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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1911

Page

2

Black Man Sentenced to Hang for Rock Spring Street Murder

Hezekiah Steven, a Black man, was found guilty of premeditated murder for fatally striking his wife on Rock Spring Street. A jury of peers convicted him without recommendation, and Judge Thomas and Col. Max Michael defended him. sentencing is expected Friday. The defendant allegedly threatened to kill his wife earlier that evening.

Hezekiah Steven Rock Spring Street Thomas Col Max Michael Mkely

Arizona primary marks first state level elections in new regime

In Phoenix on Oct 24, Arizona voters cast ballots in the first direct primary for governor and other officials as New Mexico adopts a convention plan. The results may be delayed due to vast territory, but strong turnout signals high interest in self government as Arizonans prepare for December state elections.

Phoenix Arizona Arisons New Mexico Congress United States House of Representatives House Senate State Supreme Court EB. W. Wells Prescott George H. Young H. A. Hughes George W. P. Hunt Globe T. F. Weedin Florence P. W. Galentine Ben Socialist Party

Local Businessman M. B. Bell Dies in Suspected Suicide

M B Bell a prominent Athens merchant and elder of Congressman Thos M Bell of Georgia was found dead in his bed by his seven year old son. Police report indicates death by his own hand amid months of severe nervous condition. Bell Brothers Marble Company, long a fixture in Athens, faced recent turmoil. Funeral plans set for Cleveland, White County. Relatives and friends mourn widespread sorrow.

Mark B. Bell Orother Thos. M. Bell Ninth Georgia Hls Mr. Bell Mr .Bell Athens Gainesville Bell Brothers’ Marble Company Congressman Bell Messrs Gus Lester Ollie Bell T. M. Bell Cleveland White Bell Waam Mountain

Democratic Aspirants Dominate State Senate Race Field

The piece notes strong Democratic interest in the upcoming state legislature with far more candidates for U S Senate than Republicans. Prominent Democrats listed include Col. H. L. Pickett Tombstone Eugene Ives Tucson and Eugene Brady O Neill Phoenix. Other aspirants are J H Robertson M A Smith and H F Ashurst R M Ling. Republicans back John S Williams for Congress and Democrats field multiple candidates for other statewide posts.

United States Col. H. L. Pickett Tombstone Eugene 3. Ives Tucson Southern Pacific Railroad Eugene Brady O’neill Phoenix Mulford Winsor Yuma Lamar Cobb Clifton Carl Hayden John Halkberg Jerome Tfket

Washington boosts growth with new business plans

Washington aims for rapid expansion as three new business ventures are arranged and negotiations continue for several others. Building activity surges with mercantile space at a premium and plans for a modern 30 to 40 room office building. The Chamber of Commerce credits the boosting campaign for stronger homeseeker inquiries.

Washington, Ga Washington Chamber of Commerce

State fights rail lease over interstate freight rates in Georgia

Atlanta Oct. 24 A clash between state power and corporate rights forms as Governor Hoke Smith and the Georgia railroad commission seek to compel the Nashville Chattanooga and St. Louis Railroad, lessee of the Western and Atlantic, to haul freight between Georgia points and Chattanooga at the same rates charged within the state. The railroad argues the lease voids such a condition under federal commerce clause. Governor Smith’s demand for compliance in state traffic is tied to interstate rates and the case could set a legacy for his successor.

Atlanta Nashville, Chattanooga United States Smith Western and Atlantic Railroad Company State Railroad Commission Chattanooga Georgia Railroad Railroad Commission Lessee Nashville St. Louis Western Atlantic

Georgian land swap offer tops Chicago investment bid

A Des Moines capitalist proposed exchanging a solid block of Chicago business property valued around 600000 dollars for South Georgia farming lands to a Waycross real estate firm. He argues Georgia land offers greater chance of value growth than Chicago blocks or other American cities.

Waycross Georgia Des Moines Iowa Chicago South Georgia America

Defense shifts in Darnell killing case at Danielsville

Oct 24 report notes W P Darnell's son claims self defense after he shot the taligo farmer. Debate rises over whether the lessee company violated railroad rules and faced $5000 penalties. State and federal court options loom as lease terms run to 1920 with potential transfer to US court.

