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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1892

Page

3

Mystery surrounds assault on railway messenger Stewart near McLeroy

Injured express messenger Stewart of the G C N railway near McLeroy's station was carried to Dug Tavern then Atlanta in a delirious state. He suffered a severe facial wound and a missing gold watch. Police doubt robbery while the motive remains unclear as investigators await his recovery and possible testimony.

Stewart McLeroy’s Dug Tavern Atlanta Athens Esespad Express Company Pisen Witnasa

Tennessee's New Bonds Placed at Par in New York Market

Tennessee sold fifteen year bonds totaling 1.5 million dollars at par in New York last week through Kennan agency. Proceeds will retire older bonds aiding rail subsidies. January 1, 1893 treasury surplus projected at 400k to 500k, to be applied toward retiring 15.5 million three percent bonds.

New York Kennan Financial Agency Tennessee

Caracas Falls as Crespo Enters by Force

Cable dispatch reports General Crespo and 25 000 insurgents entered Caracas after defeating government troops at the gates. Looting and pursuit followed across nearby fields with generals Mendoza Batalla and Tovar captured or defeated. A separate report says Jim Hickey killed Hop Miller after a dispute, then fled and was captured days later. Hod's Sarsaparillizan advertised with testimonials.

Crespo New York General Cr Caracas Guerra Quintana Vegas Lucien Mendoza Villegas la Victoria Batalla Tacas Rangel Valencia Juan Tovar San Joaquin San Fernando

Faith Cure Ends in Tragic Child Death

Edith Rawson, seven or eight, was struck by a heavy truck in Ausany New York and died after her parents rejected medical help while a faith curist cared for her. A neighboring physician urged treatment but was overruled by the parents who trust Christian science.

Ausany N. Y Edith Rawson Edith

Frick At His Post and Prisoner Hearings Begin

Frick returned to his office to tackle a flood of correspondence as hearings begin for prisoners. A police officer stands at the door after an assault incident on Beriman. Edward Burke faces habeas corpus on mistaken identity with alibi evidence. Jacob Steiner remains jailed on a murder charge after being brought from Homestead. Primer the Pinkerton detective is jailed on murder charges after surrendering. Russian ministers shuffled with transfers between Washington and Vienna. Prohibition nominee Rev. J B Cranfill is notified as vice presidential candidate in Texas. Cholera epidemic worsens in Teneran with fourteen deaths and twenty-five more likely. Senator David S. Hill sails aboard the Fra Diavolo. destination undisclosed.

Prrissurac Aug Frick Beriman Edward Burke Homestead Ewing Dees Ewing Notte Burke Jacob Steiner Lovejoy

Race Feud Rages as Judge Shot Near New Orleans

Reports from Knoxville above New Orleans describe a race feud sparked by the ambush shooting of Judge Henry Long. Parish officials have arrested several alleged attackers while others threaten white residents and plan reprisals. The case includes threats against local stores and homes amid fears of lynching.

New Oereans Henry Long Knoxville New Orleans Judge Long Parish of St. Charles

Governor Jones Defends White Majorities in Alabama Race

In an Atlanta Constitution piece Governor Thomas G Jones blasts Democratic unity, accuses Republicans of secret Kolb support and warns of a strong white majority. He cites alliance and Democratic defections, predicting continued party strength and a pivotal presidential election stance.

Atlanta Constitution Guv. Jones Alabama Kolb Moseley Republican Party Third Party Ben

Train misconnects sparks Irish and lawless banter

Train delay leads a man to chase a Cincinnati bound car while an official confirms it left at 6 20. A second anecdote recalls a naval officer’s close shave under fire and a quip about catching a shot in a hat. Other vignettes include a lawyer’s dubious client and a jittery tramp seeking gin ger.

Peoria Rpu Cincinnati Indianapolis News Navy Yard Mare Island Cal Academy Mobile Bay George

The Only One Ever Printed Word Hunt

A short display advertisement promises a word puzzle with every word unique. It mentions Dr Harter Medicine Co and a Crescent brand motif, inviting readers to search the paper for the word to receive books photographs or samples free.

Dr. Harter Medicine Co

It Was A Good One But He Never Thought Of It Until Too Late

A despondent man with a sandy goatee shares his burden with a wooden leg companion as crowds hurry by. He recalls an earlier, unexpected retort he never voiced, pondering the weight of a misapplied remark. The scene shifts to a boat landing where a man calls for Ducky and Baby, provoking amused curiosity about names.

Galla Olive Detroit Tribune Mousey Birdie Ducky New Western Magazine Haif

No Gentleman Ends a Night in a Wry Tale

A Chicago Tribune excerpt showcases a distorted English tale from The New Western Magazine about a night scene with a wounded figure seeking shelter. The piece contrasts garbled spelling with sharp dialogue noting a waiter’s glare and a cashier’s complaint about broken lemonade straws.

Chicago Tribune

Muddled Quote Appears in Chicago News Record

The excerpt shows garbled dialogue about plowing in a muzzle and workers failing to operate an unspecified device, with references to an old hammer removal and a European accent suggesting translation issues.

Chicago News-Record

Got One Man Fast

Poet dialogue excerpt shows Miss Skinflint addressing verses to the moon as the man above cannot run away, a quip in a Chicago Inter Ocean feature.

Dottie

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