thorough oversight of the process.

Henry Benase Price

Transcontinental Plan For St. Louis and San Francisco Line

President Yoakum in Los Angeles signals a transcontinental route to the Pacific with San Francisco as end point. Survey work east of Albuquerque paves drive toward Oklahoma and Western extension. Company plans a Savannah to San Francisco line with ample funding and no dependence on existing lines.

St. Louis San Francisco Golden Gate Los Angeles Yoakum Pacific Coast Arizona Albuquerque N. M Savannah

Dawson Panic Story Is Declared False By Mayor Macauley

Vancouver reports from Dawson City Yukon deny rumors of exodus and business panic. Mayor Macauley forwards a dispatch stating no truth to claims of widespread departure or miners deserting creeks. Consul Saylor confirms most residents stayed. business men express confidence in Dawson's future.

Gays, A Congal Baylor Vancouver B. C Macauley Dawson United States Canada Dawson City Yukon District Saylor Lower River Points Creeka Ia

Young Pays Death Penalty for Murder of Wealthy Farmer

John Young was hanged at the county jail for complicity in the murder of Washington Hunter, a wealthy farmer killed at Riverside on January 25, 1901. He confessed to feeding the murderers to the Hunter household but denied striking the blow, naming Charles Brown Otto Kellar and Charles Miller as accomplices. Miller escaped. Brown was executed earlier. Kellar turned state evidence and awaits sentence.

Mount Holly N. J John Young Washington Hunter Riverside Young Hunter Coon Charles Brown Otto Kellar Chas. Miller Hunter Brown Kellar Miller Wangea Liberty

Anthracite Miners May Gall a Strike Convention at Shamokin

A Shamokin convention of United Mine Workers districts 1 7 and 9 begins as delegates from the upper and lower anthracite regions arrive. Key issues include eight hour day and recognition, with reports from President Mitchell and others amid operator opposition.

Shamokin United Mine Workers Mitchell Wilson Lackawanna Gions Hartlein Gintrich No Upper Stierne Wyoming Schuylkill Carbon Lower Luzerne Schuylkill and Carbon Counties Dauphin Columbia John Mitchell Tt Tw Ralph M. Fasley Chicago Civic Federation Heald Bailey Altoona West Virginia Mitchel Bert

Scramble for Martinelli's Post

Rome dispatch says the apostolic delegate to Washington will soon depart for the capital with speculation about a successor to Monsignor Martinelli. The article notes the nunciature’s status among Europe’s leading sees and the potential rise of a new pontifical envoy to the United States.

Martinelli New York Ot Whaleington Rome Tribune Monsip Washington

Kaiser Goes to Meet Prince of Prussia at Cuxhaven

This morning Ruperet Wiles reports Kaiser Wilhelm II aboard the Hamburg American Line steamer Deutschland with Prince Henry of Prussia and party. They are expected to arrive off Cuxhaven at about seven o clock, signaling a forthcoming meeting.

Kaiser Prince Prussia Ruperet Prince Henry of Cuxhaven Deutschland Prince Henry

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