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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1905
Page
7
A reader recalls an attic invasion of sparrows and eggs after a trap door gave way. The tale blends with naval history as a retired officer’s service, misrecorded war status, and a costly correction unfold amid 19th century paperwork and a wayward retirement.
A long bequest by Dr. George W. Catt led Dr. Ward A Holden to perform a pancreatic head resection on a young woman with suspected appendicitis at a New York hospital. The tumor was found in the pancreas. the operation, aided by autopsy insights from Catt, saved the patient’s life and may redefine the medical value of such gifts. The woman’s digestion may be impaired but can be aided by future treatments.
Petersburg, Va. residents greet the grand camp of the Virginia Confederate Veterans and the Virginia division Sons of Confederate Veterans in three days of sessions begun today. Governor Montague and Representative Lamb to present battle flags returned by the U S government to Civil War commands.
The University of Georgia requested a regular army officer as commandant of cadets and the War Department granted the request. Lt James H. Kimbrough Jr of the Twenty Seventh Infantry will report immediately, replacing past military leadership to devote full attention to cadet training. He is a Griffin native and Spanish American War veteran. Citizens and students expect a strong development of the military program under his sole supervision.
New York October 26 Miss Anna E Scott the Atlantic City suicide case chose cremation and arranged her own funeral. She told John Aldrich Jr she expected another death within two days and provided money for services. She selected a plain pine coffin and noted the deceased as Anna Smith in a farewell note.
Sacramento report says former State Senator Emmons convicted of bribery had jury misconduct alleged after trial. His attorney presented empty quart whiskey bottles found in the jury room. Witness C W Harb testified jurors were served cocktails before breakfast and beer and wine at meals per deputy sheriff guidance.
In Little Rock on October 26 President Roosevelt greeted a crowd of over 30,000 as he arrived at the city park. He spoke about national unity, honor for both sides of the Civil War, and the need to avoid class antagonism while praising the average American and urging fairness for all. He also called out the danger of racial crime, emphasizing the problem of the negro criminal and the impact of crime on the race relations.
The speech urged leaders to reject lynch threats and partisan divides. It stressed decency in home life, honesty in public life, and the value of good private virtue. The president praised veterans, noted Arkansas babies as vital, and emphasized civic virtue for future citizens.
Dr Newton Hathaway, renowned Atlanta specialist, announces a Georgia State Fair visit in Atlanta from October 6 to 21. He offers half fare refunds for his treatment and free examination, counsel, and advice to all visitors, plus a chance to inspect his medical equipment including X rays. He treats chronic diseases such as kidney and bladder issues, varicocele, heart disease, stricture, rheumatism, and skin and nervous conditions.
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