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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1901
Page
2
New laws close private markets within city limits and ban peddling and hawking of market produce, vegetables, fruit, poultry, fish, and oysters during certain hours. Grocers face reduced sales as the city takes control of public markets, shifting revenue away from private vendors and toward city operations.
Pat Crowe, the man believed to kidnap young Edward Cudahy, was captured near the state line between Nebraska and South Dakota after a warrant service by a ranger detachment. Arrests of Crowe's brother and related suspects followed in connection with the Dec. 14 kidnapping case.
Five men were killed and one injured in a head-on collision between two freight trains on the Yazoo and Mississippi Valley railroad at Melton Mississippi. Both engines were demolished and many cars smashed. The crash was caused by rule violations on train No. 47. Victims include engineers William Watson Fred Grief and Charles Crane and two unnamed firemen. Heidt sustained serious injuries. Grief was brother of Superintendent Grief of the road.
Hon W B Barnett of Clarke County is praised for steering the University appropriation through the legislature. The article credits his leadership on the floor and in committees, noting strong support from trustees faculty and alumni. It lauds his dedication to Athens Clarke County and Northeast Georgia.
In Sersa Marion Alabama on January 2 a 19 year old Daniel, brother of Mia Chisholm, shot her husband Chisholm with a shotgun after a tense struggle over the weapon. Fire from the gun blew many buckshot fragments from his forehead as authorities described a fatal domestic assault.
James Gibbons nephew of Cardinal Gibbons, a medical student, was shot by two highwaymen as he walked home from Charity Hospital on Claiborne Street near Canal. He failed to surrender, was wounded in the groin, and died a few hours later at Charity Hospital.
Jan 2 Tybee surveillance continues for Ingot Gable awaiting verdict after he struck William Smith on the head with a pitcher during a quarrel fueled by drinking. Smith died from a brain injury. Also reports include two negro assailants robbing Carey Wilson in Portsmouth, an accidental shooting in Mechanicsville, and a farmer Eugene L Smith found dead with head injury in Leocurd Tennessee.
Ignatius Donnelly renowned Minnesota politician and author died at 12 20 this morning after a sudden illness at his father in law Barton Hanson's home. A longtime legislator and congressman he was known as The sage of Nininger and a Shakespearean scholar.
United States Consul General to China, Goodnow, arrived in Minneapolis after a Washington stop. He expects a satisfactory settlement of the Chinese troubles within treaty bounds, aided by friendly China and United States cooperation. He urges care to protect missionaries and notes peace must precede broad missionary moves beyond treaty ports.
The passage promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a great kidney remedy. It claims kidney issues cause heart symptoms and broad constitutional diseases originate in kidney trouble. It touts free sample requests and a pamphlet, with Binghamton New York as the address.
Washington dispatch notes the Chinese emperor accepted the Peking agreement and ministers notified the U S. that China guarantees performance. Difficulties loom over indemnities and commercial treaties with powers to avoid discrimination. Punishment of Boxer leaders expected soon.
Astonia Ore January 2 Twenty two days ago the British ship Andrade disappeared after a great storm drove her north from the Columbia and Pilot Corner. It is feared she met the fate of Cadzow Forest, which vanished five years ago. The revenue cutter Perry searches for the Andrade while Rathdown from Yokohama is overdue, possibly sunk by a typhoon off the Japanese coast.
A new daily mail connection is announced between Nashville and Monterey via the Tennessee Central railroad, completed after official inspection of the line segment. The 34 mile direct route links mail facilities, boosting state communications. In a separate note, cement rock land deals near Stamford, Conn., involve Utah Cummings and Judge Brydonburg, planning development of an extensive quarry area for cement production.
Jan. 2 reports say Boer detachments entered Roode height near Middleburg with cutting telegraph lines and reinforcements marching toward Graaf Reinet. Near Wolvoorden and Pry stock is driven off. Nesbit's men captured. Lord Roberts greeted Queen Victoria at Osborne House on Jan. 2 after boarding the Canada. He was made Knight of the Garter as crowds cheered. Kruger Kr and Beatrice noted.
The Reichsbank in Berlin celebrated its twenty fifth anniversary with a large formal assembly, decorated hall, and a banquet at the Way Hotel. President Koch and first vice president Godweiller Frantzl were among speakers praising the bank’s role in German business. A framed address and a portrait gift were presented, with officials and inner circle in attendance.
New York January 2 The stock market opened brisk with widespread buying and prices held firm early due to dividend distributions and foreign investment demand. Heavy purchasing of Pennsylvania St Paul and others met at the opening, but early gains gave way to a slight retreat as profits were taken, yet overall levels remained near Monday's close with some strength in select issues. Sugar refiners lowered refined sugar prices indicating a broad price adjustment across related industries.
Reports from Jasper County Georgia describe the sudden disappearance of Warren Clay son of Jasper Clay a prominent local figure. Friends fear foul play while neighbors recall last seen at 9 pm with money on him and a known face. the case echoes a broader page with entries about a Memphis jockey club decision and widespread local incidents.
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