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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1900
Page
7
Washington May 9. Congressman Maddox continues efforts to secure a military camp for Rome. The most likely location remaining is Fort McPherson in Atlanta where troops could be stationed.
Fragmented OCR notes reference a schedule spanning North South and Southwest with November terms. Mentions Portemouth Atlanta New Orkeane Chattanoogs Nash and Osana. Mentions Pass Agent General Offices PortemonthVe.
The Young Men's Christian Association summer conference for Southern Association workers will be held in Asheville from June 15 to 22. Attendance has been strong in the past with emphasis on outdoor recreation and instruction in association work led by Professor A G Wille of the Atlanta Y M C A.
In Oxstenville on May 14 Fred 8 Garnier of this city died of hydrophobia two months after contracting the disease. The account notes the illness followed a bite and confirms the death as a result of the infection.
New York and Washington dispatches report Boer delegates in New York seek to visit many U S cities as talks on peace continue. Mr Wessels defends plan of campaign and harmony between Transvaal and Free State holds, while officials say no confirmation of arrival in Washington within three days.
British press notes the reception of Boer delegates in New York as discourteous. The Pall Mall Gazette calls them pawns of American politicians and suggests U.S. policymakers once showed scarce sympathy toward Great Britain.
Atlanta hosts the Southern General Assembly with large attendance expected and major business on the agenda. St Louis prepares for the Northern Assembly with credentials, then moderator election among several candidates. Also Cumberland General Assembly opens in Olatrayoona tomorrow. Deaths linked to wood alcohol poisoning reported in Pennsylvania with multiple fatalities. Dr J Newton Hathaway promotes a broad medical practice in Atlanta offering free consultations.
The fragmentary text mentions a store named Bigustore and the phrase bears the kind you have. Other details are unclear or missing from the OCR.
An early 20th century testimonial ad touts Mozley’s Lemon Elixir for biliousness constipation malaria indigestion and nervous headaches among other conditions. It urges ladies to use it for organic regulation and cites letters from users across West Virginia Alabama Georgia and Ohio praising relief and cures.
Fulton county primary yields surprise as O C Houston wins the dairy to be lay dahi and Hulsee reas f Osborn Wins In Chatham Bavanwan May 16 W W Osborn is nominated to succeed himself as so ta errr a Frnt seed ee a Hartridge faction ieee ri eee
Police guarding the doors are charged with drunkenness and confusion as the church meeting ends amid debate on the arminic law and the ballot result. The scene unfolds in Cimcaco on May 16 as discussions close without a clear resolution.
The Republican state convention was called to order this morning. The credentials and organization reports were adopted without debate. O. ing GB. Walbreadg, exmayer from St... was nominated to lead the platform committee. The article notes a focus on party organization and platform adoption amid Kansas news.
In Mownroomery Alabama on May 16 the Republican struggle for state senatorship escalates as a warrant is sworn for conspiracy and assault related to the dispute. The matter involves J. Pace Te and two Kenners who posted bonds totaling several thousand dollars.
Reported in Jacksonville that Tredegar Mineral Railroad is sold to A. T. London and associates with plans to extend from Jacksonville Florida to Anniston Alabama. The move aligns with Seaboard Air Line's broader expansion into the West and South regions.
Alabama pig iron is in active demand despite nationwide weakness. Shipments continue from Alabama to various destinations as buyers seek supplies, signaling robust local market activity.
The eighth annual Epworth League of Texas convention meets in Atlanta with General Secretary Rev. H. M. Dabose as editor of The Epworth Southern Star. A peculiar accident is reported at Tampa Florida with Frank Morris involved.
Rome Ga May 16 Rams lose game to Selma 8 to 7 after a late homerun with two outs sinks Rome. Selma clinches win in the final at bat.
A spring themed column reflects on the season’s beauty and urges readers, especially young men, to reform drinking habits. It praises nature's awakening, warns whiskey leads to ruin, and promotes Skiff the jeweler on Clayton Street with cash-only transactions and quality service for watches and jewelry.
Governor Beith of Montana traveling from California to Holoun denounces the resignation and the appointment of Clark as senator. In Corvanta Ohio a state secretary grants a charter to the Carolina mill of Greenville with capital of $50,000, alongside a Bakers' union and ginnery notices.
A brief advertisement note promotes Allen's Foot-Ease in the town trade section. It mentions a retail listing in Destin and references promotions or usage by local residents. Contemporary sourcing reflects a small catalog style notice.
Fragmentary notice from Castonia references a brewing topic and a local person. Readable names are scarce, with no clear event or date. The piece resembles a skipped or partial civic notice from a newspaper page.
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