Democracy Was Ringing in the 1Ispeeches Night
Citizens gathered as speakers addressed civic issues during a local public forum. Officials and residents discussed policy proposals, urging participation and accountability in the democratic process.
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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1892
Page
8
Democratic Rally Draws Large Clarke County Crowd
A Saturday night rally at the Clarke County courthouse drew a large, enthusiastic crowd for Democratic speakers led by Dr. John Crawford and GH Palmer. Allen D. Candler, H. W. J. Ham, and Carter Tate spoke alongside third party candidate J. T. Mahaffey, with music from the Winterville band and strong defenses of Democratic policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke
Court House
John Crawford
Democratic Executive Committee
Clarke County
GH. Palmer
Messrs. TS. Mell
T. W. Reed
H. C. Tuck
W. B. Burnett
Watson
Winterville
Jug Tavern
Allen D. Candler
H. W. J. Ham
Hall
Carter Tate
Grand Old Ninth
J. T. Mahaffey
Jefferson
Col
Allen C Candler
Democratic Party
Republic
Candler
Col. Candler
Col. Mahaffey
Mr. Tate
Congress
Anarchist Stamin in Pittsburg Rumors Stir Frick Threat
A reported claim that Anarchist Aaron Stamin planned to kill H. C. Frick in Pittsburg is denied by Pittsburg police chief and the city’s authorities. Officials say the story is false with no foundation and no extra protections have been required for Carnegie Steel figures. Also, Robert Thompson in Sioux City confesses to setting multiple arsons in Covington and Stanton as revenge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purssurg
Aaron Stamin
Berkman
Pittsburg
Berkma
H. C. Frick
United Press
Roger Owasra
New York
Omara
Bnut
Frick
Carnegie Steel Company
Sioux City
Iowa
Robert Thompson
Bill Leech
Covington
Neb
Idlesenar
Covington and
Stanton
Skiff the Jeweler recounts Athens and Atlanta notes
The writer describes Athens and Atlanta life in August, touring West End, Ponce de Leon springs, and East Lake, praising local water resources and roads. He urges Athens to improve its mineral spring with city bonds, notes Atlanta’s growth, and mentions plans to visit Indiana before returning wiser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AtLanta
Eprron Ataxas
Chicago
Marquis de Veragus
Columbus
Madrid
Spain
F. W. Skiff
Harrison
Mining and Mineral Department
Skiff
T. C. Hampton
West End
Grant Park
Ponce de Leon Springs
Athens
Ponce de Leon
East Lake
Vorman Watson
Weshall
Hampton
Indiana
Senate
Farmer Reflects on Government Taxes
A farmer sits and contemplates government taxes highlighting the burden on rural life and the impact on his livelihood amid changing fiscal policies.
Tariff Taxes Drained Farmers Lives From Cradle to Grave
A neighbor recounts a farmer's tale of losing crops to taxes and tariffs. The old man tracks government levies from birth to death, showing how every daily item from shirts to coffee to nails is taxed, leaving the farmer with little sustenance for his family. The piece argues tariffs rob working people and enrich manufacturers, concluding the farmer was effectively robbed of his labor's produce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maha World Herald
America
Mary
Oor
Payegoric
Harnes
Hopefulness and caution in church progress amid change
A Southern Presbyterian piece argues hopeful signs in the modern church while warning against hype and rapid reform. It notes older views clash with new methods, urging balance between living core principles and adapting form to evolving times. It stresses discernment, unity, and cautious progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Presbyterian
Enjoy Life Now Not After Big Plans or Wealth
The text cautions against delaying joy for land, houses, or wills. It urges using life’s good things now to brighten homes and nurture children, noting uncertainty of illness or death. It stresses reading, rest, and family time as essential, with happiness found at home together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sin
Zion
Jordan
Evr
Senate
Georgia
Saldry
General Assembly
Stors
Abe
Ataner
Secretary of State
General Assembly of Georgia
General Assembly Ss
Demendatt A
W. J. Korthen
Acta
W. J. Nowram
Goveens
Daily Markey Reports Turpentine Prices and Market Hints
Naval Stores and Produce notes show turpentine and rosin prices in Savannah and New York with steady to firm trends. Lard pork and bacon markets in New York Chicago reflect quiet or dull trading. Liverpool cotton futures provide opening and closing figures. A stray cooking tip describes packing eggs in a ball using boiling water and rapid cooling.
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R J. Anninaron
Defauk
Atlantic Elictrujoih Co
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C. W. Lane
Dolson
Gosia Fash
Sia Tostat
Markey
Savannag
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Chicago Market
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Tober
DSC Ereatien
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Ake
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