14 Nov 1893
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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1893
Page
1
Reports from Rio de Janeiro describe a massive magazine explosion at Governor’s Island after shelling by insurgents and alleged misfired ordnance. Investigations focus on possible betrayal among guards and Peixoto's forces, with foreign powers watching potential treaty breaches.
In Trenton, Nov 11, lawmakers debate Judge Depue's verdict that the gerrymander law is unconstitutional and whether it voids last Tuesday's assembly elections. Democrats urge Governor Wertz to call a special election to fill vacancies, while Republicans warn of two competing sets of appointees in the next legislature.
In Atlanta on November 11 the Georgia House approved a joint two senate three house committee to inspect a Savannah River dam allegedly placed by Augusta. Local bills advanced and Senator Chambers’ resolution to seek the funding needed to pay school teachers was adopted.
St Joseph, Nov 11 Professor W T Foster warns of a harsher winter with a peak storm spell from Nov 24 to Dec 9 followed by a severe cold wave. Additional storm waves are expected around Nov 25 Dec 1 and 7 with January weather deemed unusually interesting. Foster invites comparison with short range forecasts from the national weather bureau.
News from Key West reports Cuban revolutionists at headquarters say 15 Central Cuban cities have declared against Spain and are in open rebellion. An armed expedition is alleged to be forming to depart Cuba within 24 hours. Support from Cuban expatriates grows as Morocco distracts home authorities.
Lewis Morrison presents Faust on Tuesday night November 14 at the Opera House. The story follows the aged philosopher making a pact with Mephisto, pursuing Marguerite, a killing accusation, and a dramatic rescue by repentance’s spirit amid supernatural visions.
Wier Boyd, a leading North Georgia figure, drops dead near Dahlonega on Wednesday. Local and regional items note business shifts, political wins, and various notable events across Georgia and beyond.
In Athens a young woman Miss Mamie Brightwell daughter of J W Brightwell dies after a fever. She was active in the Christian church and known for kindness. Her funeral at Arntrecht church in Oconee, conducted by Rev W A Chastain, followed by interment beside her mother.
A column argues that thrift should aid good causes and not breed stinginess. It cites a generous man who saved to donate to charity, warns against wasteful wives, and urges families to live within means. The essay notes church and city finance frugality and praises the Athens Savings Bank.
Emory Davis aged about twelve died Saturday at his mother's Wilkerson street home after a three day illness described as brain trouble. The death occurred about 10 o'clock in the morning and a large circle of friends extend sympathy to the bereaved family.
Louis Morrison, long identified with the renowned play Faust, will appear at the pers House Tuesday night November 14. He is hailed as one of the day’s greatest actors and a Faust comparable to Booth’s Hamlet.
The Northeastern railroad faces seizure by Governor Northen after the Richmond and Danville system defaulted on interest payments due November 1. Georgia as endorser may assume bonds totaling 260000 dollars, plus 315000 new bonds disputed as invalid. A manager will run the road for the state with an Athens nominee likely to be appointed.
Cards announce a marriage at the bride’s parents' residence in High Shoals on Tuesday night. Rev. H. R Bernard of the city will officiate. The bride, Jessie Frazier, famed as a beauty in the state, weds Durrett, a prominent young man from Southern Georgia.
Brunswick Ga November 11 The board of health reports 13 new yellow fever cases including one white Mrs Federick 501 South Albana Street and 11 colored Discharged 13 Alexander Anderson a blacksmith who had been at St Simons but returned too soon died Refugees who return are more susceptible to fever and a more malignant form A thorough fumigation of the city will be made before residents return and those away should tag and mail keys with owner name and residence to the health board or John P Harvey sanitary officer for airing the houses Weather is cloudy and cool.
The law firm of Thomas and Strickland dissolves by mutual consent. The partners formed a five year partnership in Athens five years ago to practice law and now dissolve, with each remaining to continue practice at their former offices. J J Strickland signs.
Vanderbilt defeats the University of Techa 35 to 0 at home. Key players include Shackelford Dortch Keller Hanover Connell on Vanderbilt and Smith Butler Brown E Brown on the Techa. Injuries forced several players from the field, with Vanderbilt leveraging superior weight and teamwork.
The Athens City Democratic Executive Committee orders a city primary on Friday November 24 1893 to nominate candidates for Mayor and five aldermen across four wards. Polls run 9 am to 4 pm for white registered voters at specified precincts with results declared by ward and term, plus sealing of boxes at election end. Jo an Crawton chairs. A nearby traveler notes cotton fields show one thriving patch amid many barren fields.
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