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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1892

Page

2

Will Northen Succeed Himself in Georgia Politics

Georgia voters in Athens Clarke County discuss the 1890s gubernatorial and congressional races. The piece notes strong support for Bill Hill and doubts about Cleveland, plus potential opposition to Governor Northen and a lively contest in the Eighth District with names like Livingston, Peake, Howell, and Lyle mentioned as possible contenders.

Northen Athens Clarke County Bill Cleveland Democratic Party Georgia Seesieis Sto Cleve Hill Ban- Nee Party of the People New York Ord South White House Washington Col. Livingston W. L. Peeks Cuthbert Evan. P. Howell Lawaon Peete S. ‘Daikdls Colley Wild End Mattox Ebert Lyle

Great Surprise Bargains At AT MAX JOSEPHS Groceries and More

A sales blitz offers 12 lb sugar limit per customer at 50¢, 100 dozen match boxes at 5¢, 150 lb sods at 5¢, and wide discounts on coffee, rice, vegetables, fabrics, and shoes. Bargain tables include curtains, linens, sheetings, calicoes, ginghams, and damask linens, plus massive cuts on pants, suits, and children's wear from bankruptcy purchases.

Clarke County Teachers Institute Organized in Courthouse

Twenty five Clarke County teachers gathered at the courthouse for the first county institute. Superintendent Bond and Professor Earnest lectured on reading, spelling, handwriting, language, and education organization. The next meeting is scheduled for the fourth Saturday in March.

Clarke County Supt Bond Prof Earnest Court House H. BR. Bernard D. Bradwell Mr. Bernard Bind Esrnest Groonarny Daren Grand Jury Clarke Seruity F. A Lucius L. Patrick Patrick Walton County Georgia Sarah Hewitt Jackson County Pentot Church Rockwell Lodge Tan Daye Lyle Pitrick

Clarke Could See Morton Opposing Re-Election Mentioned

The passage notes a Clarke area race with Col. W. J. Morton announced for re election. It also references a state senator seat in Lawton country district and a nominee supported by Clarke. The text mentions a next representative elected next fall with no opposition to Morton.

Lawton Clarke Col W. J. Morton

Death in Little Valley dance row sparks mob assault

Robert Marsh is killed after a disputed remark to a village girl in Little Valley. He was attacked in the Palace hotel by young men including Samuel Lowry, after which the assailants fled. Local authorities begin inquiries as tensions rise over the incident.

Dea Burvato Robert Marsh Little Valley Samuel Lowry Palace Hotel Marsh

Assassins at Work Plot Aims to Remove Mayor McDonough

A report outlines a murder plot targeting Mayor McDonough. Police indicate organized figures planned to eliminate the mayor, triggering heightened security and investigations across city agencies.

Mayor McDonough Faces Plot to Kill Him

The mayor declares he will enforce the law despite threats and a night plot to ambush him. A hired pair of men was tasked to lure him out for assassination, with one surrendering and confessing the plan. Detectives seek other conspirators as public sentiment calls for swift, decisive punishment.

Bavanwan Prnsacs Mente City Exchange Entros Ageoon Mayor McDonough Ann Ghet Jnre Bet McDonough

Fight in the Macon courthouse shocks local lawyers

In Macon Georgia two prominent lawyers clashed in a slashing fight at the courthouse over a contempt case against Joe Gordon a negro serving thirty days. Recorder Freeman knocked down and the combat halted as others intervened. Cooper who defends Gordon is a University of Georgia Law School graduate. Ottawa notes Canada discusses Behring Sea fisheries Alaska boundary and close seasons. Buckler’s Army Salve advertised for skin ailments and piles with a money back guarantee.

Macon W. R._ Freeman Jlrs Cooper Cooper Joe Gordon Recorder Freeman Canada Ottawa Lord Stanley United States Behring British” Columbia Civil Service

Textile market report and storied notes from 1892

The item surveys futures quotes and receipts at U S ports with prices for middling uplands and Liverpool tone. It tracks openings, closings, and weekly totals, listing quantities, grains, hay, and sugar futures alongside a brief crime mention and a mutiny reference.

Liverpool America

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