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Athens Weekly Banner

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Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1896

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Chinese laborers must hold exit certificates for reentry

An attorney general opinion states that registered Chinese laborers who left the United States must obtain a certificate from the port collector to return. It also requires their certificates and related papers be deposited with the exiting port collector, not with local customs officers, and a treasury circular directs collectors to follow the ruling.

Qasuisaton Poral Secretary of the Treasury Gatate Sehiat Customs

Anti Turkish meeting protests massacres in London hall

A 2600 strong audience at St James hall heard a demonstration against Armenian massacres. Mr Gladstone read a letter urging support for Lord Salisbury and action by the British government directing co operation with other powers to stop massacres. The meeting urged unity among nations and faiths to aid the starving Armenians.

Gladstone St. James Hall Rochester Mr. Gladstone Lord Salisbury

Watered threats misread in Havana danger near war

A Havana episode described by a Key West correspondent shows Consul General Lee warning Captain McIntosh to sail the Vigilancia after authorities demanded Mexican passenger Angel Fernandez be handed over. Spain threatened to sink the ship with Moro Castle guns, Havana officials urged restraint, and Weyler reportedly faced cabinet pressure as fireworks of war talk surged through the harbor.

Cuba Moro Castle Havana United States New Orteans Times- Democrat Key West Senor Angel Fernandes Ward Line Vigilancia Spain Fernandes Lee Senor Angel Fernandez Fernandez John McIntosh McIntosh Weyler Seenandes Vola de Nottsee Coon Consti Consul Lee Ruler’s Palace Moro

Three Names Selected for Pope to Choose Bishop Successor

Washington Oct 31 The Catholic university board adjourned after naming three priests to present to the pope as potential successors to Bishop Keane as rector. Keane will remain as a director but his name will not be published. Also noted Morrison election as Duluth bishop and Behring Knorr announce tetanus antitoxin breakthrough.

Leo Keane Washineron Catholic University Publcene

Banker Rambusch Ends Life at Fredericksburg National Cemetery

W T Rambusch, a Juneau banker in default, shot himself in the right temple in Fredericksburg Virginia. His body was found seated on a bench in the National Cemetery clutching a pistol with which he died. A note in his pocket asked for his wife to receive life insurance and mentioned relatives in Juneau and Rambusch & Pettit.

Fredericksburg W. T. Rambusch Juneau Wis National Cemetery O. T. Anderson Pedes County W. E. Hall Forde Rambusch Rambusch & Pettit W. T. Ramsusca Rambusch

Royal Couple at Bari Greeted by Italian Crowd

Royal visit from Princess Helene of Montenegro and the Crown Prince of Naples aboard the Savoia brings a vast crowd to Bari. Municipal edicts amply decorate streets while odd restrictions appear, and dignitaries observe a grand welcome despite admonitions on cleanliness and attire.

Helene of Montenegro Crown Prince of Naples Bari Italy Savoia Helene of Montenegro Honseungro Decoraa Pitas Pione

Venezuela Accepts German Loan Plan for Development

A Venezuelan commission to Germany returned with news of a 60,000,000 bolivar loan and a German bank arrangement. Herr Krupp leads the lender group, with a 7 percent railroad investment guarantee advancing Venezuela’s development. The plan includes a 1,000,000 bolivar reserve for private participation to ensure ongoing cooperation between Venezuelan and German capital.

Venezuela Een of Pee Works Gromod Berlin Wit Essen Caracas Valencia Vene Enear Kruppe Sie Cabs Lebt Germany

State Fair Opens in North Carolina Exceeds Expectations

The thirty sixth annual state fair opened in Raeciu with Governor Carr presiding. Chief Marshal Edward McKissick introduced him. Notable exhibitor George Vanderbilt presents Biltmore farm products. State Chairman Manley disputes Daniel L. Roussell's 40,000 vote claim, saying Democrats can rally. A rumor of illegal negro registration is addressed as likely to be corrected by new election law. Republicans vow action on registration and voter placement concerns.

North Carolina Ra Eicu Carr Marshal Edward McKissick Asheville N. C George Vanderbilt Biltmore Farm Manley Daniel L. Roussell Russell South Carolina Virginia

Acrobat Performs Fatal Fall at Barnum Circus

An aerial bar act at Barnum's Coliseum ends with John Dunham suffering a severe spinal injury after a misstep. He was found unconscious and placed in sawdust. Doctors said the injury was grave, marking the first serious accident in six years for the troupe.

John Dunham Dunham John

ITS NEW OWNERS SEABOARD SALE APPROVED BY NEW YORK SYNDICATE

The Seaboard sale moves toward transfer to a New York syndicate within days after an expert financial and physical review of the line’s condition. Rumors of President Hoffman’s resignation are denied as the board, led by Thomas Ryan, gathers in Baltimore. Employees wonder about job security under new ownership while headquarters in Portsmouth monitor developments and an optimistic outlook in Ryan’s favor emerges.

