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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1900

Page

4

Russia and Japan Agree With Germany

Dispatches report Russia and Japan formally accept Germany’s proposal on Chinese affair preliminaries. Great Britain yet to answer. Berlin notes suggest mixed signals as US proposals face counter-propositions. Artillery reinforcement continues while ships head toward Asia and Manila. Triad threats loom near Canton from Hong Kong.

Great Britain Conger Wasmontos Loi Hung Chang Prince Ching United States Berlin Peking M Jost Secretary Long Mediterranean Manila Craig Albany Piemens China Russia Japan Germany Benum

Killed in a Gambling Den in Columbia

A man killed Howard Allen in a Columbia gambling house named W A Smith. Smith, from Birmingham, said he joined gambling after service. Owner B Harley testified Smith was ejected for cheating. as they left, Smith shot Allen, claiming gambler's lack. Smith sought police protection afterward.

Howard Allen W. A. Smith Columbia Columba B. C Birmingham Savannah B. Harley Smith Harley Allen

Wild Man Seen Near Kissimmee and Strikes News

Report covers multiple items: a wild man sighting near Kissimmee with locals unable to capture him. mining strikes and worker shifts in Pennsylvania and Kentucky with varying mine closures and reopenings. militia activity and governor’s actions amid quarrys and coal operations.

Death of John M Palmer Ex Senator Dies at 83

General John M Palmer former Illinois senator died at his home in Scanomeco at 8 am age around 83 heart disease was the cause. He had attended McClernand's funeral last night and the state fair illumination until late, health appeared fine then.

United States Scanomeco Ill John M. Palmer Illinois Bonneery McClernand Palmer Seron Palmer Comterday Don Mnenally Palmer Declan

Millions Given Away By Dr King’s New Discovery

The proprietors have given away over ten million trial bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds with thousands reportedly cured. Asthma bronchitis hoarseness and all throat chest and lung diseases are claimed cured. Call on your druggist for a free trial bottle. Regular size 50c and 1. Palmer d and Sons.

Palmer d& Sons

Steamers at Galveston Seventeen Foreigners Ready For Cargo Contracts

Galveston September 5 There are 17 foreigners here ready for cargo contracts for repairs Official receipts cotton today 18201 bales Over 1000 men work along the wharf front More than 3000 contracts let for repairs or rebuilding Money again flowing into channels General restore underway Governor here conferring with contractors marine authorities and others on economy and wreckage clearance

Galveston Asin Cally Pemadea Reyly Pouber

Brews and Thompson Face Split in Fifth District Nomination

In Montgomery Alabama Sept 25 the Fifth district nominating fight between Brewer and Thompson deepens as both run separate campaigns. Thompson asks for a joint appeal to the state committee. Brewer replies urging Thompson to step aside if joint candidacy harms the party. A Republican canvass gains pace amid Democratic disarray.

Brewer Thompson Congress

Seaboard Adopts Methods to Attract Immigration

across its railroad towns Seaboard Air Line plans organized efforts to attract settlers and develop communities along the line. The approach is led by chief industrialist John T. Patrick who will oversee improvements and promotional work in townships along the route.

Seaboard Air Line Jacsonville Fla Seaboard Air Line Railroad John T. Patrick Seaboard Trapnoe

Destructive Storm Strikes Cape Nome

Five hundred people rendered homeless and destitute. Property loss estimated over 500000. Cargo of winter supplies last. Storm raged near Nome for two days up to Sept 13, wrecking barges and tents, with many lives believed lost. Alaska Commercial Company and Wild Goose Mining confronted heavy damage. Government troops open reservation to the homeless and plan further aid.

Seattle Wash Rodnoke Alaska Alaska Commercial Con Wild Goose Mining and Company Moss

Loss of Life in Nome Storm Sinks Shipping Vessels

Nome storm of September 11 damaged ships and crews across the coast. The tug Islam with three aboard sank. the launch America went down with Captain Madiaca and the engineer while aiding the barge Skookum. Several workers along the waterfront disappeared, others wrecks reported include the bark of Alaska Commercial, tug Bob valued at 2000 dollars, Strae and Belvidere wrecks at Snake River mouth.

