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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1896

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Cuban War News Shows Flag as Signal for Attack in Cuba

Reports from Havana and Washington detail attacks on Americans and destruction of property in Cuba tied to the flag flying over homes. Senora de Durio seeks 200000 damages from Spain, citing fires in Quemado de Guines and Rancho Velos and multiple shootings. Other items note maps of insurgent HQs found, a court martial execution, and dispatches from Antonio Macco in New York describing war material readiness.

WashingTon Cuba State Department Seis Senora Maria Dolores de Durio Louis T. Stocker Philadelphia Spain Quemado de Guines Rancho Velos Santa Clara Fitzhugh Lee Senora de Tania Teeunaien Spainorces Jek Trujillo Demetris Percy Carata Havana Cubitus Barcelona Don Fernaldez Narcisso Rodriguez Torres Cabanas Muntanzas Advices Antonio Macco New York Perez Leyte Vidal Castillo

Bryan Victory Hopes Rise In New York State

New York July 29 William P St John former bank president and now treasurer of the Democratic national committee says he expects Bryan and Sewall to carry New York by a large majority He notes the Silver party may nominate Bryan Sewall at Baltimore and predicts a free silver congress. Literature demands surge at campaign HQ with heavy printing while silver forces coordinate from Washington and temporary headquarters near the Democratic center.

New York William P. St. John Democratic National Committee St. Louis Mr. St. John Bryan Sewall Washington Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Committee Is4 Republican Congressional Campaign Committee Sil Charles D. Lane California LN. Stevens Colorado R. E. Diffendorfer Illinois Curtis Hilyer Lumbia W.H. Harvey June Ga Pettigrew Wim Liscott Neb South Dakota Holcomb East Rease i Benton Marotta St.Louis Nebraska Watson Hanna Platt Gibbs New York State Neweetenetioee McKinley

Populist Leaders Leave St Louis Amid Turmoil

Striking moves mark Populist leaders exiting St Louis with a reshaped national committee's operations. Kansas City gold standard Democrats form a National Democratic club led by Francis ex-chief as Populists nominate W. D. Vincent for Congress in Joycerson City Kansas. More storm and crime briefs fill the page from Pittsburgh to Washington.

Gold Standard Democrats Kansas City National Democratic Club Gold Standard Francis

Mata bele Massing Around Bulawayo Spurs Imperial Reinforcements

Cape Town reports Mata bele forces massing near Bulawayo with siege conditions continuing since last April. Telegraphs from Matoppo hills indicate engagements with the enemy and calls for imperial reinforcements, as Cecil Rhodes operates on the ground with broad authority.

Cape Town Bulawayo Nich Matoppo Rhode

Herbert's Decision Disapproves Courtmartial Findings

Washington July 29 secretary of the navy disapproves proceedings findings and sentence of a Mare Island courtmartial. He reverses verdicts against an engineer and notes grave faults in the trial, foreshadowing possible further action by the department. Also reported are a Russian count who killed himself in New York, East Chicago Iron and Steel assigns to Evans, and Turkish rumors of paper money issuance.

Jose Maceo Cuba New York Caracas la Guayara Port Limon Costa Rica Secretary of the Navy Washington Mare Wly Cipally Uy Obin Roman J. Soubof Boston Soubof Hee Toy Vn Alpion Ae Oon Europe Sonbof An Iron and Steel Company Ouxteaco East Chicago Iron and Steel Company Hammond Ind David L. Evans Parkhurst & Wilkinson

Turkey protest over arms shipment to Crete from Greece

Constantinople reports a Turkish cabinet protest to Greece over alleged arms and ammunition shipments to Crete for insurgents and the appearance of armed bands in Macedonia. The note warns that Greece will be held responsible for disturbances affecting European peace.

Greece Crete Constantinople Macedonia Seereetan Europe

Investigation Into Wreck of the Columbia

In San Francisco on July 29 an investigation by United States supervising inspector Captain W S Birmingham opened into the Pacific mail steamer Columbia wreck. Testimony from various officers clarifies conditions aboard the ship and indicates how vessels and not fog stations contributed to the incident.

United States San Francisco Pacific Mail Columbia W. 8 Birmingham

Maher and Choynski Plan New York Bout

In San Francisco on July 29 Joe Choynski and Peter Maher discussed a future heavyweight clash to be staged in New York after boxing resumes there in September. Buck Connolly and Greeny attended, with Connolly hinting at a strong bid by the Horton group and indicating at least $6,000 would be offered to Choynski.

Maher Choynski San Francisco Joe Choynski Peter Maher Buck Connolly Hid Greeny Xing New York Connolly Dwyers Horton Choynski-Maher

Dice threatens exposure to force arrest in faked notes

Columbus July 29 George W Dice a noted counterfeiter says he will reveal the locations of ten plates and 100000 of his own counterfeit money if John E Murphy of St Louis Secret Service helps secure his arrest He attacked Murphy in Atlanta court and offered to publish a book about his counting exploits.

George W. Dice Columbus Miles Ogle United States State Penitentiary Dice John E. Murphy Secret Service St. Louis Murphy Atlanta

Threat of War Over Rail Rates Ties Up in Augusta

Athens readers follow the railroad war with Augusta and Port Royal. Judge Simonton’s injunction halts clashes, possibly becoming permanent after the August 15 hearing. Seaboard Air Line officials say they will obey lawful orders but warn the ruling could disrupt rate changes and contracts, while denouncing monopoly and urging competition’s benefit to the public.

Augusta Seaboard Air Line Simonton Transportation Port Royal St. John Interstate Commerce Commission Southern Railway Expre

Local Citizen Nearly Suffers Stroke During Visit

For several days Atlanta resident O E Mitchell, prominent citizen, stayed with his cousin John E Talmedge in this city. Tuesday night he narrowly escaped a serious stroke, having already suffered one prior stroke. Prompt medical care averted the crisis and he showed some improvement yesterday though remains quite ill.

O. E. Mitchell Atlanta John E. Talmedge

GOOD ROADS PROF H H STONE OF EMORY COLLEGE WRITES AN ARTICLE

Professor H H Stone of Emory College pens an article on road improvements. He outlines transportation needs, advocates funding, and calls for coordinated state and local action to enhance infrastructure and safety.

H.H. Stone Emory College

Proposed State Road Plan By Prof Stone In Methodist Review

A Georgian debate on good roads outlines Charles M Strahan and H H Stone proposals in the Methodist Review. The plan calls for bonds to fund a network of first class east west and north south roads, a five member road commission, fifteen districts, district engineers, and state oversight from an engineer in chief. Roads to be surveyed, graded and surfaced with crushed stone, with steel bridges where possible and high water clearance. County roads to be maintained by local convicts with ad valorem taxes, while first class roads receive state support for construction and repair.

Georgia Charles M. Strahan University of Georgia H. H. Stone Emory College Methodist Review Nashville Tenn Stone Road Commission of Fife Memers Road Commission

Remains of Leroy C Mathews laid to rest at Hancock Avenue

Funeral services for Leroy C Mathews were held yesterday at his Hancock avenue home. A large gathering listened to hymns including Come ye disconsolate and Gatherin g Home. Rev E D Stone delivered the sermon and consolation filled the service as his remains were laid to rest on the banks of the Potomac.

Leroy C. Mathews Heron Hancock Avenue Jesus E. D. Stone

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