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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1893
Page
3
An arrest on suspicion of torture in the assault case against Julien sparked a mob near Kenner with calls for lynching. Regulators ordered calm as leaders faced public anger while authorities investigate the alleged torture and murder related to the Righty farm killings in North Colonels.
In Washington on Sept 26 the Senate, missing Vice President, sees Senator Harris preside. Faulkner introduces New Mexico statehood bill. Dubose seeks delayed action on federal election, tariff, and finance until Jan 15 1894 to address Washington Montana and Wyoming. House kans federal repeal bill advances amid routine business.
A help collection from Brunswick aims to provide provisions and clothing for sufferers. Colonel H Clay and Dr Heer of New York coordinate with Algiera to transport supplies aboard lighter craft from the Yout Egan’s Banishment wharf, with local citizens scrutinizing recent press claims about intimidation and relief efforts.
New York reports the Valkyrie anchored in the harbor with a record racing boom drawing attention from many spectators. The article notes captains and crews discussing her cup contending capacities and the impressive spectacle of her arrival.
The National Liberal federation urges Mr. Gladstone to launch a campaign against the house of Lords in Edinburgh this week. Sources note Tory hostility, with Earl Rosebery seeking party reform and a possible Welsh Scottish church disestablishment link. London politics are described as at a low ebb with ministers away.
The dispatches note Count Herbert Bismarck and Count Rantsau arriving in Kissingen, with skepticism about any breakthrough. In Vienna authorities arrest 14 anarchists as a large, coordinated plot unfolds. Malta reports Rear Admiral Markham grounded at the harbor entrance as naval attention focuses on preparations and potential crises. Joseph Chamberlain travels to London amid Liberal Unionist affairs. A survivor recounts a near fatal illness episode.
Ocala Florida Sept 26 excitement grips the city over a plot to release Ed Dansy a negro cook from Marion county jail. The escape left Deputy Sheriff Bennicker seriously wounded and involved an attorney from Micanopy J W Wideman who allegedly offered a payoff to secure Dansy freedom. Guards pursued the fugitive unarmed as Dansy remained at large amid a tense chase.
The Louisville and Nashville railroad has appealed for injunctions to curb machinists strike action at Mobile and Evansville. Attorneys seek restraining orders against strikers and $5,000 damages against Louisville committeemen who urged workers to quit. One half of distant machinists have joined the strike. a small work force remains and both sides predict victory.
Brunswick, Sept 26 reports say idle negroes threaten to loot and raid the city as good men arm themselves to resist. The relief committee and board of health remain the only governing body with a plan to organize municipal guidance in case of emergency. At a noon meeting one death is noted.
Governor Tur ney and Attorney General Pickle approve a pact between penitentiary commissioners and Tack Land company to meet state needs with a $80,000 land purchase in Morgan county. Plans include building stockades and eventual shift of the penitentiary lease to coal mining. main prison to be placed in a county on 1,500 acres. A murder in Lytle near San Antonio sparks town alarm after P H M Griffin is found shot and robbed.
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