24 Jul 1896
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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1896
Page
1
David Berryman, a prospering farmer, reportedly killed his wife and four children before taking his own life. Authorities attribute the tragedy to alcohol and unhappy domestic circumstances as investigations begin.
Madison county reporter outlines a brutal killing spree in Harrison District. David Berryman, a prosperous planter and former justice of the peace, killed his wife and four children with a breech loading shotgun before taking his own life, amid speculation of drunken insanity. Neighbors describe a bloody, chaotic scene and a motive rooted in drink.
The New Street Car No 14 from Delaware Car Works Wilmington is a bright open car with mid fender headlight and many incandescents. It is longer than current open cars, with strong scientific springs for smooth ride. A temporary track to the Central Railroad depot will connect the car to the main line today.
In Tampa on July 22 a British schooner Rainbow reported intelligence on the Stanbury of Crowell Miller. Cal B F 4H Truxillo commanded the Stanbury and faced confiscation after proof of smuggling. The vessel was cleared for a $100 compromise, but the cargo was seized as Honduras fines reached $500.
A Black man described as full of years allegedly frightened residents and caused disruption in the community last Sunday, according to reports. No further identification or details available in the readable text.
A frightened encounter with a armed unknown black man near Athens draws questions about his identity. A woman and her child fled a woods path as the man pursued with a pistol. two buggyloads of black residents later returned the frightened woman to town. Police have yet to learn his name despite reports of prior sightings. SR, David Michael enters his eternal rest.
David Michael died Tuesday night after a long illness. Aged widow and three children mourn the loss of a respected Athens merchant and community member. He was a longtime member of the Jewish Congregation and Mt. Vernon Masonic Lodge. Funeral services to be held at ten this morning at the Stern residence, Rabbi Rubenstein officiating.
Joseph Newton infant son of Mr and Mrs Harrington Andrews died after a brief brain congestion illness. The death shocked the family and relatives. Funeral services will be held this afternoon at three o'clock at Ooonse Street Church.
Loypox July 22 Princess Maud third daughter of the Prince and Princess of Wales wed Prince Charles second son of Dex at 12 30 in the private chapel of Buckingham Palace. Public attention was limited with a stand for friends at Pall Mall and a decorated Marlborough house grounds. Also notes a young lady’s suicide attempt near Seneca South Carolina and a horse accident injuring State Senator Rice and his wife in Wilmington.
Secretary Gardner of the Democratic congressional committee reports receiving 800 requests from New York New Jersey and Pennsylvania for free speeches as part of a national campaign. The effort aims to educate voters ahead of the July 29 event.
Copper workers at Pittsburg and Tennessee Copper company operations in Ducktown went on strike as pay schedule shifted from regular monthly to rolling pay. The state committee planned to meet on July 30 as reports of unsettled labor terms circulated.
Eighth District nominates Hon W M Howard for a forthcoming public post, signaling party support and anticipated confirmation. The announcement emphasizes Howard’s service record and readiness to represent district interests in formal duties.
The Eighth District Democratic Convention at Madison nominated Hon William M Howard of Oglethorpe as standard bearer for Congress with unanimous support after an energetic endorsement by Hon E L Campbell of Jasper county. A district executive committee and resolutions ratifying the Chicago platform were also adopted.
Rafael Perez an aide to General Serafin in the Cuban army arrived on the Atlas line steamship Alene from Jamaica. He was shot in the right eye at Mal Tiempo and Mantangas, feared losing the other eye, and sought treatment. Perez said the two were close. Garcia’s orders are denied, and preparations for a major Garcia battle are near completion. Perez escaped Cuba July 18 with 11 others, reaching Jamaica then New York. Reports cover yellow fever and smallpox in Cuba, Sanitary conditions, vaccination drives, and multiple deaths, with rebel actions near Macagua and Casillas. General Roloff greeted in Key West. jail delivery at Aiken reported.
In a brief prepared by James J. Storrow for Venezuela, submitted to the Boundary Commission, the attack on the Essequibo line is detailed. Storrow argues British maps misdraw the line, urges arbitration, and notes that recent gold diggings lie in unsettled lands with no permanent settlements. The estimate of total stake is about 2 million dollars.
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