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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1892
Page
3
University Boys to Play Auburn and Vanderbilt this Month
The University of Georgia baseball team will travel to Montgomery to face Auburn after Commencement week. Vanderbilt will host two games in Athens on the 13th and 14th with a possible third if each wins one. Foster and Frank Herty to pitch for the University, Sanders for Vanderbilt. Auburn may visit Montgomery on the 17th. Dr. Herty confirms Auburn has asked for a game. Commencement events promise a social gathering and a grand Junior banquet with seniors’ hop and cotillion to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanderbilt
Montgomery
Alabama
Auburn
Foster
University
Sanders
Athletics
Philadelphia
Frank Hery
Nashville
Political Points on Delegates for Minneapolis Convention
The Herald reports delegate tallies for the coming convention. Harrison leads with 366 votes, Blaine 260, Alger 28, plus one McKinley from Montana. Doubtful delegates total 238, needing 84 for Harrison or Blaine to secure the nomination. High tariff is nearly universal. free coinage gains only 73 of 308 delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
The
Herald
Minneapolis
Harrison
Blaine
Alger
McKinley
Montana
Reform Effort Targets Hamburg Morals by Governor Tilman
Avavsta May 30 Governor Tilman declares a campaign to clean Hamburg across the river from Auguste, promising vigorous prosecutions for cockfighting dog and cat fights Sunday bar openings and other vices. He bought warrants for the arrest of Hamburg mayor Louis Schiller, aldermen Thomas Butler and William Shinall in a bold move. The reform push aims to restore order and enforce laws in the notorious port community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tilman
Avavsta
Hamburg
8. C
Auguste
Illman
Louis Schiller
Thomas Butler
William Shinall
G Tillman
Robbery gang captured after train hold up in Florida
Gainesville reports say Bob Floyd, the last of four Jacksonville Tampa and Key West gang members, was captured by a sheriff and posse near Montos Junction and jailed after confessing. King and others died resisting arrest. Floyd is from Cordele. The National Camp Meeting association held its first western meeting in CapEx with noted clergymen and the evangelist Smith among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wroyd
Futch
Jal
Hayman
King
Gainesville
Fla
Bob Floyd
Jacksonville
Tampa
Key West
Montos Junction
Adhas
Munroe
Aick
Saunders
Floyd
Cordele
Buffalo Bluff
Orlando
CapEx
National Camp Meeting Association
Rockies
William
Boston
J. Wood
California
Pasate Smith
Desperate White Men Disturb Augusta Negro House Shooting
A sensational shooting occurred Sunday at Eliza Bags house on Jones Street Augusta. John Sheets Tom Buck and Mat Olive white men assaulted Effie Lee and fired a shot near Elizas face as police chased them across the river into Carolina and returned them to jail. Sheets will be prosecuted for assault with intent to murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Avgusta
Eliza Bags
Jones Street
John Sheets
Tom Buck
Mat Olive
Eliz
Effie Lee
Sheets
Eliza
Sheeta
Carolina
Bick
Olive
Dallas Tensions Rise After Officer Breward Murder
In Dallas in May 90, the death of Police Officer Brewer at the hands of Henry Miller sparks ongoing unrest. Wylie Skelton, a white saloon keeper, is arrested for inciting Miller to libel a locomotive engineer’s wife. Miller, a known offender and relative of the killer, evades capture as armed confrontation with officers continues and citizens react to the alleged danger posed by Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Brewer
Henry Miller
Wylie Skelton
Miller
Houston and
Texas Central
Mur- Miller
Happy Ending in Chattanooga Miss Frye to wed Starkey
In Chattanooga Tennessee on a May day a 17-year-old Miss Jesse Frye rumored heiress is said to have married William Starkey a fireman. The couple's union follows a family dispute after a picnic and hinges on the approval of relatives with all parties reported happy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Columbia
Tenn
Joyce
Cuattanooga
Jesse Frye
William’ Starkey Acert Tive
Yaad
Willhoyt
Syracuse Convention Backing Cleveland Promises Contested Delegation
Ten thousand Syracuse Democrats favor Cleveland and a contested delegation to Chicago. Reports describe enthusiastic meetings, a parade by the Buffalo Cleveland Democrats and Jamestown Tilden club, and a state committee at Vanderbilt house shaping the convention. Officials say New York backing Cleveland likely secures nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
Cleveland
Chicago
Buffalo
Cleveland Democrats
Tilden Club
Jamestown
State Committee
Vanderbilt House
the Treasury
Charles
Fairchild
New York
John D. Kernan
Utica
H. DF
Baldwin
J. Francis Condon
Committee On
Hill
Washington
Washinatox
Brice
New York World
Forfeiture Amendment to Railroad Land Grants Promises Broad Scope
Washington May 31 The bill from the house committee on public lands amends the last congress act to forfeit lands granted for railroad construction It shifts to forfeiture of all lands opposite unbuilt portions within a set time accelerating completion of entire railroads The figures cover Mobile and Girard and other southern routes and total several hundred thousand acres The House committee vote was strictly party line 7 to 7 with Democratic support noted Various remarks follow on political conduct and a jeweler anecdote closes the report
