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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1899

Page

4

Roosevelt Book in Scribners Volume and Navy Monitors Change

The Rough Riders compilation by Theodore Roosevelt is issued in book form by Scribners, 800 pages with appendices on rolls and official data. Navy monitors will be devoted to harbor defense only, with ships stationed to specific harbors and not sent to sea. The New York Evening Post notes cautious optimism at The Hague conference about peace while acknowledging practical limits. Civically, women push for divorce law reform amid debates on Utah polygamy and rising divorce rates. The Sulu Archipelago, owned by the United States after the Philippines purchase, is discussed with its Malay population and ruler. Advertisements for Hall's Catarrh Cure and endorsements conclude the item.

Rough Riders Theodore Hoodevelt Scribners Spain Col. Roosevelt Monterey Manila Pacific Port Royal Atlantic Key West Chesapeake Bay New York Evening Post The Hague Congress Roberts Utah Cardinal Gibbons New York World Washington Aeln Sam Sulu Islands United States Stlujy Archipelago Philippines Ninth Walnut Kansas City Phillippines Borneo McKinley White House

Two Heads Are Better Than One Health Tonic Claims

A fragmented health ad touts Hood s Sarsaparilla as a natural blood purifier and tonic. It features patient testimonials from J J Strrte Falton N Y and MesseRzez St Paul Minn praising cures for scrofula pimples and fatigue, citing improved strength and sleep after using Hood s Sarsaparilla and Hood s Pills.

Hood J. J Falton N.Y MesseRzez Atlantic St A. Diox Millville N.J Court Jeffersonville Ind

Peruna promotes beauty by curing catarrh in women

An advertisement for Peruna claims it treats catarrh affecting head, nose, throat, stomach and pelvic organs. It cites testimonials from Mrs. Benoit of Cincinnati and Mrs. Koeller of Rockford praising improved health after using Peruna and offers free counselors for women.

Benoit Peruna Medicine Company Columbus Peruna

Georgia should promote state resources with broad advertising

The article argues Georgia could imitate John Wanamaker’s advertising success by funding a statewide information pamphlet on resources, climate, and opportunities. It praises liberal printer's ink, cites other Southern states’ literature as model, and cites Edwin Brabston of Brunswick as a driver of the plan.

John Wanamaker Georgia State Agricultural Department Edwin Brabston Brunswick Savannah News

Supreme Court Rules Confederate Archives Competent Evidence

The Supreme Court held that Confederate archives are competent testimony in the case of Sarah A. Oakes vs United States over a vessel captured by the Confederacy. Justice Gray stated the archives are credible records, though not the highest authority, supporting the defense that the vessel was purchased by Confederate authorities.

Washington Sarah A. Oakes United States Supreme Court of the United States Today Gray

Olympia Arrives at Hong Kong Under Dewey

The United States cruiser Olympia with Admiral Dewey on board reached Hong Kong from Manila. A guard of honor welcomed Dewey Captain Lamberton Lieutenant Brumby and Consul Wildman at the governor Sir Henry Blake's residence. Dewey is ill and unable to attend social events. The Olympia will dock and remain ten days.

Hong Kong United States Olympia Admiral Dewey Manila Lamberton Brumby Wildman Royal Welsh Fusileers Henry A. Blake Cascoigne Powell

Death of Miss Annie Horne After Provocative Sermon

Miss Annie Horne twenty died Saturday morning of brain fever and alleged illness following a sensational sermon at St Pauls on Hunter Street by Rev Elbert Stanton. She had attended the meetings for weeks and was present for the closing address when the preacher urged damnation and salvation.

Perc Facee Atlantayay Annie’ Horne St. Paul's Church Hunter Street Woodward’ Avenue John L. Mosteller Elbert Stanton Dalton Miss Horne

Ukatine Offer Cited by Warren J. Smith & Bro

Twenty cents given away to obtain a regular 250 size bottle of Dr. Sawyer's Ukatine from a listed druggist. The coupon promises relief from pimples blotches and skin tones, claiming Ukatine cures rhenumatism puffiness of the eyes and head aches and invites readers to act now due to widespread proof of its curative powers. Warren J. Smith & Bro.

Dr. Sawyer

Rawlings Incendiary Fire Near Louisville

At about 4 a m on Saturday William Rawlings living seven miles from Louisville Ga set fire to his house and barn destroying his possessions in a loss estimated at five to six hundred dollars. He was taken to the asylum Sunday afternoon.

Louisville William Rawlings Here Asylum

Mobley Confesses Murder Plot In Georgia Case

Crawford Mobley, the Waynesboro man convicted of murdering his stepfather Ed Lovett, confessed today claiming he had vowed since boyhood to kill him and, after losing faith in innocence, admitted the act to his attorney. He said he shot him through the back window as he smoked.

Lovett Waynesboro Crawford Mobley Ed Lovett

Sherman Sails to the Philippines with 1800 Men

The transport Sherman cleared San Francisco on May 23 bound for the Philippines carrying 1,800 soldiers the largest single port departure and 75 officers led by General Bates. The Ceats infantry under Colonel Kellogg forms much of the cargo alongside substantial Army supplies.

San Francisco Sherman Philippines Bates Cexats Kellogg

Allen's Foot-Ease Promises Quick Foot Relief

An early advertisement touts Allen's Foot-Ease as a remedy for swollen hot feet, tired steps, and shoe discomfort. It claims to cure swelling sweating blisters corns bunions and provide rest and comfort, offered at 25 cents with trial packets available.

Allen Allen S. Olmsted

Judge Denies Sale Confirmation For Soldiers Home Property

Judge Lumpkin refused to confirm the Soldiers Home sale but ordered trustees to dispose of the court issued, signaling a private sale. A May regular sale saw the home sold for 8000 dollars to Joel Hurt of Atlanta, Georgia.

Atlanta Lumpkin Soldiers’ Home Joel Hurt

Rhea's Funeral Note Reveals Actress's Death in France

Buffalo report states well known actress Mlle Hortense Barbe Loret known as Rhea died in Montmorenci France at her home on Rue des Chesnaux No 10. The funeral service was announced to be on Friday May 12 1899 at 8 p.m. in the parish church at Montmorenci.

Buffalo Mile Rhea Montmorenci France Mlle Hortense-Barbe Loret Rue Des ‘Chesnaux No. 10

Saddle trust formation eyed in Newark consolidation

New York reports all saddle and enamel leather firms in Newark, New Jersey, to consolidate within a month into a company capitalized at 5 to 7 million dollars. Leading participants include Halsey’s Sons, Powell & Co, Blanchard Bros & Lane, and J. H. Halsey & Smith, with about thirty firms in the trade. about 25 expected to join. Plans not yet final.

New York Newark N. J Halsey’s Sons Powell & Co Blanchard, Bros. &. Lane J. H. Halsey & Smith

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