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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1891

Page

5

Uninvited Visitor at the White House Sparks Inquiry

A Washington inquiry follows reports of an intruder, John W. Mackay and Col. Tom Ochiline observed nearby and a plan to fix the visitor’s place in the red parlor. Investigators examine how the trespasser accessed the White House grounds and rooms, while police and watch boxes guard the residence.

Wasmsaron John W. Mackay Washington Tom Ochiline Mackay Saunders Juls Carter Helena Republican Congress Iain Iis Montana Carne Prince Jissel Labi Ison Ne Winte House Red Satg Sat Ilford Harry Settsthne Unites States Treasury Department White House Metropolitan Police Force Iuis Hartwood Bernard Martin Tefency Ye Weictinen theLer Mhatri Te Sout Sf Waten Quiger Kenny Harry Marurdak Arctic Greely Ji Tviet Columbia Chrism

Peculiar Robbery in Freight Car Near Chicago

Report of a strange assault on John Wilson Sul Henry Matthews and another La Forte, Indiana man as three robbers dragged them into an empty cattle car bound for Chicago. After a half hour struggle the men were beaten and left unconscious on the moving train. Found two hours later, they were revived and police notified. Indictments later mentioned in New Orleans dispatches.

Chicago John Wilson Henry Matthews la Forte Ind Siler Neighmors House Hicaeo

Celebration of Jeffersons Natal Anniversary Call to Commemoration

Democratic clubs across the United States urge proper celebration of Thomas Jefferson’s birthday on April 2. The circular contrasts Jefferson’s simple life with alleged centralization and corruption in Congress, praising liberty and repudiation of the recent billion dollar session.

Jefferson United States Thomas Jefferson McKintey Apostle of Liberty Congress

Prairie Lands Afire Rages East of Arkansas City

A disastrous prairie fire burns twenty miles east of Arkansas City Kansas with farms destroyed and livestock killed. A number of lives are said to be lost as a fierce gale drives the flames. Rescue and containment efforts are hindered by the strong wind.

Arkansas City Kans

Jefferson Jottings from Jarverson 1891 bite and health notes

March 25 1891 Dr Pendiegraas' son Worth aged about three was severely bitten on the cheek by a Newfoundland but not mad and no serious result is feared Miss Rena Thompson is ill with threatened fever W H Smith A J Gilleland and W P Daniel fished on the Mulberry river reporting a successful catch and enjoyable time

Bainxeringe Sheriff Patterson Lemmox Ocklonoskee River Bridge Sherif Patterson Jarverson Pendiegraas Worth Rena Thompson Messrs W. H. Smith A. J. Gilleland W. P. Daniel Mulberry

Firebug Miller Confesses in Brooklyn Flames Case

New York police arrest Hugh C. Miller at 159 Sands Street for admitting arson in a series of fires. Authorities describe the suspect as a monomaniac seeking thrill and chaos rather than theft, with Miller claiming temporary insanity and desire for excitement.

New York Fulton Street Brooklyn Hugh C. Miller Sands Street Beeneere Eason Materal Lewis Miller

Woman Found Dead Near Fresh Pond Crematory on Long Island

A well dressed woman about 45 was found dead under a tree near the Fresh Pond crematory on Long Island. The body was removed to Ridgewood morgue. An envelope in her pocket bore the address Riordan Riverside Flats and a note directing cremation. A bottle containing prussic acid was found, with a partially legible signature Annie S. Whiting.

Long Island News Telegram Association New York Fresh Pond Crematory Ridgewood R. C Riordan Riverside Flats Dayton Monerya Flatbush Avenue Brooklyn

Echoes of Northern Livingston dispute spark in New York

March 25 special from Atlanta reports a Northen-Livingston controversy echoing in New York. Governor and Col Livingston respond with no comment until statements are expected. The piece also notes a fatal shooting at a Georgia home and looming labor strikes on East Tennessee railroad with anticipated widespread disruption.

W. J N. Y Col. Livingston E. H. Underwood A. H. Sayer Sayer Underwood East Tennessee Railroad W. C. Worley Rome Messrs T. M. Blodgett Joe. Herrick James Johnson Mr. Beaupree

Fair Lady Wins Breach of Promise Suit for Five Dollars

In a breach of promise case heard at the Y M C A rooms Judge Thomas presided as the jury returned a verdict awarding the plaintiff five dollars. The trial featured testimony from several witnesses and closing arguments by defense and prosecution before the court adjourned for a new session at the new Y M C A building.

Esta C. Thomas Inda Lovchard Theophastus Hartsmasher Jonathan Fitzgiggle Jesousiat Slicktongue Ebenezer Whackdoodle Molly McGuire Timothy Tugbottom George Washington Coli. H. ©. Tuck Col. T. W. Reed Code of Georgia Col Fitzgerald Green Thomas

Mrs Wells Delivers Temperance Lecture at Local Church

Mrs Wells spoke last evening at First Methodist on devotion to temperance. The audience noted her steadfast faith and urged attendees to join a Women’s Temperance organization, with several names collected to form a local union. A funeral service for a mother was held at ten o’clock this morning.

Mrs. Wells First Methodist Methodist Church

The Soul of a Lyric Live in Youth’s Co Verse

Poem fragment quoting William H. Hayne praising the enduring soul of lyric poetry. Mentions Lyrid dream rose light immortal from heaven and Maytime measure, Euterpe’s token, and the idea that a lyric’s soul remains unbroken through time.

Euterpe William H. Hayne

The Big Quicksand on the Peerless Mutiny Plot

Ella fears mutiny aboard the Peerless as Captain Myers ignores warnings while Frank Edwards, her admirer, vows to guard their cargo of arms for Fort Yuma. Manuel Rosario plots to seize the ship at sea, seeking loot from the insurgents amid a dangerous Gulf of California passage.

Papa Ella Myers Colorado Frank Edwards The Peerless ras_ cals Guaymas Manuel Rosario Frank Rosario Gulf of California Colorado River United States Fort Yuma New York San Francisco Island

Mutineers Driven to Destruction as Peerless Faces Mutiny

A dramatic mutiny aboard the Peerless ends with Rosario and followers overwhelmed by waves and quicksand after a fierce sea assault. Captain Myers and Ella escape in a boat, aided by Mate Edwards who disables mutineers with a shotgun. Four mutineers are killed, others wounded, and the captain and his daughter are safely returned to the Peerless amid a wedding aboard after unloading at Fort Yuma.

Myers Rosario Ella Edwards Paneer Frank Fort Yuma Peerless Frank Edwards New York World

What Goes on in Our Sister City in Toccoa

March 25 report from Toccoa notes local business and social happenings. Music dealer Cleveland closed shop while T. C. Wright builds a home on Sage street. Rev. Mixon of Elberton and Rev. Harris of Tux Banner visited recently. Also mentions illnesses and lodging in the area.

Toccoa Mr. Cleveland T. C. Wright Sage Street R.v. J. F. Mixon Elberton Our City Rev. T. A. Harris Tux Banner Tocco

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