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Athens Weekly Banner

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Athens, Georgia, United States of America

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Jan 22, 1897

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Not Guilty Not Proven in Dynmite Plot Case at Old Bailey

At the Old Bailey London the crown prosecutor withdrew the charge of conspiring to cause a dynamite explosion against Edward J Ivory alias Bell of New York. The jury was directed to find Ivory not guilty as no evidence justified conviction. Ivory expressed relief and was greeted by friends upon leaving. The decision surprised papers and some police officials.

Tella London Londox Old Bailey Central Criminal Court Edward J. Ivory Bell New York Sember J. Tynan Oulogne-Sur- Mer France John F.earney Thomas Haines J. Wallace Otwerp Belgium Justice Hawkins B. Binley O. O M. P Antw Finley Ivory Associated Press Uis United Hi F. MclIntyre Schweiser Fresno Cal Charles A. Schweiser San Franisco Lehman

Venezuela question up Pettigrew seeks report on treaty moves

In the House Pettigrew urged a full report from the secretary of state on Venezuela and Britain, citing years of diplomatic effort and a suspected treaty. The debate touched on a long, tacit agreement and possible surrender of contention. A contested election case from Virginia was also brought up, promising to be a bitter House clash.

Pettigrew House Chicago Perkins Cal Esa Bureau of Mines Venezuela Petalu Senate Secretary Mie Water Command Britain Congress Great A United Yost-Tucker Virginia Span Land Office Rocky Mountains Hall Rep Mass Elections Committee No

Henry Delgado Dead in Havana Prison Hospital

Washington reports Captain General Lee informed the state department that Henry Delgado, a correspondent for the New York Mail and Express, died in a Havana hospital after being imprisoned as a political prisoner. Delgado, from Hudson, New York, fell ill in a insurgent hospital in Pinar del Rio and was moved to San Ambrosio hospital.

Washington General Lee State Department Henry Delgado New York Mail and Express Havana Delgado Hudson N. Y Fitzhugh Lee Pinar del Rio San Ambrosio Hospital

Great Britain Is Scored in Indian Famine Relief Debate

A St Petersburg dispatch notes Prince Alexander of Oldenburg traveling to Bombay to study the Indian plague microbe as famine relief debates intensify in Europe. Russia and other nations gesture toward aid while English reaction draws criticism amid coverage of famine in India.

New York Herald St. Petersburg Alexander of Oldenburg Marseilles Bombay Vladimir Goldstrom Videmosti Novosti Europe England Russia

Brussels Exposition Science Section to Be International

The Brussels Exposition of 1897 will feature a science section organized internationally with country decorations and free space. It comprises seven classes including mathematics astronomy physics chemistry geology geography biology anthropology and bibliography with prizes for solving specified desiderata and questions.

Washineaton American Library Association France

Mob lynching spree vents rage after Cotton family killings

In New Orleans on January 20, a mob hanged John Johnson and Arch Joiner near Amite City for the Cotton family murders. Gus Williams, accused of killing his wife, was also lynched at a nearby oak church. The trio, all alleged murderers, were seized from Amite jail and executed without legal process. Johnson confessed to the massacre, naming motive linked to a white suitor Bud McKnight.

New Orleans John Johnson Amite City Arch Joiner Gus Williams Johnson Joiner Williams Little Zion Church Tickenaw Johnson Daughear Hoe Cotton Bud McKnight Maud Miller Agnes Stevens

Woman Charged With Embezzlement Case Sealed by Technicality

In St Louis a appeal over Emma G York ends with release on bond after prosecutors failed to state bailment terms. The case cites Emma Greve who allegedly stole 22500 entrusted by O F Gibson in 1896. The narrative notes the ruling favors technical grounds over a direct criminal finding. The report also mentions San Diego Water Carnival plans and a breach of promise settlement in London.

St. Louis Elias H. Webb Arapahoe County Colo Emma G. York United States Circuit Court of Appeals Tony Weller Emma Greve San Seboanioat F. Gibson Emma East Adelia Gibson Denver Cau California Colorado Gibson Emma ©. York O. F. Gibson New Brunswick San Diego Cal Eldi Ese San Navy London Mabel Duncan Tha Geisha Company Apsinat Asie Crabbe

Killed in the Mountains: Henry Gray Murdered While Mining

Henry Gray, a California graduate, was killed in Mazatlan area while guarding a secret mining claim in the San Lorenzo mountains. His mutilated body was found after Christmas, head severed and hidden, clothes removed to prevent identity. Mexican authorities pursue leads without clues to the murderers.

Keang Pomona Cal Henry Gray Mazatland Mexico Joseph Gray Arizona State University of California Jay Maszatland San Lorenzo Mountains

Ohioans Coming to Dixie to Settle Near Waycross

Ohio farmers will relocate to Elwood parks near Waycross Georgia. Promoter G W Shults of Columbus plans to turn colonies over to local real estate agents, with about 35 men ready to move to Elwood lands, seeking favorable immigration work.

Buckeye Waycross G. W. Shults Columbus Elwood Park Elwood Ohio Elwood ‘S Aycross Lands Shults Glenmore

Wolcott Europe Visit Boosts Silver Cause Says Balfour

Lonvoy Jan 16 Senator Edward O Wolcott of Colorado visits Europe to push bimetallism in Britain and the United States. At a Jan 11 dinner Henry White gathered A J Balfour Lansdowne Gully de Rothschilds Asquith to hear him. Balfour praised Wolcott and predicted his trip will aid the silver cause in both nations. Lord Rothschild called him able and noted his firm monometallist leanings.

Colorado Europe Great Britain United States Lord Rothschilds Lonvoy Edward O. Wolcott Henry White United States Legation Wolcott A. J. Balfour Treasury House of Commons Marquis of Lansdowne William Court Gully Lord de Rothschilds Henry Asquith Home Affairs White England Associated Press Balfour Walcott Lord Rosebery Germany Deana Lord Rothschild

Plans for Siberian railroad altered to run through China

United States Consul General Karel reports the original costly route faced technical hurdles. A cheaper Manchuria line would shorten distance, prompting negotiations with China for a concession to the Russo-Chinese bank forming the Eastern Chinese railway company with 2.77 million dollars capital. The czar approved on December 16, and the line will connect Heilungkiang to Khrai with branches to the Trans-Siberian, allowing Chinese mining and industrial interests. ownership shifts to China after 80 years. Also noted is the death of historian Joel T. Headley in Newsournes, New York, at age 97, after a career including work with Horace Greeley.

China Concessior WasHinaTon United States Karel St. Petersburg State Department Manchuria Russo-Chinese Bank Eastern Chinese Railway Company Capital Heilung Sang Khrai

Henry White Not Hanged After New Trial Motion

Columans Ga Jan 16 Henry White sentenced to hang for October murder of Policeman Jackson was not executed due to a motion for a new trial Judge Sas oeies 80 as the fips arguments for a new case and the appointment of that date hinders White's fate If the motion is refused on the thirtieth inst White will be resentenced

Henry White Columans Jackson Sas Oeies White

Alleged Counterfeiters Arrested in Toolpein Case

Secret Service Agent Walter reports the arrest of two alleged counterfeiters amid a To olpein mystery. John H. McBeth is named as a dangerous figure in the case. Assemblyman Robbins reintroduces the anti trust bill urged by Governor Morton last year. The measure aims to empower the attorney general to examine persons.

Dexvee Secret Service Walter Toolpein John H. McBeth Assemblyman Robbins Morton Eet Pers

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