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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1901

Page

2

An Excellent Combination of Fig Syrup Remedy

A San Francisco California Fig Syrup Co announcement extols a pleasant laxative and gentle fever relief. It highlights figs and senna as active ingredients, promotes a patented method, and warns to seek the California Fig Syrup Co name on all packages to avoid imitations. Sold by price per bottle.

Catrrorsta Fie Stavr Co Ania Catifornia Symur Co Amriaenante Hf. B. Palmer & Sons Mith & Bro

Dying Mystery in Burroughs Store Suspect Abeled

Mrs Levi Foung was found dying in her Burroughs store and died at Savannah hospital. Police say robbery and foul play may be involved as tobacco and money were scattered, with neighbor Legree and a presumed assailant linked to past threats. A local dealer notes Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs as a referenced remedy.

Gael Eee Silverstein Indy Legree Burroughs Malin

Knox and Stallings Meet in a Silent Address

A fragment recounts Colonel Stallings facing an audience with a crafted speech and a hopeful reception. The scene hints at oratorical testing and the audience’s reaction, with Call and response implied as Palmer & Sona perform.

Leper Colony of Hawaii Quarantine Report

Quarantine officer reports 009 lepers and 104 clean persons at Mo Jokai leper settlement Hawaii. All housed and clothed under care costs totaling 80,000 dollars annually. Text praises resignation to fate and emphasizes humane treatment amid harsh conditions.

Wasamotos Mo Jokai

Progress of Schley Court of Inquiry Summary

The Schley court of inquiry opens with corrections to prior testimony. Witnesses include Captain Cook, Lieutenant Commander Sears, and Commander Mason, focusing on the Brooklyn and Dragon crews during the Santiago campaign. The examiner’s list centers on officers from Brooklyn and ships in the Flying Squadron, with questions about signals from the New York and a bulletin order affecting engine uncoupling. The discussion covers voyage circumstances, coal on the Texas, and the squadron’s movements from Havana to Santiago.

Schley Brooklyn Oregon Washinatoy Schley Court of Inquiry Captain Cook Sears Newton E. Mason Spain Santiago Raynor Admiral Bciley Sampson New York Hanne Cna Aynor Uae Texas

Mixed 19th Century Naval Testimony and Advertisements

Testimony recounts Commander Sears on the Brooklyn and Viscaya maneuvers during the Santiago blockade, detailing night orders, starboard turns, and a tactical diameter around 751 feet. The section shifts to medical ad copy for deafness cures, followed by notices of political candidacy, horse racing results, postmaster appointments, railway expansion plans, and a cough syrup promotion.

Caleb Powers Trial Threats Raise Fear for Judge in Kentucky

In Groxottown Kentucky on October 10 threats against Judge James E Cantrill prompted guards and a borrowed cot for the courthouse. Witnesses described mountain men mobilizing and plans to bring troops to Frankfort as the Powers trial continues amid allegations of extortion and militia talk.

Groxottown James E Cantrill Mra Cantrill Goebel Graham Vreeland Capitol Hotel HL EK. Watkins Willumsburg Whitley County John L. Powers Frankfort Bill Powers Walkins Barbourville Caleb Powers Charles Finley Caleb John Powers Wearton J. F. Hawn Barbourville Powers Ella Smith Goubel Thomas Cromwell Luke Hampton Knox Whitley Counties Taylor

Two Die in Asphyxiation After Night With Joyce Family

Joseph Duff accidentally caused the deaths of William Joyce and his wife in Brooklyn near Mrs Joyce's parents. The couple, married seven months, were staying at the Joyce residence when gas was turned off after a late talk. Duff, brother of Mrs Joyce, believes his actions led to the tragedy as he slept in another apartment.

Joseph Duff William Joyce Mra Joyce Brooklyn Joseph Daf Mra. Joyce Mr. Joyce Manhattan Wis Joseph Joyce

Illinois Central Road stockholders meet in Chicago Capital raised

At the annual meeting of the Illinois Central railroad stockholders in Chicago today directors were reelected to serve another term. The company plans increased capital through enhanced track work between Chicago and New Orleans and purchases of three small railroad lines: the Peoria Decatur and Mattoon, the Mattoon and Evansville, and the Peoria Decatur and Evansville.

Chicago Chicaco Oak Illinois Central Railroad iFace Mattoon Evansville Peoria Decatur

Bank Burglars Caught In Barn By Farmers Posse

Four men suspected in yesterday’s Danville bank robbery were arrested in Urica Ohio by a farmers’ posse. They were found asleep in Sidney Bell’s barn and brought to jail. A loaded revolver, dynamite fuse, and caps were recovered after one man tossed them away. The gang claimed travel on a false story. One suspect nicknamed red headed bore papers and a bricklayer card under William Fowles. He showed excitement while others stayed calm.

Urica Danville Sidney Bell William Fowles

Morgan Sees President On Southern Appointments Policy

Senator Morgan of Alabama, one of President Roosevelt's callers, discussed the Nicaragua canal bill and future Senate treaty with the president. The president said he would submit a new treaty to the Senate and pursue reconciliation by appointing the best men to public office.

Washixgton Morgan Alabama Roosevelt Congress Senate

Big Factory For Tampa

Tampa opt 16. Despite cigar industry troubles a new factory is planned with a building cost not far from 90000 dollars. The firm will cover the larger share of the expense and proceed despite current market difficulties.

Tampa Fla Cigar Indus

Arnica Salve Claim Cures Pain From Corns

Hillsboro resident H. Robinson says Brooklen’s Arnica Salve fully cured painful corns that made walking difficult. The ad notes sponsors H R Palmer & Sons and W J Smith & Bro Lime and Cement, plus De aier & Co Lumber. A bonded debt report from Macon notes Brown buys $21,000 of the city’s 6 percent bonds, part of $545,000 maturing in 1910, under bond commission oversight.

H. Robinson Hillsborough Brooklens H. R. Palmer & Sons W. J. Smith & Bro R. HH Brown Macon B. . Brown Bond Commission Mason BR. H. Brown

Island Suit Sues United States Over Quarantine Harbor Title

A. B Ma files suit against the United States over a quarantine island in Hodolela harbor claiming inland water title once recognized as a fishing claim. The land has been used for quarantine. Mercer's Endowment fund gains noted with a $2,600 addition reported for Mercer University. Numerous local items and bonds deals follow from various locales.

Howongiu San Francw United Stars A. B Mafor Hodolela Harbor ssOl Wallan Fy Mall

Rockhill Returns From the Far East

United States commissioner W W Rockhill arrived by the Empress of Japan on his way to Washington carrying the China peace protocol. He said China tensions were overstated locally, noted gains for workers under occupation, and predicted open port negotiations while warning famine reports were exaggerated.

China Victoria M61 W. W. Rockhill United States Japan Washington Kan Su Manchuria Pekin Salon Stempey Ingation Geatis Balleay Peking Rockhill Legation Rec Obou Ghoua Tempchi North China Daily

Back From Alaska and Town Tales

J and Bales traveled 1 mile through unexplored coast between the mouths of the Kuskokwim, returning with photographs and news of two more bodies from the wrecked trio near the Kuskokwim. One body was identified as Mrs. Webster. The bodies were frozen in the trunk and found by the Alaskan mail carrier and guide. A Ontario druggist touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, praising its value after a returning customer reports a successful outcome. Local merchants offer plastering hair, lime, and cement materials.

Gooch J. &. Bales Beatriz Wash LL. Bales Kuskekwim Zeke Risers Poe Ourice Monn Kuskokwim Boles Webster Trun Steck H.R. Palmer & Sons Smith Bros

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