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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1906
Page
6
Willie Gordon will be hanged for the killing of a Black woman near Buford in Gwinnett County. Gordon pleaded guilty and asked Judge C. H. Brand to grant the limit. the judge gave sixty days to prepare. The case arose from a jealous, unprovoked shooting.
San Piauciow Cal May 27 Spirited away to nameless horrors of captivity In a den in the heart of Chinatown Julia Wilson a pretty white girl 18 years old endured the tortures of a living tomb to a aid by the police last night While the gay life of this city went on within hearing of their voices they had oppor tunity to cry out for help she and another girl who was hurried from the place before the police could reach an inner room have been held slaves until wrecked in body and mind Behind strong doors approached by a cunning barrel passage the two white girls were held captives in a small house at the rear of Chinese laundry Not once within that time have they been allowed outside nor have they been permitted to hold conversation with any person except their Chinese masters
Chicago March 17. Monkey talk will enter University of Chicago curriculum with 30 simians awaiting meyel experiments to uncover whether they have a distinct language. Proposals promise systematic testing of expressions under varied conditions to classify sounds into an alphabet, with professors denying any vivisection plans while promising scientific methods and surprising results.
L. S. Napier of Ruggles Kentucky claims a terrible pile case from ten years ago was cured after using Bucklen's Arnica Balm. The product is advertised as healing wounds burns and sores like magic. Available for 25 cents at W. J. Smith & Bro H. R. Palmer & Sons.
Snoriale for this noek Pewsey av offers a vast spring display across dress goods silks white goods embroideries laces ribbons dress trimmings wash goods millinery and shoes. Mr Davison curated stock claiming top taste and buyers’ insight with ample discounts on percales ginghams lawn muslin and shirtings plus five hundred white marseilles spreads on sale.
Shanghai reports describe abroad-educated Chinese students returning home zealously promoting reform. They push Westernization, seek end to Manchu rule, and oppose foreign concessions. Their activism alarms officials and could spark nationwide upheaval or controlled modernization depending on government response.
The ninth annual conference for education in the south will be held in Lexington Kentucky at the new auditorium on the old Chatauqua grounds May 2 to 4 1906 opening Wednesday evening and closing Friday night. Leaders include Dr Jas W Robertson and Dr E A Knapp with diverse speakers on agriculture and science in education. Private hospitality and rail endorsements accompany local preparations as organizers urge early letters to Dr George J Ramsey for attendance details.
During November and December 1903 one fifth of the deaths in New York and Chicago were from pneumonia. Foley's Honey and Tar not only stops the cough but heals and strengthens the lungs and prevents pneumonia. Do not take chances on a cold wearing away. Foley's Honey and Tar will cure you quickly and prevent serious results. All druggists.
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