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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1893
Page
2
The Beusse trial resumes before Justices O Kelly and Tribbie as defense argues Cadle died from a fall against the G C N baggage door. Witnesses describe door stains they deem blood, coroner testimony on samples, and Alle Beusse recounts his claim of self defense with Cadle during the incident at Athens depot.
In the Senate a new credential for W Lee Mantle from Montana was laid on the table as other credentials await decision. A series of resolutions debated limits on extraordinary session business, with executive matters favored and public lands debates noted before adjournment to Monday. Texas and Indiana reports of storms follow with significant damage and property loss events reported in Caldwell and Vincennes.
Fulton County grand jury indicts Miss Julia Force for murder in two cases linked to the killing of her two sisters. She remains jailed, with lunacy verdict execution halted pending court actions amid new complications. Boston prison break threat halted. convicts with 1000 revolvers aimed to kill guards, discipline lax, Governor Russell to oversee weapon search.
Miss Julia Force was indicted for murder by Fulton County grand jury after prolonged session. She likely will be sent to the asylum until Superior Court trial. She bought the weapon from Lowry Hardware through Paul Carey for target practice with a club, and was later found reading the Sermon on the Mount in jail.
In Atlanta, special dispatches report a feud between Livingston of Livingston and Gordon of Wasuixcox over naming the Atlanta postmaster. Gordon argues he may appoint as a resident, while Livingston seeks input from local business leaders on a candidate.
In Washington on March 9 a special report says Senator Hill met with President Cleveland. The discussion centered on New York spoils and the two men reportedly had a pleasant conference with Cleveland promising Hill equal consideration as other senators.
In Macau Georgia on March 9 attorney E A Cohen defended John Reed charged with assault on Miss Mary Soelver a fair city girl. She leapt at him grabbed his collar and almost struck him before the bailiff removed her. The scene was sensational. Also notes from Washington where Frank Leverett is regarded as leading in the marshalship race for the Southern district of Georgia. Georgia editors push foreign appointments. Atlanta Gate City Bank examiners report the bank should reopen finding no reason it cannot.
Butler Ga March 10 The grand jury adjourned with a startling indictment declaring M H Riley the ordinary an embezzler The report stirs the county as nearly all county officers receive censure The sheriff especially bears the brunt amid a broader wave of official scrutiny and local unease
A vintage advertisement proclaims Shilohs Consumption Cure as the most successful cough remedy. It claims cures for cough, croup, bronchitis, and even consumption with guaranteed sales since discovery. Available in multiple prices and sold by a local drug store manager.
Atlanta wild over the proposed book Atlanta's Black Week by Lee J. Langley of Athens. Five thousand copies printed. Pressure to suppress heavy and legal steps expected to enjoin its issuance tomorrow. Langley has left for Athens to resume studies while his agent in charge pushes sales through the state.
In Washington on March 10 Hon. Benjamin B Hill asked President Cleveland about orders barring former officeholders from returning to the same post. Cleveland confirmed the reports, leaving Hill out and boosting Tinsley W Rucker of Athens as the likely next district attorney for Georgia's Northern district.
Centre Alabama March 10 Special Sherman Arp a young Negro murderer was hanged at this place today Yesterday he sold his body at auction for 8 cents per pound He weighed 156 pounds and brought 1248 Heat one went to money for things to eat and drinks He was hanged for the murder of an old farmer named Hogue Why Not an Inquest Atlanta Ga March 10 Special The Fulton county grand jury after Coroner Paden for not holding an inquest over the body of Mr Tom Cobb Jackson claims favoritism was shown by him in the matter Crow Indians on the War Path Lawrence Montana March 10 Open war has broken out between settlers on the Crow reservation at Wilsey The first bloodshed occurred Little Face a Crow Indian was killed The Crows are preparing for actual warfare Ten or three comics notes regulars will be ae to Wilsey Died from Excessive Drink Saint Joseph Missouri March 10 W H Hott a St Louis traveling man was found dead in his room at the Pacific house The coroner's jury found death caused by excessive drink He appeared in the dining room Monday evening and retired not to be disturbed The next morning he was found dead From his paper the Wrought from se company His family lives in Washington Iowa Trainman Killed Chattanooga March 10 Thursday morning at the crossing of the East Tennessee and Cincinnati Southern railroads Thomas H Speers yard watchman for the Cincinnati Southern was killed He climbed onto a box car, turned away from the bridge, and struck his head on the bridge toppled onto the track
Ambitious patent medicine ad touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the best remedy for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. Promises complete satisfaction or money refunded with a 25 cent price per box and 20 cent sale pitched by John Crawford Jr. Fal 4) or.
Uncle Nahum Leavitt recalls a boastful moment while trimming elm trees, admitting the episode reduced his vanity. A neighbor listens as Nahum recounts a near mishap with a limb and a saw, ending with his vow not to brag again, a tale from Youatt's Companion. The passage also notes Athens' population and promotes Kemp's Balsam for throat and lungs, with a subscription plea.
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