Saving the Party and the Ninth District
The piece argues that a party thrives on principles not on any one man and cites Georgia Ninth District politics where Col. Candler and later Tom H Winn kept the Democratic base intact. It notes Wade Hampton in South Carolina and predicts party strength lies with voters, not single officeholders, then shifts to transport news about railway developments benefiting Athens and the city’s need for a new palace hotel as rail lines mature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
South
Ninth Congressional District
Georgia
Speer
Congress
Allen D. Candler
Col. Candler
Wio
Pickett
Washington
Atlanta Constitution
Old Ninth
Tom H.winn
Emory Speer
Winn
Darnell
Candier
Candler
Ninth
Eur
Tour City
Athens
Brown
Aenegro
Jon
Rail crossroads rumor ties Covington Macon line to Richmond & Danville
A local Athens observer asserts the Covington and Macon road likely falls under Richmond and Danville control. The claim suggests a major benefit for Athens if true, though skeptics doubt the exact ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington & Macon
Richmond & Danville
Athens
Pastor Rev W D Anderson Leaves Athens for Atlanta
After four years as pastor of the First Methodist Church in Athens, Rev. W. D. Anderson departs to lead the First Methodist Church of Atlanta. The community praises his strong convictions, scholarly sermons, and compassionate ministry to the sick and bereaved. His departing presence will be missed by church members and friends alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
W. D. Anderson
Athens
First Methodist Church of
Our City
First Methodist Church
Earth
J.J. Angland
Athens, Ge
Rev H M Quillian Leaves Oconee Street Church for Conyers Ga
Rev H M Quillian former pastor of Oconee Street church departed for Conyers Ga on the C and M train at 1 o clock yesterday. He labored in the city for two years with earnest devotion and greatly endeared himself to members of his former charge now prosperous under his faithful service. Prayers and best wishes follow him for further success in his new field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Quillian
Oconee Street Church
Conyers
Laying Hen Diet and Warmer Winter Farm News
Benjamin shares a laying hens menu emphasizing grain, fruit, greens and milk to boost egg production out of season. Maj. Gen. Alfred H. Terry dies in New Haven from heart failure. Rail routes in Alabama expand orange shipments while Chattanooga militia disbands due to funding. Fort Valley fruit prospects improve after a sudden cold snap. A large cotton stockpile in the South sparks market talk on potential finance effects.
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B. Benjamin
New York World
Alfred H. Terry
United States Army
New Haven
Conn
Bright
Ife
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Alabama Midland
Montgomery
Chattanooga Volunteers
Third
Chattanooga
Fort Vailey
Western Express
Pennsylvania Railroad
Altoona
Finney
Alabama
Prohibition Debate in Athens Targets Negro Power and Liquor
A local Athens letter argues against reopening liquor questions, claiming prohibition lifted racial political power, reduced crime, and boosted prosperity. It urges maintaining prohibition to protect white voters and sober youth, contrasting past chaos with present order under Mayor Brown. The piece also notes real estate gains and urges open debate with high license supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Andrew Jackson
Tillman Campaign Views by Hon Carlyle McKinley
Charleston editor Carlyle McKinley shares South Carolina reform currents behind the Tillman gubernatorial campaign. He notes the alliance role, Tillman’s persuasive stump work, and the clash with the old democracy, plus Haskell’s independent bid, Hampton’s defeat, Irby’s rise, and remarks on Negroes and state policy amid reform momentum.
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Carlyle McKinley
Charleston
Palmetto
Carolina
Tillman
Reform
Farmers’ Alliance
South Carolina
Benjamin R. Willman
Capt
Wople
General Assembly
Tillmman
Jia
Hampton
Wade Hampton
United States
General Hampton
John L. M. Irby
House of Representatives
Farmers’ Reform Movement
McKinley
Desperado Oscar Thrasher Dies of Wounds in Self Defense
Oscar Thrasher, a Negro of Oconee county, died in Watkinsville after being shot by Henry Lyle in self defense. The wound to his face and hand proved fatal after a delay in treatment, with conflicting reports on his death. Lyle expresses regret but says he acted to save his own life, as Thrasher was repeatedly troublesome. Local blacks and whites purportedly support Lyle’s actions in the disputed incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Clarke County
Oscar Thrasher
Henry Lyle
Oconee County
Watkinsville
Thrasher
Lyle
Mr. Lyle
Third Party Movement discussed in Congress
Debate centers on a possible third party in the next national election. MPs from both parties express varied views, with McPherson doubting Southern Alliance desertion and Morrill predicting a presidential bid and several states carried. Northwest Republicans and Democrats reportedly ready for revolt, while farmers’ discontent blamed on Republicans. Distilleries seized in Warren County, and Spring Hill Alliance backs the Troy Messenger in a local clash with the Alliance Herald.
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Fry
Con
Northwest
WasuHinaTon
Tillman
South Carolina
McPherson
Morrill
Kansas
Clerk McPherson
Representative Pickler
South Dakota
Warren County
Tenn
Spring Hill Alliance
Pike County
Ala
Troy Messenger
Alliance Herald
Breezy Bits From Diverse Directions Across the Nation
John G Whittier celebrated his 88th birthday last Wednesday. Florida patrons the Sub-s scaletion of Florida draws many. Morgan county Ga resident Mr Shepherd Baldwin lost his new dwelling to a recent fire. Grace KE Stark the heiress to 1 000 000 was found in Indianapolis Home for Friendless Women. The Atlanta Evening Journal will present fifty five city carriers with fur caps as Christmas gifts. Transportation agencies plan rate changes on oranges in Florida. A charter for a new electric line is in the works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Whittier
Florida
Shepherd Baldwin
Morgan County
Grace KE
Stark
Indianapolis
Atlanta Evening Journal
Transportation Porabis
Debatable House Action on Western and Atlantic Lease
Atlanta reports a lively debate as the House passes a resolution on the Western and Atlantic lease. The measure sets a commission to assess claims, with eight experts to be named by the governor and a final decision by June 1891, pending five affirmative votes and gubernatorial approval.
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Huff
Atkinson
Western and Atlantic Committee
Bible
Turkey
Buzzard
Major Stahlman
Hoff
Fleming
Berner
Senate
Pronesty
West Point
Louisville & Nashville
Supreme Court
House
Brown
Northen
Judge Lester Paralyzed in Marietta. Georgia Attorney General Ill
Special dispatch from Atlanta reports Judge Lester, Georgia Attorney General, collapsed with paralysis at his Marietta home. He visited Colonel Towers at the peniten tiary, appeared unwell after leaving, then recovered briefly in the open air. Friends fear a serious illness though his age complicates prognosis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Atlanta
Judge Lester
Marietta
Lester
John R. Towers
Penitentiary
Colonel Towers
Tom Lyons
Cartersville
Capitol Building
Col. Towers
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New York
Lyndon
Ander
Peenras
Tominer
Orever
Alliance Warehouse
Vol. Pope
Aliance Warehouse Company
the Palmetto State
The
News and Courier
Haskell
the Desperado
Crisp
Bynum
Col
Sledge
Texas
Dr. Macune
Ace
Capitol
Austin
National Economist Publishing Companypany
Col. Sledge
Western and Atlantic
the Central Railroad
News Telegram Association
Savanna
Central Directors
Alexander
Ce Ae
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