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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1901
Page
7
Oscar Loo, 15, son of a Memphis shoemaker, identified by companions as the youth killed by Policeman Richard ton in a second alley near a store backing onto the alley. The boy died en route to a hospital. his father has been notified.
Three Alabama men J D White T M Estrokin and G L Grabba were held up relieved of valuables and badly assaulted near Alabama City nine miles west of Gapapas. One victim was crushed and left in precarious condition with life likely endangered. Suspects include Holland who resisted arrest and was shot twice. other arrests expected as authorities chase leads.
Bavarnan Oct 29 The Central Railway received three of five new Consolidated locomotives from Cooke works Paterson N J They are 8 wheel pattern 91 inch cylinders 83 inch stroke 60 inch drivers weighing 196000 pounds and over 100 tons ready coal fired These heavy engines operate between Columbus and Birmingham and match the heaviest southbound locomotives then in service elsewhere
A coroner's jury ruled Joe Russell, a Black man, was burned to death in a locked midway booth at the fair. Evidence showed the booth was locked from the outside while Russell cried for help.
General John B. Gordon and his son Major Hugh Gordon have bought a large fruit farm on Biscayne Bay in Dade County Florida. Gordon plans to spend most of his time in Florida and praises the climate and agricultural potential. Major Hugh Gordon will build a home and plant an orange grove and other fruits between Peters’ estate and Biscayne Bay. Mrs. Gordon and the general will winter there, noting the climate revived them.
At Newmarket Houghton meeting Wa tershed owned by W C Whitney and ridden by Johnny Reiff won the Cambridge shire stakes by a neck amid an exciting finish. Oshboon led early as favorite with Lascaris and Vodova close behind, while Watershed rose from the rear to claim victory.
An advertisement touts Mozley and Nesley Lemon Elixir and Hot Drops as remedies for indigestion liver problems heart disease and throat and lung illnesses claiming numerous personal testimonials. A North Carolina governor supports a Winston good roads convention inviting delegates and officials from across the state to attend on November 1 and 3.
Sam Wood, about 60, jailed after being charged with compelling his son to drink alcohol, alleged to have caused the boy’s death. The incident occurred near the Pike county line and has sparked strong local sentiment for punishment. Other dispatches note Boer prisoner captures, Von Holleben’s voyage to America, and a Walker County judge appointment.
In Lexpos Oct 26 report the cabinet shake-up rumors amid war criticism are dismissed as unlikely. Chamberlain and ministers face internal discontent from liberal circles and Cambridge concerns about prolonging the war. Lord Milner predicts slow, steady settlement in Africa.
A dispatch notes Volga water levels dropping quickly causing concern for cargo and non-delivery of goods along Russia's waterways. Odesea reports to the London Times and New York papers. The early warning signals potential disaster for steamers and trade on the river.
In Gronaztoxw Kentucky on October 9, the Powers trial moves toward a potential acquittal as Commonwealth's Attorney Franklin closes the defense case after two hours. The document notes no change in controversy and references call-ups of war vessels.
The Morgan-Hill syndicate fronts J Pierpont Morgan to join the Bandard company near Point Richmond across San Francisco Bay. Reportedly the plan uses rail lines including the Great Northern and Northern roads. The rate is stated at a little over 100000.
In Atlanta on October 93 the House defeated a bill forcing grand juries to pass on pension applications before pension commissioner approval. Many new bills appeared. A Senate panel proposed 14 jurors for Americus city court. Several governor appointments were sent in. Bills disposed include one on pension examination and county review for names used by tax receivers, with votes noted.
The Tradesman lists multiple new ventures for the week ended Oct 26 across several states. Projects include a carriage factory in Hen in Tenn canning and chair plants in Decatur Ga a fernery in Asiana a wheel works in Gaffney C and a Memphis flour mill with 49000 dollars plus a gin and machine shop in Memphis Tenn a grist mill in Edenton N C and a kaolin company near Ae 0 among others with various capital figures and locations in Tennessee Georgia North Carolina Alabama Florida and Arkansas.
A Tampa bulletin reports the Resistencia union nearly dissolved with the cigarmaker strike losing momentum. It notes about 1,577 workers remain at work and factories operate with new personnel and shifting departments. A Fernandina Dock Realty Company incorporation also appears in the same notice.
Fragmentary note describes military orders and telegrams about troops in Louisiana, tension over deployment to Washington, and a transport in the area. Details are incomplete and gene ral Glynn referenced in a scattered message.
Bax Francisco October 26 General Ignacio Andrade former president of Venezuela and his wife sailed from Cartagena to Curacao aboard the Caracas seeking to avoid interception. He travels toward Cuba with suspected aim to challenge Castro and may head an expedition though he keeps silent.
The Georgia senate considered two measures, the Howard franchise tax bill and Hall bill to bar judges from directing verdicts by juries. After a lengthy debate and a 71 to 64 vote short of constitutional majority, the Hall measure faced opposition from Slaton and W i. The Australian ballot bill advanced to the special order, Bell’s resolution moved, and other proposals on state geologist duties were noted.
Durasy Ga Oct 29 Engineer Charles A Williams of Savannah who has worked on the Rover since it was commissioned says he served under Rear Admiral Schley as assistant engineer. He calls the court of inquiry in Washington a humbug and urges that Sampson be given credit for the battle.
Emery Company with capital $8,000,000 forms Ashland Empry and Co, recently incorporated under New York law. Pending traffic arrangements are reported by George S. Dears porn, president of the American Hag Allan Steamship company, with notices from San Francisco indicating new port access and related maneuvers.
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