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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1896
Page
1
Report from Havana and Madrid covers the Allied affair near Santiago, Cuba with Spanish officials denying aims of aggression and pledging to heed international law. It notes incidents involving Captain Monzon and insurgent activity around Tamayo and Yaguajay, plus preparations for new warships and rifles as Spain seeks support while denying territorial concessions.
Annae Maned Korner of Buffalo searches for his kidnapped son, last seen in a Buffalo hotel room. A private detective aided by relatives traced a boy and a woman to New York and a steamer passage, but no trace was found. The case hinges on the boy’s majority and $20,000 toward an aunt.
The German Reichstag enacted a law prohibiting stock option speculation and restricting listings on the exchange. The measure, supported by agrarian leaders to push grain prices up, may seriously limit the sale of American securities in Germany. Commercial Agent Moore at Weimar provides details and notes. Securities listings require year-long existence, audited profits, and committee approval. Violations face heavy fines of 15,000 marks and other penalties.
A new corporation to mine gold in Cariboo, British Columbia, led by J Edward Addicks, with $5,000,000 capital. It will operate on the Fishback property near Quesnelle, 700 acres at 75 feet to bedrock, paying at least 12 1/2 cents per cubic yard, and control nearby hydraulic interests. Head offices in Seattle.
Washington July 15 J H Turner secretary of the National Committee of the People s party issues a signed statement urging Populists to support Bryan for president. He praises the Chicago convention as a triumph of Populism and argues the Democratic party has been captured by gold men and Wall Street interests. The message urges unity with the forces advancing reform to rescue the country from a gold standard regime.
Reported discussions in Denver and elsewhere indicate the Silver Party will endorse Bryan. Democratic leaders including Teller and Sewall comment on the bloc’s support, tariff questions, and plans to unite free silver advocates while avoiding tariff prominence.
Athens is seeing steady construction with multiple new buildings under erection. Local crews work across several sites, reflecting growth in the capital as cranes dot the skyline and mid and high rise projects advance. Developers report continued demand and timely progress on the city’s expanding infrastructure.
Athens shows a steady building boom as residences rise across the city. Notable projects include Dave Fowler’s cottage by Rock College, Washburn’s Hull Street home, Manderville’s Dougherty Street cottage, and Griffeths on Milledge Avenue. Other handsome homes near Capt. Thomas W. W. Thomes and Prof. Bocock advance, with M. Albert Parker and J. N. Booth planning elegant houses on Prince Avenue and the Boulevard. Baptist and Episcopal church work will keep crews busy. three room houses rise elsewhere as lumbermen report brisk trade and brick yard demand outstrips supply while skilled artisans are sought.
San Francisco reports reveal an assassination attempt on Carlos Ezeta ex president of San Salvador at his hotel. Pedro Jiminez confronted Ezeta with a revolver as Ezeta defended himself with a chair, Jiminez disarmed by friends and arrested. Jiminez, a former Salvadoran district attorney, claimed Ezeta’s menacing presence invited trouble amid Salvadoran political tensions.
Readable fragments describe aspects of the road project including construction methods, machinery, and preliminary site work. The notes reference involved agencies, the anticipated timeline, and potential local impacts while signaling ongoing work and planning steps.
Athens stands to gain prosperity via a new Tennessee Georgia and Atlantic railroad linking the West to the Atlantic. The route would pass through six to seven counties, place Athens on a key line from Augusta to Chattanooga, and position it as a major distributing point for coal imports from East Tennessee and Northwestern Georgia. Expected benefits include cheaper coal, significant annual savings, and strengthened trade with nearby counties as construction begins in the fall.
Washington July 15 Subtreasurer Jordan reports heavy withdrawals from the treasury reserve for hoarding rather than export. The daily draw of 657 300 leaves the reserve at 98 420 635, with 375 000 for export and 282 300 for hoarding. Talks of a further bond issue and a possible new issue loom as the administration weighs the gold situation.
In Fanvin county a candidate will tour on a bicycle. Thomas Foster McFarland seeks the senate seat from Walker county. C A Ward of Douglas and Jeff Wilcox of Willacoohee run for the State Senate. Union county Republicans plan to issue their ticket next Saturday. Brinson contests the Seventeenth Senate district. D G Suddath of Buford is solicited to run for the legislature via a letter in the Lawrenceville News. Montgomery county may see a race among Wooten of Spring Hill McRae of Almo and McArthur of Mount Vernon for Fifteenth district.
Prof Strahan prepares for duties as Goop Roads opens a new phase with planning and assignments underway. Local officials expect progress on maintenance and safety projects amid committee meetings and public input sessions.
The bicycle craze spurs public interest in good roads in Georgia and unites wheelmen and road advocates. Prof. Charles M. Strahan of the University of Georgia leads the effort, his articles and leadership drawing broad support. Clarke county’s road committee report urged grand jury adoption, with plans to implement next fall and aim for Clarke to have the state’s best roads within years.
Reports say Fitzgerald Georgia hosts unsatisfied Northern immigrants who may move toward Clarkesville while Northwest settlers promise Morgan county a large influx. The Northeast Georgia region is seen as the most attractive future hub, with Athens and Clarke County highlighted for advantages and expected Northern capital and investment.
The city has received a steam drill for the Milledge avenue sewer project. Workers will immediately use it after delays caused by hard rock. The drill cost nearly $300 but is expected to triple progress and repay itself soon, proving a valuable future asset.
In Atlanta Tuesday night police arrested J. L. Asbury formerly of Clarkesville on a warrant from Athens alleging he obtained goods under false pretenses. Warrant sworn by E. H. and W. F. Dorsey claims false representations about possessions and credit. He will likely be brought to Athens to face charges.
The New York World sent inquiries to congressmen who served with Mr Bryan and received responses praising him as pure clean conscientious fearless and aggressive. They differed on financial views but agreed he has ample brains and experience to govern effectively.
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