Wanamaker Boycott and Athens Postmaster Conflict
A lengthy Athens Banner report covers the Wanamaker postmaster dispute, detailing Mr. Wanamaker's alleged disregard for Athens residents requests to appoint a white postmaster, the resulting boycott, and the journalist's defense of local civic action. It discusses Republican tariff policy and Southern reception of President Harrison, plus editorial reactions from several papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gantt
Wanamaker
Athens
Atlanta Constitution
North
Troy
Athens, Ga
Bank Ner
Georgia
Arygns
Wanasmaker
Atlanta
Kimbal
Constitution
Mr.Wanamaker
Larry Gantt
Athens Banner
Mr. Wanamaker
Washington
Mr. Maker
Wansmaker
Itor Gantt
Matt Davis
Pe Mtr. Gantt
Mr Wanamaker
The President's Wild Goose Chase
The Presidents grand vote hunting tour has been a sensation from start to finish. Harrison left Washington to feel out the South and gauge the Solid South support for his campaign and for Republican unity. He has received a royal welcome in the region, though the writer urges caution in the campaign.
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South
Harrison
Washington
Chicago Herald
Indiana
Houston
Texas
Mr. Harrison
Dallas Morning News
Knoxville
Tenn
New York Herald
Herald
Harrison Stock
Blaine
Savannah University club invitation emphasized at second anniversary banquet
The University club of Savannah extends invitations for its second anniversary banquet at the DeSoto tomorrow night, praising the alumni editor's commitment to the university and urging united efforts to boost its prestige and power. The item also surveys politics, labor, and regional events with a brisk, period tone.
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University Club of
Savannah
DeSoto
Alumni Association
University of Georgia
Banner
World Millennium Theories Point to 1899 and Beyond
The article surveys millenarian beliefs from Yale professor Totten and other scholars, tracing historic predictions of the Second Advent and end of the world. It notes dates such as 1843 and 1000 A D and discusses how millenarianism shifts with new calculations, while predicting renewed interest as the year 2000 approaches.
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Dr. Totten
Yale College
New York Sun
Charles A. L. Totter
Fourth Artillery
Totten
Sheffield Scientific School
Yale University
Joshua
Great Pyramid
Israel
John Cumming
United States
William Miller
Daniel
Sentenced for life in Malinda Sims murder case
The court convicted Malinda Sims of murdering her grandchild with a verdict of guilty with mercy. Judge George C. Thomas weighed a new trial motion as Solicitor General Russell led the state. The next case, State vs Bill Warren, ended with a not guilty verdict on burglary.
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Malinda Sims
Minerva Sims
George C. Thomas
Russell
Thomas
Bill Warren
Col. Thos. R. R. Cobb
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Athens Weekly Banner
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Athens Publishing CO
Remsen Crawford
D. Flanigen
Ellen Dortch
Lon McConnell
Savannah Morning News
Franklin County
Tribune
Morning News
Dubuque
New Jersey
England
Oconee Enterprise
J. T. Cheeley
Joan J. Mans
Farmers’ Alliance Boot
Ascene
Farmers’ Alliance
Livingston
Darien
Gramany
France
Austria
America
Italy
Hargison
Ngalls
Hagnison
Greer Cleveland
Mr. Cleveland
Minuuper Avenue
Beep
Sav van Nau
Hanson
Hanlon
Quitman Press
Graves
Rome Tribune
John T. Graves
South Carolina
Columbia
Gwattxry
Gwaltney
Rome
First Baptist Church
W. E. Boggs
State University
Farmers’ Alliance Warehouse and Commission Company
Clarke County Court House
Alliancmen
A.F. Pore
Torren Starrs
W.mckinnon
Ra Cox
Washington & Jackson Sts
Atkins, Ga
Clark
Talmage& Brightwell’s
Madame Sosnowski
Lucy Cobb Institute
Music House
Mathashek
Exchange Bank
Young Men's Christi Association
Déw
Castoria
H. A. Ancore
M.I
Oxford
Brooklyn
Tax Cerravs Company
Murray Street
X. Y
Jesse Thompson & CO
Manufacturers
Hale St
Central
Augusta
Wly
Tae Jackson
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