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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1910
Page
2
Walter Martin known as HobbleJack, a cripple painter, fired gunshots in a near beer saloon at Broad and Thomas, then shot at the sidewalk. Police arrested him as bystanders fled. the incident sparked alarm before police court trial today.
In Minneapolis a panel of railroad lawyers faces a set of Interstate Commerce Commission cases over alleged freight overcharges. Plaintiffs include leading merchants and manufacturers from Minnesota and nearby states. Defendants include Burlington Route and Chicago Milwaukee St Paul lines among others.
A Raleigh interview with Judge Hamilton McWhorter of Athens Georgia quotes him praising the South’s cotton industry. He notes monopoly profits from cotton, postwar growth, by products, and expanding acreage while warning that farming requires constant vigilance and that African Americans are leaving farming for other work.
A railroad riddle from an old paper asks how two trains, each 900 feet long, can pass on a 500 foot siding. After diagrams and chalk, the solution: split one train, use the siding, and maneuver tail and caboose ends to let both clear the switch and pass safely.
Judge Brand highlights a comic debtor letter accusing poverty and tight funds to avoid payment. The missive stacks phrases like indigence and suspension of circulation while lampooning bills with humorous hyperboles about turkey, salts, cars, gasoline, and Kalamazoo.
A string of unusual captures fills the city as possums appear on Principal Street near the University of Georgia, then an alligator on College Avenue near the main street car tracks, followed by a large, aggressive creature and several alleged blind tigers. The event sequence is tied to a local policemen’s report and a display pelt of Mr. J H Dorsey, with other city news and a note on a corporate dividend and a lighthearted jab at education and marriage.
Financial circles await the Pittsburg Coal Company annual meeting in Jersey City as a fierce control battle unfolds. A Pittsburgh New York syndicate invested about 10 million dollars to gain influence, while company officers mobilize resources to counter the takeover effort.
A essay argues that boys must know God from youth to form a lasting relationship. It warns that modern parents let boys decide for themselves and that a distant, mystical God fails to guide them. It urges portraying God as a friend who shares power, purpose, and partnership.
A state health campaign targets house flies with illustrated circulars and school based distribution. The message warns miles carry disease, urges screening of windows and doors, and outlines remedies including formaldehyde, bichromate, pyrethrum, and kerosene drains. The initiative names Dr J G Dean and others as campaign committee members.
Cincinnati report on a central field wage conference in which miners seek a 95 cent per ton rate, up from 90 cents, and a half holiday on Saturdays. Operators argue the rise would ruin earnings. a compromise likely to be 95 cents with a national convention to ratify.
Hal Chase will coach the Georgia team at the University field with Prof Sanford assisting. He starts today and will teach the Red and Black players the game as the Highlanders practice. If Chase can’t stay, Stallings will arrange further coaching and may give talks to help develop the squad.
A twelve year old boy Bailey Wages was struck in the right eye by a bullet from a loaded compressed air gun. The injury occurred around five o'clock yesterday afternoon while he played with the gun. another boy triggered it and the bullet hit him. Dr. McKinney treated the wound and warned the eye may lose sight.
The Lawrenceville branch from Lawrenceville to Suwanee will be converted from narrow gauge to standard gauge. Work started and to be completed in April, enabling direct freight to Lawrenceville from the Southern line without transfers at Suwanee. The line, 9.12 miles, is owned by Lawrenceville Branch Railroad Co. and operated under lease by J R McKelvey of Lawrenceville.
The Ladies' Memorial Association met at The Villa and planned the Memorial Day program. Veterans of Cobb Delaney Camp to tell experiences, a written tribute to the fallen, Clarke Rifles and University Cadets invited to the procession, and music from the Y M C A Glee Club and University Orchestra. Flag placements, flag fund, and magnolia wreaths to be arranged. Cudahys mentioned in the Neight.
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