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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1900
Page
4
Henry W Lamb argues the core issue is state power that enables trusts to extort high prices. He warns against remedies expanding government interference and credits tariff removal as the path to diminish trust power. Public opinion, not regulation, should drive reform as tariffs fade, exposing rebates and discriminations.
The testimonial ad touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a universal remedy for blood, stomach, nerves, bowels, liver, and kidneys. A user named Frederick Teeb from Albany, NY reports improved blood purity and strength after taking the tonic. The copy warns against substitutes and urges calling for Hood's Sarsaparilla.
The piece surveys tipping as a growing nuisance in Europe and the United States and notes how common tipping has become in hospitality, transport, and service. It cites travels, the Paris Exposition costs, and opinions from Jean de Bloch and Admiral Dewey, framing tipping as a pervasive yet criticized practice.
The Macon News notes the urgent need for drastic initial measures by California authorities and the national government to prevent germ propagation, stressing that the situation would be deplorable without swift action.
Texas declares complete quarantine against San Francisco over bubonic plague fears. Government dispatches experts, equipment, and medicine to aid local health officers. San Francisco officials admit six plague deaths in two months, raising alarm about possible national spread and prompting calls to act decisively.
In the South and West the would be Kansas City candidate finds no backing or encouragement. He returns to Washington resolved to stay out of the presidential race, delaying any public statement of political principles. The Savannah News notes his dream of power is over, with future ambitions now constrained.
The piece rails at McKinley era policy views and warns of expansion in the Philippines with a senate bill, calling for accountability while praising export growth. It reports ten month export value at 1.173 billion and imports up 152 million versus 1899, predicting a record year for trade and a peak balance of trade. It also promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure with a typical advert tone, noting a one hundred dollar reward and endorsements from local druggists.
Mayor James G. Woodward announced to the Atlanta city council that he will not resign, stating his duty is to continue in office. The council filed the paper and proceeded with other business amid lingering talk of possible further action and pledged votes.
Official report dated May 22 lists several General MacArthur casualties by name, unit, and date. Entries include Ray Perkins of the Thirty-seventh Infantry, Howard M. McFall of the Sixth Infantry, Edward Flood of the Thirty-seventh Infantry, and others through May 19 with various regiments and the Sixth Artillery. The list records accidental deaths and combat losses across multiple units in the Philippines theater.
Consular Agent Harris W. Eibenstock reports to the state department that Germany has led and continues to lead in commercial education. German commercial schools train many young men for lucrative positions abroad, selling German products and language skills. The note cites German institutes as strong complements to U.S. colleges and notes efforts toward collaboration or comparison.
At the A M E Zion General Conference in Mayotx the report by John O Dauey on negro bravery in Cuba and the Philippines was praised while condemning a plan to disfranchise illiterate blacks and illiterate whites. The address cited Thomas Fortune of the New York Age and warned that amending the fifteenth amendment would cost blood and money. In other news at Ocanxxivittz a gas explosion injured Orville Stamey, 18, causing severe facial injuries and loss of an eye.
Augusta Georgia May 22 The negroes refuse to ride on cars assigned to them enforcing a boycott that has nearly halted black travel on the street cars. Whites take front seats while blacks fill rear rows, with rear seats reserved for Negroes often empty. Queen Mary? Maprio May 22 The queen regent said something unclear.
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