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Committee On Public Lands
Judge McRae
Arkansas
Yamaee
Mobile
Girard
Daal Noren
Rome
Datos
Galtsua Island
Coosa
Direct Trade Movement and Immigration Prospects
The article discusses direct trade expansion led by Col. Stovall and associates, promising immigration and investment from Europe, including German and Scottish buyers, and the potential for southern ports to become a continental terminal. It cites cautious enthusiasm from railroad interests and anticipated yearlong trade flows from cotton, corn, and meat exports. It also notes favorable letters from western railways supporting the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinetsontis
Prom
Col. Stove
Et Gage
Lzeve
Adamas Park
Macon
Mr. McNichol
Miller
Mr. McNich
Scotland
New York
England
Sabarp
New Yorks
Suthern Cort
Gulf Stream
Hehn
Great Brittain
Europe
Colonel Stovall
Seaboard
Chicago
Ghastly Birthday Present Stuns Wisconsin Town
May 31 in Beworr, Mrs. Deacon A. J. Cowles dies at 87. A sensational local note follows reports of raids on public gardens, with girls under 16 barred and guardians seeking order. The eccentric husband linked to odd schemes is mentioned amid unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elggaerh
N. A
Wis
Deacon A. J. Cowles
Reitis
Five boys and Huck leberry cordial share family need
T D Meadow writes that having five children makes him rely on Dr Bigger Huck leberry cordial in his home. He notes the product yields gratifying results, especially during fruit season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Bigge R’s
Lincoln billiard room tragedy ends in shooting death
Lincoln reports a deadly incident at a saloon rear in the Lineup hotel area. Green Greavely, a recently released inmate, shot and killed Charles Thowas after threats and amid a confrontation in a billiard room. Greavely fled. a manhunt followed as residents discuss the grisly event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
LaxcoLy
Neb
Tvison
Green Greavely
Thomas
Gary
Drowning Tragedy on Glasa Plantation Near Red River
Reports from Texarkana Ark recount seven drowned negroes on the Glasa plantation as a tornado and river flood struck the area. A mother with five children perished in a tree refuge while the father disappeared attempting to fetch food. The infant died in the mother's arms as the family clung to survival. Further north in Brazil Ind a man Crayton shot at townsfolk in a saloon altercation with deputies pursuing him after he wounded bystanders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texarkana
Ark
Red River
Lawrence Adams
Brazil
Ind
Thomas Crayton
Pat Haverly
West Main Street
Crayton
Siebende
Thomas Cassidys
Ayton
Georgia Duel Over Insult Sparks Fatal Shooting
In Milledgeville Georgia on May 31 a shooting between Willie Barnes and Charley Richardson near Scottsboro drew citywide attention. Family ties and rivalries were cited as motive after Richardson allegedly insulted Barnes sister prompting a fatal confrontation. Separate reports from Knoxville Tennessee note a mysterious death in Newcomb where James Wilburn, a respected citizen and ex justice of the peace, was found dead and possibly robbed of a pension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milledgeville
Willie Barnes
Charley Richardson
Scottsboro
Barneses Ichardoons
Fam
Richardson
Thowens
Lingold
Dhapel
Suan Tay
Seaheer
Barnes
Knroxvitun
Tenn
Newcomb
James Wilburn
Citimn
Justice of — Peace
Wilburn
For Over Fifty Years Mgs Wrieslows Soormre
Fragmentary text suggests a long time use for a product or remedy aimed at soothing children. The readable phrases imply a focus on comfort or relief, with references to weathered or aged items and calming effects, though specific details are unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mgs Wrieslow
Anne Ie
Oures
Monument Unveiling Honors General A P Hill
Ricunoxp Virginia May 30 crowds gather for the memorial unveiling honoring General A P Hill. Veterans and state military visitors fill Brod Street as the procession winds to the monument near Hermitage Road and Laburneum Avenue, overlooking Hill’s first command and a nearby Civil War battlefield point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laburneum Avenue
Hill
Bri
Post and Northen clash over atheists and anarchists in Georgia
In Atlanta May 90 Colonel Post leads Georgia third party while Democratic attacks target him and his wife as atheists and anarchists. Governor Northen accuses Post of supporting anti religious causes and funding alleged anarchist groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Post
Georgia
Sparta
Northen
Lacy
Parsons
Lepears
Ras Eleanetah
Stormy Season Tops Tornado Reports in South Carolina
A cyclone struck Onanotsura and nearby areas May 30 causing property damage and crop loss. One death is reported while several buildings and a church steeple were damaged. no injuries among children in a Sunday school were confirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onanotsura
S.C
Am Saat
Crowded Rochester Welcomes Distinguish’d Company
May 80 reports crowded Rochester with public private business halted for holiday. 250000 participants engaged in vario demonstrations. 100000 from surrounding country. President Harrison and Governor Flower attended the dedication in Washington Square honoring Nesconommint soldiers. Weather was bright and fair.
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Rochgster
PLC
Washington Square
Nesconmonti
Harrison
Governor Flower
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