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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1892

Page

6

Jackson County Democrats Rally Despite Rain

In Jefferson, over five hundred Democrats gathered at the courthouse under Capt. T. C. Williams to nominate delegates for Gainesville and Atlanta conventions. Rev. J. W. Barr introduced Mr. Smith who urged unity, attacked third party schemes, praised the Democratic platform, and stressed home farming and tariff issues as core priorities. Col. Smith and Mr. T. W. Reed urged solidarity as the party claimed a strong position in Jackson County.

Jackson Jefferson Court House T. C. Williams Gainesville Atlanta Gov Northen Wright Hardeman Cook Messrs B. F. Braselton W. C. Howard A. A Mr. Smith Jackson County

The Solid South and White Supremacy Theme

Excerpted editorial commentary promotes Democratic unity and white supremacy as the key to Southern political power. It warns against anti-Democratic organizing, urges whites to stand together, and frames negro rule as a threat to labor, order, and prosperity. Also promotes The American Carlsbad waters as a remedy for kidney and bladder issues.

Larry Gantt Southern Alliance Farmer Columbia 3. C Southern States Appomattox Democratic Party

Great Day for Tammany Democracy in New York

A New York Fourth of July celebration praised the Democracy of Tammany Hall for rallying supporters. Letters from Grover Cleveland and Senator Hill outline independence ideals, Democratic achievements in New York, and a call to uphold constitutional liberty, home rule, and honest government.

New York Tammany Hall Grover Cleveland Gray Gables Buzzards Bay Mass Thomas F. Gilroy Tammaby Society Tammany Society Grover Craverann Senator Hill United States Senate Chamber Washington Democratic Party Penehe Ames Congress Pease Tom Davin B Hint

The Washington Visit From a Public Eye

A visitor recalls meeting the President and touring Washington with a public mood. The writer praises democracy at the capital, notes access for common people and women workers, and reflects on the city’s beauty, ambition, and social contrasts.

Reunion of Georgia Troop Artillery urged in Athens

Finance committee seeks at least five hundred dollars for the Third Georgia and the Troop Artillery reunion to honor veterans. Only one hundred ninety dollars raised so far despite efforts. Subscriptions welcomed to Capt. C. G. Talmadge or Capt. C. J. O Farre or Mr. E. I. Smith. Barbecue committee arranging meat supplies and homes opening for veterans’ entertainment. Delegation from Hawkins Zouaves of New York may attend.

Georgia C. G. Talmadge C. J. O’farre E. I. Smith Bea Hawkins Zouaves New York

Sensible Negro Urges Unity and Vote for Good Government

In Carnesville Georgia on July 2 L H Rucker, described as prosperous and sensible, writes to the Carnesville Tribune urging his race to educate themselves and vote for good government. He recalls white friends aiding his schooling and stresses staying within one boundary line while praising white allies for support during hard times. He notes his efforts among Colored people to influence constructive civic work.

Lea Democratic Party Republican Party Omaha White House Pulic Washington National Union Lerg Stesthaashington Dolly Madison Russia Germany Metropolitan Methodist Sunday School Georgia Carnesville L. HH Rucker Carnesville Tribune South Remair L. H. Rucker

Victim Killed In Atlanta Soldier's Home Line Accident

Robert Blan of Lithonia Ga. was riding the dummy to visit his Birmingham brother when his hat blew off and he stepped the wrong way. A journal struck his head, crushing it on Belgium blocks. He died at Grady Hospital. He leaves a wife and three children.

Atlanta Robert Blan Lithonia Birmingham Belgium Grady Hospital

Boy Harry Grant Injured On Park Switchback

Yesterday afternoon at the park a boy named Harry Grant fell from a disused switchback ride after Manager Voss had forbidden its use. He landed hard and broke his arm near the shoulder. He was taken to his mother Mrs J A Grant on Handtk avenue where Dr Benedict attended him.

Harry Grant Voss J. A. Grant Benedict Seis Sa

Campbell declines chairmanship in national committee

Milwauke Wis telegraphed from Chicago reports H C Paine in consultation with Campbell who never definitively accepted the national committee chair. Paine notes some clients including P D Armour and Chicago Gas Co blocked him from surrendering the current year’s practice to take the post.

Chicago Milwauke Wis H.C. Paine Campbell Paine National Committee P. D Armour Chicago Gas Company

Strength and Health Remedy Advertisement Note

Fragmentary ad copy from a 19th century periodical promotes a health remedy. Text references a product by John & Co. and Palmer & Binnebrew Drug, claiming benefits for weak stomach and fatigue, with claimed relief for sick headaches. OCR errors hamper precise details but market tone and branding remain clear.

Sim John &Co Palmer & Binnebrew

Weaee’s Around Ch Chess Be Prosector Raid

Mumbled garbled text fragment mentions dizziness gangrene and a vague raid context. No clear persons places or events are readable to anchor a factual card.

Violent Irish Political Routs Before Crowds

July 3 in North Louth and surrounding towns saw heavy clashes as Healy and allied supporters faced Parnellites. Parades, sticks, stones, and multiple injuries marked meetings in Lim­erick Newry and Limerick during anti-Pernellite addresses by O’Brien and McCarthyites.

Timothy Heals North Louth Healy Wwwu F Yuent Limerick William O'Brien O’brien O'Brien Johnson Newry

Farwell Letter Flays Campbell Appointment Clash

In Harrison’s Campbell July 4 report ex Senator Farwell of Illinois criticizes President Harrison for not appointing William J. Campbell as Chicago collector of customs. The Post prints Farwell’s questions, noting the President once called Campbell a professional lobbyist and unfit for a federal post.

Wasasxeron Farwell Illinois Harrison William J. Campbell Chicago Campbell United States William James Campbell Republican National Committee Senate Congress National Committee

Democratic meeting nominates Crisp delegates in Hawkinsville

In Hawkinsville on July 4 a Democratic meeting elected delegates to state senatorial and congressional conventions. J R McDuffie was chairman and J R Baverly secretary. A nominating committee was appointed and Col J J Hodges spoke on the force bill. Delegation members include Overby, McDaffe, Baskin, Smith, Anderson, Fulghum, Wilcox, Sayles, Dukes, and McLemore.

Hawkinsville J. R. McDuffie J. R Baverly Col. C. CO. Smith C. R. Warren D. Rhodes M. Blount J. Anderson J. J. Hodges T. H. Overby J. B. Mc Daffe J. O. Baskin C. C. Smith W. M Anderson R. G. Fulghum J.L. B. Wilcox H. M. Sayles G. R. Dukes J. W.mclemore Crisp

Died on Sunday Night Mr J N Osborn Passes Away

Mr J N Osborn of Ozborn and Bro Prince Avenue died after a brief illness. He was stricken Thursday and died within hours. Funeral at Mars Hill Church Monday afternoon. He was a former citizen of Oconee County with many friends in that county and Athens.

J. N. Osborn J. N. Oaborn Ozborn & Bro Prince Avenue Mars Hill Church Oborn Oconee County Athens

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