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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1902
Page
7
A catalog of discounted titles notes 1st-A most interesting Southern books and 2nd-A line of copyright fiction. Prices start at $1.50 and are offered at 35c each, 3 for $1.09. Large volumes of Classics at 35c each are 2% off, 6 for $1.10.
Rome Ga April 23 The Sanford case was given to the jury this morning The jury returned a verdict of not guilty at 9 16 this afternoon The case charged Mr Sanford with embezzling 915 000 of the state funds Two other indictments are pending charging him with embezzling about 18000 of Floyd County money
Athens will receive a public building after the committee reported favorably on a bill. The original 100000 appropriation was cut to 75000, signaling likely passage in the house. Congressman Howard and Brantley are praised for backing the measure while possible sites on Speer and Hodgson properties are noted. Found item lists shoes and shirt. Companionship ad seeks a healthy lady for an elderly patient at 236 Jackson St Athons Ga.
Student names and grades listed for various classes and levels with multiple scores and initials. The text catalogs scholars including Sadie Hant Naomi Neill Isabel Hileman Harriet Kilis Georgia Boswell Sallie Hall Eleanor Young Josie McGregor Lydia Hatchins Mil dred Mell Callie Hall Julia Brand Snelle Brand Carrie Nichols Hilde Ausland Nellie Cheney Kath leen Holme Helen Michael Dorsey Catherine Brein Lucile Butler Leila Goss Jonnie Arnold Todia Barnett Annie B Dorsey Gertrede Van Straaten Harriet Benedict Jessie Broida Till.
Last night at midnight Lampkin Heights suffered a fire that engulfed the residence of W J Whitehead. The blaze rendered the building a total loss with furniture destroyed and a neighbor burned while helping. Alonso Whitehead and a yard resident were injured. Mrs Whitehead was away at the time. Fire origin undetermined and insurance status unclear.
Fragmentary ad text mentions Dr Fenner's Kidney cure and St Vitus dance reference and urges readers to seek remedies. The readable portions imply medical claims and products, but details are obscured with garbled words and unclear dates or affiliations.
In Tampa on April 23 financial woes hit Howard K. Clover tied to the actress Leona Raymond. The Blackbird schooner, owned by Clover or his company, was attached by Exchange National Bank for 600 dollars, with Gordon Keller adding a similar claim. Clover’s whereabouts remain unknown, his father saying he does not know his son's location. It is believed Clover may have gone to Kay West or the West Indies for business.
South Alabama Evergreen April 23. Truck farmers around Evergreen gain better market access as Louisville and Nashville Railroad selects the town as an initial rapid transit point. A refrigerator car left with about 10 000 quarts of strawberries and large quantities of English peas and lettuce. Beans and Irish potatoes will follow in about ten days. Frost danger passed. Confederate Veterans from Camp Lee represented at the Dallas reunion by N Stallworth R H Riggs G R Baul Ware J M Sims and Dr W B Shaver.
Cairo Illinois April 22 Underwriters visit the wreck to investigate the steamer disaster. No new bodies found and efforts to reach the wreck have been limited. The loss is estimated at 70 souls from 140 aboard including passengers and crew. A corrected list names 22 crew lost and several passengers with connections to Cincinnati Memphis Paducah and Pittsburg among others.
In Charleston on April 22 a Maryland party engaged in informal exchanges with local merchants at the exposition. The afternoon program included Maryland building events and discussions on commercial interests, with several entertainments for visitors.
New York day at the exposition features Governor Odell and staff visiting grounds at 10 o clock. Officials welcome with brief addresses by Wagener Averill Nixon Elaberg and Mead. Odell gives a speech and the group attends luncheon in the Woman's building.
Theodore Bung once a wealthy druggist was deemed sane by Judge Marean in Brooklyn after a habeas corpus plea. He will be tried for a murder committed nearly 18 years ago then linked to an actress and a victim named Nockin while held at Mattewan asylum. The judge ordered a jury trial while Bung awaits trial at the Tombs.
President elect Palma arrived in Holguin to a festive welcome led by three bands and escorted by American troops. The plaza dazzled with decorations as 1,000 schoolchildren sang Cuban hymns and speeches by Mayor Ronda General Palma and Senor Quesada followed. The Palma party joined an informal dinner in the same room once used by a Spanish military prisoner.
In Dewegess Alabama near North Birmingham park two Black residents were fatally wounded by officers Strong and McMath who confronted three men after a midnight gunfire complaint. Henry Dunlap was killed while reaching for a weapon and Tom Keller was struck when a bullet passed through him. The coroner ruled the shootings justifiable.
George Jenkins of Bryan Texas died at No 88 Auburn avenue Atlanta from a violent rabies attack after being moved from Dryan to the Pasteur Institute. He was bitten by a mad dog six weeks earlier and suffered convulsions and delirium before death.
New York April 18. London dispatches report a consolidation plan among major trans Atlantic lines led by American interests. American and Red Star lines White Star Dominion Atlantic transport and Lerland along with North German Lloyd Hamburg American Allan and Anchor lines expected to join a holding company with stock pooling. Estimated capitalization likely exceeding 150 million dollars. Government subsidies from Britain for White Star Cunard play a key role in the plan.
London reports widespread Primrose Day observances for Lord Beaconsfield who died April 19, 1891. Admirers gathered at Westminster to honor the statesman with tributes and pilgrimages to Hughenden.
Manila April 21 General Jacob H Smith faces court martial for conduct prejudicial to good order and discipline. Trial begins Thursday with listed generals and officers cited in the proceedings. Boston April 21 delegates of the Central Labor union urge passage of tariff removal on rob name. New York April 21 leaders launch two week tour of southern educational institutions across five states. Lampasas Texas April 31 Veterans of the Republic of Texas hold sessions honoring the San Jacinto battle anniversary.
Bulletin from Castle Loo reports Queen Wilhelmina had a quiet night and improving health with less illness and adequate nourishment noted while the day’s temperatures fall. The Danish vote on the West Indies sale to the United States passes, and the treaty proceeds to the fourthing. President instructs Funston not to speak at a Boston banquet.
A Birmingham company is being formed by tea plaiters and other workers for the purpose of manufacturing enameled iron bath tubs in the city. The effort aims to create local jobs and establish a new manufacturing venture.
Martin Lynch, 60, is under murder charge in Cleveland after his wife Sarah Lynch, 75, was found dead in the rear of their home on April 22. A freshly loaded revolver, five empty shells, and a bullet embedded in the wall are cited in the investigation.
An obscure ad copy describes Scott’s Emulsion as aiding consumption patients by increasing weight and reducing coughing. It claims the product improves the lungs and overall system without revealing how the cure works, urging readers to send for more information from Scott & Rowne chemists.
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