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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1889
Page
2
Letters from investors and manufacturers across the United States question Athens future while the Land Company reports daily inquiries. The postmaster says residents seek population and industry data. If Athens removes taxes on small industries, many factories may establish there, signaling a serious crisis and urging city council action.
In a Banner serial scene Judge Evans presides over Henry Thomas the snake charmer facing charges of abducting Diana. The tale blends romance crime and inhumanity as Henry’s plea fails and he is jailed. His lawyer forecloses on the rattlesnake to pay fees, seeking to sue authorities over the seized property.
Covington Georgia July 22. A Black man named Dan Malone aged 22 tried to assault a white woman Mrs. Rachael Skinner near Covington. He was captured and confessed. This morning as he was brought to town sixty masked men abducted him and hanged him.
Special to the Banner reports the Coffee trial beginning at 10 o clock in Gainesville Georgia with prosecution by Howard Thompson A C Dunlap and Perry and Dean and defense by C R Faulkner. A large crowd attends as jurors are questioned with many disqualified for prejudice and only three sworn by 11 o clock. Coffee watches proceedings closely with his counsel as each juror is examined.
In Columbus Georgia on July 24 a planned prize fight between Brownville Alabama residents will be fought to a finish with gloves. John Caraghi and Oscar Casey act as referees approved by both principals. Ground marked off and venue known, large crowd expected if debt locality becomes public.
Governor and Attorney General pursue court action against Northeastern Railroad Company over its role in the Sullivan Kilrain mill case. Detectives and telegraph activity reveal a campaign to track pugilists, with letters from across the Union expressing support and threats.
In Fassil Wyoming twenty women confront John Lewis keeper of a silver gambling house. They deploy black snakes and whips, overpower him, and deliver a brutal beating after discovering him abusing his wife and teaching their child a prayer. Revolvers fire as chaos erupts. several men and women sustain injuries. One woman is reported in critical condition.
Alfred Laahanta was attacked by several assailants in Division Street, receiving kidney area cuts that may be fatal. John and James Noon were arrested. others escaped. In Superior labor strikers remain quiet as militia stay on duty awaiting developments. Trial for leading the Hoteres is set for July 30. In Jackson Mrs Hogan has heard no news from the professor and heads to New York City. In New London Campbell’s airship Emma sighted near Block Island with Hogan and the ship's yellow side showing.
Tepaxos Ohio July 22 Auditor Graham overdrawn his account five thousand dollars and fled amid serenades and borrowing a hundred from his brother. Investigation suggests potential losses up to two hundred fifty thousand with bonds disposed of in the East. County Treasurer Coleman arrested on embezzlement charges and released on twenty five thousand dollar bond. Authorities expect more arrests as warrants and confessions surface and ties between Graham and Coleman emerge. Graham, once a popular figure tied to a patent medicine fortune, may have misappropriated funds.
Chicago council endorses bidding for the 1892 World’s Fair. Mayor Cregier urged forming a 100 citizen committee to organize efforts, citing Chicago as ideal for hosting the exposition and pledging strong public spirit and hospitality. The resolution authorizes the mayor to nominate the committee.
Jackson Tenn July 22 The Howlett libel case draws immense crowds from West Tennessee and Mississippi as lawyers present witnesses over five days. Depositions span multiple states and countries while jurors endure heat and confinement in a high profile, controversial trial with disputed plaintiff identity and vast testimony.
Advertisements tout Acker's English Pills and Acker's Blood Elixir as cures for sick headache and general debility. Claims of improved complexion, strength, and guaranteed satisfaction accompany notes on dyspepsia remedies and warnings against paregoric for infants. Also reports of a lynching near Sweetwater and local gully fire cleanup efforts.
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