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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1905
Page
6
Rain delays curb the macadamizing on Jefferson road as the county postpones rock laying until weather stabilizes. Quarrying has produced ample blue granite rock and the road crew will shift to the project once conditions improve, with convicts busy at the quarry proving productive. Route details and carrier schedules follow.
Washington reports that Representative Griggs of Georgia seeks the next Democratic Congressional Committee chair, citing Fundraising success and margin reduction in 1902. Supporters see him as a hopeful sacrifice or chance victor, with decisions forthcoming from a state-by-state committee. The caucus will meet to nominate Williams for Speaker as events unfold.
A new shipment highlights black and white plain gauze Lisle at Davison and Lowe's with prices 25¢ and 35¢, signaling strong value for shoppers.
Oyster Bay August 25 Baron Kaneko met President Roosevelt in a third talk within ten days. He dismissed talk of Russia paying indemnities or ceding territory, calling such statements a mistake. He said the issue is mainly money, and optimism persists that a peace treaty may be reached if both sides compromise. Russian figures express surprise at American support for Japan and warn of Japan’s broader ambitions in Asia, including control of Pacific routes and the Philippines.
Private Dunning of the Northumberland Fusiliers describes being used as a firing shield during a Boer War outpost attack near Klerksdorp. Hit by eight bullets and with a broken arm, he survived eight days before Krugersdorp. Now in light duty basket making, he receives a small pension and ongoing care from the Soldiers' and Sailors' Help Society.
Dudley M. Hughes announced in Macon Georgia that he will enter the race for Congress against incumbent E. B. Lewis in Georgia's third district. He disclosed the decision after returning from the State Agricultural Society session in Albany.
Allentown Pa August 26 Mr and Mrs Allen Depp of Hickory Run welcomed twins yesterday bringing their total to twenty three children. The 40 year old couple claim the largest family in America after eighteen years of marriage and six twin pairs. Depp works as a railroad section foreman and supplements with basket making and light work.
The Elberton Star denounces candidates for governor who inject the names of Georgia's honored citizens into the race and denounces attacks on Judge Hamp McWhorter as unnecessary. The paper defends McWhorter's integrity, long service on the northern circuit bench, and Republican ties, urging fairness and restraint in campaigning.
Jefferson Bailey, a moonshiner who escaped Clarke county jail last December, was captured near Bowman in Elbert county, brought to Athens, and turned over to Sheriff Wier. The report notes Bailey’s prior moon shining conviction and recent liberty before capture. The second portion references Georgia tax allocations for public schools and pensions, asserting expenditures totaling about 2.8 million dollars.
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