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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1909
Page
8
Short classifieds mention almond macaroons at Arnold & Abney, Hailey's shoe repairs, Martin Bros. footwear and harness, Cream Puffs, and various rentals. Auction and carnival news note Barkoot Company return to Athens with new acts, plus listings for real estate, fire insurance, and fresh groceries from local shops.
Reports say Black Hand letters demanding 1000 to 2500 dollars were received by three prominent Atlanta men. Detectives and federal authorities investigate. one suspect, Jesse Anthony, was released after no direct proof of guilt emerged. A concealed note promised payment at a cotton compress site but no one appeared.
Portsmouth reporters note naval rush orders to outfit gunboats Paducah and Dubuque for Caribbean stations. Missouri sails to New York after torpedo practice. Secretary Knox to decide next move in Nicaragua crisis as Grace and Cannon killings prompt US focus continued from Washington.
Companions in the east drift of the St Paul mine report hearing aid calls from imprisoned miners as debris blocks the passage. Fire damp dangers persist and double shifts are pushed to reach the pocket within hours. Voices seemed to count to eleven, sparking widespread anxiety as fifty doctors remain on standby.
The volume by Dr. Frederick A. Cook detailing his north pole claim will be shipped Thanksgiving Day on the United States with strong guard. It will be stored in a captain's room strong box guarded by Walter Lonadale and handed to University representatives in Copenhagen, with publication set for December 7 and a verdict expected early next year.
Nairobi reports say Colonel Roosevelt Kermit Roosevelt and Carl E. J. killed four elephants for New York's Museum of Natural History during the Guas Ishisu expedition. They plan to return to Lon dional November 20 and may donate one earlier elephant to the California university museum. The party also took multiple trophies including giraffes a leopard roan bush buck hartebeest oribi topi and kob.
Atlanta dispatch reports F A Patrick of Palestine Texas defends L R Ledford accused of stealing a kiss in Atlanta. Patrick pledges to pay Ledford’s fine, praising Ledford’s conduct and criticizing the court. The case arose in Atlanta police court with Ledford arraigned on the charge.
Patrick writes Mayor Maddox's office lamenting Ledford's $5.75 fine for kissing a girl. He offers to cover the money if Ledford will draw on him. The letter was sent to Mayor Pro Tem Pomeroy and could prompt steps to refund the fined youth.
A Chicago preacher argues for compulsory marriage similar to education and military service. He endorses a medical exam for marriage, bans redivorce after three years, and suggests women should directly propose when they wish to marry, blaming bashfulness and old conventions for delays.
Judge Newman hears the famous Stegall contempt case in U S district court Atlanta on Monday. The proceedings feature a notable array of legal talent and the dispute promises a bitter, high profile courtroom battle.
Assistant United States District Attorney J W Henley argued that under section 3167 Stegall, a Cureton distillery storekeeper and ganger, properly refused to divulge information to the Dade county grand jury. Judge Hart urged disclosure, while Judge Newman released Stegall on bond pending appeal to higher courts.
In Amsterdam Georgia Miss Belle Jones eighteen daughter of a merchant died after a rattlesnake bite while picking flowers in her garden. The snake struck her leg and clung, her father killed the snake, and doctors could not save her she lived five hours.
Automobiles for rent offered by H. B. Sparks specials for pleasure parties with contact numbers 351 and 501. Office available Sundays through Thursdays.
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