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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1909
Page
1
Three men detained in Comer on suspicions of crime were found to be merely hitching rides on a Seaboard freight. After twelve hours in custody, the town authorities could produce no evidence and released the trio who left Comer.
Tuesday night at the home of Mr and Mrs Elmer Hillsman in Plains Georgia their two year old son Herman died after a brief illness. Their other two children are also at the point of death. The Hillsman family in this city mourns the loss and Mr Hillsman is a son of Mrs J O Hillsman of this city.
Prof John Morris of the University of Georgia German and Old English department has written Organic History of English Words. The book, published in Straseburg, is drawing high praise from scholars including Prof Bococs of the University’s Need department who calls it the best original work in years.
The trial of T. G. Moore resumes this morning after Judge Cobb's return. Moore will enter a plea of guilty to charges of obtaining money under false pretenses by securing Mr KE Bondurant's endorsement on a draft through deceptive representations.
Washington March 17 Representatives Bartlett of Georgia and James of Kentucky refused a proffered committee on mileage appointment from Speaker Cannon. The speaker named B Lewis longtime member, Bartlett objected Lewis still listed, Bartlett declined, James also declined, the house excused him. Democratic press calls for income tax law enactment.
An effort aims to invite many University of Georgia alumni to commencement. The oldest living graduate is Dr. Henry Newton, Class of 1841, now in his eighties, living with son Charles on Prince Avenue. The next oldest is Hon. William H. Felton, Class of 1842.
Dr J W Jones of Richmond renowned chaplain general of the United Confederate veterans and lecturer lies near death at his son Dr M Ashby Jones's home in Columbus Georgia. By noon physicians report no hope of recovery and expect only a few hours more. His four minister sons have been summoned. Dr Howard Lee Jones of Charleston is present and Dr Carter Helms Jones of Oklahoma City is en route. The sick man is secretary of the Confederate Memorial association in Richmond and his wife is with him.
Washington dispatch reports Rep Griggs of Georgia says he will remain a member of the Ways and Means Committee despite the speaker's appointment. He, along with Francis Harrison and Robert Broussard, was named by the speaker and Harrison said he would not accept if Champ Clark blocked it. The minority leader is expected to approve all old committee appointments, including Griggs and other bolters to their former panels.
Jefferson City March 17 Governor Hadley declares he will exhaust all state powers before allowing railroads to revert to a three cent per mile passenger rate. He cites railroad figures and plans to push Congress or the Interstate Commerce Commission to investigate. Chattanooga to host 100000 visitors in May as Tennessee anticipates influx by July 1.
Washington dispatch reports Representative Payne introduced a tariff bill in the House with inheritance tax and revenue provisions. The measure envisions Panama canal bonds of 40 million dollars and an increase in treasury certificates to 250 million. It lowers steel, lumber, and other schedules while raising duties on tea and certain imports. The bill mixes maximum and minimum rates and includes reciprocity and Philippines tax provisions.
Washington March 17 The second day session of the house opened calmer and lighter as seating was drawn. Speaker Cannon announced committees including Rules Payne Fitzgerald Clark Underwood and others on Ways and Means. Clark criticized and Clark warned he might resign if asked to join or leave the Ways and Means panel.
The fifth annual Pinehurst Golf Club spring tournament opened in Pinehurst North Carolina on March 17 with record entries. Players from both the North and South are among the many prominent contestants as the event runs through the rest of the week.
A fiscal summary explains a tax scheme applying two percent on income up to 500000 and three percent on amounts above 500000. It is projected that the tax will raise about 20000000 annually. The figures imply sizable revenue for the issuing authority and indicate a progressive structure.
Commissioners plan full scale road improvements in Clarke county after winter slowdown. Sand clay roads performed well despite heavy rains, while macadam roads require repairs. Twenty five convicts from Tattnall county join sixteen state convicts and local, boosting capacity. About thirty five thousand dollars remains from the one hundred thousand bond issue.
Rome Ga March 17 One hundred dollars reward is posted by Police Chief Harris for the capture of C C Porter and H P Odem two clever thieves who robbed Floyd Springs residents of about 1000 pounds of feather beds then shipped them to Nashville for 500 and hired a rig from Akridge stables leaving it in Dalton Warrants issued for the pair as they vanished after sending the goods to N Martin Son in Nashville.
Atlanta court of appeals rules backtalk at a deacon during church duties does not warrant prosecution for disturbing divine worship. McDaniel v state from Carrollton was granted a new trial as evidence was deemed too slight to convict. Judges note the case involves trivial disturbance and suggest favorable doubt. Bryan earns an annual income from lectures and writings, surpassing the presidency financially.
Augusta, Ga. March 17. A G Dickinson at the Bon Air hotel reports his son Hunt Tilford Dickinson will inherit 4 million dollars from his uncle Wesley Hunt Tilford former Standard Oil president. The wealth remains in trust until the boy turns 35. he is now 9.
Rome reports that four leading forgers arrested in Milan are linked to a wide ring operating primarily in New York and London. The group forged checks and banknotes worth over 2 million and planned to send them to associates in New York and London. Orfeo Origoni is named among the ringleaders. many members remain at large. The Milan police seek further cooperation with authorities in New York, London and Paris.
London notes Princess Patricia of Connaught reaches her twenty third birthday amid royal congratulations. Born St Patrick's Day 1886, she is famed as the royal family’s handsomest member and has reportedly refused marriage to any titled man, including kings. The Brooklyn Eagle comments on Pittsburgh as a social experiment station.
Nashville court watchers report uncertainty as the jury in the state v Cooper Robin Cooper and John Sharp case returns to deliberate after a long session. Judge Hart delivered a full charge, with jurors told to retire for the night as speculation grows that a verdict may be a mistrial rather than acquittal or guilt.
Havana reports a rural guard uprising at Vueltas in Santa Clara province. Seventeen accused participants, led by Liberal Miguelista dissidents, were pursued as troops were ordered to crush the conspiracy. Rumors of Col Valle rising in Oriente circulate. market prices drift lower on the unrest.
Pensacola Florida March 17 In a festive gathering hosted by A B Gebhardt a gun firing an accidental shot killed John Waxwell instantly. Gebhardt who demonstrated a self defense imitation aimed the weapon at Waxwell and fired striking him between the eyes. He surrendered to the sheriff.
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