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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1902
Page
3
A mixed front of short items includes postal rates for the Daily Banner, political notes on Roosevelt and silver legal tender, sporting references, and local anecdotes. Mentions Mobile’s founding anniversary, Confederate veterans, Tillman and Hoar, and regional economic and tax remarks with scattered dates and places.
The text shows Congressman Howard leading efforts to seed a federal building in Athens with a proposed appropriation under 100000. It urges support and fast action from citizens and committees, asking petitions be drafted and committees sent to Washington if needed.
Fragmented text hints at a forthcoming federal building exhibition in the city with mention of a Chesitint blade but lacks clear details or dates. No identifiable people or organizations are confirmed.
In Weekley Georgia the tale recalls a New York bootblack who serves Judge Bleckley. He asks for a dime to wash the Judge's face, then returns with a clean face and a gleam in his eye. He offers a quarter saying take that and get a barbers.
Walker Canal Commission favors the Panama route over Nicaragua and backs accepting the Panama Canal Company offer to sell rights, property, and unfinished work to the United States for 40 million dollars. Eminent authorities align, with Scientific American supporting the Panama position despite suspicions of a shady Paris bargain in the deal.
A letter to Mayor Low criticizes his reform effort as ineffective and promises too much. The missive argues Tammany allies remain influential and urges a principled, openly compliant administration to avoid covert violations of state laws.
The article discusses Weyler's reconcentration orders and their American press reaction. It notes Bol near Manila issuing orders to publish camps among natives and compares the policy to actions by Kitchener, Krag, and earlier campaigns. The piece frames it as nationalist justification and calls attention to imperial aims and public criticism.
In Gadsden Alabama last Friday O R Hood as administrator of J B Stewart estate sold 16714 shares of the Wills Valley Mining and Manufacturing company stock for 6000 dollars. Ownership now rests with C E Buck of Birmingham and W Fred Stowers of Attalla. They run the Crudup mines noted as leading iron ore producers in Etowah county. Also included: Atlanta inmate Paul Kroeber, former resident, hanged himself in Omaha.
The Senate in executive session confirms several postmasters including Georgia appointees John M. Duff of Tifton Thos M Ray of Valdosta John T Stillwell of Montezuma Lulu M Pearce Samson Alice C Fall Senora and William H C Tate. Other confirmations cover Florida Virginia and New York appointments and nominations sent to the Senate.
Montgomery Alabama January 21 The attorney general issued a formal opinion to the adjutant general affirming that national guard members are exempt from poll tax under both the old and new constitutions. About 3000 guardsmen are relieved from the tax. In Dublin Georgia January 21 the Macon Dublin and Savannah railroad extension to Vidalia nears completion with only about 5 miles of track left and trains expected by February 10. In Montgomery January 21 Judge Advocate Hubbard filed the Kyle court martial verdict in the governor’s office. the governor is in Beaumont Texas and will not review the verdict until his return.
H B Homan of this city reports that her daughter Josephine asked William Marconi the wireless pioneer to release her from an engagement to marry him and that Marconi complied with the request.
Three men, all described as negroes, are to hang today in Mississippi for murder and assault. Albert Lewis will be hanged at Mississippi City for the murder of Marshal Richardson of Guilfort. Victor Johnson faces execution for a criminal assault on his step-daughter. Lee Pollet is slated for Yazoo City for murder as Governor Longino declines clemency. Ten more hangings are scheduled in the next 30 days.
John Lutz was hanged at 10:17 PM for the murder of his wife in Willesturre Pennsylvania. He attacked during a quarrel over their daughter playing the organ, struck her with an ax while she slept, then attempted to flee before returning to his room and being arrested. The jury deliberated several days amid controversy over a juror’s conscience.
Jefferson City Mo January 21 Craft a convict at the state penitentiary was hanged in the county jail yard today for the murder of Henry Speiker a posse member who tried to arrest him after his prison escape Craft had been sent to the Missouri penitentiary from Lawrence County in 1890 for train robbery and escaped in 1890 while working at a factory He killed Speiker during a farmhouse encounter was recaptured and later sentenced to hang Governor Dockery granted a pardon to allow the execution Two other executions occurred in Mississippi City and Pass Christian involving Black men in a crowd scene with the condemned men unable to speak due to injuries
Albert Garth a laborer aged 26 was hanged at the county jail at 9 o clock for the December 22 1899 killing of Minute Woods a named Negro woman. Several motions sought clemency but were denied as he walked to the gallows with calm composure.
