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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1893
Page
7
Three jurors voiced brief remarks after the trial verdict was delivered, expressing surprise and confirming they reached a unanimous decision. The judge thanked jurors for their service as the courtroom emptied.
Jurors James A. Lester R. L. Hill and J. F. Spinks say they signed a verdict they did not agree with. Lester claims he would have refused if polled, cites notes passed during deliberations, and says he believed the defendants guilty. Spicks admits sickness forced signing an acquittal while still believing guilt.
The College of Bishops of the Methodist Church South began its annual secret session at Troost Avenue Methodist Church to plan Episcopal visitation for the year. Attending are bishops from New Orleans Baltimore Nashville Spartanburg Jackson Los Angeles Atlanta and Kansas City with Bishop Granberry ill. The auxiliary board of missions also meets this week. A Farmers Institute will be organized at Lawrenceville on May 18 by Dr H C White and Prof J B Sumiecutt with invites extended to farmers and planters statewide.
Carlisle returns and reports a stable financial outlook after meetings with Chicago bankers. Treasury gold stocks total 97.96 million in the vault and in transit, with 613 million counted nationwide including 518 million in circulation. Officials hint at possible New York talks but provide no firm plans.
Governor Northen receives word from Dr. W. S. Yeates that he will reach Atlanta on the 15th and reopen the state geological bureau. Yeates, praised for scientific and practical ability, aims to have the department fully operating by the 5th of the month with assistant geologists appointed after consultation.
In Savannah on May 4 Judge Speer decided in Inman v Dover and Statesboro railroad to appoint a permanent receiver for the ten mile line between the cited points. The ruling aligns with phases of Central railroad litigation and impacts first mortgage bond defaults and foreclosure. Marion Erwin remains temporary receiver pending the order.
A burglar entered the home of Mr Minor Brown on Nantahala avenue late Wednesday night and stole cash clothing and edible goods including a plate of pancakes. The thief also rifled pockets and pantry items before fleeing. no suspects have been located.
Dave McGregor, eldest son of D W McGregor of this city, died after injuries from a horse dragging him and kicking him several times as he prepared to stable the animal. Medical aid failed to stop internal hemorrhages. funeral held at the McGregor residence with Rev C W Lane, and burial in Atlanta. Dave was active in the Presbyterian church and the Y M C A boys branch. The bereaved family receives sympathy. In Kansas City a forgery swindled banks of 4600 using raised checks. suspect unknown. In Louisville a priest, Father W P Mackin, died suddenly while kneeling in prayer at his bedside after heart trouble.
Report from Brookhaven says Judge Chrisman confronted a mob of about 100 white caps at the courthouse as a railroad case was being tried. A leader leveled a shotgun and vowed death, but the judge ordered arrests and evacuated the room. He rang the fire bell and formed a precautionary guard before the mob dispersed. The governor, with a military company, remained ready to respond. Indictments hang over the leaders and a new court session is set for Monday.
Atlanta May 4 a sensational report from Albany Ga details Cora Van Tassell a noted southern favorite and star of the Jolly Roamers troupe whose spring tour unraveled after a scandal with a scion of a prominent family. The company’s backers withdraw and dates are canceled with Cora and her manager heading to New York Madison Square Garden.
The article notes Empress Josephine’s fondness for gardening and horticulture, describing her as not a scientist and recounting tales of her hothouses and gardens. It mentions financial strains after her divorce and Napoleon’s liberal but state-controlled finances.
A tornado crossed Lexington and Newberry counties injuring several and killing a white woman. It unroofed houses and mills, destroyed barns and stables, and damaged orchards and woods. Williston Springfield also suffered damage with high winds reported statewide.
Telegraphic exchanges between Secretary Gresham and Governor Pennoyer reveal friction over federal versus state authority. Pennoyer calls the Gresham telegram an insult to Oregon and vows to enforce state laws while criticizing the president for suspending the exclusion law without warrant.
A Wednesday night blaze in Jefferson Jackson County destroyed Hon. W. I. Pikes residence and his law library. The fire started from a defective stove in the cook room with only a few articles saved.
President Palmer hosted the duke of Veragua at the Auditorium hotel as Spain themed decorations and a Spanish menu highlighted the event. Attendance slumped from about 850000 paid to under 75000, prompting talk of price and crowding remedies.
Theophi lus Pendleton of Wolf Lake returned home intoxicated and attacked his wife, killing her instantly. He seized their six month old infant and beat its brains against the stove, then killed himself. The brutal sequence ends with Pendleton taking his own life.
In Ga on May 4 Hiau Shoats reports a conflict between J P Langston and Elder a Powell hand, leading to Langston firing twice. The first shot missed as Elder advanced. the second wounded him possibly fatally. Langston, a Baptist church member, asserts the boisterous behavior prompted self defense.
Rev F H Ivey D D pastor of Curtis Baptist church died at 1 45 am after a brief illness. He came to Augusta about a year ago and won the affection of his congregation and community with devoted work and self sacrifice. He was formerly pastor of the First Baptist church and related to Col Stephen Upson of this city. In later notes the Redwine case mentions Thomas E Reed of Union Point indicted for misappropriating funds and a $2000 property transfer to bondsmen. Reed is held in Atlanta jail.
Editor Ny G Gonzales of the State and proprietor Charles A Calvo Jr of The Register were bruised in a street assault near Corumata. Gonzales says Calvo attacked after passing him. Calvo claims Gonzales advanced on him and he reacted. A citizen intervened to prevent a serious outcome.
A woman plans to stay late in her country home but fails to persuade city servants to stay. She seeks village help starting with a village maid who discusses teaching duties, then declines engagement. A Reverend Porter in St Thomas NJ denounces Gladstone calling him Judas for 80 Welsh votes, prompting debate.
A distressed wife requests help for her husband as she fatigue with Tanity Doctor Mercy and seeks additional medical opinions. The brief plea reflects frustration with conflicting guidance and a demand for clearer diagnosis.
A brief newspaper fragment notes a subject who struck his thumb with a tack hammer and fell silent for nearly a minute, signaling discomfort or pain. The read remains incomplete, offering only this moment of reaction without further context or outcome.
A cryptic editorial note from Vogue sketches public fear of disease as a thief. The passage features a chorus of four voices in a hall lamenting arrests for taking relief or aid, highlighting stigma and disease accountability.
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