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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1891

Page

4

Bribery Allegations Stir Georgia Assembly Debate

The piece notes calls for a formal investigation into bribery claims against several General Assembly members in a senatorial contest. A committee is examining the charges, promising thorough, bottomed inquiry to uncover facts and ensure justice. It also discusses Democratic education and tariff debate, praising Clarke county's Young Men's Democratic League.

General Assembly Young Men’s Democratic League Clarke County South Young Men’s Democratic League of Clarke

Third Party Debate Sparks Georgia Press Reactions

Mixed editorials in Georgia papers weigh in on Third party movements and political cartoons. Southern Life commences a series of political cartoons while the Banner and Tribune of Rome dispute gains and condemn third party tactics. Local papers report farm trade concerns and Alliance ties as Athens hosts delegates and county fairs face changes.

Tribune-of-Rome Peale Rgia Ens Eprron Crawtorp Richmond Tribune-of- Omenits Tribune of Rome Georgia Martin Souuhnern Life Atlanta South Charleston The Baynes Supp Sen al

Hall's Catarrh Cure Adnarrows Reward Offer

An old advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for proof that Hall's Catarrh Cure can cure catarrh. It presents F J Cheney Co as proprietors and cites endorsements from local pharmacists vouching for Cheney's honesty and ability to fulfill obligations. The cure is described as a internal remedy that acts on blood and mucous surfaces, priced at 75 cents per bottle and sold by druggists.

Hall F. J. Chenry & Co Propa Toledo F. J. Cheney All Drug

Georgia Legislature Brief Session in Atlanta

The General Assembly met briefly in Atlanta with most Alliance members excused to attend the State Convention. Key actions included bills on coal sale competition, state depositories banks deposits, and a plan to consolidate Georgia’s common schools. A Savannah visit on the 28th with a special train and coastal ocean steamer ride was invited.

Atlanta General Assembly Alliance House Senate Todd Ivey Thomas Willam Savannah

Dispensary Debate Heats Up Ahead of Vote in Athens

The dispensary bill faces a Tuesday decision with strong local passion in Clarke county. Governor Northen is expected to sign if opposition fails, while prohibitionists push for passage to resolve the long running issue and protect the State University from potential harm.

Northen Whi Cobb Atlanta Athens Clarke County State University Boggs Senate Gov Northen

Carnesville Notes Preview Local Happenings

Carnesville Ga August 19 special M L Garner of Atlanta visited on business. Poplar Springs camp meeting drew many locals. Mrs D W Carson and Harmony Grove relatives were here days past. Walton Ginn store brick work finished awaiting occupancy. L J Green to open mercantile here September. Negotiations with Prof Parker Hampton to lead high school. B Tribble of Athens spent Sunday in town.

Carnesville M. L. Garner Atlanta Poplar Springs D. W.carson Harmony Grove Carson Walton Ginn L. J. Green Danielsville L. E. Green Hampton J. Tribble, Esq Athens sAugust Georgia Normal and Industrial School Capitol J. Harris Chappell Hattie W. Ellis Chappell Milledgeville

State College Removal Debate Heats in Georgia House

A bill to move the State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts from Athens to Griffin faces a pivotal Agriculture Committee vote. Griffin offers fifty thousand dollars in cash and buildings to persuade retention in Athens, with strong opposition from University allies in Atlanta and Athens. City leaders prepare to press Athens’ case as the committee meets today.

University of Georgia Athens Atlanta Dismake Spalding State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts Griffin Agriculture Committee of House Friends of the University Agricultural Committee State College Cobb Brown

Alliance Convention Brims With Fevered Fire in Atlanta

Sensational clash unfolds as Livingston and anti Livingston factions battle for Alliance presidency at Concordia Hall. Watson and Northen lead opposition while Dr Gibson miscues and is briefly silenced. Evening session hints Livingston dominance with proposals for veteran benefits and Cincinnati 1892 delegates. May retire note follows about Larry Gantt and Harry Brown.

AtLanta Alliance Livingston Ellingston Watson Crisp Northen Gibson Mansion Branch Columbia Dr. Gibson President Livingston Dr.Gibson Post Congress Ena Taylor Oglethorpe

Baker Sentenced to Hang in Virginia Case

In the commonwealth v John P Baker the motion for a new trial was overruled and the prisoner was sentenced to be hanged on Friday November 27 next. Defense counsel discussed exceptions for appeal to the circuit court.

Abindgton The Commonwealth John P. Baker Therisoner Circuit Court

Georgia Grand Lodge Officers Elected in New Officers Named

The Grand Lodge of Odjows in Georgia announces elected officers including Grand Master R F Daniel Griffin. Grand Warder J V Bersho Columbus. Grand Secretary J T Deitz Macon. Grand Treasurer C H Eres Savannah. Grand Representative J E Tison Savannah. The report notes strong local interest in the new leadership.

Savannah C. H. Eres Chhosen

Tidal Wave of Counterfeit Dollars Strikes Memphis Banks

A deluge of counterfeit silver dollars, dated 1889 with dull stars and worn milling, has been flowing into all sixteen Memphis banks for two weeks. United States Marshal Brown investigates, while the quiet crisis persists with deposits affected and widespread warnings among customers.

Memphis MrEmpuls United States Brown Baeo

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