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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1889
Page
8
Athens prepares for the Northeast Georgia Stock and Poultry Show with a three week countdown. The fair promises diverse entertainments from races and baseball to balloon ascensions, a grand ladies department, and a bustling Alliance Day drawing farmers and visitors from the region.
It is reported that the United States war 'siap-Galéni lies at anchor in Chesapeake Bay two miles south of Smith Point with a number of Hoters from Nuvas sa Island aboard.
Trenton October 24 Edward T Green appointed to the United States district court for New Jersey to succeed the late Judge Nixon. He was widely endorsed by leading New Jersey lawyers and has long served as corporate counsel for the Pennsylvania Railroad. Green is described as one of the foremost corporate lawyers in the state and is of barely middle age.
The Luther C Ward brought four survivors and one deceased from the Rover wreck ten miles off Casa Henry. The schooner foundered after a Wednesday storm as the crew clung to rigging through the night. Tillman Green of Calvert County died from exhaustion and cold, while Captain R J Hubbard of Baltimore Mate William J Thomas of St Michaels Seaman John Turner and the German cook were rescued.
Brotherhood members dispute Fred Pfeffer of Chicago and say clubs will be located in New York Boston Brooklyn Buffalo Philadelphia Pittsburg Cleveland and Chicago Washington and Indianapolis discarded as unprofitable. White and Rowe may play in Buffalo with Glasscock moving to Pittsburgh.
At about five o clock in Butte Oscar Sternberg sign painter valued at 39000 was targeted by four sticks of giant powder placed between his mattresses with a fuse running to a bored house hole. The blast wrecked the room and blew out a side wall though Sternberg survived but unlikely to recover. His wife and son have been arrested.
A dynamite blast in St Jean Baptiste ward killed four French Canadian laborers and fatally injured several others. The explosion wrecked nearby houses as workers prepared to blast for new drains and caused great local excitement among Second Adventists seeking the end of the world.
Philadelphia report describes G W Childs hosting farmers club at Wooten estate with dinner guests including Gepew and Teverts and railroad magnates. Guests traveled via special train from Broad Street and a New York car carried visitors. Newport Marines Camp Out All Winter
Fifty milk producers from New York New Jersey Connecticut and Massachusetts meet in Mk Producers convention to back organizing milk producers union branches at every shipping point serving major cities. Knocked Out in Thirteen Rounds Charlestown D C Oct 26 Bill Layton of Charleston defeats Jack Donovan of New York by knockout in the thirteenth round before a large crowd at Camp Island.
Three inmates escape from the county jail after attacking the sheriff and the county auditor who came to aid him. A posse of citizens pursues the fugitives in North Dakota on October 26. Local authorities seek to recapture the escapees.
An unknown steamship went ashore at Capé Henry due to the storm. The life saving crew renders assistance and reports the ship sustained damages.
At the Women's Christian Association session Miss De Graffenreid of New York read a paper on needs of self supporting women. The afternoon session was secret. The report notes the Dutch king renounced his title to the duchy of Luxemburg in favor of the duke of Nassau.
New York dispatch reportsJoseph Katz a Baltimore youth says he boarded the tramp steamer Brooklyn at Darien Georgia, survived the sinking, rode a lifeboat with two crewmen, and was later picked up by the schooner Mary Watson near Locust Point Baltimore. Authorities doubt at first but consider his tale and bruised hand evidence.
A Benzine improvised wash tub on East Eager street caused a violent blast during wash day. William Bailey poured benzine into hot water. the resulting explosion ripped the back wall, collapsed side walls, and left Bailey severely burned and unconscious.
Jack Hopper of New York defeated Jack Hanley of Buffalo in a $500 purse glove contest at the Buffalo Athletic Club last night. Hanley was knocked out in the 25th round weighing 129 pounds. Hopper weighed 126. Hanley was supported by Kim Wilson and Billy Baker while Hopper was aided by Jim Costello and his brother.
Reports from New York show large commitments to the world guarantee fund during its brief opening. C Vanderbilt pledges 100000, Wagner Palate Carco adds 350000, Joseph Pulitzer gives 50000, and New York Central is listed among contributors. Charles Bradlaugh’s condition in London improves slightly though remains serious. B T Babbitt’s will leaves fortune to wife and two daughters with instructions to continue the soap business. New York Electric Light injunction decision delayed to Monday.
Wilkesbarre, Williamsport, Harrisburg and seven other clubs including Scranton, New York, Easton and Allen would join a Pennsylvania state league next year. A salary cap of 1500 dollars is favored, with Williamsport arguing for 1000 dollars and players at 75 to 100 dollars monthly. Scranton and Wilkesbarre worry about high priced teams, while larger leagues appear unlikely for them.
In Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania on October 26 the Poles regained St Marys church and parsonage at Plymouth. Dissenters vow to resist with a strong guard around the house and threaten bloodshed and arson to retain control. The Sunday mass contingent at the church is anticipated amid fear of clashes. Charters granted at Harrisburg include Huntingdon Electric Light Co and several savings and manufacturing ventures with varied capitalizations.
At Brooklyn New Brookes the World Championship event lists teams Brown and Crane Clarke Bush ong and Caruthers. Umpires Lynch and Gaff ney.
In Lexington Kentucky on October 26 the racing card listed four events with Tommy R winning the 4 mile race ahead of Fred Wooley and Katie 8.3.Yime. Camilla led the 434 furlongs with Lottie S second and Lady Jones third. Sportsman won the 44 mile event with Princess Bowling second, and Mt. Lebanon took the 34 mile race with Rosemont and Mora trailing. Tire finished in the last spot.
Cold cloudy day at South Elizabeth N J. yields a slate of six races with winners including Manola Macbeth II Lavina Belle Sir John Flitaway Glory and Village Maid. Times range from 1 00 to 2 16 with headlines noting fair attendance and slow track conditions.
Philadelphia markets closed dull with Pennsylvania up 1/4 to 5434 and Lehigh Valley firm while Villard stocks weak. Produce markets show cotton at 10 4 c and flour, rye, and wheat notes. crude oil opened around 1.064 and traded near 1.04 by noon with typical volatility.
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