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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1893

Page

7

Indictments Return in Cadle Murder Case

Grand Jury returns murder indictments against Allie Beusse Henry W Beusse and W P Briggs for the January 1893 killing of William H Cadle The case set for next Wednesday morning before Judge McWhorter with new witness reportedly seen the fight and questions about Clarke county jurors.

Henry W. Beusse Cadle Clarke County Georgia Alle Beusse W. P. Brigge Allie Grand Jury William H.cadle William H. Cadle W. P. Briggs Allie Beusse Ailie Beugsse Henry W. Beusee W. S. Briggs William H Cadle Alice Beusse

Mrs Hancock seriously ill at The Gramercy New York

Mrs Almira Russell Hancock widow of General Winfield Scott is ill at her home The Gramercy 84 Gramercy Park New York suffering from a complication of diseases but with her splendid convalescence in progress.

Court closes criminal docket with mixed verdicts and indictments

The court finished the criminal docket with not guilty verdicts for J T Sut ton in forgery and acquittals for William Johnson and Jerry Jobson. Tom Hodges pled guilty to selling liquor while Sim faced multiple moves. Grand Jury returns indictments including Latham for larceny and Clarke and Hampton for carrying concealed pistols. Court records also name cases of assault and battery, seduction, and attempted riot involving several parties in the county. The Athens Waterworks case was continued due to missing papers in New York amid bondholder actions and the Equitable Mortgage Company dispute.

Civi J.T. Sutton Willam Johnson Jerry Jobson Tom Hodges Sim Jesse Latham Andrew Cooper William Clarke Simon Jordan Dick Jennings Tom Hampton John G. Johnson Tegroes Paryéars Fiicera Elbert County City of Athens Athens City Waterworks Company New York Equitable Mortgage Company City of Athens

Want Las Elles Pardon Petition Circulates in Georgia

A numerously signed petition in Rouge Georgia asks Governor W J Northen to commute the sentence of Sidney Lascelles also known as Walter S Beresford from hard labor to a fine. Signers contend the accused is not morally guilty of forgery but guilty only of common law swindling, a misdemeanor. The petition cites Judge W M Henry's ruling and asks clemency.

Georgia Rouge W. J. Northen Sidney Lascelles Kyowa Walter S. Beresford W. M. Henry Lascallene Ilty

Miners Attack Tracy City Prison Camp in Armed Assault

An armed mob of about 100 miners attacked the Tracy City branch prison at 11 p.m. aiming to free 500 convicts. One miner is killed, several wounded, including Matt Parsons. Deputy Warden Shriver injured but not critically. Sheriff Sanders and guards defended the stockade as bullets flew.

Nashville Tracy City Bo Irwin Matt Parsons Shriver Walden Sanders Enarils Tracy

Sub Committee at Work on Cotton Depression Causes

The agricultural sub committee outlined its plan to investigate the cotton industry downturn. It will visit New York New Orleans and a New England center later in the season to gather data and issue circulars for broader study.

Washixaton Committee On Agriculture New York New Orleans New England

Gentry Gang Convicted in Crocisiapeiae Case at Carro

In LaTour Georgia on April 20 the state convicted George Gentry on crocisiapeiae charges after a 10 minute jury deliberation. The verdict is recorded as Only One Game Pisaged. Atlanta notes rain halted most Southern League games. Savannah hosted Charleston to a 5 2 win as Chattanooga and Savannah each scored five in five innings before rain.

Gentry Atlanta Savannah Charleston Slavsnnah Chattanooga

JHE JACKS GAVE WAY IN FATAL CENTRALIA ACCIDENT

A remarkable wreck on the Gowler division near Centralia West Virginia killed J. V. Devison instantly and injured others as engineers and crew, with a derailed engine and two empty cars aflame. Camden officials, including Waceine W, attended the scene and coordinated efforts to move the tank and aid the wounded.

Waceine W. Vs Centralia W. Va Gowler West Virginian Pittburgh United States Camden Jeoke Jscks J. V Camden

Convict Campkeeper Denies Augusta Chronicle Allegations

Col George H H Jones replies to the Augusta Chronicle defending Georgia convict management. He contests Yarby’s statements, corrects misrepresented convict histories, asserts proper oversight by wardens, physicians, grand juries, and legislative committees, and notes only two cases of severe punishment occurred under his watch.

Georgia Augusta Chronicle George HH. Jonez Eprron AvensTa Chronicle Yarby Col. Smith James Thomas Macon Savannah di Kello Bia Conyers O'Daniel Green South Carolina RB. F. Wright O Daniel House Senate Department Boston Globe George Washington

Sensational Poisoning Case Stuns Monroe County

In Monroe county, David Burton died after his wife poisoned him with Rough on Rats, aided by Noah Trout. The couple, in jail at Madisonville, face court as Trout is implicated in an ongoing affair. The wife plans a plea of insanity amid a broader local uproar over the case. A curious note reports a double egg found at Col R B Mathews' home.

