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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1891
Page
3
The issue reports a sharp drop in cotton prices with heavy receipts and a bleak outlook. It lists Athens market quotes and New York futures, noting declines, unsettled tone, and stock totals for U.S. ports.
In St Louis on November 12 a strike and boycott loom after Belt line engineers and firemen balked at wage scales of 3.25 dollars per day for eleven hours and 1.90 for firemen. Seventeen men were discharged last Sunday for working through their noon hour without pay, prompting leaders Arthur and Sargent to push a shutdown that could disrupt eastern freight and trigger a wider nationwide rail strike. Chief Arthur has signaled consent for a strike with Grand Master Sargent expected to approve, risking a major trade impact if the Belt line halts.
An advertisement promotes 100 Family Bibles from $50 each, inviting readers to purchase a standard authors set at a nominal figure. The offer emphasizes bulk availability and low price to attract buyers.
By order of the Court of Ordinary of Jarke county the Lizzie Watkins estate parcel on Billups street Athens Georgia is offered for sale before the courthouse door on the first Tuesday in December. The lot covers one quarter acre more or less bounded by Henry Davis Isaiah Derricotte Squie Broughton and Pilots street. Sold for distribution with cash terms. November 2 1891. B H Noble Adm r of Lizzie Watkins deceased.
The Chicago to Milwaukee St Paul midnight train was halted in the open prairie near Western Union Junction. Robbers broke into the express car and seized a large sum, likely $100,000 or more, money destined for Milwaukee banks from the east.
Reports from November 12 describe a severe cloudburst near Weston that caused extensive property damage as it swept across the Cascades and Sound region. Bridges washed away between Weston and Tacoma, lines down, and small steamers forced to anchor offshore with no reported wrecks.
Street car tickets are sold at John Crawford Co in amounts of 1 dollar or more at a rate of 22 for one dollar. The notice lists vendors and pricing details for passengers.
A candidate announces intent to seek the office of mayor of Athens subject to a Democratic primary. E T Brown asks friends for support and says he aims for re election.
Multiple citizens declare candidacy for alderman seats in various wards after announcing themselves for the Democratic primary. Names include Farrell Gerdine Cohen Sharr Smith Jones Clarkie Russell Elder Arnold among others seeking ward seats.
Fragmented sale notice describes 582 acres in Georgia near Southiver eighteen miles from pane, near Comeron G C and N R R with springs and bottom land. Details mention pine timber, permanent cultivation, one third twelveths, and a cash option with A F OMER as contact.
Fragmentary OCR text hints at a local office or shop offering bold note head letterhead styles. Details are unclear but imply a gimmick or branding effort on display at a business named Banntz Job Office.
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