Athens New York Hoffman Thomas F. Ryan Thomas Ryan Portmouth Oeere Seaboard

Seven Dollars. City Scavenger Plans Meeting With Governor

Tom Dooly seeks a seven dollar a day job as a state official and vows to quit as Athens city official. He claims Gov. Atkinson discussed the position during a prior Athens visit and agreed to meet him at the executive mansion steps in Atlanta on Christmas morning at three o clock. Dooly insists on going alone, declining offered help from friends, and jokes about bringing his own skillet.

Tom Dooly Athens Atkinson Atlanta

Old Railroad Man Gilliam Brantley Dies in Macon

Captain Gilliam Brantley a veteran railroad worker aged 70 died in Macon. Born in Jasper County on November 18, 1826 he came to Macon with his parents around 1884 and had lived there ever since.

Macon Gilliam Brantley Jasper County Maor

Harrison Makes A Speech In New Albany Ind

Ex President Harrison draws about 10 000 supporters in New Albany Indiana on Oct 21 as he denounces the Democratic party for the 1893 crisis and tariff policy. He labels Cleveland a quack and urges voters to back a candidate pledging pre 1892 conditions. He spoke 35 minutes and left by special train with his party.

New Albany Ind New Axpary Harrison Evansville Scribner Lsveal Br. N.T. Dey Prince Newry Pree Bryan H. Indiana Richmond Tiffin Greenville Hoosierdam Urbana Bradford Junction

Bank of England May Raise Discount Rate to Curb Gold Flow

Lonpos Oct 21 The Bank of England directors are expected to raise the discount rate from 8 to 4 percent at their weekly meeting to stop the flow of gold to America. Newspapers note little profit in shipping margins and warn that rising wheat prices increase U S demand, with reserves around £25.5 million after setting aside £10 million for the Japanese balance.

Bank of England Lonpos America St. James Gazette New York Ublicans Bryan

Foster Heading to Hawaii for Health and Duty

Ex Secretary of State John W. Foster set to travel to the Hawaiian islands on the steamer Peru after arriving in San Francisco. He is noted as a leading figure in international law and may have business of international importance, with Mrs. Foster accompanying him.

Handi San Francisco John W. Foster Hawaiian Islands Peru Richardson Mexico Foster United States

Manitoba Refuses Plan for Parochial School Settlement

A conference in Ottawa stalls on parochial school settlement as Manitoba delegates reject Premier Laurier’s proposal to carve out a half hour daily for religious instruction in each school. The dispute signals continued deadlock, with Manitoba holding firm against the settlement.

Whrrintrere Ottawa Laurier Manitoba

No Fusion Rejected by Georgia Democratic Committee

Abana Oct 21 The Democratic Committee rejects the Populist fusion proposal as insulting to Democrats. The committee adopts a resolution to hold a state convention in Atlanta on Nov 20 to select four electors and to be held in Atlanta on Nov 14 the other by or in the discretion of committees. Atlanta chosen over the city 21 to 5.

Sr. Louis O. D. Jones Missouri Lon V Abana Democratic Committee Ncw Atlanta Atlan

A Mother in Israel of Athens Passes at Eighty Two

Mrs Jane P Summey dies at eighty two after a long life of service to students in Athens Georgia. She cared for dormitory boarders for years guiding many toward education. Born February 1813 in North Carolina she was widow of Peter A Summey and aunt of Mrs John M Christy. Funeral today at First Methodist Church conducted by Revs Foote and England with pallbearers listed.

Jane P. Summey Tandy Athens Georgia Summey Cleveland County North Carolina Peter A. Summey Summey & Newton John M. Christy Methodist Church Lumpkin Street First Methodist Church E.R. Hodgson

Mrs Melton Paralyzed During Visit on Lumpkin Street

Mrs Sarah Melton aged 86 left her Lumpkin street home Tuesday afternoon to visit Mrs Julius Cohen on Dougherty street. While at Mrs Cohen's she was suddenly paralyzed a physician was summoned and treated her. Her condition yesterday made it unsafe to move her home and she is now at Mrs Cohen's receiving attention.

Julius Cohen Sarah Melton Lumpkin Street Dougherty Street

Court News Docket Concludes as Civil docket Postponed

Yesterday morning closed Clarke Superior court's criminal docket for the session. Most misdemeanor cases were continued for trial. Civil matters resumed with the notable suit of Mrs. Brown against the Harris estate. The grand jury is expected to adjourn Friday.

Clarke Superior Court Brown Harris

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