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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1892
Page
6
The Athens Weekly Banner reprints editorial comment on lynching in the South and Northern reactions, condemning mob justice and urging corrective measures. It argues for restoring law through systemic solutions while noting unemployment pressures pushing city residents toward farm work to revive agricultural prosperity.
The passage warns that Republican leaders may recklessly wield the knife, deepening intra party divisions at Minneapolis. It claims the party is more divided than ever, with talks of striking back after defeat. The piece urges Democrats to unite for the people’s relief as disaster looms.
The outlook for Democracy in Georgia grows brighter daily as party principles spread. The Third party wanes and adherents return to Democracy, urging continued unity and conviction that a united Democracy safeguards the people.
The third party was born in Clarke county at the county courthouse on a Wednesday with about ten or twelve men present. They launched their craft with confidence and defend their right to opinions and labor for their party. The writer expects a Democratic majority in Lord Clarke and a strong showing for the party.
A fragment discusses knives as a dangerous weapon, comparing literal harm from carving a person to the figurative danger when politics misuse power. It warns that unscrupulous politicians use such tools to name presidents and influence high offices.
Democrats praise Blaine as a top American, yet the author questions the claim. While Blaine is described as intelligent, the piece argues his reputation suffers from his associations with Matthew S. Quay John S Clarkson and Thomas C Platt, labeling them as corrupt influences. The author urges readers to reconsider.
The letter asserts that rumors alleging high public spending by the present Democratic House are incorrect. It states expenditures and appropriations have been reduced and urges readers to check records to confirm the truth, calling for an end to the spread of untrue reports.
Editorial compares tariffs to a vampire draining the living and warns Third Party voters to wake from slumber. It urges readers to cast a Democratic ballot to gain deliverance, framing the tariff fight as existential. The piece uses vivid imagery to motivate political action among readers.
Sam Smartz leads the Fifth District with Prohibition backing as Democratic and People's Party rivals, while the Prohibition plank shapes the race. Toomas Nelson Paan lauds his South history as a definitive, impartial work. The Augusta prohibition fight tightens toward election as Sam Jones plans August appearances on the 29th and 30th.
The Augusta Chronicle and Atlanta Constitution discuss Senator Gordon’s letter to Georgia and Watson's rebuttal with calls for a reasoned response at a June 11 Gibson county mass meeting. Editorials urge debate over violent rhetoric to settle major political questions facing the state. The Savannah News reports on the United States board on geographic names proposing standardized spellings and orthography for places, noting Georgia names and peculiar changes to several locations.
A decade ago at St. Soaph Missouri a lunatic escaped to a house roof and resisted several men for hours. When asked his reason he said his whiskers were so thick the wind would blow through them to cool his face.
The Atlanta Journal extols Governor Northen as a citizen who rose from the people and proved himself worthy of the office. It asserts every Georgia citizen has interest in an honest administration and portrays Northen as suited for the governor's chair through proven conduct and service.
The passage extols the governor as a man of merit and integrity, noting his unanimous nomination and untested election, a historic first in Georgia. It credits his two-year administration as wise, firm, and utterly pure, earning public trust nationwide.
The Philadelphia Times notes House votes for New Mexico and Arizona statehood, but doubts Senate action due to party control. It argues admission hinges on partisan gains, cites Idaho and Wyoming as examples, and warns Republicans may block swift admission while Democrats wait. The piece also criticizes the Hatch bill and defends liberty regulated by law against gambling and speculative finance. It ends with an ad for Hull's Catarrh Cure by Cheney & Co.
Chairman W. Y. Atkinson of the State Democratic Executive Committee visits Athens for the University of Georgia Board of Trustees session. He tells a Banner reporter that Georgia is running smoothly and the campaign is working but should not be stopped. He plans to travel to Gibson tomorrow with Senator Gore to meet local leaders.
Delegates from most Eighth district counties gathered for a People's party convention in the city to select delegation members to the national convention at Omaha on July 4. W. Y. Carter elected chair, J. R. Robins secretary, and a slate of district and state delegates chosen amid debates on party alignment and the Ocala plank demanding US Senators by popular vote. Some areas abstained due to nonrepresentation or travel costs.
Brown's Iron Bitters claim to relieve dyspepsia indigestion and debility. The notice highlights a tonic potion marketed to bolster digestion and general vitality. It presents the product as a remedy and emphasizes its strengthening effects.
The convention will be held in Athens on July 26 to nominate four candidates for congress. It is currently expected that Mr J R Robins of Greene County will be one of the nominees.
The Board of Equalization continued work with mixed changes to property values. It raised some returns and lowered others to achieve balance. The latest meeting last Monday increased total returns by twenty eight thousand one hundred fifty five dollars. White taxpayers saw boosts of twenty five thousand nine hundred forty nine dollars while colored taxpayers faced a one thousand one hundred seventy five dollar rise.
Dr A B Johnson of Bowman head of the Young Men's Democratic League which formed last Saturday with over a hundred members. He says Democracy in sight in Elbert and many Deocrats wavering after Hon The S Lawson speech have decided Democracy will prevail. Johnson is a staunch Democrat and active in party work.
William Goldsmith alias Jones alias Thompson, tied to thefts in Atlanta, is now in Clarke County jail under Sheriff Wier. Detectives Burke and Greene delivered him after a reward paid by Dr Wade. preliminary trial set soon, with likely transfer to Superior Court. Also notes death of Miss Mattie B Elder in Oglethorpe County and funeral plans.
In Rome to attend a university trustees meeting Hon D B Hamilton discusses the alleged vanished con man Walter S Beresford alias Sidney Lascelles Walter Eston and William Bond. An inspector from New York touts his brilliance and hints at a penitentiary future as investigators follow a strong clue. A rogues gallery portrait is shown and the public is warned of the same scam running in other cities. The piece notes his wife is in New York and remarks on his roguish charm and social exploits.
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