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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1900
Page
8
Three young Hayes children aged six four and two were playing near pigs when three large hogs charged. The two year old's arm was crushed breaking bones the four year old's wrist was broken and the oldest escaped with minor injuries. Doctors treated them and the youngest may lose her arm.
A writer cites Dr. Charles Spark on wealth concentration in the United States. He notes 40 million own little, 10 million own over seven eighths, and 1 percent hold more than all the rest combined, contrasting with European monarchies. Also promotes DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as a cure for burns and skin issues.
The German press notes persistent growth in American exports to Australia, despite subsidies. It cites historical figures from 1694 to 1897 showing the United States surpassing Germany in Australian trade, amid Germany’s alarm at the lagging German growth and claims that US propaganda and selling methods drive the disparity.
In Elkton Kentucky on October 18 a mob hanged Erastus Warfield who had attempted to assault Mrs Len Pennick. The jailer released Warfield after the mob gathered and Coroner Bruce held an inquest. The dead man’s father refused to claim the body and burial will occur by the county.
East coast college interest surges as Harvard President Eliot backs Bryan and Yale President Hadley signals a McKinley vote. Yale Democratic Club camped at Hadley home and cheered before his public reply. Palmer & Sons promote One Minute Cough Care for croup.
Adlai E. Stevenson announced that rumors of ill health were unfounded. He said he was slightly hoarse but in good shape. He will depart Watertown at 6 06 PM for Lowville to speak, then Utica, then Chicago and Illinois for the remainder of the campaign.
Daniel Steinman, an athlete from Paterson New Jersey, died after a bee sting worsened into blood poisoning believed to affect his heart. He had been camping with friends on a fishing trip a week earlier and awoke in pain from a sting behind the ear. Despite remedies and medical care the poison proved fatal.
Americus, Ga Oct 18 Brad ley Beef Company killed a steer weighing 855 pounds the largest ever butchered in the city. The animal came from George W Council and traders say such size is rare. An insert promotes Kodol Dyspepsia Cure with claims of digestion help.
A Bayport episode reports Admiral Dewey riding with Captain Bughor in a Locomobile. The car halted about three miles from home due to an empty gasoline tank, a housewife lent fuel, and Dewey proceeded to Oakdale Farm near Sayville where he is staying. DeWitt's Little Early Risers are recommended as gentle liver pills. Palmer & Soya.
A Brooklyn reader letter cited at a board of health session warns that reissued bank notes and government paper money become filthy through circulation and may spread contagious diseases. The president ordered a note to Secretary Gage seeking guidance on action.
Former Governor W. P. Dillingham was chosen United States senator by the Vermont legislature on the third ballot after defections and withdrawals. The vote united Republican and Democratic supporters, with Seneca Hazelton previously backed off.
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