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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1900

Page

3

China Prefers Arbitration In Chinese Question

Yang Ya Chinese minister at the court of Petersburg at Yalta advocated arbitration as the ideal solution to the Chinese problem. He argued that prompt action by the United States could restore normal trade, with Russia likely backing arbitration and England likely to join due to trade concerns, while European judges may fear bias.

Yang Ya America Petensavna Petersburg Yalta Oxar Croatia Farbitrath United States China Russia England

Hardwick Bill in House and swift session in Atlanta

Atlanta Oct 9 The Georgia House met at 10 and adjourned shortly after 11 with a flurry of new bills. Items included Hardwick’s measure for a constitutional convention and Gary’s proposal on the pet dog law. A committee to draft memorial resolutions for Brambley death was approved, and a joint committee of five from the House and four from the Senate was named to confer on the memorial. The House suspended rules to place all bills introduced by Saturday on second reading.

Atlanta Hardwick Gary House Senate Bramby Washington

Assaulted Him With An Ax In Gaoxsxsnono

A man fired at his assailant, instantly killing him after an axe attack at a barn near Andrews Georgia. The victim warned he would kill the man if found. The attacker, believed to be a man of color, fled but was shot and killed by Andrew after a chase.

Andrews Jessa M. Andrews Samtuone Anmlowe South Carolina Corumbia Allendale Richard Banders Moses “Cohen Cohen Gota Weasta Sanders Bandera Bakt

Tragedy in New York Drugstore Blast Kills Hundreds

A catastrophic explosion at the Tarrant & Co wholesale drugstore in lower Manhattan caused massive fires and a death toll near 200. Debris and flames sent bodies into the air as firemen battled five alarms. The blast collapsed the Warren Street elevated station, injuring and killing shoppers and workers across surrounding blocks. Police estimate at least 200 perished, with destruction spreading from Chambers to Greenwich streets and to nearby Irving Bank.

New York Tarrant & Co Suoh Seaid Oe i Woo Stoke Case Bene Wal Stoke Wer i Tarrant Irving Bank Warren Street Ninth Avenue Drag Establishment Chambers Warren Washington Greenwich Streem Galvin Thia

Monroe as a Politician. Munroe sparks Florida campaign row

Jacksonville Florida October 20 Kirk Munroe the world famous canonist and author of children's books has entered politics causing excitement and talk of a possible run for county commissioner. He accepted a token for campaign expenses but objected to a 615 assessment from the county Democratic committee. Committee secretary W A Filer replied that the assessment is standard. Munroe protested calling it blackmail and demanded accounts of prior campaign funds.

Aurthor Florida Jacksonville Fla Kirk Munroe Cocoanut Grove Dade County Democratic Committee Munrostrom W. A. Filer

Attempt to wreck a train near Lawrenceville

Atlanta reports two men were arrested after trying to derail the night passenger train on the Seaboard Air Line four miles from Lawrenceville. Police say the plot aimed to throw the train from a trestle at Yellow River into a chasm, risking massive casualties among crowded coaches.

Atlanta Seaboard Air Line Lawrenceville Lawrence Yellow River

Mother Kills Son With Hatchet in Effie Cawthorn Case

Firemen found the widow Effle Cawthorn dead with a hatchet nearby after a locked bedroom door was broken at the residence in Onarranooca. Detectives and bloodhounds pursue the case. The mother confessed to killing the boy for smoking and said she planned to kill the entire family.

Onarranooca Effle Cawthorn

Fought for their freedom two Negro prisoners kill keeper

New York Oct 29 Two African American prisoners in a Seventh District jail in West Fifty fourth street killed Keeper Hugh McGovern and fatally wounded George Wilson a trusty. They sawed bars in the cell door and window and climbed into the corridor. A struggle followed with McGovern and the men used a bedstead to attack him. Emerson was captured with others aiding. A woman’s alleged involvement was rumored but unnamed.

New Yonk West Fifty-fourth Street Hugh McGovern George Wilson McWovern McGovern Emerson John Brady Kee MsGovern Marley Wilson Burg Flanagan Neo Emerson Caghlin

River and Harbor Work in the South

The annual report by J. M. Wilson details commercial defense progress and river and harbor estimates for 1902. It lists numerous project regions across the South, with costs ranging from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of dollars for harbors, rivers, and canals from Florida to Arkansas and beyond.

