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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1900
Page
1
Havana date May 10 arrests likely as postal frauds have expanded. one suspect confessed conditionally for protection, authorities seek identify the oath-keeper. Also items mention Marine Fishery Interests and a North Carolina estate bill amid various health ads and notices.
Maxton May 10 citizens subscribed thirty thousand dollars last week to purchase an interest in Trio extra fine Barred Plymouth Rock fowls for sale. Apply at City Drug Store Athens Ga. St eod w2
Lord Roberts reports Boer forces have crossed the Zaand river in retreat after occupying a 90 mile long line. British cavalry and horse artillery pursue, with estimates of 10 000 to 12 000 Boers on the far bank and uncertain casualties as actions continue. Reports of women volunteers and unconfirmed unrest circulate from Accra and Kumassi as the war widens.
Delegates from Sioux Falls gather for the Populist convention praising William Jennings Bryan for the presidential race. A brief outline of the party creed and its populist platform is presented, with remarks tracing past administrations and the movement's cardinal principles.
Report notes Howard’s withdrawal triggering a near bolt within Barker’s faction as Boyse touts oratory prowess and Debs ties, while Barker’s Georgia ally Wharton Babe plans an aggressive campaign. May 10 events show delegates instructed and statewide party activity amid turbulent nomination efforts.
In Omantorrs North Carolina on May 10 the Fourth Annual Cotton Planters Convention gathered the largest textile mill delegates. President McAden opened the session as many new members joined the group amid a drive to push work around the clock if needed, with near nine hundred thousand dollars in prospects noted.
Memorial Day observance in South Carolina honors fallen soldiers as the Southern Interstate fair showcases major trotting races. Reports from Atlanta note large entries and a festive tone. A separate item mentions a dispute on a Georgia farm resulting in injuries.
A short promotional piece extols Delicious Hot Biscuit as appetizing, healthy, and nutritious when made with Royal Baking Powder. It warns that biscuits baked with impure powder are neither appetizing nor wholesome and urges using Royal to avoid indigestion.
The heaviest mail pouch entering Athens was stolen from the S A L depot late Wednesday night or early Thursday. It held over 1000 pieces from Chicago, Cincinnati, Atlanta and the West, arriving at 10 45 p m and taken before 5 20 a m. Most letters opened, checks totaling nearly two thousand dollars found, including $340 to Mallison Braided Cord Co and $200 to Mr A H O Farrell. The pouch has not yet been recovered.
Georgia pulls ahead in a see-saw game as Harmony or Georgia forge a late rally. A sharp ninth inning sees Georgia reclaim the lead with key hits and solid defense. Both pitchers delivered strong efforts amid a tense, high-stakes finish.
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