19 Dec 1893
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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1893
Page
1
A fragmented poem by O G Roberts features dreamlike imagery of celestial flow and tranquil moods. Vivid phrases describe dusks, amber skies, and distant voices as stars near and a sense of divine thought fills the scene.
A former Australian wanderer recounts 15 years of isolation and hardship chasing gold in Queensland. After a dream of five diggers defending their caches from natives, he wakes to find five gold-filled bags, returning home wealthy and reuniting with Maud Davis, now married to a baker.
A university magazine critique questions the value of college football and athletics. It laments the large crowds and money spent on games, arguing education should be the focus, and ends with a plug for Skiff the Jeweler's holiday goods.
The ad urges universal use of Allcock's Porous Plasters to relieve back pain joint strains and muscle tension, arguing they prolong life by reducing daily wear on the body and recommending prompt use at first sign of pain Braxpeera's Pills are touted to cure indigestion.
The Mt Vernon Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons elected officers Friday night for the year. The lineup includes HG Liston W M W J Garebold W I Saye and others with Z W Batta treasurer T S Methvin secretary and J L Pitner junior deacon. The lodge promises old time prosperity and usefulness under their administration.
The Huggins China House in Athens Ga showcases a vast display of china glassware and decorative items including hanging lamps, dinner sets, vases, and toys. Shoppers are offered Xmas gift ideas and a wide range of household goods at varied prices. A nearby report questions public safety as a drunken driver ends in danger, urging law enforcement action to prevent tragedy.
P C Jones from the Hawaiian provisional government arrives in San Francisco and contemplates a possible move to Washington or Honolulu. He asserts Americans will not fight Americans and that the provisional government seeks support without restoring the Kanaka monarchy.
Savannah dispatch reports the farmers congress slow to assemble on December 14 with delegates voting for economical waterway and harbor improvements. A plan favors connecting the Mississippi and Great Lakes by ship canal and upgrading the Mississippi system under engineer guidance. The Southwestern earnings report follows, detailing five months' railroad results. Governor McKinney then presents a lengthy legislative message on the subject.
A heated fight erupts as Democrats threaten to oppose the new tariff bill in caucus and in the house unless concessions are won for southern and northeastern districts. Rep Sperry leads a 50 vote revolt while Sen Voorhees faces doubt that the silver bill can pass.
The silver senators dislike the bill despite it being crafted to suit them. Mr. Stewart calls it the blend of Bland and Sherman laws with poor features and refuses support. Mr. Dubois says the bill pleases neither side and cites limited chances of passage. No finance committee support is expected from its author. Mr. McPherson has not reviewed the measure and likely will oppose jail funding.
New York reports quote Blount denying any dispute with President Cleveland over Hawaiian policy. He says he resigned as minister after serving as commissioner representing the president and highlights Willis’ later arrival in Trondhjem. Tennessee National Guard elects Ward as brigadier general. Col J H Morrow returns to Columbia after Supreme Court denial of appeal.
Henry Habel, 35, died from arsenic after his arrest for bigamy. He deserted his wife and a 7-year-old son, later living in Newnan, Georgia, and reportedly planned to marry a second time. The arrest occurred while he was in the station house.
A morning collision two miles from Comer on the Georgia Carolina and Northern involved a freight and an accommodation train. Several injuries are reported but none serious. engineers and firemen jumped from the trestle to escape.
Oscar Saxon’s preliminary murder trial for the shooting of J Matt Thurmond is postponed until next Friday morning. Judge Foster presided as witnesses appeared. Saxon sat with Brown and Tribble, his sister and friends from Oglethorpe County present. Solicitor-General Russell cited his absence as impractical but urged State representation. defense urged full investigation and agreed to the delay. Plan will be taken up then as cotton prices drifted slightly lower.
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