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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1899

Page

4

Athens Weekly Banner highlights and dramatic notes

Summary of a periodical page segment including notices on prices for subscriptions and local charges, editorial commentary on immigration policy in Santiago Cuba, Marine Corps recruiting status, Dewey celebration talk, and opinions on Bible drama as stage material with reference to Morley and Morley’s cautions about British policy in South Africa. The piece also recounts etymology of Texas from Las Tejas and promotes a civic carnival idea for Athens.

Old People Heal With S S S Blood Remedy

An advert touts S S S as a blood purifier for the elderly its claims include curing eczema and skin eruptions and restoring energy and health. It emphasizes safety with no minerals and offers free books from the Swift Specific Co. Atlanta Ga.

Swift Specific Co Atlanta

The Dreyfus Case and Civilized World Sentiment

The article argues the Dreyfus affair shows militarism wrongfully convicting without evidence. President Loubert freed him due to public pressure, while world opinion holds the army general staff criminal before the law and Dreyfus a victim of injustice.

Dreyfus Loubert France Payl

Dreyfus Case and Militant Militarism Debate

The Kansas City Times argues that Dreyfus is a victim of circumstances and criticizes military power. It contends conspiracies to hide crimes in high places threaten civil authority and that militarism undermines civil law. It calls for strict subordination of the military to civil sheriffs and officials to preserve peace.

France Dreyfus States United States Kansas City Times

Death of G. C. Selman in Monroe Georgia

George O. Selman dies at 6 30 p m after weeks of declining health and two heart attacks. Born July 10 1825 in Walton County he built a mercantile and wholesale career in Charleston Atlanta New York and Monroe He served in the Georgia legislature and led the Appalachee Association as moderator He leaves a wife son and five daughters Funeral will be held at 10 a m tomorrow at the Monroe Baptist Church. Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised for skin eruptions and sores is sold by local druggists.

Monroe George O. Selman Virginia Springs Selman Walton County Edwin Bates & Co Charleston D.C Georgia Atlanta New York Monroe Baptist Church Appalachee Association George O. Selman, Jr St. Louis Lars Selman Charles Z. Blalock I. F. Gibbs Judith Selman P. D. Pollock Macon J. J. Bennett The Baptist Church

Hood's Sarsaparilla Claims Health Boost News

Endorsed by readers as a cure for run down health, the advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla to purify blood, boost vitality, and improve appetite. It includes customer testimony and promotes Hood's Pills and Sarsaparilla as a combined remedy.

Admiral Dewey Visits Home on Early Olympia Arrival

New York reports the Olympia with Admiral Dewey aboard arriving off Sandy Hook at 5 55 am. Whistles salute as vessels identified the flagship from Manila Bay. City officials plan an official welcome with a special reception committee meeting and anticipated visit to Tompkinsville.

New York Olympia Admiral Dewey Sandy Hook Chicago Dewey Manila Bay Foster van Wyck Tompkinsville George Dewey

Mrs Pope Barrow Dies in Savannah

Athens is saddened by the death of Mrs Pope Barrow of Savannah after a severe grip illness. She was a daughter of General Henry R Jackson of Savannah and sister of Captain Henry Jackson of Atlanta. She leaves a husband and four young daughters. Funeral services will be held this afternoon in Savannah with burial in Bonaventure Cemetery.

Athens Pope Barrow Savannah

Man jailed for stabbing after mayor court row

L L Jones of Madison was arraigned in mayor's court on fighting charges after allegedly stabbing Albert Bell in Bryan's ice house on Jackson Street. Jones was fined five dollars and fled town with a friend aiding the escape. Bell, not seriously hurt, seeks redress. Bell had also faced a separate fighting charge and was fined two hundred dollars.

L. L. Jones Madison Albert Bell Bryan Jackson Street Smith Jones Bell

Becoming a British Subject

The text explains that an alien can become a British subject by declaring residence in British dominions and obtaining naturalization papers after taking the oath of allegiance. It notes limits on privy councilor, Parliament member, and royal office, but says a special act of Parliament can grant full rights as if native.

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