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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1891
Page
4
The Athens Weekly Banner publishes Col. Thomas E. Watson’s letter defending his stance within the Democratic Party while criticizing rivals over the State University funding and the party’s direction. The piece argues for education funding, contrasts Watson’s image with his Atlanta remarks, and notes the paper’s call for a clear, consistent public record.
The Atlanta Constitution notes two special Telegrams on the Terminal Company in Wall Street and argues no attack exists beyond a New York Herald exposure. It criticizes Gould seeking Southern legislatures to back a speculative deal, says it harms the South and Georgia laws, and urges strict legal rights without yielding to manipulation.
Tuesday next the 18th is the stockholders meeting of the State Alliance Exchange in Atlanta. The following day the State Alliance convenes in general session. A proposed deal would surrender the current exchange to a New York syndicate—opposition has grown as details became public. The convention will cover the order’s general construct and policy.
The article reports mixed signals from Georgia politicians about supporting or opposing Crisp for speaker. It notes Watson Livingston Moses and Winn may vote against Crisp unless he endorses the Ocala pinitor, while Blount and Turner reportedly will not vote for Crisp. It quotes the Macon Evening News and cites Tax Banner endorsing the Democratic party and urging farmers to push for Alliance demands within the democracy.
An advertisement offers one hundred dollars for a catarrh cure via Hall's Catarrh Cure. It includes endorsements from West Truax and Walpine Kinnan Marvin, Toledo wholesalers, stating Cheney is honorable and capable of fulfilling obligations. The cure is taken internally and priced at 75 cents per bottle, sold by all druggists.
The Augusta Chronicle edits on the State University trustees meeting in Atlanta to fill three new chairs in history, agriculture and elocution. Candidates named include J H McPherson and W J Non for history and agriculture, with W W Lumpkin for elocution, while Dr. McPherson holds Johns Hopkins PhD and has been at Michigan.
Senator Colquitt thanks Dr Remsen Crawford of the Banner for defending the Democratic party in the South against western critics. A. H. Colquitt signs from Atlanta on August 1st. Dr Nelms, Fulton County Alliance vice president, thanks the Sun for favorable notice of his Bolton speech and praises Alliance defense.
Journal notes Jamie Camak’s Atlantic voyage with seasickness and storms aboard a ship leaving New York. He describes foggy banks near Newfoundland, a burial at sea, a gale that drenched passengers, and a tour of Ireland and Scotland ending in London with reflections on English life and scenery.
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