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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1893

Page

5

Jury struggles in Clarke County murder trial Beusse case

The Beusse brothers Henry and William and W P Briggs face a murder trial for the Cadle killing. Judge Hamilton McWhorter contends with continuances and a long jury selection process as the panel is repeatedly exhausted and reshuffled. The court adjourns for dinner with one hundred seventy three names drawn and one hundred nineteen struck for cause, jeopardizing timely trial.

Beusse Maniings Hill Atlanta G Rosell Western Circuit Messrs Erwin & Cobb Athens Lumpkin & Burnett and Thomas & Strickland Answe Fiste Defense Annie E Briggs D. K. Briggs W. E. Rochater Briggs Allie Beusse Cadle Rochester Order of Railroad Conductors McWhorter D. P. Haselton Tneteen Rikes Robt. H. Jennings Taup Andeo W. H. Weatherly J. E. Spinks Frankie W. E. Epps, Jr Robert L. Hill Clarke Onty

Curious chicken with two bodies and one head

Mr. John R. Crawford keeps a freak of nature described as two chickens joined together with one head and two distinct bodies. The strange bird, hatched Tuesday morning, remains alive and Crawford plans to preserve it.

Pat John R. Crawford Crawford

Money Question Reflects Gold Drain and Bank Demands

The article reports a continued outward flow of gold with 3.29 million leaving the system, 2 million drawn from the sub treasury today. Boston and western banks contributed to stabilize the reserve, while tensions linger over bond issuance and treasury support. Secretary Carlisle negotiates with New York banks a possible bond plan, but banks demand marketable bonds, with European placement considered.

Wasnixerox Boston Treasury Cleveland Jordan National Banks of New York Carlisle Europe Carlicle New Orleans Wall Street West

Denunciation of Denmark Lynching Sparks Columbia Meeting

A large Columbia gathering condemned the Denmark lynching of John Peterson. Resolutions denounce mob violence and urge that the governor protect the accused and ensure a proper court trial, condemning the act as a crime against state dignity and civil order.

Columba 8.C Columbia Denmark John Peterson Particope Criminis

Hand Book on Clarke County by Prof Strahan Ready Soon

Prof Charles M Strahan of the University of Georgia finalizes a Clarke county handbook detailing county facilities and advantages. The ninety page work aims to attract investors, with over three thousand first edition copies printed and distributed by Strahan. The book promises to boost Athens and Clarke county development and serves as a guide for capital placement. Bucklan's Arnica Salve ad runs in the notice.

Charles M. Strahan University of Georgia Clarke County Strahan Athens

Memorial Day in Athens Remembers Confederate Veterans

Memorial Day activities in Athens drew large crowds at the university chapel. Veterans of the Confederacy, led by Capt. Jerry E. Ritch, processed from the monument on College Avenue to the chapel with Lucy Cobb Institute and University cadets, as flags from Cobb Legion and Augusta Hussars were displayed. Capt. Francis Edgeworth Eve of Augusta delivered an eloquent history of Cobb's Legion, praising its role in the Army of Northern Virginia and the women of the South, while young and old in attendance honored the veterans.

Athens College Avenue Jerry E. Ritch Army of Northern Virginia Lucy Cobb Institute Home School University Cadets Clarke Rifles Prof. Little HH Carlton Cobb Legion Augusta Eve Augusta Hussars William G Delaney Pesc Schubert Club University Quartette W. P. Lovejoy Mies Elsie Tyler William Tanner Cobb Legion Albert L. Mitchell Francis Edgeworth Eve South Obb Wade Hampton Virginia

Lawson Makes Short Stop in the Classic City

Hon. Thomas G. Lawson, congressman from the eighth district, is visiting the city and may stay until tomorrow. He praises the Democratic administration as progressing smoothly and says the bond holders versus treasury officials dispute is vigorous but the government should prevail with no bonds issued.

Thomas G. Lawson Eighth Judge Lawson Treasury

Russian Caravels Enter Hudson With Salutes at Sandy Hook

The Russian battleship Dimitri Donskoi with Vice Admiral Kozuakoff arrived at Sandy Hook from Russia at 9 45 am and saluted the US steamer Dolphin. The Spanish caravels then entered the Hudson at 11 oclock, receiving salutes from forts as the Dolphin and Secretary Herbert observed. President and party to Chicago for Columbian Exposition opening. train to Washington Tuesday. Carrier pigeons report fleets moving out to sea in two columns. Cleveland deadlock ends as John Farley confirmed as director of public works after council vote.

New York Dimitri Donskoi Kozuakoff Sandy Hook Russia the Hook United States Dolphin Secretary of the Navy Iteae Herbert Hudson River Chicago Washington Ricnauonp George T. King Atlanta Bea Richmond Cleveland Bles John Farley Farley Board of Control

Prince Bis marck health statement issued amid rumors

An authorized statement from the press service clarifies Prince Bis marck's health. It notes a prior bronchial attack a month ago, not influenza, and says the prince has fully recovered and remains in good health.

Alow Bismac Hamsoara Prince Bismarck Nachrichten Friedrichsruhe

Price of Peace Echoes in War’s Toll

A grieving voice laments peace after war, recounting sons lost and the heavy price paid by a mother. The piece ends with a dramatic, fractured script on peace and sacrifice, followed by brief crime and disaster notices from Brewton Alabama and Asc529ren Miss.

Odd Fellowship marks 74th anniversary in royal style

The Od Fellowship celebration drew about 300 attendees at a Clayton Street hall with Oliver Encampment Williams Lodge Clarke Lodge and Glenn Lodge in force. Speakers included T W Reed Col B H Nobie Richard B Russell J B Toomer Fitzgerald Green H C Tuck and John D Mell. Music by Prof Little’s orchestra preceded toasts and generous refreshments.

Clyton St. Oliver Williams Lodge Clarke Lodge Glenn Lodge Prof. Little T. W. Reed B. H. No Richard B. Russell Odd Fellowship J.B. Toomer Fitzgerald Green

Odd Fellows Strength in Athens Measured by Growth

L. A. Shackelford and W. H. Lampkin receive praise for their work as Athens Odd Fellows grow in strength daily and gain community influence.

L. A. Shackelford W.H. Lampkin Odd Fellows Athens

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