Saatrng Wash Nome Islam America Skookum Madiaca Endocamen Andrew A Los Angeles Sunriver Alaska Commercial Company Shearer Teith North American Transportation Company Bob Strae Belvidere Snake River

Brownwood Brace for Flood After Severe Damage

Sept 25 reports Brownwood safe after widespread flood damage. Town suffered heavy water intrusion with substantial property harm. No confirmed deaths though rumors persist of casualties in adjoining rural areas. Rail and street disruptions noted as regional lines and utilities recover.

Brownwood

Fancy Silks Waist Silks Line Delights Shoppers

Fancy silks in waist lengths priced at 65 75 85 61.00 1.25 and 1.50 per yard touted as matchless in style quality and price. The line is voted the prettiest line of the season by shoppers.

Specialty fabrics and broadcloths offered at markdown price

A list of fabrics including Black Goods Silk Warp Henrietta Camel s Hair Popline Brilliantines Storm Serges Poplina Melrose Cloth Camels Hair Cheviott Prunella Broad Cloth Venetian Cloth plus a Special 62 inch Pebble Granite Cloth priced at 1.00 per yard and now selling for 0.75.

Popular Priced Dress Goods Line Features 50 Cent Fabrics

A local listing promotes pebble granite cloth at 50c in staple and new colors and Boucle Cheviot also at 50c. Fig Jacquards and Dimity Patterns in wool dress goods are offered at 50c and will make up like 50c material, presenting a strong value.

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French Flannels and Embroidered Wool Batiste Offer

A line of Silk Pokadot French Flannels arrives Tuesday for sale at 76 cents per yard. The fabric is 27 inches wide and offered as a bargain from a regular one dollar flannel. Also featured is Embroidered Wool Batiste for waists, promoted as new and stylish.

Popular Seasonal Cloth Line Introduces New Colors

A local retailer showcases a popular fabric line for the season with new colorings. Prices are posted at 1.25, 1.50, and 2.00 dollars per yard.

Last season styles promise price quality and style appeal

The item showcases value in price and quality with on trend styling that should please shoppers seeking durable materials and modern cuts. Customers are drawn by balanced affordability and fashion relevance, making it a strong pick this season.

Destructive Brush Fire Burns Vast California Plain

Destructive brush fire near Oovidental in Cal burns about 150 square miles over several days. Firefighters report damage in the thousands and note a man named 8 man was burning near Fos Stone, amid shifting winds and challenging conditions.

Bawra Rosa Cal Oovidental Feruah Foes Stone

Deep Water Now Assured for Apalachicola Channel

Apalachicola leaders plan a Columbus and Apalachicola company to secure deep water access. J E B Grady and Mayor Cha discuss forming an association to push an 18 foot channel to Apalachicola wharves, as engineers detect openings to approach within six miles of the city. The plan aims to open a federal water route.

Apalachicola Columbus Apalachoona Fla J. EB Grady Apalachicola Board of Trade Cha Ooiar Waco United States Ander Apalachicola Wharfes

Labor Leaders Confer on Georgia Child Labor Bill

A labor conference in Augusta outlined upcoming measures for the next Georgia general assembly. The group will prioritize the child labor bill first, followed by the bureau of labor bill and the 10 hour law, with other matters after these. The meeting aimed to organize action on legislation affecting labor in the state.

Avoveta Augusta General Assembly Labor Georgia Bureau of Labor

Dress Garniture Show in Bilk and Applique Styles

The advertisement promotes new Parasian Garnitures including Bilk Appliques Panela Applique Boleraa and Bands. The copy highlights matching trimmings for dresses and accessories in varied applique and band designs.

Bilk Aplique Panela Aplique Boleraa

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