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Athens Weekly Banner

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Athens, Georgia, United States of America

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Dec 04, 1896

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Keane to sail to Rome after resigning Catholic university post

Bishop Keane announces he resigned the rectorate at the Catholic University and will depart for Rome to assume a new role with the Holy See. He says rumors about his departure are unfounded and emphasizes he goes willingly and without regret to take duties in Rome.

Catholic University At Washington Zale Hoe Washington Keane Catholic University Rome Giay Beethereens Baltimore New York St. Patrick's Church Avairs Holy Holy Father

Concerts on the Sabbath at Pittsburg Carnegie Library

Pittsburg citizens will have Sunday concerts in the Carnegie Library music hall starting Dec 13 after a year of petitions and debates. Opponents feared it would erode Sunday sanctity and tempt clandestine courting, but trustees voted to proceed. Free concerts will be held every Sunday afternoon.

Music Hall Carnegie Library Pittspura Pittsburg

Spofford Accounts Not To Be Investigated

The joint congressional library committee decided not to investigate Librarian Spofford's accounts amid a $80,000 discrepancy. They cited entangled duties and lack of intention, believing the government owes Spofford nothing and that the trouble arose from complex responsibilities rather than malfeasance.

Sporford Washington Joint Congressional Library Committee Baia Spofford Spotford

Armour's Big Shortage Ends Postmaster Deficit

Washington reports Memphis postmastership to change after a $12,200 shortage found in Ar mour's accounts. Inspector's findings cite Armour's sureties as making good the deficit, with the office run by an assistant postmaster as a replacement awaits formal removal. The case parallels Tennessee political recommendations for a new Postmaster.

Memphis Washington Tenn Armour Aon Gwe Wilson

Attitude in Hawaii Still Favors Annexation to US

Francis M Hatch Hawaii representative has returned to Washington and discussed renewed moves toward annexation. The Hawaii legislature, which is in session later, is poised to record public sentiment in favor of joining the United States. Historical efforts under Foster and prior administrations are noted, with the president of Hawaii holding power to reopen negotiations if deemed expedient.

United States of America Francis M. Hatch Hawaii United States Hatch Ginecas Hawaiian Islands Republic Foster Senate Harrison Cleveland

Fair Tramps on Foot to New York City

A mother and daughter from Spokane Washington walked to Bucyrus Ohio visiting a village hotel after traveling afoot since Spokane. Mrs H Eastby 40 year old started to show woman’s endurance equals man. They began at 5 each morning and reach shelter by 4 each evening. they wore out eight pairs of shoes. They had to earn money for clothing before Chicago.

Spokane Wash New York City Bucyrus H. Eastby New York Eastby Cosmetropulia Ontistuias Chicago

Editors on Trial in Sensational Libel Case at Breslau

Journalists charged with libeling Count von Eulenburg and Prince von Hohenlohe begin trial. Case centers on two versions of the czar and emperor toast and alleged government links. Witnesses include Baron Marschall von Bieberstein and Baron von Bieberstein as well as von Hohenlohe and Rotho von Enulenburg, with aims to reveal court clique influence.

Wituoe Bear Herr Beckert Baron von Lutzoy Herr Ploetz Herr Berger Herr Filler Count von Eulenburg Baron Marschall von Bieberstein Prince Alexander "von Hohenloh William Breslau Interior Count Rotho von Enulenburg O Richtoff General von vi Prince Hohenrohe Abe Sor Enlohe For Clique Emeperor William Prince Hohenlohe Baron von Bieberstein Clique

Jews Meet in Louisville Biennial Session Opens

The second day of the Union of American Hebrew Congregations biennial convention opened at 10 15 am in the Young Men's Hebrew Association hall Louisville with about 100 delegates present. A meeting to adopt resolutions of regret for Israel Joseph of Montgomery occurred as the program focused on committee reports.

Louisvitz Union of American Hebrew Congregations Young Men's Hebrew Association Hebrew Union College of Rette Israel Joseph Montgomery

Johnston Inaugurated Governor of Alabama in 1865

Montgomery December 3 Hon Joseph Johnston was formally inaugurated as governor of Alabama. He took the oath on the capitol steps, near the spot where Jefferson Davis was sworn in as president of the Confederacy. The ceremony included military displays, crowds on the veranda, and a prayer by Bishop Johnston. Governor Oates addressed the assembly and introduced Johnston amid cheers from supporters and members of the legislature.

Alabama Montgomery Ala Joseph ¥. Johnston Jefferson Davis Capitol Stuor Jhnston Johnston Episcopal Captain Johnstone

General Diaz Sworn In As President of Mexzico

General Diaz took the oath of office in the Mexican chamber of deputies in the presence of notable figures and later greeted the diplomatic corps at the national palace. Sir Henry Deering offered congratulations, while American minister Ransom was absent due to his son's death. A monster fete followed in the grand square. A ball is planned for Jan. 1. The president did not deliver an inaugural address. Cabinet ministers who resigned were asked to retain portfolios.

Mexzico Orry Mexico Diaz Chamber of Deputies National Palace Henry Deering Ransom United States Sepulveda Europe

McKinley's Plans Eyed Tariff Push to Shield Linen Trade

A Republican insider says an extra session may craft a conservative tariff to transplant Irish and French linen industry to the U S. The plan includes stiff linen duties and a flax tariff once Minnesota farmers can supply enough. It aims to win 1898 sections by favoring sound money Democrats and quick operative measures. Very cold weather hits Oregon with 21 below zero and Ke m e la at 15 below, risking fall damage and potato crop losses.

Minnesota McKinley Oregon Portland Kemela Blue Mountains

Denounces the trusts and calls to check them

A Kansas City banquet scene features D R Francis, secretary of the interior, denouncing trusts as a threat to the republic and urging action to curb monopolies amid debates on sound money and the silver fight. Other items note ex slaves adopting the Kansas Plan, a theft case in San Francisco, and railway politics in Boston with an elevated line in prospect.

Francis Republic Kansas Oity D. R. Francis Baster Boston Kidder-Peabody-Morgan West End Street Railway Comepenr

Denial from Lamont on militia mobilization rumors

Washington November 28 Secretary Lamont denies reports that the Fourth New Jersey militia was ordered to prepare for service in Florida and that a regiment in each state received similar instructions. He says no militia orders have been issued and the telegraphic drill notices are routine annual instructions for training, not to confront Spain or Cuba.

Ruggles Spain Commonwealths Lincoln Fort Sumter Seventh New York Regiment Cleveland Florida

Spaniard arrest reported of Florida editor Pendleton

Washington reports Florida congressman C Gooper says C B Pendleton proprietor of the Equator Democrat at Key West was seized aboard a Morgan line steamer in Havana as he prepared to sail for Key West. Pendleton’s health is poor and officials race to verify rights and possible passport issues. Secretary Olney ordered Havana consul Springer to investigate and report promptly.

C. B. Pendleton Havana Washington Cgooper Florida Morgan Line Key West Cooper Mr. Pendleton United States Equator Democrat Pendleton Moro Castle State Department Olney Sen Vivce Consuleral Springer

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