Savannah River shad path blocked by Augusta dam
The Banner investigates the Augusta dam obstruction on the Savannah River that blocks shad migration. It cites a 1800 treaty between Georgia and South Carolina guaranteeing free fish passage and urges a state fish-way at the Augusta dam to restore a profitable regional fishery and curb inflated prices for residents.
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Georgia Lawmaker Seeks Shad Passage at Augusta Dam
The text argues for opening the Augusta dam to allow shad to pass freely on the Savannah River and to enforce or advance the Bradford Treaty. It references the Georgia Legislature and calls for action to secure navigational access and fisheries rights.
Athens Georgia praised as healthiest city in the South
Resident physicians affirm Athens has a superior climate drainage and sanitary conditions. They note no fever outbreaks and credit thorough sanitary inspection for the city’s healthfulness. Local doctors express pride in Athens wholesome environment and health advantages bestowed by nature.
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Telly
Tas
Small Profits In Athens Markets Hit Merchants
A prominent Athens merchant told reporter that this year’s trade yielded little clear profit. Prices for provisions and groceries fell steadily except sugar, forcing merchants to discount stocks to avoid losses. Many sales left sellers at break even or without profit, though others held their lines and hoped for better trade later.
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Athens
Bannen
Allons
Buuineas
The Winter Business Brightens Prospects for Contractors
The BanNen contractor boss Mr McGinty says fall and winter work will be better than ever and that he is kept busy from morning to night. He expects to have more work than he can handle and urges owners of old rookeries to approve new contracts to boost Athena and the city.
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McGinty
BanNen
Athena
Arm Breaks In Campus Wrestling Incident
Stanhope Erwin son of Judge A S Erwin sustained a broken arm on the college campus yesterday afternoon during a playful wrestling match with Ralph Raphael. He fell and landed with his weight on the arm, breaking it just below the elbow. He was taken to Dr Benedict's office for treatment and the injury is expected to heal without lasting trouble.
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Stanhope Erwin
A. S. Erwin
Tate
Ralph *Raphael
Did Not Do It. Athens Opinion on a Petition
A fragmented Athens Gazette snippet discusses a local petition, mentioning L signed, K to Athens, and a sharp jab at officials. The text is garbled with references to smallpox, whisky, and public sentiment, reflecting a heated debate in the town.
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Athens
Bauner
Aod Bioss
Melancholy Death of Mrs Stokes in Mississippi
Mrs Blanche McGhee Stokes of Mississippi dies after plunging from an upper-story window during an accident at the family residence in Bolivar County. Her husband James F. Stokes, a Mississippi planter and lawyer, tried to revive her with help from neighbors but she succumbed to fatal injuries from a broken head and fall.
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Clarke County Farmer Dorsey Reports Large Corn Crop
Mr AzS Dorsey, Clarke county’s largest farmer, visited the city yesterday and stated his fodder stock will last three years. He claims his corn crop is immense. Dorsey never sells any grain but will share with neighbors in need.
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Azs- Dorsey
Clarke County
Mr. Dorsey
Farmers boycott jute bagging and demand cotton twine
In a heated interview, Mr. J.S. King and other farmers defend a broad jute bagging boycott. They vow to use cotton cord for sewing cotton and reject jute bagging as a trust, predicting widespread adoption of cotton bagging and stricter supplier ties despite Alliance pressure.
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Alliance
Athens
Alliance, Will Lige Cotton Bagging, Among the Number Mr. W. H. Dean
Clarke
Scotts
Madison County
The Colored Member How Molyer Resisted Church Fanaticism
A Georgia legislator recalls Molyer from Liberty County as the lone colored member and notes his mortification at a local religious fracas. He describes tensions with Baptist and Methodist preachers and asserts Presbyterians opposed the fanatics while questioning Mormon conversions.
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Liberty
Georgia
Primitive Baptista
Liberty County
Atlanta
Veazer
Warren County
McIver
Talmadge Bros Mill Near Northeastern Depot Ready Soon
The Merchants said Planters mill near the Northeastern depot owned by Talmadge Bros is nearing completion. Timers work on the roof. machines will be ordered next week and the house will be ready to receive them. The mill aims for top machinery and a first class miller to supply Athens and surrounding areas. The mill will run day and night under a capable superintendent to meet demand. Six bales of cotton were noted as already picked in Oglethorpe county and a strong boom for Athens with macadamized streets sidewalks new railroads and a city clock.
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Talmadge Bros
Athens
Seabe Smith
Nat, Arnold
Oglethorpe
SMALL INDUSTRIES VIEWED BY TRANSIT FOR CITY PROGRESS
The piece argues small local industries diversify the economy more than a single large factory. It proposes organizing a $100,000 to $200,000 stock company to fund multiple small ventures, run by prudent business leaders with regular payments, to boost employment, merchants, dwellings, and visitor diversity in the city.
Banner probes insolvent costs bill in Georgia Legislature
Athens residents denounce a proposal to require payment of county insolvent costs to Solicitor General Russell. The Banner vows to defend taxpayers and oppose the bill, with a petition to defeat it and an investigative stance against the measure. Local figures A L Mitchell and E T Brown oppose losing costs. the article cites a potential $10,000 annual figure.
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Athens
Georgia
Rusggell
A. L. Mitchell
E. T. Brown
Russell
Clarke
Kilrain Hounded by Crowds on Route to Mississippi
The Courier reports pugilist Jake Kilrain was escorted by an officer along the Air Line road Friday night en route to Mississippi. Mendal Morris says Kilrain was gentle with train staff and friendly to all aboard. Large crowds gathered at stations to catch a glimpse and cheer him. Dr Felton responds with a long reply in the latest Banner dispatch signed J.F.B. and attributed to a former Atlantan.
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Mendal Morris
Jake Kilrain
Mississippi
Sullivan
Mr. Morris
Painter Denike Accused of Betrayal Delays Wedding
Jacob Denike a Newburg painter eloped with Lorenzo Van Burenst’s young wife Ida Grazier of Newburg. Denike denies the charge of betraying Mary Brundige and faces alienation proceedings while a planned wedding collapses over court costs.
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Ahn
Newnuré
N. Y
Lorenzo van Burenst
Fishkill
Ida Grazier
Newburg
Rochester
Rome
van Buren
Denike
Brooklyn
Mary Brundige
Mwe
Snelson Protest Against Gag Rule In Georgia Assembly
The protest from Mr. Snelson of Ware County denounces a five minute limit on personal privilege speeches as a burning wrong. He notes attacks on August 12 19 and 23 and seeks entry of the protest on the journal. The protest anticipates rising to answer further attacks on Monday next.
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Werriwether
Atlanta
Snelson
Speaker
Ware
Pinchbeck Daughter's Ballroom Entrance Jolts Saratoga Society
Miss Pinchbeck, daughter of ex Lieutenant Governor Pinchback of Louisiana, and a young man with African roots caused a stir at the Grand Union Hotel ballroom in Saratoga. The crowd whispered and the femme social scene buzzed as the duo drew attention amid reports of Pinchback's supposed $25,000 yearly Louisiana Lottery income.
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Saratoga
Grand Union Hotel
Louisiana
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Man Shot Dead in Broad Daylight in Chicago
Special to the Banner from Cutcano Aug 22 Joseph Franer a 42 year old Bohemian living at West 2 Nineteenth Street was shot and killed in his doorway at about 10 this morning by an unknown man who fled, the body removed to the house.
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Cutcano
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Franer
Weat
Nineteenth Street
Yas
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