Third Party Message Sparks Public Debate on Tariff Reform
A reader letter in the Banner discusses Lawson's victory views on Watson, criticizing Democratic positions and praising the People's party stance on tariff reform. The piece critiques reports of the meeting and argues Democrats mislead the public while highlighting the judge's sermon like rhetoric and the plea for financial relief.
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Watson
Bprtor
Peek
Bishop
Atlanta
Felow
Gay
Simon
Tommie
Democratic Party
Children of Israel
Moses
Promised Land
People’s Party
Peple
Mr. Watson
Democratic
United States
Dissolution Notice and Political Contention at City Gathering
The report describes a crowd crowded with outsiders from Athens and Madison forming a sparse show of force in a Third party setting. It notes Watson’s apparent triumph and the dismissal of Judge Lawton’s faction as the crowd dispersed after a brief confrontation. It ends with a dissolution notice for Pittard Sikes Co as Carthers and Whitehead retire and Patterson and Sikes assume liabilities.
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Athens
Madison
Watson
Tommie
Pittard, Sikes & Co
Bom
W. G Carthers
W. J. Whitehead
J. T. Patterd
E.H Sikes
Knocking Incident Targets Local Elder in Urban Streets
An elderly Black man, described as diligent and nonconfrontational, was robbed on Saturday night after declining three colored girls' request for money. He was knocked down from behind, stunned, and had his five dollar bill stolen. Police are seeking clues.
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Rich
Appointed General Counsel for R D Road Receivers
August 17 1892 Washington D C Hugh L Bond Jr named General Counsel of the Receivers with office at 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue Division Counsel reports to him Disbursements for illegal expenses or claims against the Receivers or property must not be approved by him REVUREY FOSTER, Revurey Foster
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Washington, D.C
Orpre
Hugh L Bond, Jr
Pennsylvania Avenue
F. W. Huipekorer
Unidentified Man Dies While Riding With Cousin
W J Tanner of Monroe and his cousin James Tanner started home in a buggy while intoxicated. Friday morning James found W J dead in the buggy five miles from Monroe, the horse grazing nearby. The deceased leaves a wife and three children dependent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
W. J. Tanner
James Tanner
Campaign woes and health stall Captain Carlton appeals
The article notes Hon H H Carlton facing strong calls to speak in Madison Franklin and Elbert but his health bars campaign participation per his physician. He regrets missing early engagement yet may join later. The piece also mentions local political scenes including a Democratic barbecue in Oconee and party activity in Athens and nearby towns.
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Gentman
Madison
Franklin
Elbert
Capt
Carlton
Skirmish Between Troops and Miners Reported in Tennessee
In Tennessee another clash occurred between federal troops and striking miners. Details on casualties or exact locations were not immediately available.
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Tho
THREE MINERS ROUTED AND WOUNDED AT COAL CREEK CAMP
Reports from Coal Creek Tenn Aug 23 describe a clash as about three hundred Yellow Creek miners clashed with Chickasaw guards. several miners were wounded and two guards wounded. Generals Carnes Sevier and troops maintained control of Camp Anderson and surrounding towns. Knoxvilles dispatches say ten dead, twelve wounded later found. a detachment of 100 soldiers moved to disperse the miners.
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Coal Creek
Coan Creek
Tenn
Anderson
Carnes
Sevier
Knoxville
Walthall
Givens
Fayette Gentry
Carpenter
Nashville
Chattanooga
Bud Lindsay
Oxville
Normin
Kore
Michaels
de Eec
Associated Press
Fort Anderson
Morton
Black ¥ Co
Virona
Francis Joseph
Prison Contract Tensions Reported in Tennessee Telegrams
Nashville dispatches relay a tense exchange over prison leases as General Huger orders arrests and guards to remain until work ends. The state board of prison inspectors demands removal of convicts beyond 400 per lease terms to avoid contract violations. Attorney General Pickle says he was not consulted on abrogation moves and criticizes the démarche as untimely surrender to lawlessness.
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Norman
Carnes
Nishvitz
Tenn
Coal Creek
Clinton
Executive Department
Cannes
F.K. Huger
Nashville
F. K. Huger
Knoxville
Wan Hia
Giga H. H. NorMay
State Board of Prison Inspectors
W. Pickle
The
Amie
Terein
Briceville
Engels
Comparisons Highlight Republican Spending Mismanagement
The piece denounces growth of government extravagance under Republican rule and contrasts appropriations across Congresses. It cites specific totals for divisions such as Diplomatic and consular and Fortifications, and argues that Reed era bills and permanent appropriations push up spending. It urges Democratic unity to elect Cleveland and cut expenses.
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Dante Manneana
Jndigis
Salarica
Philadelphia
Treasury
Ohio River
Colleges For Agriculture and Mechanic Arta
Cleveland
Senate
House
Senator Hill loses swimming race at Watch Hill
A report notes Senator Hill and District Attorney Ridgeway of Brooklyn competed in a swim event at Watch Hill. the senator was defeated. The piece also mentions a Missouri woman, Mrs. Beretta Reaves, and a lawsuit over 4 750 000 acres of Arizona land being drawn in Denver.
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Senator Hill
Attorny
James B Weaver
Georgia
Sherman
South
Thomas Equoty
Coal Creek Crises Deepens as Carnes Pushes Probe
Gen Carnes reports progress in interrogating prisoners tied to a secret oath bound mining order. Martial law debate grows as Attorney General Pickett urges harsh measures and troop deployment to deter further violence at Coal Creek.
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Cod Creek
Tenn
Carnes
Associated Press
George E. Irish
Knoxville
Coal Creek
Buchanan
Rutherford
Tennessee
State Guard
Pele
Pickett
Plucky Court Officials Stand Firm Over Miner Issue
In Cuatranooga on Aug 2% authorities recount that jailers who released miners at Tamaa in Marion county were persuaded by counsel to avoid resisting arrest. The move follows fears of stern resistance and signals a cautious path forward amid heightened tension.
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Weldon
Nasavillle
Carpenter
Walden’s Ridge
Woole Se
Harriman
Oliver Springs
James Harris
Shell Hale
Woolford
T Lindsay
Cuatranooga
Tamaa
Marion County
Notable Arrests and International Dispatches From August Reports
A local sheriff and marshal discuss warrants for about fifty four indicted individuals and bond terms while authorities consider the prisoners. Dispatches report incidents in Austria Hungary Germany Russia and the United States including cholera cases fires floods and a train wreck with fatalities.
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Hanson
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Scarburo
Cicago
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Cuattawooda
Coat Creek
Ooga
Vas Ps Vuugioe
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Columbia
Dockery
Reed
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Coalcreek
General Carnes
Lindsay
Linda
Grant
Gove Rude
Rock Island
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Morrison
Bosse
Inman
Moon
Brown
Jasper
Marshal Lindsay
Wasnikeros
Department of Justice
Mir
Ghala
Department
Eral Miller
Marshal Tipton
St. Petcrssure
Germany
Berlin
Hamburg
Paris
Bourget
Austria
Vienna
Hungary
Switzerland
Lucreng
Wisp
Tasch
Zermatt
Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway
State Department
Texas
Monthertrio
R. W. Price
Hispara
Tex
Warren Fisher
Stile
New Orleans
Colvis
Bonaparte
Lets Damas
Jafaes Quard
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Ark
Bacon Bowles
Nellie
Join Davis
Siene City
Buffalo
Burraro
Murphy
Etn
P.F. P
Lippman Bros
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Modern
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D. W. McGregor
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