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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1889

Page

4

Debate on co education and race in Georgia affair

Dr Bumstead and Dr Boggs figures confront Georgia policy on race and co education at Atlanta University. Chancellor H M Way reports views urging cautious steps. Public discussion covers state support, admission and education of children of different races in Atlanta and Georgia institutions.

Macon Atlanta Mea Ans Bogga Bumstrad Wiitfield Comhis College Pivens Tit Amsteadl Bumsteads Boggs Rogy Bumstead Alth Minnesota South Contin- Uit Carolile D. Ss Georgia Sunsteadl Peters Drnstead Prat Pri Atlanta University South Carolina

Reform Needed for State University Bill Recalled

The article discusses a 1876 Carlton bill to reorganize the State University by creating a Board of Trustees and a Board of Regents to govern and popularize the college. It argues the measure would have boosted enrollment but was blocked when Gov. I Smith pocketed the bill amid opposition from trustees and chancellors.

St. Sity Migs Teese Wilkes Gane Reese Chronicle Oniel Tudge Reese the Chronicle Carlton State University Senate Gatlton General Assembly Educational Congress of Board of Regents Board of Regenta Board of ‘Regents Old College I. Smith

Primus Jones First Base Confession Sparks Cotton Plot

Atlanta editor Ti Db asner reports Primus Jones discussing a scheme to harvest and package lint from last year’s cotton crop. He claims the plan would create an outside scouting supply, with inside material stored airtight to evade detection. He jokes about quitting first bale production and shifting to cotton for mule use, warning Texas may dominate if Georgia farmers don’t act.

Ti Dbasner Atlanta Jones Lan Gotton- Primus Georgia Texas

Distillers in Several Georgia Counties Must Register Stills

Notice to brandy distillers in Madison, Elbert, Clarke, Oconee, Oglethorpe, Wilker, Jacob, Greene, Taliaferro, Warren and Hancock counties to register stills and post bonds to cover bracings tax. Distillers must report contents in wine gallons and await deputy collector Mosea’s call for meeting and surveying, with bond amounts tiered by still size and sureties totaling 1800 to 2000 dollars. Immediate action required.

Madison Elbert Clarke Oconee Oglethorpe Wilker Jacob Greene Taliaferro Warren Hancock Mosea Athens

Lilly Park debate moves to secure Lilly tract for city

Prominent Athenians push a plan to buy the Lilly land end Milledge Avenue for a city park. They envision lakes from springs, small boats, bath houses, and easy streetcar access. capitalists back a buy and donate plan with city improvements.

Bayyex Charlie Baldwin South Milledge Avenue Prescent Anan C. G. Thlemadge Clayton Lilly Theople Milledge Avenue aMtall Jearch

Sullivan Arrested in Nashville on Mississippi Requisition

John L Sullivan and Charlie Johnson, noted prize fighters, were arrested in Nashville on a Mississippi governor requisition. Police resisted as Sullivan and companions argued about warrants, and a writ of habeas corpus was sought. The case hinges on Gov. Lowery's order and possible transfer to the county sheriff.

Nashville Lowery John L.“‘Sullivan Goveror Miseis- Sippi Wisuy Tlle Tenn John Sullivan Cleary Johnson Muldoon Mississippi Silvan

Slaying of planter J P Upshaw blamed on son Abb Cody

Socran Cimcix Ga July 11 report states Abb Cody aged seventeen confessed to shooting and killing J P Upshaw while he slept on the porch. Cody says no one else aided him and that he killed his father after prior troubles and threats. Locals fear mob violence against Cody.

Socran Cimcix J. P. Upshaw Lefore Abb Cody Socrab Cincle Cody

Malaria Cure Claims Broad Guarantees and Free Treatment

The item promotes a universal malaria cure claiming radical elimination of miasmatic poisons with no harmful ingredients. It offers free full treatment by an elder physician and a trial remedy by ASAHEL MEDICAL BUREAU at 291 Broadway, New York, with testimonials and assurances of cure or refund.

Asahel Medical Bureau Broadway N.Y

Notorious Mollie Carvin Wounded by Suitor in Suvcpyvirtx

Mrs Mollie Carvin, famed for eight marriages and divorces, lies fatally wounded at home in Suvcpyvirtx Indiana after a late night confrontation with Charles Suttles. Suttles had pursued her for two years and was reportedly rejected after she divorced her seventh husband to marry him.

Ind Mollie Carvin Jingeen Charles Suttles Suttler

Greensboro club defeats Bee B B C in base ball

At Union Point Astox Port July 11 the Bee B B C lost to a Greensboro composed amateur team. Notable players Vagon Madison Howell Warrenton Palmer Augusta starred in a defeat. Vason pitched a fine game securing the win. Also mentions the Southern Traveller debut and ex congressman Edmund Rice death.

Unoin Point Astox Porst Greensboro Messrs Vagon Madison Howell Warrenton Palmer Augusta Vason Southern Traveller JR. Watts

Name and Medicine Murmur Echoes in Seventeenth Century

A fragmented overheard column mocks names and celebrity fame while promoting Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery. It references "Caleb W. Pickersgill" and Patti, notes a lynching near Tunnel Hills, and ends with a sales pitch claiming a money-back guarantee if the remedy fails.

Shakspeare Cresar Caleb W. Pickersgill Patti Jane Brown Dr. Pierce McKay Pierce Golden Medical

Editorial dispute over Olive bill effects on Georgia railroad charter

Mr Hoke Smith notes your editorial claiming the Olive bill voids the Georgia Carolina & Northern charter. He argues passage will not affect the railway's charter and cites other local matters. Also reported ring found belonging to Mrs Tom Bishop of Avanta and Johnstown flood devastation headlines.

Seaboard & Roanoke Railroad ‘Company Georgia Carolina & Northern Johnstown New York

Fraudulent Prize Tickets Warn by Banks in New Orleans

The text warns that prize payments are guaranteed by national banks in New Orleans and cautions against imitations or anonymous schemes. It notes that one dollar buys the smallest fraction of a ticket and labels offerings under a similar name as a swindle.

New Orleans

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