18 Apr 1893
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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1893
Page
1
Amid signals of political caution, U S authorities discuss removing protectorate status over Hawaii before Blount’s departure. The affair centers on handling the flag raising and possible annexation, with insiders hinting at sensitive motives and cabinet influence.
The article reports on the Wedwine case with details of charges against Lewis Redwine and others. It notes a $5,000 bill for wine, concealment on ledgers, and testimony shaping court proceedings. It also covers accompanying legal actions, appeals, and sentencing in related cases from April.
A.J. Booth versus Clarke County Building and Loan Company was dismissed as the case was already under city court adjustment. An elderly man from Oglethorpe County delivered a 450-piece willow wardrobe, now on display at a local store. W B Summers won $150 in a libel case against Athens Publishing Company after a long jury deliberation. A juror received a $5000 fee due to a late arrival. A drunken rider was stopped after a wild ride along the G C and N railroad trestle near Pulaski Street. A fire at Latimer & Johnson’s Broad Street store caused stock losses, insured. An advertisement extols Brandreth’s Pills as a long-standing remedy for various ailments.
Washington reports the president considers reducing the tariff from about 60 percent to 38 or 35 percent to slam revenue near 120 million. Two plans emerge: tax sugar and coffee import or levy an income tax, with income tax favored despite public sentiment. Also noted are minor appointments and a roach case inquiry in the Senate led by Mr. Platt.
A Gainesville citizen named Weemer, ordered to appear before Clarke County Superior Court, refused to go to trial. Bailiff Hatchins conducted a train stop near Gainesville to compel the witness. after a dispute over tickets, the train halted and Weems left the car. The bailiff claimed lack of funds prevented paying the fare and planned to pursue Weems again in Athens. Weems was said to be an important witness in the Busze case.
Secretary of the Interior Hoke Smith arrived by special train yesterday afternoon at 3 30. He stayed with Mrs. A L Hull on Milledge avenue and was greeted by friends. He plans to remain several days before returning to Washington with his family to resume duties at the Capitol.
A city committee selected the site for the new water works stand pipe near the end of the city hall and midway between Hancock Avenue and Washington Street as the most convenient. The plan calls for a temporary stable on the same lot facing Washington Street at the south west corner, to be replaced when a new city building is constructed.
Grand jury returns no bill against Walter Gholston in the William Calloway murder case. Earlier, two arrested suspects were acquitted and the case remains unsolved. The report notes questions about guilt and the absence of human justice. Also promotes Woolford's Sanitary Lotion with a local pharmacist listing.
F X Zeigler of Columbus Pa keeps Dick the parrot as family member and helper. The bird prompts the girl to wake Clem for work and once interrupted a tense moment by asking Papa if he loves mamma, then calling him an old fraud.
A bidder has paid $30,000 for the World's Fair peanut selling rights. To break even he must move about 5,000 bushels. The prior American peanut crop ran to 0,000, with abundant supply available from Africa if needed.
In the early hours yesterday Mrs Allie L Yarborough died at her Lumpkin street home after years of sickness. She was about thirty and a lifelong Methodist. Interment for Mr Yarborough took place yesterday at Crawfordville as mourners expressed condolences.
Tax collectors announce locations and dates across many districts to file the 1892 tax returns. The schedule lists stores and residences in Georgia towns with dates from April 1 to June 30 1893 and notes a legislative change moving return filing from March 1 to April 1 after an act.
A Cape Cod farmer muses on family quarrels and neighborly strains noting that living too close breeds friction. He cites Wings siblings who argued under one roof but grew fond after moving apart, suggesting nations may follow the same pattern.
Fort Gaines Georgia April 14 A mob lynched and cremated Bob Burnett a white merchant killed by an unknown black tramp. A posse captured the suspect who confessed and was tied to a stump as rails were piled and set ablaze amid gunfire and panic.
Rumors circulate that the Rousse boys may be indicted as the Grand Jury reconvenes Tuesday. The panel has investigated conductor Cable billing and kept most proceedings private. Reports on indictments for Briggs Beusse and Henry Beuasse remain unconfirmed.
Professor Vamberg tells the Buda Pesth English club that English has become the globe’s most fashionable language spreading via steamship routes from India to China and Japan. He cites 130 million current English speakers and predicts 200 million by mid century, noting phonetic hurdles but praising expressiveness and precision.
The argument over the injunction in New York ends only to reveal another phase on May 1. The case will decide who violated the contract between Mr. Howell and the city of Athens as interrogatories are sent to many witnesses. City officials insist bonds are safe and nearly all will be delivered by the hearing, claiming the outcome matters little and that Howell’s actions amount to mischief.
The New York Sun notes wheezy hand organs used by elderly women are not worn out by service but built to emit cut notes. These organs are described as wheezers designed to sound mournful and quicken listener feelings.
Clarke county mourns the death of Mr Seaborn Swann an elderly resident who died at his home near Athens on Sunday night. He was a genial man with many friends who will be saddened by the loss.
Judge Jett Pollard recalls a fortune minded man who, on his deathbed, signed a will after paying a lawyer a token fee. The tale ends with the dying man admitting he would not pay more than a dollar or two, yet the judge claims he earned ten dollars. Also noted is Fraxes-Hopaon Brxyxett's serial The One I Know Best of All to be issued in book form.
A collector notes misprints and emendations from reviews and articles. Examples include knises vs knives, morse for morsing, nautch girls dancing, and pendennis running to stumping. Also cites a semicolon mix up in an 1889 railroad act and gun stock fitting for shooters.
Dr J M Gibson argues religious duty spans all labor from making shoes to preaching sermons. He cites earth as the Lord's and urges believers to view everyday work as service to God, fulfilling devotion through human activity that benefits others.
Arch Deacon Farrar argues that mere remorse does not save. True salvation requires ongoing victory over sin, with reason and conscience governing life rather than pride or lust. A life perpetually conquered by besetting sin cannot equal grace.
A Congregationalist sermon argues that afflictions fall on Christians yet faith yields enduring rewards. It asserts Christians may enjoy material prosperity and, more importantly, secure happiness in heaven through God’s presence and love.
A sermon excerpt emphasizes that salvation requires faith plus works, not mere feeling. It cites Christ's call to disciples with the imperative Follow Me and urges personal surrender to Christ as Savior and Lord over doctrinal assent alone.
The statement shows gold certificates totaling 116,645,739 against 22,505,912 in cold gain and certificates, leaving a gold balance of 105,950,173 and free gold of 3,284,219. Gold is starting to move out, with currency returns from the West aiding the flow.
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