In Constantinople the brigands who abducted Misa Ellen M. Stone and her companion Sept 3 have agreed to accept the ransom raised by subscriptions. The place of payment remains the unsettled detail. Governor Murphy inaugurated in New Jersey at Taylor's Opera House with both houses seated on stage and Chief Justice Gummere administering the oath.
San Francisco January 21 report says the submarine torpedo boats Pike and Grampus built at Union Iron Works near completion and expected to launch around the first of next month. Trials, submerged and surface, are planned shortly after launch with the vessels ready for service on that date. The transport Thomas has been repaired and returned to the transport docks, while work continues on the transport Sherman and it may be ready for service soon.
Lord Kitchener reports that since January 13 thirty oneboars were killed thirteen wounded one hundred seventy were made prisoners and forty one surrendered.
Reports from Panama say quiet there today after fighting on January 20 and 21. General Herra told Captain Mead of the US cruiser Philadelphia of preventing the Lauko from aiding Libvals and then retired. Government forces report 5 dead and 17 wounded with four missing as Alban died aboard Lautaro. Dispatches say Alban attacked the rebel fleet and perished aboard Lautaro, possibly prompting loyalist forces to mobilize.
In Jackson on January 21 the Mississippi Senate clashed over corruption and mismanagement charges against Warden Parchman of the state penitentiary. Senators charged the warden, debated immediate suspension, and the session saw tense moments and lobby conflicts. The matter was set as a special order for Wednesday afternoon.
Kansas City January 21 A special from Topeka reports Charles H Pattison and John A Parks of Continental Creamery plan a new National Creamery company. The corporation to be chartered in New Jersey will have 18 million dollars capital with headquarters in New York and a Chicago branch. Parks will manage western operations and Pattison will head the New York office.
Mina Juli White died January 4 and was buried at her parents home in Gaines New York. For more than two weeks her body remained in the home as her dying wish asked burial only after certain death. Funeral services were held January 6 at the residence and friends note the body’s lifelike appearance despite no embalming. The deaf woman lived about 30 years and feared burial alive throughout her life.
The Walker canal commission backs the Panama plan as best in all respects if diplomatic terms with Colombia can match those with Nicaragua and Costa Rica. The State Department will start protocol talks led by Secretary of State and the Colombian minister. The panel unanimously recommends accepting the Panama Canal Company offer to sell its rights, property and unfinished work to the United States for 40 million dollars.
General Janos B. Caraban announces that trans-continental roads offer a 59 dollar round trip from Chicago to San Francisco for the Knights of Pythias biennial meeting starting August 12 in San Francisco. From St. Louis Memphis and New Orleans fares are 47.50 with Missouri river points at 45. Sale dates east of Colorado and El Paso run August 3 to August 8 with a final return by September 30. topovers allowed.
Albany January 21 A bill by Assemblyman J B Smith would license ticket scalpers. Unlicensed sellers of railroad tickets must file a 2000 bond and possibly pay a 500 license fee. Sellers must stamp name and address on all tickets sold to protect buyers from misrepresentation.
Knox County grand jury returns three indictments against Harvey Logan the Montana trail robber jailed in Rouxville. Charges include shooting Policemen Dinwhidht and Saifor with intent to kill on December 13 and felonious assault on Luther Brady. Logan to stand trial in the local court within about three weeks.
Woodstock Ga January 21 Dr B Roberts set a day to sell 24 property then planned to move west but the town resisted. The Woodstock Mercant company under W W Benson failed and went bankrupt. Dobbs Haney finished a large brick store while Crowley Weaver Co opened a full line of general merchandise, boosting local trade recovery.
Greenville S. C. Jan 22 Tramps robbed the Uncle Sams office at Welford entering through a rear window. A pouch for the Tucapay mills was cut open and a short note removed from the post office. No money was recovered. Suspects include tramps seen nearby. officers seek others and expect to find the culprits near Greenville.
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