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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1902
Page
7
Clarke county voters are informed of multiple candidacies with names including J. Wirn for sheriff and J. Bhlackrkeord as a representative candidate. Other mentions include nominations for tax receiver tax collector coroner and supreme court. The notices urge electors to consider these individuals in upcoming ballots.
Seaboard Air Line Railway offers Sunday Excursion tickets from Athens to Atlanta for one dollar round trip. Valid Sundays from May 25 to September 7, paid on train No. 41 leaving Athens at 5 43 a m. Good for travel on any daytime return train. Agents J Z Hoke and W E Christian note.
Savannah trustees Mr R Adams and Mr P W Mel Grim discuss Lollie Smith reading at Athens campus. They claim misinterpretation of a board resolution invited white male reps from branch colleges. Majority oppose co education though support state facilities. discuss costs and Denmark Hall meals as examples of affordable options for poorer students.
Two white youths about 20 were taken by Officers Sage and Hamilton in northern city woods near the magazine. They reportedly returned to town to check mail and gave aliases. their appearance matches earlier burglar reports from Winterville. They will be detained for investigation.
Athens and Clarke County officers with Bailiff Jobn Franklin tracked and captured a group of African American suspects about ten miles from the city in Kenny's district. The band faced warrants for concealed weapons. all were bound over to city court after trials before Judge Foster. A separate note mentions warrants for Kat Horton for the same offense. Also, a brief health note cites warm days and cool nights affecting bowels, promoting Hig mora Hockleberry Cordial.
Mr W J Hinton narrowly escaped being crushed when he jumped from an electric car after it passed his desired stop on Prince avenue. His stick struck a rail, he fell, caught the running board, and was dragged about thirty feet before freeing himself. The car barely skimmed his shoe. The incident frightened passengers. Hinton’s escape was miraculous.
A circulating rumor claims several wealthy citizens plan to organize and build a large modern hotel in Athens. An unnamed local capitalist is said to lead the project and a suitable site has been secured. If completed, the hotel would be well furnished and of substantial size.
Athens Guards plan to compete in Georgia State Troops rifle contest in Macon this July. Practice sessions near Hannicott's farm show team members Walter, Henry, Roy Jackson, Garnett Bayo, and Arthur Tuck posting strong scores with an average around 76 percent and a 290 at 400 yards. The Savannah team is noted as the state favorite.
The Georgia Hall of Fame commission will convene July 6 in the state library at the capital to select two Georgians for Washington niches. The commission, created in a recent legislative act approved November 20, 2002, has held several meetings with Crawford W. Long and Alexander H. Stephens top contenders. Columbus Heard is chairman and Madison Bell serves as secretary.
A dwelling owned by The Southern Home and Loan Association and occupied by Mrs Arnold burned on Saturday noon in Crawford Georgi a. All household goods were saved and the house covered by fosarange. The cause of the fire is not known. Meanwhile the seventh week of the anthracite coal strike in Wilkesbarre Pa begins with little outward sign of a settlement as workers idle and miners resist returning.
Factories reopen with few workers reporting. Infantry and cavalry carried out guard duties at Paterson New Jersey mills while crowds gathered nearby but no disorder occurred. A striker meeting was planned, with actions pending boss conference decisions. Toronto street strike shows militiamen deployed and wages and union recognition under discussion. Hudson County mills resumed with police guarding gates and limited outside access.
A blast at the William Park railroad camp near La Follette, Tennessee, killed Herb Jones and Martha Chapman while destroying their sleeping house. A baby survived, thrown clear of the debris. Four dynamite cases missing from the magazine suggest an enemy attack, with no suspects yet identified.
A major blaze in Portland Oregon started near midnight at the Phoenix iron works and burned for four hours, consuming six city blocks and causing about 600000 in losses. The fire spread to Johnston's shipyard and East Side Lumber mill, with insurers totaling 48000 on several claims and extensive damage to local firms and infrastructure.
A white man Robert Alderman was shot in Jennings Florida by a black man named Jim Hood. Hood fled into nearby woods and is being pursued without dogs as white residents express anger over the incident. Alderman’s wound in the stomach is described as potentially fatal. Hood’s race and escape are noted, with locals vowing harsh action if captured.
Greensboro Alabama June 23 a prominent citizen of this place Hobson not a candidate for the senate from this senatorial district Captain Hobson’s eyes are in such condition he cannot perform as a naval constructor and expects retirement soon the house committee’s deferral until December ensures no retirement this summer or fall. Dues for 25000. Montgomery Alabama June 23 T W Hoath well known for has fled in the city for a suit against Montgomery Suburban Street Railway Co for 25000 damages after a fall from a trestle near Hartley’s Boiler Works while employed he fell or was pushed from a passing car fracturing both legs. Public ovation to Kitchener Capetown June 23 Lord Kitchener received a great public ovation upon arrival streets decorated troops at town hall address presented by mayor he praised Irish troops’ services inSouth Africa. For sale by all druggists.
London reports a British Shipping syndicate nearly ready to form with head Bird Christopher Furnessa. Capitalization at £20,000,000 with Cunard included. Governments promise increased subsidies and Canada pledges annual aid. Six 25-knot passenger ships and twelve 16-knot freighters planned to link Australia India China and Japan with a direct all British Atlantic Pacific route.
Washington June 21 conferees from both houses reached a partial accord on sundry civil appropriation amendments. A tobacco rebate of 2 700 000 was agreed, with net conference reductions of 1 210 280. Key items include 790 760 for lighthouses 800 000 for military posts and 100 000 for a proposed memorial bridge over the Potomac. New public buildings gain 5 148 501 and White House improvements 475 445 with 65 000 for a White House offices building. Notable additions include 170 000 Atlanta 26 000 Memphis 75 000 Richmond 35 000 Laredo 200 000 New Orleans 600 000 Washington DC.
Millard Lee was found guilty of murder in the first degree for the death of Miss Lila May Suttlea. Judge Candler sentenced him to be hanged on July 23 in Atlanta.
In Washington on June 26 Rev Dr Couden prayed for King Edward's health. The conference report on the sundry eight appropriation bill was agreed to, totaling about $60 million, slightly under the current law. The army appropriation report was adopted and a motion sought to recede from a Senate amendment raising Philippines and U.S. barracks funds to 3.25 million.
The Senate confirmed Brigadier Generals John C. Raton and George W. Davin to major general. Colonels Theodore J. Wint Frank D. Baldwin and Jesse M. Lee to brigadier generals. William H. Forwood to surgeon general. Also confirmed are John Morgan Dayton Daniel T. Geraw Jackes Noth Carolina Geo W De Priest Price T Jones Amanda E Morris James M McLaughlin John M Sloan Allen Harless Alex McCormick McClung Patton Mary M Force A J Locke. Bills passed include up to 16000 real estate for Wilmington customs and a bridge across the Alabama river in Wilcox county. An omnibus statehood bill will be unfinished business next session. Quay withdrew immediate consideration. Nominations later confirmed Col William H Carter as assistant adjutant general and Major Tasker H Biles as brigadier general.
Cholera cases rise in Manila with 35 new infections and 28 deaths reported yesterday. Total city cases reach 1,400 with 1,197 deaths. provincial totals stand at 6,969 cases and 5,098 deaths.
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