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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1892
Page
5
A jail delivery at Lexington Wednesday night allowed five inmates to escape. three remained at large, pursued by Sheriff Winn and a posse. Two of the escapees returned to nearby homes, while the three still on the run headed toward Athens, discovered by Morgan Gaulding who notified authorities.
President Loucks of the National Farmers Alliance and President Ellington of the Georgia alliance spoke to around forty to fifty attendees at the courthouse in Athens. The event showed a split in local sentiment with Third party misgivings and criticism of both major parties’ roles in recent laws. Ellington spoke briefly after Loucks, and the meeting adjourned.
Stockholders met Tuesday to elect directors A. E. Griffith J. J. C. McMahan A. T. Lightwell H. H. Crawford E. R. Hodgson L. G. Swift I. H. Goss A. H. Arnold E. L. Johnson. Directors re elected Capt. J. J. C. McMahan president. The bank is described as a solid city institution.
Mr. Fred S. Morton repairs and repainting the old Ledger office in the Banner building to establish a new insurance and general business office. He is viewed as a progressive young Athens businessman with strong local prospects.
Frank Reilly, a U S Navy seaman aboard the Newark, was killed in a Genoa lodging house after the proprietor abused American sailors and attacked him with knives. The incident occurred as sailors sought shelter, shocking the crew and highlighting anti American sentiment in port.
Fresno report describes a posse closing on Evans and Sontag after a confrontation near Samy Tobbers. Dick Olsen and Marsl Wilson were killed, a third assailant wounded, and Large Wroe remained at large as officers press the chase. A horse was shot beneath the rider during the exchange.
E W Barrett of the Conation cites shifting county tallies in the Tenth district. He expects Black to win Richmond and several counties, with Watson carrying only a few, while Washington and Wilkinson remain contested. Richmond voters, labor factions, tax issues, and factory workers influence the close race as Black appears poised to secure the district.
The London Chronicle condemns the quarantine system in New York. In Russell avenue a descending electric motor with trailer failed brakes, the trailer derailed and overturned, crushing people. Barbara Schenning and another laborer died, twelve injured. rumors of contemplated dynamiting filter from Homestrap reports.
On the Georgia railroad night express from Augusta, a drunken brawl between two Regiors escalated into a gunfight in the smoker. George Colson, flagman, and George Johnston, a colored porter, were wounded, with multiple shots fired as the car crowded with Democrats and Third Party supporters jammed Berzelia. Both victims were treated by Dr. Ford in Harlem. Colson sustained a left shoulder injury and Johnson a shattered elbow.
Portland voters report results from 177 towns showing Cleaves leading with 40 443 votes to Johnson 83 185 and Hussey 949 with 928 scattering. Prohibition and labor votes uncertain as towns finish counting. The piece notes the light presidential year turnout and contrasts with 1890 and governor races. The Santa Fe line begins but is incomplete.
Special letter from Mexico City argues wealth inequality is visible but tolerable, calling for public education and state schooling to lift laborers. It advocates missionary influence to instill work ethic and civilization, urging readers to aid Mexico’s development and invite respectful, productive labor.
Baseball results list Southern and National League games with New Orleans Philadelphia Brooklyn New York St Louis Boston Washington rain. Cincinnati. Pacific traffic meeting at Cutucaco studying relief and pricing. Greenfield report states George W. Jackson 18 shoots self. Wartime nostalgia ad promotes a soothing balm.
The Valdosta Times notes a supposedly self declared negro candidate in Clinch Haven Clinch County for Congress. It cites local assurances he is a Republican and reports on other varied items from a Georgia area including political addresses by Gen Adlai Stevenson and W G Ewing and local events in Macon Statesboro and Savannah.
Local farmers around Lumpkin report that two pounds of cotton buy one pound of meat, while some buyers skip meat purchases to avoid price pressures. The report also notes various local events, deaths, political shifts, and social happenings across Twiggs, Brooks, Dodge, and nearby counties.
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