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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1892
Page
7
The Bay news reports Grover Cleveland’s nomination reception in Buzzard’s Bay Massachusetts with Governor Russell and ex president praising democracy. Cleveland pledges to deserve Democratic support and notes differences in opinion should not hinder unity while he rests after the ballot total.
Sketch of Stevenson highlights broad support in Washington for his vice presidential nomination. He enjoys cross party esteem, ties to President Cleveland, and a record of efficient post office administration. Born 1836 in Kentucky, Stevenson built a legal and political career in Illinois, serving as congressman and assistant postmaster general. He is depicted as a strong eloquent candidate with influential allies.
The leading editorial argues the 1890s election hinges on federal action to enforce white governance in the South, condemning negro political dominance and urging support for a force bill tied to Republican victory. It contrasts with Democratic aims and cites Grover Cleveland and Benjamin Harrison in context. The piece also notes other editorials and regional reactions, including Georgia and New York viewpoints and local notices.
Williams Lodge No 16 of Amens Ga notes the death of Mrs May Melfie wife of Past Grand John S McKieber Teaye and offers heartfelt sympathy. The committee praises her as a devoted wife mother and Christian and directs memorial resolution and printing in local papers.
The Democratic national committee finished its Chicago business and adjourned to New York to inform Mr. Cleveland of the convention action. Messages from Whitney and Hill express strong support, with enthusiasm in North Carolina Virginia and Iowa for Cleveland.
The agricultural appropriation bill faced a quorum issue over a monthly stop report provision. Debate over stripping restrictive wording continues as the Senate plans to reconvene Monday, with party lines and procedural maneuvers shaping the vote. Also shows house votes and scattered league results, plus obituary and social notes from East Athens.
In New York Democrats unite behind Cleveland and Stevenson as the ticket for November. Leaders say New York can carry the state, while anti Cleveland forces regret the Gray selection. Stevenson gains cross state appeal and Indiana strength boosts the ticket’s prospects per E. W. in the Constitution.
Clarke county appoints six year terms for Moss and McAlpins renewing their service until 1898. W J Morton resigns. Arthur E Griffeth fills the 1896 term. Annual turnover ensures six commissioners always in office. A rerevision of the jury box will begin soon as public service.
A thief entered the Elberton hotel at 3 a m taking pants from under a guest headrest, escaping with about 20 dollars cash a knife and keys. Dr J B Hunnicutt of the University of Georgia and two other guests lost money clothing watches purses and papers in the raid authorities pursue the suspect.
The article describes push and roller garden markers made from wood to improve straight marking, plus a cross-marking option using rope. It also details a kerosene emulsion insecticide made at a Massachusetts station by mixing soap, kerosene, and water, then diluting for use on plants.
The Chicago News-Record poem by Eugene Field recalls boyhood discipline. Narrator Harvey contemplates past punishments by mother and father, noting mother’s mercy and father’s harsher whippings. The piece reflects on how time mellows memories and shapes respect for parental guidance.
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