Nearing the Close Solons Prepare for Adjournment
Lawmakers move toward final adjournment as sessions wind down with key bills unresolved. Committee chairs anticipate rapid votes and pivot to post session duties.
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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1891
Page
3
Georgia Legislature Passes Railroad and Voting Bills Indefinitely Postponed
In Augusta the two liquor bills faced indefinite postponement after unanimous consent. The House also approved revenue and governance measures, including railroad incorporation and ward level voter registration. rules committee backed adjournment plans and a sine die date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Calvin
Richmond
Seaard and Augusta Railroad Company, Us
Augusta
O’ Neal
Committee ON Rules
House
Senate
General Assembly
Kills
Fleming
Goodwin
Fulton
Calhoun Buys Cleveland Property in Major Atlanta Trade
Patrick Calhoun of Atlanta purchases six parcels totaling 25.65 acres south of Euclid Avenue East Cleveland for 2230000 dollars with mortgage back for 193000, initial payment 30000. Alliance Exchange directors meet in Atlanta to address Wynn shortage of 20000 and prepare stockholder meetings amid tensions. Wheat and corn futures in Chicago and Curacao report intense volatility as demand soars. Bashore vs Jennie Shannon thrusts breach of promise suit for 5000. Locals react to rumors of Italian workers on war path in Evansville. Odd Fellows Grand Lodge session in Corvian Gr. elects officers for state encampment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
O. Cleveland
Euclid Avenue
Worthy S. Streator
Patrick Calhoun
Atlanta
Alliance Exchange
Alliance
Col. Livingston
Col. W. A. Broughton
Odd Fellows’ Reonvention
Alliance Farmer Opposes Removal of State College to Griffin
Editor Gantt argues against moving the State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts from Athens to Griffin. He cites costs, local building, prohibition in Athens, and risks to youth. backs legislative election of trustees and broader Georgia control to popularize funding and oversight. He warns against removing the agricultural college and vows Alliance support for Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gantt
Griffin
Alliance
State College
Pee
The
of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts
Athens
State University
Georgia
Ple
Agricultural College
Dinner Bell Echoes And Dyspepsia Remedies
A fragment includes a dinner bell scene with children rushing to meals and a missing Uncle Charley due to dyspepsia. It advertises Botan ic Blood Balm as a cure and cites S J Chandler of Richmond Va praising it. Also notes Clarke County Young Democrats reorganizing and a list of brief dispatch items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley
B. B. B. Giveita
S. J. Chandler
Richmond
Emperor in White Mitre Leads Faux Imperial Service
A French newspaper recounts a dramatic voyage of the imperial yacht Hohenzollern from England with the Kaiser in ceremonial dress. An altar, Bible passages, and a sermon on sovereignty allegedly occurred, followed by a violent clash on deck and the Kaiser ordering the commander to retire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Hohenzollern
Sailes Semaix
Iit
Peecorarrince
Emperor
Sah Eanaeriid
Ron Gandia
Local Merchants Advertise Cardus and Black-Draught Sales
McElree's Wine of Cardus and THEDFORD'S BLACK-DRAUGHT are for sale by merchants in MS Lysper near Athens GA. B Fowisn near Athens RT Burney Co Athens LD K5isper Co Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McElree
Cardus
Thedford
Lysper
Athens
Harpy
RT Burney & Co
K5isper&Co
Consolidation costs Athens freight agents amid bitter reaction
The consolidation of the Macon and Northern with the Central and Richmond and Danville eliminates Athens freight offices. Travelers Guy C. Hamilton and Captain James O'Farrell lose their posts with notices issued August 17 1891. Merchants regret the move, noting past gains in traffic and cotton shipments fueled by their efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Great West Point
Macon & Northern
Central
Richmond & Danville
Guy C. Hamilton
The
James O’farrell
Macon
Northern
O'Farrell
Hamilton
Savannag
Richmond and
Danville
Central and Macon and Northern
Reg Cee Ye Whitehead
Covington and Macon
O’farrell
Iz the Central
Main
Georgia, Carolina and Northern
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Solons
Holbrooks
DeKalb
Georgia, Virginia and Baltimore Railroad Company
Kemp
Emanuel
FIN
Faust
Fairlethorpe
Reid
Putnam
Iquor
Ryall
Chatham
Trammell
Mr. Bush
Miller
Pike
Dooley
Pulaski
Wheeler
Walker
Pat Calhoun
Calhoun
Nervan
Wynn
Bi Huckleberry
Curiaco
New York
Bashore
Fair Jennie
Luma. C
Jennie Shannon
John Rashore
John
SueLsqvitz
Ind
Alliance Farmer
HeEns
Clarke
Young Men’s Democratic League
E. P. al Wyse
Ee Ee Tanta
Neat Ford
Wesbokan
League
Andy
Georgian State Alliance
Peter Flesh
Lexington
Tls
Lincoln
Athenian Bee Pam
Ohio
Buena’ Vista
Colo
McIver
Dr. King
John Crawford & 8
Bloommfielpd
A. Nelson
Kenneck
Siem
Usu Corypor
Willie’ Hanswald
Here
Shelbyville
State Board of Tax Commissioners
Institut Garoresviter
Tex
Duauix
Thomas
Hampton
Hester
Clements
Washior
Laurens
Etraris
Joseph Zeiter
Syracuse
L. E. Yesterland
Jacob Rosenberg
Yurton Sprensas
William Kimble
Caer
James O'Farrell
John Crawford &Co
Er. K. Lumpkin
Eng
Clarke County
Lampkin
Secre
E Tue University Law Scaport
South
Dudley Thomas
Howell, Cobb
Toece Gentimen
Ant
Pte Nerst Wwater
Southern Alliance Farmer
Heathens Hardware CO
Childs
Nickerson &Co
Smith
Fairbanks and
Victor
Whiteley
Avso
General Hardware
Bash
East Broad Street
Duty
Samuel Pitcher
Castoria
G. C. Osaoon
Lowell
Mass
H. A
Oxford St
Brooklyn
N.Y
Castoris
Boston
Mars
Aun
Surra
Pres
Tris Centaur Company
Murray Street
New York City
Bryant & Stratton Business College
Charles Dickers
Seels Papen Furs Teltio
Arran
New, York
Aubeech
Les Dickens
Charles Dickens
David Copperfield
Martin Chuzzlewit
Nicholas Wickeley
Dombey and Son
Bleak House
Little Dorrit
Pickwick Papers
Tvwin Vnwyvy
Garnaby Rudge
OLD Curiosity Shop
Hars Times
Prretasane
Sane
Oes
Sabie Ae Co
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