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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1891

Page

7

General Gordon stance on Ocala platform dominates Alliance meeting

In Atlanta the Georgia State Alliance delegates elected Livingston president on a near unanimous show of support. W. A. Wilson became vice president on the second ballot, with A. W. Ivey chosen secretary. The Ocala platform was adopted and delegates to Indianapolis named.

Atlanta Gass Ston Gontanens Alliance Ellington Wilson Livingston Thirey Sandup Geran Gibson Northen Torre Bretheren Georgia W. A. Wilson Sumter Tucre W. K. Gorman Talbot W. L. Peek Troup Atus Copeland Daniel Aciellion Fis Corput Pope Oglethorpe Wo Gorman Ike Stevens Tayor Merriwether Corput Gutman Jay Col. L. L. Polk Georgia State Alliance Senate John B. Gordon Ocala Prvelege Gordon Watson Lork Ed Brown Athens Polk Macune Turner State Alliance Broughton Wynn Hall Missouri Alliance Order Brethren of the Jen Stone Garrison Farrow Iee Supreme Council of Alliance Industrial Union At India Wes Felix Corput J. W. Taylor Indianapolis W. R. Kemp M. A. Baldwin Buchanan W. R Bradwell

Big Alliance Rally Draws Three Thousand At Harmony Grove

Harmony Grove Georgia hosts a large Alliance gathering with speakers including J L Chupp Moses and OC Post. A basket dinner followed, and a baseball game ended 17 to 9 in favor of Harmony Grove. The event concluded as a red letter day for the Alliance and the town.

Harmony Grove Alliancem Jackson Banks Madison Franklin Baptist Church T. E. Key R L J. Smith J. L Chupp Lithonia Chupp 4Th Moses C OC. C. Post Douglassville Harmony Grove Club Alliance

Old Settlers Meet in Wapello County Record

Over 900 aged residents gathered at the fairgrounds for the annual Wapello county Old Settlers reunion. Speakers included Rev W A Nye and Hon A Work. J M Peck elected next year’s president with John Ford as secretary.

Orromwa Wapello County Revo W. A. Nye Hon A. Work J. M. Peck Jobn Ford

Alliance Rules Shape Georgia House Proceedings

In Atlanta on August 20 the Alliance convention dominates the House despite minor items of local interest. Debates cover pension law overhaul creating county Pension Commissions and a means to restrict benefits. cigarette regulation shifts to grand juries. teachers institutes considered. adjournment fought. Senate actions include apportionment changes and measures on charters and divorce records. Officials stress procedural shifts and expedited criminal trial reforms.

Atlanta Alliance Georgia Devore O'Neal Sinquefield Maxwell Talbot Turner Floyd Hill House Senate Flemiz House of Representatives Pike Putman Pulaski Dooley Mr. Fleming Mr. Martin Superior Court

The Wheat Market Georgia Exhibit at the Columbian Exposition

Readable text notes Georgia's exhibit on wheat trade and market outlook showcased at the Columbian Exposition. Details are sparse but emphasize agricultural commerce and regional participation.

Georgia

New Experiments by the Great Alton Railroad Credit Reciproc ity Letter From Chicago

A Chicago letter discusses reciprocity credit and credit claims, noting speculation on wheat markets, European bread prices, and substitution in diets. It cites Hon Chariton H Way on Georgia's World Fair exhibit plans, and reports on smokeless locomotives and Alton Railroad Bloomington shop tests aimed at fuel savings and electric lighting. Frank Hatten defends Arthur’s reciprocity credit across Spain, while Blaine’s nomination remains contested amid Republican interest.

Inn Europe Our Republic Gerdine Chariton H. Way Georgia Texas Alton R. R Bloomington Arthur Frank Hatten J. W. Foster Spain Blaine

Arm Torn From Man After Jersey City Train Crash

A Pennsylvania railroad passenger train narrowly avoided a wreck in a Jersey City cut when it met a freight train on the opposite track. A window casing was torn out and a man’s arm was ripped free before rescuers found the severed limb. One passenger described chaotic moments as cars derailed and guards shouted warnings. A second item notes ex Speaker Reed’s race in Boston with Manley announcing a Republican candidacy for Congress here.

New York Pennsylvania Railroad Jersey City Jersey eAne Ciyeihanot Reed Bostor Manley Congress

Believing The Distressed Sr Peterssnee Cement Beds In Georgia

Aug 20 report notes rye export prohibition faced opposition and was debated by imperial council with czar initial rejection then approval. Also mentions large cement beds found in Georgia and a meeting in Waicnax with teachers both white and colored in attendance.

Peterssnee Council of the Empire Georgia Waicnax

Terminal syndicate grows as Georgia lines push to Atlanta

The West Point Terminal dominance expands with mergers and secured bonds. The Richmond Terminal mortgage funds promise to retire floating debts while Atlanta plans move of offices and a new depot site. Georgia Carolina and Northern eyes Atlanta with grading and bridge work nearly finished for a 1892 entry.

New York Herald George Eellaraay Ptbe Richmond and West Point Terminal Eas Georgia Pbs Cute Tusk the Rice Terminal Musicrang Geo ‘Company Centeral Railroad of Centeral Trust Company Carolina Atlanta Here

Colored Iowans Press Law Compliance at Convention

Negro anti violence advocates in Iowa met at a gathering in August, adopting resolutions urging all men to submit to the law and urging the cessation of unlawful acts. A penitentiary record noted the youngest highway robbery convict, Will Edwards, aged about three years.

Iowa Youngeet Ratgian Willis 3 Edwards Ae Ee Werarse

Bold train robbery rattles Atlanta area

A daring trio wearing masks halted an express car on Central Railroad No 13 between Colliers and Atlanta. They forced the express messenger to unlock the safe and stole about 4000 dollars. The alarm bell was rung from inside the car and the robbers fled as the train neared Atlanta. Messenger Bynes from Augusta defended, while officials dispatched a special to the scene. The incident remains under investigation with no arrests reported.

Atlanta Empire State of the South Central Railroad Colliers Macon Ble Express Company Epparate Messenger Bynes Augusta Owens Saye Bynes Collier's Excar Read

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