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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1891

Page

16

Foraker Remarks Stir Cincinnati Controversy Debate

Ohio ex governor Foraker faces scrutiny over remarks about Harrison and Blaine. Interwoven reports describe private Dalzell’s travel, speculation on Ohio politics, and a split within Mississippi Alliance tensions amid sub-treasury debates.

Foraker Cincinnati Galis Touchy Harrison Waereina W. Va Dalzell Caldwell Steubenville McKinsey Ohio Harrison Chicago Washington Republican National League Cincinati Blaine

Death of an Old Minister Rev W W Oslin dies suddenly

Rev W W Oslin a senior Methodist preacher in North Georgia Conference died at home after a brief illness. He served multiple circuits including Watkinsville and Taborne and was known for strong revival work and steady ministry across Athens Clarke County. His death brings sorrow to many congregations and colleagues.

W. W. Oslin C. A. Conaway Tue Baxwin Ww. W. Oslin North Georgia Cenfer Connee Oslin North Georgia Athens Oconee County Ostin Clarke Way

Old Hutchinson Heads To Pensacola In Mystery

Chicago financier known as Old Hutchinson boards a Pensacola bound train with a small satchel and a ticket. He visited two drinking spots and told bartenders not to expect his return. Authorities later arrest a man believed to be the original Old Hutch in connection with the case.

Cmtenco B. P. Hutchinson Old Hutch Pensacola Fla Chicago Hutch Sony Inpianaronis

Tragic Mob Executes Suspect After Circus Disturbance

In Franklin Tennessee on May 1 a rowdy crowd formed around a ten cent circus. Jim Taylor shot Police Captain Charles Cook during a methamargument and a mob then overpowered the sheriff, hanged Taylor from a side street bridge, and riddled his body with bullets. One circus worker was also shot. The mob acted with apparent organization and leadership.

Frankin Tenn Jim Taylor Charles Cook Cook

Sixth Victim Dies In Wedding Poisoning Case

Civowmatt and Crvoixnati report the burial of the bridegroom, Gen Alger linked to cabinet appointment rumors, and that the bride remains ill with several guests gravely ill after the Snooks Herr wedding poisoning. General Veazey notes Proctor may replace Edmunds in the senate.

Civomwatt Veazey Grand Army Proctor Edmunds Senate Alger Crvoixnati Burnett House

Dunn in Atlanta Held for Forgery T: Dunn in Atlanta Held for Forgery

J L Dunn a young man is jailed at the Atlanta station house on a forgery charge after a Sedalia Missouri dispatch alleged a 5400 forging theft and a New Orleans claim of 2500. Detectives fear Dunn’s mule scam links him to a wider forgery ring.

AtLanta J. L. Dunn Couch Sedalia Dunn Se Ee

Resolutions of Respect for Willis Gunnells

A lodge posts resolutions honoring Willis Gunnells who served faithfully. They note his death, praise his character and family, express sympathy to his widow and children, and request publication in the Southern Alliance Farmer and The Weekly Banner. Committee members J. K. Bonn J. O. Fowler and J. Henry Boup send copies to the family.

Willis Gunnells Madison County Southern Alliance Wexklty Banner J. EK. Bonn J. O. Fowler J. Hzxry Boup

Botkin Impeachment Trial Opens With Damaging Testimony

In Torres Kansas on May 1 the Botkin impeachment hearing began with Dr. J A L Williams of Springfield testifying first. He stated that Botkin appeared drunk four times during one term, signaling a decisive start to the proceedings and the court addressing the pending resolution.

Sheriff Sells Rail Property in Gilmer County

Sheriff Bramlett of Gilmer county has levied on the Marietta and North Georgia railroad property to satisfy taxes and offered it for sale. He has been cited to answer in United States court for contempt, the road being court property.

Atlanta, Ga Bramlett Gilmer County Marietta and North Georgia Railroad Gilmer United States Court

Pair of Crooks Nabbed After Nationwide Swindle Run

New York April 30 Chief Inspector Byrnes's men arrested James Hall alias James Huntley and Andrew J Conover, two swindlers who defrauded banks across the country traveling as mule buyers. They admitted nothing but matched the description of the wanted crook. They lived in style and planned to resume operations with new schemes.

New York Byrnes Far West Texas New England States James Hall James Albert Huntsley Andrew J. Conover Exeed Sprgrek Ani Vie Catenen Neghers nThe Par Ares Banker’s Almanac Ing United States

Dairyman Edward Goshkey Drowns After Pursuit by Son

Edward Goshkey a dairyman near Lancaster Pennsylvania drowned in Conestoga Creek after fleeing an ax chase with his 14 year old son in pursuit He leaped a fence into the stream and his body was recovered five hours later The boy narrowly escaped exhaustion following the pursuit prior to this act he had previously attempted suicide by poison but that attempt failed and acted as an emetic

Lancaster Edward Goshkey Pavethio

Fifty Hundred Strike Among Washington Mines

Five hundred coal miners near Washington Indiana walk out over a driver’s discharge. The dispute widens as owners and workers stand firm, signaling a potentially long strike period. A separate freight locomotive explosion in Oswego, New York kills engineer James Cummings and injures others, with cause undetermined. A bombshell document attack on physicians in New York sparks federal attention.

Washington Ind Washketon Centaary de Osweao N. Y Rome Watertown Ogdensburg James Cummings Ceyriely

Pigs Teeth and Horse Hay Fed in Pasture Guide

The article details pig dentition to age pigs by teeth from birth to tusks and aging cues for boars and sows. It also notes Hay for Horses by Professor Henry, stating ten pounds of hay suffices for a horse fed on grain and warns against overfilling hay chutes.

Henry

An Authoritative Decision and Jollity Theater Mixup

A short tale shows a boy proving the moon not made of green cheese by study. A theater ticket hiccup follows with Mr. Younghusband securing crimson seats at the Jollity prompting wife admonitions about dress color. The pieces read as brief Life and Fanny Folks notes with a punchy epigram.

Tommy Sadie Papa Mr. Younghusband

Prose Snippets and Local News Fragments

A collage of quotes and brief notes. social chatter, engagement rings, family scenes, and a few Athens items. References include Fassett and Horace Fledgely, a jewelry remark, and mentions of the Germania Club, Athens stock farm talk, and local drummers in Hancock Avenue.

Washington's Sword and Brown's Quest for Power

A Century excerpt links John Brown's 1850s raid to a belief in divine aid via a Washington relic sword said to have been given by Frederick the Great. Brown’s spy Cook visits Bel Air, Brown seeks the sword for strategic prestige, detouring six of his men and costing half a day and seventeen lives in pursuit of a mythical artifact.

Washington John Brown South Brown Frederick the Great Cook Bel Air

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