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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1892
Page
7
An Ocala Alliance Democrat states that Georgia Alliancemen will not endorse the St Louis platform or join the Third party. He cites opposition to government rail ownership and missing Ocala platform planks, urging allegiance to Democratic ranks and Ocala principles.
The Youthful Gleaners of the First Baptist church plan a May concert at Mr Prince Hodgson’s residence. The program features a traditional spelling match with two elder judges selecting words from baker to separate. Other new features promise an enjoyable evening for Athenians.
In Gunsnow Kentucky on April 13 Henry Ragland, a colored man, faced a car breaking trial. He had been working on a railroad in the Adirondacks where he says his brother was murdered. He began to foam and bite in court, was seized by spasms, and reportedly will die soon. Ragland had been bitten by a rabid dog last August. In Kansas City Alfredo Barili, Madame Patti’s nephew and music professor, faced a suit by Dr. Melville F. Horine seeking $000 for alleged claims against him.
In Devernsvvitz Georgia on April 14 Col C C Post of the Third party declined to debate Hon. L F Livingston after Livingston arrived ready for a formal exchange. Post balked over time division and left the platform, as a crowd split with a smaller group meeting in a warehouse. Livingston defended himself, urged open discussion and denounced alleged slander while reviewing charges and reiterating loyalty to allies and Georgia.
Colonel Livingston defended his Democratic allegiance at a Georgia campaign stop with Judge Stewart, praising Speaker Crisp and free silver. He dismissed Third party attacks, urged loyalty to Georgia, and recalled the St. Louis convention while noting Isadora’s letters backing the platform. The speech, touched on Post and Third party dynamics, drew applause and broad support.
The Press reports English government originated a proposal to hold an international conference on silver with the United States. The idea came through regular diplomatic channels to Secretary Foster from George L Goschen, chancellor of the exchequer, on the eve of his departure for Europe. The proposition asks consideration of extending the use of silver.
Washington April 14 The Post reports a reliable authority says the United States and Italian government have reached a settlement over the New Orleans affair The U S would pay 125 000 francs to each family of Italians involved Negotiations had been pending between the State Department and the government and the arrangement will need congressional approval via a presidential message.
April 14 report confirms grave loss of life and property from Tombigbee floods. Loudon county Mississippi residents petition Representative Don Allen for government aid as homelessness grows. Death toll estimated from fifty to two hundred with devastation to livestock and crops. communications remain cut off.
A violent feud erupts after a mountaineer Murphy attempts to elope with Frank Midland's daughter. Midland is killed, Bailey dies, and several are fatally wounded including a woman. Murphy brothers fortify a cabin as deputies, led by Sheriff and deputies, move to arrest them. Deputy Charlen Bhea is shot in the head but survives. pursuit continues as lawmen vow capture to prevent further bloodshed. A locked sequence of violence grips local authorities and residents.
Notable dispatches report six hundred Lundoret Tin Plate workers laid off in South Wales due to weak trade from McKinley tariff effects, with the Tin plate industry paralysed and many workers emigrating to the United States. Rome sees the entire ministry resign amid cabinet rift over financial measures, while Lord Salisbury's return to England sparks speculation. A Jewish migration committee in Bertin plans organized emigration to the United States and Argentina, with future settlement in Palestine, projecting about twenty years to resolve the Hirsch landa settlement.
In Albany Georgia on April 14 two former steamer City of Albany workers Palmer and Holley faced off in a riverbank duel. They fired thirteen shots from concealment behind two oaks but neither was killed. Holley had a black eye from an earlier clash and both returned to their quarters.
Washington April 14 Senator Brice of Ohio chairman of the National Democratic committee announced he would not accept re election to the chairmanship if the Chicago convention appoints it He is not a Cleveland man and would rather not conduct another Cleveland campaign Cleveland would rather he not do so Senator Gorman is talked of as chairman again but would not take it Ex secretary Whitney as Brice successor is mentioned William F Harrity of Pennsylvania also mentioned
The Whisky Trust annual meeting draws many eastern stockholders to Pgonta Illinois on April 14. City bustle hints at heated sessions as holders demand stricter accounting from directors for the past year’s dealings.