Danielsville W. P. Darnell

Banner offers reward for defrauding R F D route man

The Banner offers twenty five dollars for the arrest of a young man signing as W A Smith who defrauded colored residents along a Athens area R F D mail route. Receipts dated September were altered to look like October. Victims include W Williams and W Barnett and Malinda Billups. The paper urges the public to aid in catching the swindler and bring him to justice.

W. A. Smith Athens W. A Smith W. Williams W. Barnett

Georgia poised for gridiron top tier after Sewanee win

Georgia looks set for a high finish in 1911 alongside Vanderbilt and Auburn after defeating Sewanee. Analysts expect fierce races for third place with Sewanee, Tech, and Alabama also in contention. Tech Alabama clash cited as pivotal, Georgia and Mercer noted as improving while Clemson and Mercer are weaker. Vanderbilt Georgia looming matchup could decide the title, with Savannah hosting the Auburn game forming a crucial late-season test.

Sewanee Georgia Vanderbilt Auburn McGugins Commodores Sewanee Mountaineers Cope Gillem Alabama Tech Yellow Jacket Heisman Clemson Mercer Tennessee Georgis Savannah

Farm Demonstrators Hold Profitable Sessions on Day Two

In Georgia eighty five farm demonstrators from numerous counties met at City Hall and State College building for reports and exchanges on cooperative extension work. State Agent EB Gentry summarized a year of results showing corn yields rising from 11 to 14.3 bushels per acre and seed cotton gains, with 150 grade Percheron mares and two Thoroughbred stallions purchased. Subsequent sessions featured reports from state clubs, district work, and plans for next year with lectures by Prof. C H Benson and others.

State College EB. Gentry Georgia Farmers of Gentry State College of Agriculture J. Phil Campbell Creswell Bradford C. H. Benson Washington Felix Williams Carrollton W. O. Corneius J. G. Oliver C. M. Down W. N. Manning Funston W. A. Hill Georgetown W. C. Lewis Wellston J. T. Pittman Attapulgua J. D. McGee Knoxville T. Halliday Lumpkin R. D. Gay Cuthbert G. L. Harris Palmetto C. L. Foster Dalton W. H. Daniel Newnan L. C. Davis LaGrange V. L. Collier Meansville D. B. Eskow Eastandlee Hunter Decatur Cox Cass Station B. J. Davis Tayloraville J. G. Trapnell Metter L. L. Parker Daisy B. 8 Mooney Stateabovo B. W. Cubbedge Guyton D. H. Smith Swainsboro W. A. Logue Gibson P. D. Johnson Covington W. W. Yates Temple J. T. Waters Gainesville W. R. Tucker Summerville J. W. South Martin J. W. West Fort Gaines O. L. Peacock Ellaville L. G. Collins Camilla Collins Blakely C. V. Cunningham Americus Macon W. O. Cornelius Cedartown M. Down Union City Johnson Oxford B. Coogler Jonesboro B. Brown McDonough J. G. Tolleson Monticello J. BE W. Smith Waycross M. W. Walker Blackshear E. Morgan E. T. Jackson D. J. Pitts Bowman P. B. Mundy Harlem J. W. Preston Newton W. W. Rast Pidcock J. A. Booker Ft. Valley C. H. Strangward Sylvester W.R. Staith Fender M. Richardson Hartwell J. B. Tyre Dublin J. C. Newsome W. G. Middlebrooks Walden J. A. Chastain Thomasville E. Gentry H. E. Lavely Boys’ Corn Club Stevenson

Winterville Guests Mentioned in Social Notes

Winterville residents Maconas P. terrey, Misaea Jackson, and Elder from Athens were guests of Miss Annie Love Thornton last week. Miss Beulah Dunlap is at home again after visiting Macon and Powelton.

P . t+ terre ry Misaea Jackson and Elder Athens Misa Annie Love Thornton Misa Beulah Dunlap Macon Powelton

Miss Grace Johnson Visits Atlanta Friends For Period

Miss Grace Johnson visits Atlanta to spend time with friends. Weekend visitors to our town include Mion Margaret Waggoner of Breanu and Mr. G O C, Mrs. George L Murrett, and Miss Ermine Murrett.

Grace Johnson Atlanta Margaret Waggoner Brenau G. OC George L. Murrett Ermine Murrett

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