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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1891
Page
7
Washington and New York face possible attack risk as Italy recalls Baron Fava. Debate over defense readiness grows while New Orleans focuses on post tragedy calm. The Vatican, Rome, and baccarat scandal ties surface to political tension.
A hunting party from Will Ohio passed through town en route north. John We Steele was shot in the knee during a field incident two weeks ago near Lotte North Carolina. His condition described as seriously wounded and not expected to recover quickly.
Court adjourned after a chaotic night as Mrs. McKee pressed to obtain an infamous confession from Mrs. Dietz and to influence Wimpee. Dietz testified about poisoning fears, payments, and suspicious egg nog attempts, while Judge Wright’s death delayed proceedings. The day also noted Spain-US talks with Gen Foster and a planned banquet by Canovas del Castillo.
An inspector orders a post office to move to Lawrenceburg Kentucky to investigate a suspected mail misdirection involving the red burned street area and letters to friends in Anderson County. The transfer is part of a broader set of notices across cities dated April 1 and April 2.
The Pennsylvania railroad plans a three car special trip for the president, leaving April 14 from the White House and visiting Knoxville, Chattanooga, Atlanta, Birmingham, Memphis, Little Rock, Houston and Galveston. The party will then travel to California via the Southern and return via the Northern Pacific after resting in Oregon and Washington. The cars will be provided by the corporation.
Rumors in New York claim a deal between Spreckels and Havemeyer would end the Spreckels fight with the sugar trust. Havenmeyer denies visiting San Francisco and denies any division of territory. Spreckels reportedly would relocate operations west of the Rockies, leaving eastern markets to rivals. The stock exchange push to manipulate prices is noted.
Special report from Atlanta recalls detective Bill Jones known as the Swamp Fox. In Wilkes county, two blackmailing dentists posed as dentists to trap suspects. Joe Allen and Robert Maddox were arrested after confessing involvement in setting fire to Mr. D. C. Hill's barns and outbuildings. The blaze, totaling about five thousand dollars in damage, marked the neighborhood’s fifth such fire recently. Maddox remains in Wilkes jail while Allen is held in Lexington.
Toccoa Georgia April 3 Special It does not pay to throw rocks at a passing train Jim Prather a negro boy tried to escape by a creek but was captured by J Coker and his men He was jailed two years after the act trains on the Air Line Railroad ran late due to a North Carolina wreck Robert Lowe jailed for stealing $2 from J C Stephens vest pocket bond $100 not posted Hartwell Terminal Railroad suspended operations for a few days Engine in shop for repairs Temperance meeting at Methodist church speeches by Rev J H Raney town marshal fod Jackson Rev T O Rorie Mrs L E Davenport and her mother Mrs Edmonson have returned to Washington Ga
Turnerville March 31 Special. A historic yet grisly tale follows Hinckles trail from Brass Town Creek to Soquee River and Tallulah River, recounting John Hinckle's vow to kill all he met until he found his lost sister, the murders along the trail, his wife and two children dying, and his own death in the river with a dog’s head carved on the oak near his grave.
From Carnesville, Franklin County capital updates note S J Tribble heading to the University of Athens with others, and a trio of residents planning or returning to Athens or Baltimore for study or business. The grand jury returns two murder bills. farmers lag behind due to rain as Carnesville High resumes after a weeks-long pause.
Colonel Jack Brown a Georgian veteran and former Georgia cavalry commander died in Washington after a weeks long illness. He served as internal revenue collector for Georgia under Grant, later practiced law in Washington for ten years. Married about a year ago to Marie Ret Van Leer of Americus. He fell ill during a Charleston trip and gradually declined, expressing disregard for death if Providence willed it.
Mrs Dietz testified about her visit to Mrs McKee in Rows Ga describing a tense exchange over a poison. She recounted Mrs McKee asking what poison was used and urged secrecy as doctors arrived, with further remarks tying Wimpee’s illness to rat poison. An extraordinary jury discussion followed in New York aqueduct suits, debating strike juries amid political tensions.
Dominick C. O Malley arrived at the criminal district court with attorney Dionel Adams and James Barry to surrender on three indictments. He posted a $3,000 bond signed by Barry and did not provide a statement. He appeared in good humor and walked away alone, with Barry claiming he never left the city.
Viomas Gadsden, 53, cashier of Merchants' National Bank, shot himself at Laurel Grove Cemetery on his child's grave after mailing a farewell letter to his brother in law. He left home at 7, citing illness, and leaves a wife and five children. Other items note political debates, Salvation Army head ill, and local civic notices.
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