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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1891
Page
5
A Kentucky riot disrupts the decoration exercises at Whitesville. Reported disturbances involve local groups and authorities responding to the incident with investigation and public safety measures ongoing.
A riot broke out in Whitesville Kentucky on Decoration Day as Grand Army of the Republic members clashed with visitors from Taylor Fields. One man, Darrell Saylor, was stabbed and died, while another, Wild Witch, was injured. A posse pursued Whitesville participants fifteen miles away.
At Atlanta Grant's Park the Mexican lioness Molly seized a four year old boy as keeper Mostillen tried to rescue him. Both were badly hurt but not fatally. Crowd attacked the animal with sticks until it released the boy and keeper. In New York, Brooklyn Cooperage works and nearby tenements burned, causing about 1,000,000 in losses. No deaths reported.
A major blaze in Los Angeles started at the rear of a four story frame building at Seventh and Hill, sweeping a block within minutes. Firefighters fought for about an hour before control. a nearby back frame structure and Hill Street house suffered heavy damage and a church office area was destroyed.
Rev. John B. Culpepper preached his first Athens sermon under a Clayton street tent to an estimated crowd of 1000 to 2000. The session featured singer Charles Tillman and a Bible reading by M. B. Williams with eight ministers endorsing the sermon. More seats and arrangements were planned for comfort.
The Board of visitors completed a thorough review of the University, praising professors and students for high scholarship and moral tone. They noted Dr. Boggs’ capable leadership and humane discipline, with 25 percent of students paying full tuition and 50 percent contributing to expenses. The report to Governor Northen will be ready shortly and is expected to be highly favorable. Board members will stay in Athens through Thursday after a long day of examinations. In Atlanta, the Savannah branch’s withdrawal from the Southern Traveler’s Association caused a stir as Atlanta offered membership and sent directors to Savannah.
Sad news from Athens ends the anticipated address by Mr. John Temple Graves. His absence follows the death of Capt. H. D. Cothran, a prominent Rome citizen and brother of South Carolina congressman Cothran. Mr. Lipscomb will deliver a short speech in Graves’ stead.
A nighttime fire at the Collins company brick yard in Atlanta caused about 5000 dollars in losses as flames spread from one shed to adjacent structures. The blaze occurred outside the city, so no alarm was sent and no fire company responded. the cause remains undetermined and little hope is given for rescue of the remaining bricks and material.
Proposals were opened at the navy department for protected cruiser No. 18 funded by Congress. The design mirrors cruiser No. 12 with an eight inch gun, two six inch guns, and many smaller weapons. The project aims to enable rapid naval transport and joint service use in emergencies.
Disrupted reports note a large fire in Los Angeles with estimated damages around 100000 dollars. The text references scattered details about the blaze and damages but lacks clear event specifics.
The seventeen June will see twenty seven graduates receive diplomas marking the completion of their courses. Predictions place D Anderson and Frank Harwell high among future honorees with others including Marion Hull Benj Pickett Reuben Lanier and T Felder entering law medicine journalism and farming. Diploma day confirms their hard work and future professional paths in law medicine journalism and more.
A physician notes that warm days and cool nights affect the bowels and recommends Dr. Biggers Huckleberry Cordial as the remedy.
The Sanitary Inspector report to Athens City Council shows a death rate of fourteen per thousand for 1890, the lowest in Georgia. It notes deaths from all causes and praises city officials and citizens for health efforts while urging sextons to record interments and causes of death for cemeteries.
Nothing so good or quick to relieve cramps colic dyspepsia heartburn and other pains says Clark's Lightning Liniment ad. It promises instant effect when taken as directed and urges a bottle in every card. Sold by all druggists fifty cents Clark Chemical Co New York.
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