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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1906
Page
1
James M. Smith’s county campaign ended last night as Hon William M. Howard of the eighth district spoke to about fifteen hundred voters. The crowd cheered wildly as the Democratic nominee denounced Hoke Smith’s disfranchisement scheme as impracticable fraudulent and unconstitutional.
The speaker argued against business friendly rates favoring Atlanta at the expense of Georgia merchants statewide. He rebutted charges of political entanglements with corporations in judge appointments and highlighted precedent of Georgian figures who held similar posts. He noted Georgians Gordon Brown and James M. Smith in convict leasing disputes and closed by praising Col. Silith as a neighbor and friend to Athens and Clarke County.
A report from New York states the earthquake near Chile destroyed Crusoe Island Juan Fernandez off the Chilean coast. The island housed a penal settlement and contained art. It is the famous setting from Daniel Defoe's Robinson Crusoe.
Seven hundred Ute Indians leave the reservation at Douglas Nevada and spread terror across farms and ranches. Authorities say the number is too large to control as homes are broken into and livestock driven off. Federal troops may be requested to restore order and curb border outrages.
Columbus Ga August 21. The city is making a strong bid to secure the agricultural college to be located in the fourth district. Columbus argues its fine public schools and superior facilities, and proposes a site ample for all future needs to win the college designation.
The Gazette reports that 2,300 residents were banished from St. Petersburg on Saturday. Several hundred more were sent on trains to interior points and told not to return.
Local voters in Clarke County are urged to register and cast ballots for James M. Smith in the Georgia gubernatorial race. The piece touts Smith as a farmer, neighbor, and trusted business ally, highlighting his support for education and white teachers, taxation benefits for whites, and strong farmer interests.
In Saluda county Columbia August 21 Bob Etheridge a Black man accused of attempted rape of a 7 year old girl was tracked to the scene by the child's father and shot dead Etheridge was said to have been taken to the site from the Mount Willing area where the crime occurred approximately eighteen miles from the farmer T H West residence
Private wire returns will be received at the Moss warehouse now a skating rink with forecast around 7 30 p m and results by 11 30 p m predicting the next governor. Atlanta will also receive the returns. Chairs reserved for ladies and escorts with seats for two thousand voters. Cooling refreshments provided and doors open at seven. Admission 25 cents. Order expected to be perfect.
The City Council offers a 2 percent discount for those paying in full in August and 1 percent for full payment in September. Taxes not paid by November 20 incur 7 percent annual interest from July 1. All city taxes are due July 1. W. W. Turner, Clerk.
A Black man named Arthur Reed is detained at the Atlanta police station in connection with the Lawrence sisters assault near Copenhill. Police say he will not be taken to the sisters for identification, fearing lynching if Miss Mabel Lawrence fails to identify him. Reed, questioned by officers, claims to have left Decatur Monday noon and was arrested at Fort and Decatur streets. Bloodstains appear on his shirt and face, with officers noting injuries and possible self-washings.
John J. Roper a prisoner with many aliases who killed two white men Trawick and Crowder at the county jail in Lufkin on August 15 and later hanged himself with a blanket strip in his cell. Sheriff Watts has evidence linking him to the 1892 Dalton gang and the Arkansas murder of Sheriff Boyd with a $1000 reward offered. Roper admitted further crimes in Texas Louisiana and Arkansas.
The regular August term of the city court was adjourned by the clerk due to the judge's absence and remains unable to convene. The court will reconvene Monday Aug 27 1906 at 10 am for all previously summoned attendees. An unrelated testimonial touts Bucklen Arnica Salve for burns and wounds.
The Georgia Sunday school superintendents plan an annual rally at Trinity Church in Atlanta led by Prof. H. M. Hamill with a two day program. Delegates will view books and exhibits, attend meals, song services, and talks on Sunday school and Methodism. The schedule includes September 3 to 5 with multiple sessions and a closing adjournment.
Notices invite bids on painting the stand pipe with details to contact the Water Works Superintendent before September 1 1906. Also includes Sunday School events at Standard Methodist with speakers J R Green J R Pepper and Dr Hamill, plus a picnic and chapel dedication at the Orphans Home in Decatur.
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