Tenn Monroe County David Burton Noah Trout Madisonville Burton Trout R. B. Mathews Areg Oglethorpe

Eatonton Branch Rejection of Central Plan Sparks Board Election

In Eatonton Georgia April meeting of the Eatonton Branch elders now operated by the Central railroad system rejected the stockholders plan of reorganization. The gathering elected a new board of directors and secretary with Thomas G Lawren as president and laid immediate steps to collect rent owed on the road by the Central, warning that nonpayment may yield possession of the road and its equipment.

Central Eatonton Central Railroad ‘System The Thomas G. Laweon Penick B. Ezeil Cee Spivey John G. Gaudry Savannah W. T Milledgeville Benjamin W. WW. Hunt Oo Anes Road

Only Three Games Played Thursday in Southern League

Only three games were played in the Southern League Thursday with matches at Augusta Macon and Montgomery. One game originally set for Charleston was postponed and two others were rescheduled for Saturday afternoon.

Atlanta Augusta Macon Montgomery Charleston Savannah Soe

Daily Market Reports Reads Mixed Across Markets

Stores show steady to firm pricing on staples with lactic mention of steady pork and bacon as of April. Agricultural futures for wheat oats and corn display varied cash and futures quotes with steady cotton tone in New York trading.

New York New Yoas Seles Lay

Tom Watson Plans June Rally in Elberton for Governor Bid

The piece notes Tom Watson intends to wage another campaign despite a poor showing in November. John P. Shannon recalls Watson’s 1892 campaign role and says Watson aims to rally supporters in Elberton in June to build a gubernatorial bid with a Bearish platform. Democrats express no alarm.

Tom Watson Newt Tommie John P. Shannon Hibertia Northen Elberton Commonwealth Georgia

French Arethuse Leads Foreign Squadron At Philadelphia Harbor

An Arethuse flagship of the French fleet sighted off the capes anchors in the harbor as a parade of foreign ships gathers. The salute events unfold with gun salutes from forts and ships, drawing crowds aboard chartered vessels to watch naval review and harbor sights. Additional ships from Russia Italy Brazil and Spain expected, with Admiral Gherhardi optimistic about Monday sailing for the review.

Monnoy Capes Arethuse Philadelphia Jean Batt Anil Gherhardi Tin Pee Ene Mat Zee Gountry New ‘York West Indies Dee

Trouble at Tracy City Ends Amid Unrest and Wounded Guard

Nasaville April 21 reports the Tracy City incident ends with the wouncer guard gravely wounded from a bowels shot and expected to die. Convicts remained unruly though officials faced no further large trouble. Mr E W Mitchell injured days ago by a fall from a Georgia F cry roof is improving and walking again.

Tracy City Nasaville Berrez

Georgia and Federal Officials in Brief Regional News

A Washington dispatch recounts a sharp exchange between Attorney General Olney and Representative Moses over a Georgia appointment. Lexington hosts Col. Sims, ex-Governor Williams H. Sims and family visit before Washington. Editor retirements at Columbus and Newnan papers trigger light reflections on press life. Newnan contemplates extending city limits to boost population and tax base. Cuthbert reveals a secret December 1892 marriage of Mayor Moye to Florence Powell. Postmaster changes and railroad plans surface in Rome and Augusta area.

Geniargia Washington Cleveland Plain Dealer Crvisw Olney Bay State Moses Georgia Justice Justice. When Mr. Moses Had Stated His Business Attorney - General Olney Cartly Congress Lister Oney Columbus Ecquire Cuthbert R. L. Moye Florence Powell RG. W. Bull

Foul murder near Scranton ends in lynch pursuit

Joseph Cook a store clerk in Scranton Mississippi was assaulted and robbed of 1100 dollars. His body was found near Pitket's lane with three bullet wounds. He named James Smith and Ollie Rolls as his attackers before dying as citizens scoured for clues and pursued suspects toward Mobile.

Monioz Als Joseph Cook J. P. Clayton Scranton Miss Cooks Pitket’s Lane

Weathered hats and head shapes in a theater outing

A fragment shows dialogue about spring hats and head measuring machines. Jones frets over hat fittings and the machine that supposedly shapes the head, while Williams reacts with dread and seeks distraction with plans for a night out. The scene shifts to casual banter and distractions, including theater and meals.

Jones Kim Williams Scott Cepsar New York Tribune

Shady Name Sparks Comical Clergy Baptism Moment

A Rochester clergyman paused during a baby baptism and asked for the name, prompting the mother to coyly respond Shady, sir if you please. The minister quipped about names and the infant’s gender, leading to a lighthearted exchange.

Rochester

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