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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1892
Page
5
The Albany report on wage increases after the McKinley act sparks Republican charges against Hill. Senator Voorhees and Democratic allies dismiss the claim as unfounded while defending Hill’s loyalty and predicting Cleveland’s victory.
A fragment describes a puzzle asking readers to find a unique word and mentions a weekly issue from Dr. Harter Medicine Co. It promises a free book or lithographs upon sending the name and includes a call to collect a collectible Crescent product.
Jim Mealor died after hydrophobia in Athens. At Second Baptist Church hundreds mourned, with services led by Rev H H Parks and Rev B F Elliott. The sermon urged readiness to meet God as the body lay in Oconee cemetery.
A vintage advertising verse recalls Castoria as a remedy through life stages from baby to mother and grandmother. The upbeat jingle highlights trust in the Castoria brand across decades and family use.
The American bark Majestic, from Petropavlovski, reached port with four seized schooners Bosis Olsen Arill Will McGown and the C H White under British flag. Russian warship Seabraka and the Kodiak forced captains to sign papers claiming sealing in Russian waters and warned of Siberian mines if they refused.
The Democratic Party central committee lists a slate of campaign speeches with speakers including Tom Watson, W. J. Northen, Carter Tate, John B. Gordon, Hoke Smith, and J. S. James among others. Tour stops span Lincolnton, Sanderaville, Watkinsville, Eastman, Frog Town, Whitesburg, Reidsville, Crawfordville, Flowery Branch, Marietta, Sparta, McDonough, Lawrenceville, Cedartown, Carrollton, Jonesboro, Buchanan, Sandersville, Covington, Cumming, Jefferson, Augusta, Lumpkin, Summerville, Statesboro, Thomson, and Clarksville on various September dates.
Minor items report in Athens with mentions of Ike Elge remaining in Atlanta and likely purchase, H H Hardeman in town as Hamilton will case auditor, Jackson county shifting third party stance, and Democrats led by Polk Gholston. Also notes about Russell endorsements by Grand Jury, cotton crop readiness, Lucy Cobb and local schools, Stoe J Langley staying in Athens, and Jesse Gantt attacked in Columbia over prohibition matter.
A large Democratic rally in Beaver Dam Oglethorpe County drew six to seven hundred attendees who backed Democracy. Speakers included B B Williams John P Shannon Emory Cason Judge Thomas G Law son T W Rucker and James M Smith. The crowd remained convinced the third party had no chance in the county.
From abroad Aug 31 A Berlin cor respondent notes no panic after cholera case and says disinfectant distribution will stop to curb waste while keep doctors and nurses ready. Koch warns against overwatering streets helping bacteria spread. London reports first suspected cases Ida Semyan four-year-old Russian Jewish family arrival from Hamburg. Helene towed to Gravesend with two cholera cases aboard. Panama closes Atlantic ports to infected vessels. Liverpool and St Petersburg dispatches reference ongoing cases and rising deaths. Local accident near Otter Island drowns two girls. body found in ice chest at Glove hotel. Brisk efforts by authorities amid shifting epidemic news.
In Barre Massachusetts a croquet match features three Russell brothers led by Dr William Russell aged nearly 93, Janus Russell of Lowell aged 85, and George Russell of Worcester aged 83. A famed 80 year old beauty in Santiago plans to wed a wealthy young Chilean, while a Joe Pottle third party candidate calls a Gordon Press claim a lie.
Columbia August 31 Special reports Tillman carries every county except five and is likely to surpass a twenty five thousand vote margin. Most congressmen fall to alliance or conservative candidates with Brawley of Charleston defeating Stokes. Palmer and Kinnebrew lead in their districts amid smaller turnout than anticipated.
Professor Edward S Wood testified on August 81 about the examination of the Borden murder victims stomachs and the evidence tied to a hatchet, dress, skirt, and envelopes. He described crumbs and stains, noting several spots looked like blood but were not, while hair samples and other items were scrutinized for signs of blood and relevance to the investigation.
Washington reports Canadians seek to dodge the new 20 cent tolls on Manitoba wheat shipped via St Marys Canal starting September 1. Canadian bottoms would move through Canada from Port Huron to Duluth and Sarnia, then American vessels for transit to avoid the toll. Assistant Secretary Spalding notes coasting laws bar using Canadian bottoms from Duluth to Port Huron, while American bottoms avoid tolls.
Frank Coleman and James Crawford, two colored youths, bound and burned their playmate Willis James after tying his hands and feet, wrapping cotton with kerosene, then setting him alight. James awakened and cried for help, drawing a crowd as details of the horrific act emerge. Sheriff John W. Hixon later shot and killed a man identified as M. Scott, pursuing a warrant, with reports noting Scott’s family ties and local reputation. A separate blaze in Milwaukee causes extensive property loss, estimated at 250000 dollars, with no confirmed insurance. Thirteen prisoners in Knox County await jail transfer, with twenty more to follow.
Rome Ga August 31 Seah Wright will run for Congress in the Seventh as an independent not a third party candidate. He may gain Third party endorsement and Dr Felton will campaign in every county. Democrats remain unfazed as Judge Maddox plans an active canvass.
Lula Butler, a colored school teacher near Forsyrm Georgia, was attacked by her rejected lover John Jossey after he lurked in a bush. She resisted and cried for help as a mob, led by a preacher, pursued Jossey with guns and sticks. Jossey was captured and lay fatally wounded, as crowds in town censured the event.
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