The headless body of Mary Chertinsky, 18, was found between tracks in Schenly park. The body lay untouched, head located 15 feet away. Unclear if death was suicide or murder.
A fragmented ad promotes Vitalizar claimed to relieve dyspepsia and liver complaints. It promises a printed guarantee and urges readers to purchase at 75 cents, attributing the message to a store manager.
A decree bans several political prisoners from the country and arrests leader Dr Alem and other radicals for their part in the revolutionary plot. Exiles will be sent to Montevideo for trial. Also a Tokio fire causes massive damage with 6,000 houses burned and at least fifty deaths.
Prohibition of grain exports from Russia reportedly to be withdrawn this month. Macon Georgia reports the death of Jos Ellis in hydrophobia after a mad dog bite two weeks prior. The Methodist meeting at Columbus Ohio favors church reforms and bishop tenure changes. A Dallas Post Dispatch dispatch notes white Republicans in Texas aiming to split from Negro leadership. St. Louis notes lumber price increases by fifty cents per thousand on yellow pine from May 1.
Stoney Chapman, a colored employee on the Georgia Pacific road, was accidentally shot in the stomach when a revolver fell from a shelf and fired after striking the floor. Chapman and two other workers were cleaning a caboose. he was taken home for medical attention.
Benjamin J. Warman, son of Outing publisher Dr. J. H. Warman and a Harvard student, shot himself in the abdomen in Albany on Tuesday while spending Easter recess with friends. He has been unconscious since the shooting and the cause and outcome remain uncertain.
Dispatches from twenty Minnesota points report a furious snow storm turning into a fearful blizzard. Telegraph and telephone lines are down and business is suspended as Boone and Sowra feel the weather’s freezing fury.
The McElroy Lawler II bout near Chattanooga Creek crossed into Georgia. McElroy, from Birmingham, Alabama, appeared the better fighter and led betting. In the fourth round McElroy KOed Lawler, ending the twenty minute match. Lawler is from Cincinnati.
In Carrolton on April 13 the state case against G R Gilly for the murder of Martin Crider, a prominent local druggist, was on in Carroll Superior Court. Crider was killed the first Tuesday of September in a small town.
April 13, Expiaxapolis Indiana the Cleveland and Gray wings of the Democratic War Party reached an understanding at the central committee meeting. The accord ensures harmonious action with the state convention next Thursday. Key steps include Tarpie pressing the convention, Voorhees Dougherty Jewett Morse to Chicago, platform declaring tariff reform with Cleveland as logical candidate, and Gray named for the national convention. If Cleveland is inexpedient, Indiana will push Gray as presidential candidate.
Rev Dr Parkhurst issues an address to New York citizens defending his evidence gathering as the only way to expose a corrupt police department. He calls police an organized salaried criminality and vows to continue his course to indict the force despite criticism. Also reports miner soldier clash at Coal Creek with three hour fight and no fatalities. telegraph operator missing. 11 troops dishonorably discharged. Two prominent railroad leaders dead Nassau New Hampshire and Montreale Quebec.
Reports say the southern marble industry is consolidating under the Southern Marble Company. Quarries from Maritta, Georgia to Nantahala and Tennessee are effectively under one control, with local sellers unaware of the property value and selling cheaply.
Pursuant to an order of Clarke County Court of Ordinary, the administrator RE Crawford will sell at public auction on the first Tuesday in May between the hours of 10 and 2 the land described as tract of twenty-two acres. The property lies between land of Ryan and W. Hudson and Brown and White to the south, with boundaries by Fores and Ryan. The proceeds go to the estate of Garor Kiown deceased.
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