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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1911
Page
5
In Athens, Mr. McKinney shot his wife after a quarrel spurred by a letter to another man, then turned the smoking pistol on himself. The couple’s 10 or 12 year old daughter witnessed the scene and is left orphaned. authorities urge finding a safe home for her.
Jones a University of Georgia student and Dr J C Holliday were injured when a car crashed on the Bar net Shoals road. Holliday’s injuries were painful but not serious. Jones suffered a broken hip top and frequent hemorrhages but was reported resting well at St Marys hospital last night. The party was returning from visiting the power plant with Tulane debaters. the machine wrecked after Holliday attempted to catch his hat. The other occupants were uninjured. The injured man is a Rome native and senior law student, active in campus life.
Messrs M A Lewis and BV Heath returned from Chapel Hill where Georgia and North Carolina discussed the income tax issue in a pentagonal debate with Tulane Vanderbilt Virginia and the University of Georgia. Georgia lost the decision there and here as judges ruled 2 to 1 against the Georgia negative in both venues.
The local lodge of Elks of the B P C E changes their meeting night back to Wednesday after a period on Friday. Regular meeting occurs tomorrow at the usual evening hour as new members continue to join the order.
In drizzle at Oconee cemetery a 7 month old baby, child of Alfred Ogle and his wife, was buried as the father vanished Saturday afternoon after drawing wages. The mother ill and absent, other children taken in after the infant’s death at 1 AM Sunday. The father’s whereabouts unknown since Saturday noon.
Jack Robinson a white inmate, eight to ten years in Clarke County Gang, escaped last night from the county camp hospital by burning through a wall with a red hot iron. He stole a horse, passed two policemen, and fled toward the city limits. Rome hosts the fifteenth International Congress of Press Associations with delegates from many nations.
Nashville Tenn May 1 The reformation of the banking currency system and the relation of the postal savings institutions to national or state banking are the leading questions slated for discussion by the executive council of the American Bankers Association at a three days meeting begun in this city today.
Meridian Mississippi hosts a convention of the Mississippi chapters of the United Daughters of the Confederacy this week. Nearly 200 delegates and visitors from across the state have arrived for the event with elaborate entertainment prepared.
Special to The Banner Barnesville Ga May 1 The Booster car of the proposed State Chamber of Commerce departs May 1 to tour Georgia visiting large and small cities. Officials trade bodies will be urged to support a state organization and send delegates to the July 19 convention where formal organization will occur. The Primo donated car will promote Georgia products and commercial growth across the Empire State of the South.
Columbia delegates travel to Washington for the South Carolina Federation of Women's Clubs annual convention. Mrs Philip N Moore of St Louis, president of the general Federation of Women's Clubs, attends as guest of honor.
Louisville Kentucky May 1 Delegates from numerous states gather as President General William A Marble of New York presides at the twenty second annual congress of the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution.
Rev. John L. Pranklin led a lengthy revival at Princeton, with strong congregations and deep interest. The gospel preaching drew eight new members to the church as the visible result of the extended efforts.
Census figures prompt talk of adding a Georgia district and one more congressman. The Eighth district shows 232 037 people versus a target near 217 000, risking county shifts. Oconee County alone could adjust the balance, signaling possible redistricting upheaval.
Guildhall Vermont May 1 Mrs Florence M Dodge of Ludeburg was brought to trial for the murder of William Heath a painter who worked at the accuseds home Heath a married man with a family had earned a reputation as an honest industrious worker The case attracts wide attention in Vermont and New England with juror selection likely to take time as public opinion runs high and the defense is led by Harlan B Howe and Harry Blodgett of St Johnsbury The state is represented by Attorney General John G Sargent and State Attorney Harry B Amey
A traveling salesman urges the Athens Banner to press better rail schedules between Athens Georgia and Franklin North Carolina. He notes the two night two day trip harms merchants, calls for exposing contracts tied to a $100,000 railroad stock gift, and asks the Chamber of Commerce to seek improved through service.
The two year old son of Mr. and Mrs O J Smith died at home on the Boulevard Sun from brain congestion. His remains were carried yesterday to Madison County for burial. The babe was an only child and many friends expressed deepest sympathy to the grieving parents.
May 1 John Runnells today assumed the duties of president of the Pullman Company, succeeding Robert T. Lincoln who resigned due to ill health after heading the car building firm since the death of George M. Pullman in 1897.
Buffalo N Y May 1 reduced railroad rate for export wheat to points east of Buffalo is now 4 1 2 cents a bushel, down 1 5 from the former rate. Dr Kings New Discovery praised for coughs and lung troubles, claimed to cure a child after other remedies failed. Trial bottle free. 50 cent and one dollar sizes. Guaranteed by W J Smith Bro and H R Palmer Sons.
Neighbors heard three shots at Mrs. Dodge’s house. Mrs. Dodge said Heath killed himself, but only one shot was fatal. Heath was shot in the back from a distance. a revolver with three empty cartridges was found. Mr. Dodge was arrested for murder but released on bail due to lack of motive.
Mrs Susan Tastor Lucas widow of Frederick B Lucas died yesterday afternoon at her Dearing Street home after a brief illness described as pneumonia worsened by collapse. Born December 9 1852 in Athens she lived most of her life here and leaves three daughters Mrs W L Walker Miss Anna Grace Lucas and Mrs B H Barrow. Funeral services are set for 5 PM today at her residence with Rev Troy Beatty officiating and pallbearers named from local families.
Gordon defeated the Georgia Reserves by 3 to 1 and tied them 6 to 5 in ten innings. Wiggins pitched well Thursday, supported by Clements, Howell, and Henderson, with Hitchcock homering for the visitors. Gordon’s Brinsop, Clements, and Howell starred. Norman was hurt, Brewster added a run, and Gordon shows strong play.
May 1 Macon report from the Georgia Educational Association urges June legislature to reform finance and governance of public education. Proposals include broad state funding, reorganizing the state board, replacing the school commissioner with a state superintendent, expanding duties and salary, adding assistant supervisors, and strengthening county supervision and compulsory education laws.
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