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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1892
Page
7
Police report that Boyd has been captured and is being held in the South Carolina County Jail. No injuries are reported and authorities are continuing to investigate the case.
Astox South Carolina April John Boyd the escapee from Charlotte jail last Thursday was captured thirteen miles east of Astox by Sam S Farrar at the Farrar plantation. Boyd admitted his identity and denied wrecking the train. Will Haney of Georgia and another detective were close behind during the arrest and claimed a reward from railroad authorities.
In Augusta Georgia April 6 crowds reach fifteen thousand on opening day of a tenacious revival under Sam Jones and George R Stuart backed by Methodists and other churches. Excell leads singing as 200 penitents come to the altar signaling a strong start to a two week series with three services daily.
April 7 report from Wasmiseros notes a revived Republican push around a prominent figure who hints at writing a declination under party pressure. The House debates Noyes Rockwell contest and free wool measures while the Senate weighs a Teller resolution on monthly silver offerings and district government appropriations.
Savannah April 7 The Central directors met and discussed leasing the Lyons branch but took no action. Rumors that Colonel W W Gordon would oppose Mr Comer as president were denied. Cecil Gabbett is seeking the general manager post with Superintendent McBee rumored to keep the job. Businessmen hoped McBee would stay. Railroads resist law in Charleston court fight over railroad equalization with states arguing and denials by both sides.
After a long talk with the McEnery committee Judge McEnery ends the contest. The field for governor now includes two Democrats and two Republicans with Leonard favored by many. An Ex-Treasurer on Trial in Arkansas court. W E Wooduff faces jury empanelment and a special venire was ordered after exhausting the regular panel.
Seven people perished in a blaze at the McIntosh and Pease store in Fort Maptios. The building burned quickly and the Kitchen family of seven, upstairs, were all burned to death. An explosion hindered escape. The scene after the catastrophe was appalling.
The British ship Erato captained by Jones from Iquiqui capsized in Hamburg. Fifteen crew members were drowned despite rescue attempts by nearby vessels. In Chicago at Pullman a large market hall, 150 by 480 feet and seven stories, burned this morning. Lost were general merchandise for a New York steamer and 2,000 bales of cotton plus 400 tons of corn from another British steamer. President Harrison and party traveled by a special train from Washington to Virginia, greeted at Porter's station in Delaware.
Rome endures heavy rain and rising floods from the Oostanaula and Etowah. The river now sits about thirty two feet above low water and climbs five inches per hour. The fourth ward is flooded and Broad street sidewalks are submerged as fears grow of a flood surpassing the 1836 disaster.
In Jackson County Georgia the Democratic executive committee split with ten of twelve members, including the chair, joining the People’s party and signaling a potential countywide swing against Democrats in local and state races. Major Warner assaulted in Kansas City after remarks on voting rights.
After routine morning business a Hale resolution on copying trade agreements with other countries was debated and amended by Morgan regarding steps toward reciprocal trade with Mexico. Morgan then took up his silver resolutions and Walcott addressed the senate while McMillin sought to set one hour and fifteen minutes for debate on the free wool bill.
April 6 reports from multiple towns describe railroad accidents. William Dean, a white car coupler, killed while coupling cars in East Texas. In Montrezat a similar incident ends with a fatal injury. Waco records Vincent Mancheseka killed when a wagon overturns, neck broken and head crushed.
In Charlotte, county commissioners declined to issue whisky licenses last January, citing inability of applicants to prove good moral character. The move leaves the city without legalized saloons and prompts concerns about alleged illegal sale by hidden operators.
Nebraska Lisbons April 6. J W Sperk former state senator stands trial charged with embezzling 2250 dollars from lobbyist A W Beahm. Beahm testified Omaha Democrats raised 10000 dollars in 1891 to defeat a concurrent resolution opposing public officers. Sperk allegedly took the entire 4500 share for lobbying against the resolution.
In Wasnrschos April 7 it is unlikely the silver bill will be debated in the senate for the rest of the week. By common consent two days were set aside to address different matters rather than the silver issue.
April 7 reports from Wis Wales station Als and Jackson ville note the death of William Vanzandt from an overdose amid abuse and a separate case in Kas involving Mrs Antonio Pray from a rat poison incident. Porriasp Ore mentions a guilty murder finding dated April 7.
Secretary Blaine said no final agreement yet on a modus vivendi with Britain over Behring Sea pending arbitration of U S jurisdiction. He noted no departure date set for the president until the issue is settled. Messages said a suspension of sealing had been agreed in principle and conveyed to Lord Salisbury for action.
Frank B. Stapleton was accidentally shot and killed by Eston Buchanan while dove hunting. They were seated on fence rails when the tragedy occurred.
Rumors say McEnery supporters and Leonard wing Republicans formed an alliance to back Leonard for the Minneapolis convention and use a $500,000 lottery donation for the state campaign to promote Harrison. A prominent lottery stockholder confirms the coordination as a city ticket aid with slim election hopes.
Tennessee river has risen over twenty feet in forty eight hours and keeps rising six inches hourly. Gauge shows 13 feet 8 inches in twenty four hours with 5.39 inches rainfall in three days. River may reach forty five feet. warnings urge residents below forty feet to evacuate.
A New York dispatch warns of friction within the Harrison administration if cabinet members press to influence Republican delegates to the national convention. Postmaster General Wanamaker, Secretary Tracy, and Elkins are accused of attempts to override state party leaders Platt and Warner Miller, who head the two main factions.
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