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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1901
Page
5
An OCR fragment discusses gluttony as a disease concept, its effects on digestion, and promotes Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure. It includes testimonial language from Mrs. C. L. Peeks of Poland Maine praising dramatic relief from indigestion after using the product.
T J Wood died from wounds after a personal quarrel with H W Dews at Cowvia Fertilizer Plant. Coroner's jury finds justifiable homicide, exonerating Dews. Wood leaves a wife and several children. "Becklen's Arnica Salve" advertised with medical claims follows.
The state board of directors quarrels with the attorney general over who may elect beer dispensers. It re elected Rovs seler Hyer and added Hugh Fergusa Terry and Woblera to new beer dispensers while contesting the opinion that county boards should appoint them. A test case is planned with a Spartanburg beer dispenser and a liquor dispenser opened for Pickens county Central. Also a Georgia report notes a negro preacher Milford Hinks charged with selling whisky without a license and on Sunday. In Cannontox a detective cites James Westbrooks for counterfeiting after an 80 year old man was arrested.
Captain McCoy of the City of Clifton reports the City of Paducah wrecked at dawn. Miss Gardiner feared dead after a plank strike. Mrs. Allen and Miss Minnie Grode saved with others via skylight and roof hole. Women escaped in night garments. some deck hands missing. Bodies recovered include 83 year old Charles Johnson watchman. Dr. Bell among missing.
Berlin May 14 government officials deny negotiations between Austria and Germany for a European commercial league against the United States. The idea is regarded impracticable due to racial and commercial diversities. AP interviews Ambassador Andrew D. White and Consul Frank Gleeson, both say no negotiations exist and doubt any two nations favor such a league. London May 14 Sir Thomas Lipton returns from racing, hopeful Shamrock II will win, wary of Shamrock I crossing the Atlantic, and cautious on cup race substitutions.
The wreck of the American ship Colusa was found in a rocky cove on the southwest side of Rounill Sound in Queen Charlotte land. It appears the crew abandoned the ship at sea and no camp fires or signs of occupation were found nearby. The stern bears the name with visible letters U and Ummusical Hot. May 14.
Street railway unrest erupts in Albany as 200 replacement workers face 2000 strikers. Motorman is beaten, trolley wire cut, car dashes into gutter. Police arrest several rioters, National Guard may be called if violence continues. Other brief items mention Spain labor clashes, Admiral Schley, a burglary, and a bond sale.
A garbled OCR fragment references a weave and fertilizer theme with exclamations. It mentions a Tasstenes Hewlache and a restless crowd at an annual event, plus vague notes of relief and strength amid a challenging attempt.
In San Juan on May 14 attorney general Harlan ruled cock fighting illegal, saying the local society regulation is a general police rule. Enforcement will be cautious, with protests from Chief of Police Fetcher who favors tolerance. The piece notes the long-standing custom and limited sport presence in Porto Rico. A second item reports Jacksonville relief appeals for fire victims, with leaders Garner Weed and Bowden forming a national appeal and detailing needs for sanitation, debris removal, and housing.
A May festival will unite leading English and American merchants with a banquet at Grocers Hall on June 6. J Pierpont Morgan Carnegie Morris K Jonaup head the American delegation. The London chamber plans a gala week with receptions at Mansion House and garden parties.
The Georgia Department of Agriculture pushes sugar cane as a revived industry led by Hopeton plantation in Glynn County. Captain Purse’s book and reports by Louisiana Planter praise Hopeton’s past success and urge diversification, soil testing, and broader cultivation across the state to boost mills, wages, and wealth.
The Southern Baptists closed their convention in Asheville under President Northen. Debate focused on a proposed board of cooperation with three boards currently in Nashville, Atlanta, and Richmond. Baltimore promised 4,000 to host the new board, while Atlanta preferred a different structure. The aim is to unite Baptist churches in the Southern Baptist Convention and gain their annual cooperation.
The Next Annual Convention will be held in Asheville, North Carolina, in May as the Baptist body channels the new century toward Christian civilization. Preachers filled city pulpits while three rallies occurred, with women and men hosting sessions at one o clock and again at night. A notable resolution by RL Wesson of Mississippi urged forgoing indemnity for Chinese persecutions and choosing suffering for Christ instead, emphasizing soul-winning over property loss.
The General Assembly of the Southern Presbyterian church will convene in annual session next Thursday at 11 a.m. in this city, continuing ten days. It comprises 73 presbyteries and about 200 ministers and laymen. Delegates per presbytery vary by church court rules. A potential creed change may be discussed. The election of a secretary for the assembly's home mission committee will be held, the panel based in Atlanta.
George D. Williams of Manchester Michigan recalls a wife held by a five year ailment that left her unable to move. After using two bottles of Electric Bitters she regained strength and can do her own work. This remedy targets female diseases, sold by Palmer Sons and Gantt Brothers druggists.
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