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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1891
Page
8
Rome reports the New Orleans grand jury decision sparks outrage in city press. The Capitan Frascassa calls the ruling an elevation of murder to state policy, arguing Americans lack protection and must defend themselves. warns of Italy’s reaction and future U S actions toward European claims.
In Cuicaco on May 9, Dr. Bower Talbot father of Arthur a 17 year old lad said to be shanghaied from Philadelphia and now penniless in London. Arthur ran away with Bert Davis when Talbot left for the south. The boys traveled via Buffalo New York and Philadelphia aboard the cattle steamer Askar after leaving Chicago. They allege harsh treatment, were penniless on landing, and begged in London until directed to the American consul.
Kansas City May 9 The first lady witness in the impeachment trial of Judge Theodosius Botkin of Kansas testifies she visited his boarding room after it was left by the landlady and found the room heavily scented with whiskey and bottles under his pillow. Botkin contends the state’s evidence is not strong and claims about one hundred witnesses are ready to testify for him.
James Whitcomb Riley plans a two month European stay this summer. Miss Winnie Davis will unveil the Jefferson Davis monument in Mississippi on June 3. The sultan of Turkey altered his beard to resemble Jay Gould. Henry M. Stanley lectured in London after returning to England. A large number of poems were sent to Von Moltke for his birthday. President Balmaceda of Chile is described as stern, educated, and capable. M. Bouvier, French finance minister, is a rising young statesman with strong reputation.
A mixed digest notes forest fires in Michigan and royal debts and politics in Europe. It cites James McDuffie’s insanity after murder, Andrew Meyer’s arrest for fraud, and U S ministers in Yokohama. Also reports on ship arrivals, a Vienna banquet, a Philadelphia fire death, talk of poetry, and local probate and anti trust actions.
A reader reflects on Sunday calm, headaches from Saturday nights, and jokes about art calendar illustrations. He argues women hold power to shape men for better or worse, praises good women in Georgia, and warns against the influence of bad ones. A local note reports a horse accident at Northeastern depot with a fatal prognosis.
Rail lines in the Athens region see major upgrades with new steel rails, cross ties, and bridge work. Northeastern aims to complete repair soon and extend service toward Lula, while the G C & N progress toward Elberton and Broad River, promising a historic boost for Athens with trains reaching the city gates.
William Burger, a senior at Brivgerort High School in Connecticut, brought a snake to campus on May 9. The reptile scared pupils causing several girls to faint and prompting the principal to suspend Burger from graduating.
Vague reports from VaLParaiso describe an explosion aimed at cabinet members causing excitement. In Marsnatt Missouri on May 9 Bill Price, a Black man, was hanged in the jail yard for assaulting a white girl.
Athens Ga May 9 1891 market tone quiet and steady with cotton grades listed from good middling to good ordinary and prices in fractions. New York trade notes include flour city mills extra Minnesota extra suprfine and other wheat and corn figures with futures terms for May and June.
Special to the Banner reports Charlotte's growth through the Consolidated Construction Co led by Latta Springs Heath Bland McDowell Chambers. The firm bought 450 acres near the city, named Dilworth after Edward Latta, and created Latta Park with a 1200 foot lake and boats. A recent festival drew large crowds and Mecklenburg's Declaration of Independence celebrations are planned for the 20th with a $1,000 North State Club fireworks fund.
Three men Charley Ozburn Elisha A Underwood and George Washington await execution in Fulton County jail in Georgia after murder convictions. Judge Richard H Clarke scheduled the death decree with no clemency or escape. A second fatal accident near Lawrenceville on the Georgia, Carolina and Northern railroad injured two Negro workers and killed foreman J H Henley.
Inspector Byrnes arrests Charles Dixon a man from Eblo Colorado who vowed to kill Jay Gould unless paid one million dollars and ten yearly payments of one hundred thousand Dixon claims to be a vice president of a reform group calling itself Christ's followers He is committed awaiting sanity examination. Also reports a French torpedo boat sank near Cherbourg after a collision with a cruiser.
A loud street crowd followed the Immortal Scott performance, described as wild and unchecked by police. The city aims to quell such demonstrations with authorities warning a day of judgment and Mayor Broch preparing a matinee next Monday.
Harmony Grove Ga May 8 Esquire Jas F Payne a prominent Fort Lamar citizen visits the Grove. Dr L Hardman returns from Clarkesville after a sick patient consul tation. Mayor T C Key returns from Atlanta where he attended a World’s Fair convention as a delegate. Col W W Stark back from a lengthy visit to relatives in Texas. Mr Polken of Banks County passes through the Grove near Athens on Route 401.
A large fire at Irondale Alabama destroyed a block of buildings near Binningin and damaged stores and dwellings. Loss estimated around 30000 dollars. Origin of the blaze unknown. Nearby a freight train wreck occurred on the Louisville and Nashville line, killing an unknown white tramp and injuring others including Engineer John Hair.
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