Wasurmatow J. M. Wilson Galveston Iga Wingat Bay Gongaree Rver Columbia Granby Charteston Harbor Savannah Harbor Savannah i Dobey Bar Altamabs River Seale River Sam Comber Sound Bay T River River Tennessee Virginia and Georgia Ian Legion Wotumkay Abe Warrior River Ala Warrere Tombigbee River de de- Seana Ica Bine Pass Tex Ship Canal Buffalo Bayou Brasos River Velasco Richmond Arkansas Pass Ark I. T Ouachita Black Rivers Missouri Mississippi River Missouri River Minn St. Paul Minnea Mon Sioux City Cumberland River Nashville Pet River Neasee Cattantoen Peone River Mortle Dwaller W. Va Ohio River Louisville Ppl River Commission Memphis Harbor

Germany cannot establish coaling station in Venezuela

United States opposes any German effort to set up a coaling station in Venezuela. Officials cite the Monroe Doctrine and warn such action would threaten U S interests. No negotiations reported, naval officers say Germany would seek a western Atlantic base for potential hostilities. Thanksgiving Proclamation mentioned.

Remany Venezuela Wasumoto Germany United States Bem Eritea

Davison and Lowe's Weekly Specials Feature Tailor Made Suits

Davison and Lowe present this week specials including 50 misses tailor made suits from fine Venitian and Kersey cloths at 4.98, a value of 7.50. New lots include plaid back and camel hair walking skirts, Zibaline cloths, and French flannels in plain and polka dot patterns.

New Lot

Special Bargain Lot Dress Goods for Children's School Dresses

Special bargain lot of children's school dresses and suitings. Numerous pieces of wool mixed, 50 to 54 inch widths with prices per yard or dress patterns. Includes camel’s hair plaids, serges, cheviotts, mouring goods, and new weaves. Large stock of black goods and plaid backs for suits and skirts.

Pat Itern New Lot Atheny

Special Carpet Sale Across All Grades and Sizes

Special offer just received includes 1,000 yards heavy carpet and 30 inch wide pieces priced at 12 cents, with value boosted by double the listed price. New lot of Gossimers for ladies, misses, and boys in all grades. Large carpet samples on display from a major manufacturer. Choose cheap, medium, or fine carpet to suit your needs.

Furs in New Lot and Bargains in Waists

New lot features boas and collarettes along with plaid flannel shirts. Waist pricing includes 50 cents each for plaid flannel waists and 1.00 each for solid color flannel waists. Also advertised are baby cloaks and silk caps, highlighted as season’s best values.

New Goods and Ready Made Wear in New Lot Arrivals

New stock includes white silk infant caps, neckwear for all ages, mats, rugs, oilcloths, window shades, lace curtains, portieres, millinery, notions, kid gloves, hosiery, ribbons, embroideries, and laces. Capes for boys and girls, 100 Misses capes 1.50 to 3.50, 250 children's jackets 2 to 16 years old 0.95 to 10.00, 26 ready made misses suits at 5.00, 29 at 6.50, best line of children and miss jackets and capes. 350 plush capes 1.25 to 15.00.

New Lot Athens

Local Millinery and Patterns Ad Highlights New Goods

An advertisement lists agents for Jouvin and Victoria Kid Gloves P N Corsets and Butterick patterns. It promotes the millinery department as the best in the city with new bands collars ties and bows fresh arrivals.

Jouvin Victoria P. N Butterick

Davison and Lowe's Best Stock of Dress Goods and More

New stock includes cotton dress goods outing flannelettes satteen percal es mercerized flannelettes eiderdown flannelettes table linens napkins towels white quilts comforts ready made sheets and pillow cases large live hair brushes tooth brushes combs toilet soaps talcum powder plus silks for waists and suits best underwear and corset stock in the city. Davison and Lowe's advertises the largest and best assortments with correct styles and lowest prices in dress goods silks and trimmings.

Davison & Lowe's

New Things In Belts And Trimmings Of Fashion

A catalog note lists new belts collars neckwear ribbons jewelry kid gloves hair ornaments braids and trims. It highlights fresh accessories and fabrics for dressmaking and personal adornment.

Ladies Wraps and Capes Show in Athens

850 Ladies new style jackets range from 3.50 to 15.00 and 250 Capes from 1.50 to 15.00. Display highlights include best lines of ladies jackets and capes in Athens.

Athens

Tailor offers suit lots for ladies at bargain prices

Readable ad item markets three suit lots for women with marked values. The first lot lists suits at 3.50 with a usual price of 5.00, the second at 5.00 with a usual price of 7.50, and the third at 7.50 with a usual price of 10.00.

Special Good Values in Mens and Boys Wear

A sale catalog notes White and Red Flannels land Red Cassimers and Jeans for Men and Boys wear Blankets Comforts and Bug gy Robes offered at special values for shoppers seeking seasonal clothing and home goods.

Very Special Tailor Made Suits in Venitian Cloth

A retailer offers 48 ladies tailor made suits in castor gray navy and black with silk lining priced at 12 50 each. The seller proclaims unmatched quality and suggests limited availability.

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