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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1901

Page

2

First Day's Session of the Federation Opens in Athens

The Georgia Federation of Women's Clubs opened its annual session at the Lacy Cobb Institute in Athens with about one hundred delegates. Welcome addresses by Athens leaders praised education and civic effort. President J Lindsay Johnson chaired the opening, with reports from officers and three minute club reports highlighting statewide progress in culture, libraries, and law.

Georgia Federation of Womars Clubs Sene Stovall Chapel Lacy Cobb Institute W. P. Lowjoy Athens B. I. Smith Smith Ure Georgia Federation of Women's Club Georgia Woman's Club Culding Mothers of Walter B. Hill University of Georgia Rosa Woodberry Athens Woman's Club Mildred Routherford Daughters of the Confederacy Federation Annie Oamak Elijah Clarke The Daughters of the American Revolution J. Lindsay Johnson Rome Ruth A. Evans LaGrange A. O. Granger Cartersville BE. A. Groover Columbus E. G.mccabe Atlanta Flora Lester Library Committee John W. Akin Law B. 0. Branson State Normal School Branson North W. P. Pattillo Crete Annie Damak Daughters of the Revolution Julia D Lucy Cobb H.C White Valeria Fracer Julia A. Flisch Milledgeville Thomas 8. Morgan Savannah

Lemon Elixir Claims Swift Relief for Digestive Ailments

Advert claims Moztey and Morley lemon elixirs cure indigestion liver stomach bowels kidney issues and related ailments. Customer testimonials name W A Griffith Beulah Mexico N D Coleman Beulah Louisville Ky Charles Gibhard and O H Baldwin praising relief from dyspepsia enlarged liver heart disease and weakness. also Mosley lemon hot drops marketed for coughs hoarseness bronchitis and throat ailments.

Mexico N. D. Coleman Beulah Mesisy Charles Gibhard Jefferson G Louisville Morley O.H. Baldwin Alexander St Atlanta Mozioy H. Mosley

Court of Inquiry Adopts Brief Argument for Schley

Day devoted to argument in Admiral Schley's behalf at the court of inquiry with Captain Parker and counsel Isidora Raynor leading the discussion. They cover May 11 reconnaissance, coaling, the July 5 Brooklyn battle, and movements off Cienfuegos, Santiago cruise, and specifications one through six with focus on San Domingo campaign and alleged disobedience of orders. The session includes seating notes and mentions related quarantine and local items.

Admiral Schley Wastinatos Schley Parker Isidora Raynor Brooklyn Raynor Cienfuegos Oienfuegos Santiago

Kaiser foresees European customs union to counter US trusts

Report from The Revue de Paris via M Pierre de Segur describes Kaiser Wilhelm II warning that colossal American trusts could concentrate industry and global trade, prompting a proposed European customs union akin to Napoleon's blockade to protect continental commerce and compel England to choose sides between Europe and the United States.

Kormingan European Custom+ Union United States Asura New York Pierre de Segur Revue de Paris Hohengzollern Odde Harald Paris M de Segur America Morgan England Europe

Sparks to Die on Scaffold for Murder in Lee County

In Lee County Alabama Professor C H Sparks was found guilty of first degree murder in the killing of Jake Ingersoll, a respected Phenix city Negro contractor. Sparks faces the death penalty with execution to be set by Judge Evans. The case sparked riots and warrants when the crime shocked the community. Also included are civil actions, a wrongful death suit against Birmingham Machine and Foundry, a express robbery at Hollywood, Alabama, a bust of dancing girls, a youth shooting accident in Baldwin County, and a note on digestive health.

Jake Ingersoll Lee County Ala Opruixa Alan C.H. Sparks Ben Guished Evans Sparks Alabama Phenix Enix Ingersoll Georgia Prue Pheniz 1Etary Company Loo Light Atanieyee Opelika Montgomery Eeekeepe Lacy Ingersoll Stoeay Sones

French Fleet Forces Sultan With Settlement of Claims

Paris clerks report that Admiral Gaillard’s squadron prompted the sultan to accept all French claims, including the Lorando claim. The sultan signed an irade accepting France’s payment figure, with Delcasse informing officials and seeking assurances Turkey will stop interrupting diplomatic mail.

Paris Admiral Gaillard Zenlon M. Batiste Constantinople Porte M. Delcasse

Dr. Pierce’s medicines touted for women’s health

An old advert claims Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription increases weight and cures female weakness by stopping drains and treating uterine ailments. It features a testimonial from Mrs. Edwin Bee about weight gain and improved appetite, and promotes a free Common Sense Medical Adviser offer with a small postage fee.

Ittehee Pierce

New York Election Returns Show Fusionist Momentum

Early morning tallies from outlying precincts of Greater New York indicate fusionist success with Seth Low leading and Beth Low trailing in mayoral races. New York County figures suggest Democrats swept county offices while Republicans gain in the senate. Low will hold a pivotal salary bid and occupy key city posts as part of the shifting political balance.

New York Manhattan Island Seth Loy Yeterday Edward M. Shepard Dem Borugh Queens Beth Low Columbia University Democrata William N. O'Brien William D. Barnes Morton B Lewis M Barnes Lewis Senate Undian Bce Greater New Cott Stacey

French Fleet Outbound Sparks Parliament Dispute

Paris and London Times correspondents note French opposition to sending the fleet to the Levant without parliamentary approval. The action aims to bolster diplomacy by force, with many impartial French favoring the authorities while stirring popular imagination across the Orient and Turkish waters. The report also mentions Austrian reactions and potential Turkish impact.

New York Levant Paris London Times New York Times Orient France

Thanksgiving Day Proclamation by President Roosevelt 1901

A fragmentary 1901 proclamation designates a national Thanksgiving Day urging Americans to cease work and give thanks to God. The text, signed by Theodore Roosevelt and Secretary John Hay, praises national peace and abundance while calling for reverence and gratitude across the United States.

United States Wasuixatox Roosvelt Eorton McKin Theodore Roussyels Aod City of Washington Ited **(Signed) Treopons Roosaveyaa Joux Hay Scat

Premier Jockey Danby Maher Tops World Rankings

Danby Maher, the American jockey, is hailed as the premier rider of the world by Newmarket sources. He has been engaged to ride horses under Trainers T Blackwell and Edward, with earnings reported around 33000 dollars and plans to compete in major events housed by The World.

Danby Maher New York Newmarket England Danny Maher T. Blackwell Ere Ota Epak Fide Ng Eward My Sim

Santa Fe Railroad Lays Off 400 Workers in Burnside Area

About 400 employees of the Santa Fe railroad at Burnside near Colcagh were laid off amid a wave of cuts. The workforce included 186 machinists and helpers, with 126 remaining in other roles as the reduction affected multiple shop units.

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