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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1900

Page

5

Port Rico Riot Kills Four in Guayama Clash

Four people including a woman were killed in a political street riot in Guayama, aided by armed bands parading the streets. Federal and Republican factions clashed after a Federal member wounded a Republican, drawing in American intervention to prevent lynching as violence spread across the night and into dawn. The island faces rising tensions ahead of elections.

United States Beresford Santo Domingo San Juan P. E Guayama Federal Party Arroyo

Boers Seek New Homes Amid Flight to America

Hundreds of Boers and families flee Transvaal for new life abroad. German ships with 1,200 Boers and French vessels carrying 950 people head toward Holland, with many hopeful for America. Debates linger on final destinations as emigrants seek safer futures.

Transvaal Lorenzo Manguez Lfe America Holland Elaywhere

Boycott Street Railway in Charleston Split Over New Company

A heated public dispute centers on the Charleston Consolidated Railway Gas and Electric company as newspapers spar with residents. A rival line is forming while supporters report price hikes exceeding 100 percent for regular riders and a surge of opposition actions. In Brantansboro a church meeting devolves into disorder as officer James Williams confronts the unrest.

Charleston Charleston Consolidated Railway Gas and Electric Company Mount Pleasant Bullivan’s Island Isle of Palms Ple Hne

Panther Valley miners join the strike expanding actions

About 900 miners in Panther Creek valley towns Coal Dale and nearby sit out, affecting Lehigh Coal and Navigation company pits 8 10 and 11. Strike leaders expect others to join soon while some operators offer a 10 percent wage increase. The Susquehanna Coal company reportedly will grant the same 10 percent rise.

Mavucu Onung Panther Creek Coal Dale Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company Hazexton A. Z Vanwynkle Colerain Milnenville Calvin Pardee & Co Lattimer Mines Wixesnarre Susquehanna Coal Company Pennsylvania Railroad

Witnesses in Youtzey trial recount Goebel shooting case

Dr. Ely described the post mortem on Goebel’s body while Walter Day, Arthur Sanch, Sam Shepard, George Barnes and Lt. John Ricketts testified. They referenced Youtzey offering funds to settle the contest, his threats to kill Goebel, and plans to escape through the executive building basement.

Eral Ricketts Groraetown Youtzey Ely Frankfort Goe ‘Bel Walter Day Youtsey Hel Arthur B. Sanch Adams Express Company Cincinnati Sam Shepard George L. Barnes Dr. Johnson Johnson John Ricketts Knox County Yuntzey Agricultural Office Mr. Goebel Goebel

Windom Glaciers Breaks Up and Tidewater Channel Opens

Engineer G W Garside reports half a mile of the indom glacier has melted into the sea at Taku inlet creating a new floe field and a wide channel to tidewater. Somers sails for Philadelphia but structural flaws force recon and updates at Brooklyn navy yard. An assailant severs a man’s arm then he miraculously walks a mile seeking help.

Tidewater Tacoma G. W. Garside Juneau Taku Inlet Gari Somers Philadelphia New York United States Jersey Atlantic Brooklyn Navy Yard

Fancy Silks Line Promises Style and Low Prices

A bold advertisement extols Waist Silke in multiple price points from 65 cents to $1.50 per yard. It claims the line is voted the prettiest of the season with Black silks in Taffeta Satin Duchess Satin De Lyon Armure Pou De Soi and Gros Grain, emphasizing high grade quality at popular prices.

Cloths and fabrics sale at discount prices

Black Goods, Silk Wrap Henrietta, Camel's Hair, Brilliantines and more listed. Special 52 inch Pebble Granite Cloth priced at $2.00 per yard is offered at 75 cents. Fabric types include Poplines Melrose Cloth Camel's Hair Cheviott Prunella Broad Cloth Venetian Cloth.

Popular Priced Dress Goods Line Offers Bargains

Our stock features Pebble Granite Cloth at 0c in staple and new colors, a very special value. Boucle Chevrott at 50c presents another good value. Fig Jacquard and Dimity Patterns in wool dress goods at 85c, will make up like 50c material.

Silk Polkadot French Flannels At 75 Cents A Yard

A local shop advertises silk polka dot French flannels selling at 75 cents per yard, 27 inches wide, revealing a bargain price below regular one dollar. Also promotes embroidered wool batiste for waists as a new stylish item.

Florida Orange Crop To Reach Million Box Mark

A Florida railroad executive estimates the orange harvest will total about 1,000,000 boxes the largest since 1801 and tied to market value. Dade County adds roughly 60,000 boxes in its first sizable crop, with leading counties including Manatee and De Soto each at 250,000 boxes and Osceola around 15,000.

Florida Jacesoa Tie Fla Orange Belt Dade County New York Chicago Tne Manatee de Soto Hillsboro Polk Lee Dade Orange Osceola Scattering

Imaginative misreadings in Jonesville tale clarified

Hickory North Carolina October 9. Clarified that two young ladies from Jonesville did not have trunks forcibly kept. no legal action or authorities were involved. The report notes misstatements about claim and delivery and explains the situation with college faculty and trunks.

Hickory N. C Jonesville Claremont College

Drunken Father Killed by Son in Georgia

In Avousta Richmond County Georgia a white man named Richardson living at the Ridge was killed by his son David after a day of heavy drinking. The father threatened to kill the family, moved toward his wife, then turned on his son and was shot. The incident occurred in the afternoon as the family attempted to intervene.

Oreuxa Als Charley Barnes Western Railroad Avousta Richardson the Ridge Richmond County David

Fingler Registers as Florida Citizen at Palm Beach

Henry M. Fingler, the New York financier credited with promoting Florida’s east coast development, is now a Florida citizen. He has registered in Palm Beach precincts amid plans for a Pablo Beach hotel and other large industrial projects as part of his regional railroad and town-building network.

J. Newton Hathaway Hathaway J. Newton Broad Street Atlanta A. M. Flagler Great Palm Beach Jacksonville Fla Henry M. Fingler New York Florida Alma Towns Orayta Tzenaly Palm Beach Nate Pablo Beach

Popular Season Cloth Colors On Display

A shop announces a new line of fabrics in several colors with prices per yard listed at 1.25, 1.50, and 2.00. The notes emphasize the material's popularity for the season and highlight the range of hues including black.

Last seasons styles spark price, quality and style debate

A fragment notes concerns over last seasons styles affecting price and quality. The brief hints at consumer reactions and market response but lacks concrete details about products or figures. Further readable context would clarify who comments and which brands or outlets are involved.

Parisian Garnitures in Silk Aplique Styles

New Parisian trimmings include Silk Aplique, Aplique Panels, Applique Boleras and Bands to match. Handsome cut Jet Passimen tries on Mousseline Bands and Steel Passimentry along with other new trimmings for polished ensembles.

Local Textile Goods Advertises Modern Fabrics and Low Prices

Cotton Goods and Domestica bought early to save customers money. Offerings include Bleachings, Sheetings, Casings, Duvette Flannels, Outings, Fleeced Reps, Percals, Prints, and Ginghams. Emphasizes new styles with no old patterns.

Fast Black Hose Ad Promises Superior Wear

An advertisement proclaims the agency offers the best fast black hose in the world with a guarantee to outwear all others for ladies gents and children.

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