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Athens Weekly Banner

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Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1892

Page

7

Clarke County Democratic Rally at Court House

A large Democratic rally at the Clarke County Court House tonight invites all parties to attend. Capt. W. B. Burnett will preside as speakers discuss third party fallacies and platform reform in a fair, outspoken session aimed at truth.

Court House Clarke County W. B. Burnett Clarke County Democratic Club Thomas Watson Bishop Oconee Thomas Tom Riley

A New Algebra Class At The Normal School

Prof C M Snelling of the University of Georgia leads a one hour daily algebra class for boys at the Normal School. The program aims to demonstrate teaching methods to teachers and costs nothing to attend. Books are provided and instructors hope many pupils enroll to aid in this educational effort.

C. M. Snelling University of Georgia Col Snelling

Editors in the Battle Power of the Press in Delegates

The Democratic convention highlighted the press influence among electors with Alf Herrington of the Weekly Press Association and others from districts eight through eleven serving as electors. State executive committee members Gazaway Hartridge J H Hodges W Steed B H Richardson and chairman Atkinson also bring strong newspaper connections to the Constitution report.

Alf Herrington Appolo Belvedere Weekly Press Association B. M. Blacke Newsapece Jain B. Hutchinson Jonesboro News Debonair Walter S. Coleman Taylor B. H. Richardson Northen Jones Atkinson Newnan Constitution

Democracy at Winterville District Meeting Draws Large Crowd

The Winterville and Buck Branch Democrats report a strong club base with over eighty members among a white vote of 121, proving a two to one lead over third party factions. A crowded academy building heard speeches by RT Pitard and W B Bunett, praising Democracy and critiquing third partyism while pledging solid support for Democratic nominees.

Democrats Winterville Buck Democratic Club

Athens News Highlights and Local Notices in 1892

Athens reports on residents returning from Missouri, cotton buyers arriving, and subscription reminders. Local color covers courts, post office prospects, a willow chair peculiar tale, upcoming speeches by Thomas Watson, horse anecdotes, veteran pensions, Banks County politics, and enduring local businesses despite wartime disruptions.

Baseball Scores From Southern and National Leagues

The record lists results from Southern and National League games with teams such as Birmingham Memphis Macon Philadelphia Boston Baltimore Washington Brooklyn Newark Chicago Cleveland Louisville and Pittsburgh. A separate note from Greenvile Miss reports Jobo Denman, a farmer, declared insane after an attempted assault and escape from a hospital.

Birmingham Memphis Macon Philadelphia Boston Baltimore Washington Gaie Pitteberg Pittsburg Dina Rebeka Brooklyn Newark Chicago Cleveland Louisville Greenviles Miss Jobo C. Denman Nitta Yuma Ey County

Republicans Eye Fusion With People's Party in Georgia

The Republican convention in Atlanta adjourned without a state ticket, though delegates hint at a planned fusion with the People's party. Observers cite internal sessions and a unanimous decision to skip a state slate, aiming to defeat organized Democracy by backing Colonel Peek instead.

Atlanta People’s Party Peek

Pledger Opposes State Ticket as Democracy Advances in 1892

The convention balks at a state ticket despite Pledger's compelling speech. Republicans may vote for new candidates to defeat Democrats while coalitions with the people's party loom. Georgia’s democracy is portrayed as sweeping from coast to coal mine districts, rebuking third partyism in 1892.

Pledger Uni People’s Party Georgia Dade Glynn

O Donnell Back from Canada Visit as Homestead Turmoil Tests

Hugh O'Donnell, chairman of the advisory committee, returns to Homestead from a trip through Canada and the northern states. He is greeted calmly by locked out workers. Jack Clifford, another Homestead man, is arrested on murder and aggravated riot charges.

Donnell Homestead Hugh O’donnell Canada Jack Clifford Amestead

Free Coinage in India and An American Schooner Seized

A Calcutta dispatch reports leading papers urge immediate mint closure to end free silver coinage as exchange rates tumble. An American schooner, Port Severoary, was seized at Halifax for alleged customs violations dating back to 1890 at Shippegan under its commander.

