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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1906
Page
1
A garbled weather column cites several forecast names and dates. It notes forecaster R. Smith predicting a cool February and a wet March, with later strings of uncertain predictions about rain and cold. Mixed, unclear, and largely unreadable.
Situnta Ga March 5 President M rL Johnson of the Georgia division BOCA issues a warning to planters urging diversification away from cotton. He warns against overreliance on cotton shares and calls for growers to assess needs, plant hay and other crops, and not to expand cotton acreage in hopes of higher prices. He stresses individual action, warning that blame would rest with farmers if prices drop.
A scant readable fragment notes Pig hams in a cold storage context credited to M. M. Ar. Details are limited by the damaged OCR segment.
Red Men Soquee Tribe No. 54 will hold a social meeting at eight o clock in the Knights of Pythias hall on Clayton street with wives and daughters invited. Sachem M G Michael will call the meeting to order as a large, enthusiastic audience gathers for informal talks and potential lodge organization.
In Washington on March 5 Senator Tillman reported the Tillman railroad rate bill but opposition forms in the Senate led by Senator Foraker. He argued Congress lacks power to fix rates and warned the Supreme Court will decide the issue. Foraker noted the Hepburn committee admitted rate legislation was unsatisfactory yet the bill advances unrevised. He warned drastic rate cuts would bankrupt railroads, harming dividends, interest payments, and obligations.
Mr Charles Hargrove is quite ill at relatives home in Oglethorpe county after a visit here. He is aged and his family fears for his recovery though friends here hope for improvement. Sour cucumber and sweet mix pickles available at M M Arnold's.
In Oglethorpe County yesterday, Fleeman shot tenant Char- les Freeman during a confrontation on a farm three miles from Winterville. Freeman pulled a pistol and fired. Fleeman, fearing for his life, shot back. A rock was later hurled but no other injuries occurred. Neighbors learned of the incident as Freeman died. Fireman surrendered to the sheriff claiming self defense. A coroner’s jury ruled the shooting a justifiable homicide and Freeman was released from custody.
The remains of Little Lollie Belle Wood, daughter of Mr and Mrs W L Wood, died Monday at St Luke's Hospital New York, will likely reach Athens this afternoon around five o'clock. Mrs Wood will accompany the father from New York and join him in Athens this afternoon. The exact funeral time cannot be set yet but is expected tomorrow. funeral arrangements will be announced in tomorrow's Banner.
Col Thomas G Barrett a leading Augusta businessman and longtime resident died suddenly at his home at four o clock yesterday morning after a three day illness. He was a member of a distinguished local family and is survived by relatives in several parts of the state including Mrs Ann S Phinizy and Mrs Louis Dugas. Mrs Phinizy will travel to Augusta for the funeral.
A bakery in Dhone showcases an assortment of cakes and pastries including Oriental jelly fruit cake butter scotch cake ginger fruit cake caramel layer cake orange layer cake chocolate layer cake angel food cake cream puffs chocolate eclairs and Charlotte russe at 183 MM Arnold.
Captain McMahan who had been ill for two weeks at his Thramneeck Avenue home was able to go out yesterday for a short trip. He hopes to be out regularly in a few days and resume visiting friends. He will be a candidate to represent the county in the next general assembly and plans to start moving around among supporters once he recovers.
Vernon Maxwell son of Hon Walter Maxwell died Monday night at his Crawford home after a brief illness. He was a popular young man and his widow and many friends mourn his loss. The remains will be interred in Crawford cemetery this morning.
W W Kearney editor of the Independent Lowry City Missouri endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as essential in every home. He asserts it shortens colds and is peerless for croup in children when used at first signs. Sold by H R Palmer & Sons and W J Smith & Bro. Use as directed.
The city has nearly finished an approach to the lower bridge over the Oconee. The south side approach was unsafe and unsightly. A new wall has been built, providing a safe, stable passage for pedestrians.
A vintage textile advert highlights Wash Fabrics featuring ginghams pereiles madras piques mercerized waistings and spring novelties. It also promotes New Woolen Fabrics in black and color, notions, embroideries and bargain lots with low prices on insertions edges and laces. White Goods and dress goods are offered at special cuts, with contact information included.
A local case in which Mayor Dorsey punished Walker Warren a farmer from Oco Len county with thirteen days of street work for a drinking offense. Warren appealed before the council, which will decide if the mayor’s sentence stands or if the case goes to Superior Court for review of the legality of sentencing without a monetary fine.
In Gaffney South Carolina on March 6 the jury found Hasty guilty of the December killings at the Piedmont hotel. The case involved actors Milan Bennett Abbott Davidson and the Nothing but Memes company. Hasty claimed self defense and was sentenced to life with appeal planned to the state supreme court.
Savannah report says Judge Speer admitted testimony given before Commissioner Shields in New York by deceased witnesses, offered after removal of defendants to this court. The ruling follows the Greene and Gaynor case in court today. The piece also notes CHENEY'S EXpectorant as a cough remedy and mentions a Banner lead.
The Central of Georgia Railway plans a major freight terminal in Athens and asks the city council to approve concessions on Thomas and Baldwin streets. The chamber backs Baldwin closing while ensuring fair treatment of property owners. The project aims to boost terminal traffic, invest heavily, and prevent future business blockages.
A Washington Tribune summary notes the House Judiciary Committee's majority view that life and fire insurance fall outside interstate commerce jurisdiction. It claims Supreme Court rulings limit Congress's power to regulate insurers, suggesting any bill would be ruled unconstitutional. The piece reflects bipartisan sentiment against federal insurance regulation.
The text notes the accused were absent from the court jurisdiction as government sought their return from Canada. It suggests that if trial had occurred as scheduled, living witnesses could testify, and questions whether admitting the victim’s dying declarations would be consistent with social exigencies and legal fairness in an unprovoked murder case.
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