India Lowpox Times Calcutta Hallifax Amer- Port Severoary Shippegan

Miners Quit Work In Monongahela River District Strike

Six hundred miners at the Monongahela Coal and Coke works have quit work amid a second strike wave in the region. The report mentions industry tensions, with references to local leaders and political figures amid ongoing labor unrest.

Wheeling Monongahele Fairmont Wees

Seporter's Work and Thompsonville Case Report

Body of Mary Lengel found at Willoughby Point near Louisville identified as Eckert's hotel former chambermaid. Four boys witnessed the crime but were frightened into silence until a paper photo prompted recognition. Case alleges murder and outrage. details released by a reporter. Governor Buchannan defends commutation of H. Clay King citing juror issues, venue concerns, and public petitions. He presents a petition signed by twenty-six senators and congressmen.

Louisville Willoughby Point Ind Mary Lengel Eckerts Hotel

Debate on the Force Bill and its electoral powers

An excerpt argues against the Force Bill, warning it grants federal judges power to appoint election officers and deploy federal marshals, enables house canvassing and voter registration control, and risks eroding the people's voice in elections. It claims enactment would centralize power in partisan judges and undermine representation.

Harrison Crisp Iannot United States Circuit Courts United States Congress House of Presentatives House Unitedtates Circuit Court of the

A Villain's Act Attracts Sheriff Attention

Aug. 12 Warnirea Port Arthur banker Colonel Ray, a military man, grooms a nursemaid, enters Dr Bathurst's home, assaults Mrs Bathurst, and after she faints a payment attempt is refused. Bathurst vows violence if justice fails. Dakota banner notes crop yields in South Dakota reaching up to sixty million bushels. Japanese government plans 2000 middle class immigrants for World's Fair travel. Cheyenne reports Fred Laughoff, noted ranchman, arrested for horse stealing with thirty horses recovered in Kentucky.

Seath Dakota South Dakota Milwaukee Northwestern Cheyenne Fred Laughoff Laughoff Kentucky Laintiffs Langhoff

Rains Bring Relief in Southwest Texas and Mexico

Heavy rains persist across southwestern Texas and into northern Mexico, ending three years of drought. Flooding and washouts disrupt the Rio Grande region as relief works reduce misery. civic aid and local reports note the Downpont device aiding drought relief.

New Orleans Picayune

Atlanta Constitution Names New Night and City Editors

Mr J K Ohles was appointed night editor and assistant managing editor, while Mr P J Moran becomes city editor. Nearby Boise City a cattle stampede sent two cowboys to their deaths after the herd plunged from a cliff. Judge George Hillyer and Col William H Hulsey, prominent Atlanta lawyers, have returned from a Salt River fishing trip. Col L F Livingston of Covington considered joining but chose to attend Congress instead.

J.k.ohles The Atlanta Constitution P. J Moran Boise City George Hillyer Col Wm H. Hulsey Atlanta Salt River Col. L. F. Livingston Covington Congress

A Queer Case of Law in Tallulah Town

Mr Young owner of the Grand View hotel owed street tax to Tallulah. Town leader Mr Robinson jailed him for nonpayment until a physician certified him unfit for work on the roads. The case tests whether imprisonment for tax nonpayment is lawful.

Tallulah Fal's Mr. Young Grand View Hotel Mr. Robinson Tallulah Robinson Calaboose

Buchanan Explains Commutation of Col. King Sentence

Gov Buchanan states his reasons for commuting Col H Clay King’s sentence citing venue change affidavits about juror contact and outside opinions, jury travel to Arkansas for deliberation, partial insanity defense among judges, and public petitions as factors. He says he acted on his belief and accepts responsibility.

Tennessee King Nashyville Buchannan H. Clay King Associated Press Smith Mustin Arkansas Col. King Tenn Govyéroor Buchanan Associated

Deputies' Horses Stolen As Marshals Hunt Fugitives

In Aug. 12 report from Cuevenne, seven horses were taken by a Johnson county posse pursuing fugitives tied to the United States Marshals. The party of six men rode twelve picked mounts north to execute the president's proclamation and pursue the trio believed responsible for the May ambush and death of Deputy U.S. Marshal Wellman.

Cuevenne Johnson County United States Wellman

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