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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1893

Page

3

Indian Bill Passes House Under Suspension of Rules

Washington March 1 The Indian appropriation bill passed the House under suspension of the rules after heated debate. The Car Coupler Bill and sundry civil appropriation measures faced fights as conferees were named. Senators discussed swamp land and Florida public lands while Georgia and North Carolina candidates vied for a Mexican mission. A gavel presented to the Atlanta DAR chapter was made from Patrick Henry’s grave wood.

Washington Simpson Congress Peel Kilgore House Wise Senate Messrs. Holman Savant Cagewell House ‘Committee “of Commerce Hatch Georgia Post Office Texas Bloun Pierce Young Georgia William F. Robins Wharton G. Green North Carolina Blourt Atlanta Daughters of the American Revolution E. McDowell Wolff Patrick Henry North Caroline Raaszian N. C John Davis John Shaw Boston Paul Faison Penitentiary Board W. J. Hicks Aleoay Hasean Rae

Water Works Crisis Enjoins Bond Payment and Debates

The city faces a water supply shutdown as Mechanics National Bank of New York is enjoined from paying waterworks bonds. A temporary system will be fast tracked with direct pressure for fire protection and sewerage later. City health hinges on halting water closet use until proper sewer arrangements are in place.

Mechanics National Bank of New York Howell Mechanics National Bank New York Rucker Washington Tuck LaVine Tae Sata Simits University of Geog

Jackson Burke Company Expands Into Jobbing Department

The Jackson Burke Company announces a rapid growth plan to enter the jobbing business with Wooten R Callaway starting duties this morning. The firm will push books stationery art novelties and job printing nationwide with Callaway touring to secure trade and boost Athens area commerce.

Jackson Burke Company Wooten R Callaway Jackson Burke Callaway Gore Athens Jackson-Burke Company son-Burke Company

Protestants Up In Arms Over Parochial School Bill

Proposals to turn over parochial school property to the state in exchange for an appropriation draw strong opposition from leading Catholic clergy. They warn the bill would trigger widespread agitation, with Protestant editorials already voicing opposition.

Trenton Jay Protestanta

George Dudley Thomas Becomes Bank Counsel in Atlanta

George Dudley Thomas of Athens has taken over as counsel for Gate City National Bank in place of Capt Harry Jackson. He has filed a trover suit against Redwine to recover the bank's money, with trial set for the next term of the Atlanta city court.

Atlanta George Dudley Thomas Athens Gate City National Bank Harry Jackson Thomas Trover Redwine City Court of

Girl escapes would be ravisher near Fort Mayberry

A 12 year old girl fleeing a cattle beat near Fort Mayberry outran John Jobrey a local boy who attacked her and reached safety at nearby a house. Jobrey was arrested and to be tried the next day.

Carron

Dispute Over Engineer Arden’s Discharge Sparks Strike Threat

Savannah February 28 special reports engineer Arden fired for refusing to haul a Sam car may trigger a Central engineers strike. Wadley likely won’t see Chief Arthur if he arrives. Trouble expected tomorrow. Baltimore Barrons reports Frederick Raine editor of the German Correspondent died this evening after eight generations as a central German community figure.

Savannah Arden Central Engineers Wadley Arthur Frederick Raine Barrons Col. Raine Baltimore

Commencement Tonight at University of Georgia

The sixty first annual commencement exercises are held at Masonichall in Augusta Ga. The class numbers thirty two. Chancellor Boggs will award diplomas after the usual custom. Buck McCabe for Public Printer in Chicago receives the union endorsement. Seven people killed in the Halstead and Nineteenth streets fire in Curcago with four injured.

Augusta University of Georgia Masonichall Boggs John York Halstead John Smith A. Kunger

No More Fighting In Frisco Declares California Fight Ban

Reports reach Sacramento of Hanson death spurring a proposed California law to ban fighting in rings including San Francisco. Advocates want prompt enactment and closing of ting clubs. San Franciscans had about three to four fights monthly, with several fatal ring incidents cited from the past years. The piece also notes related violence and a separate Chicago railway conductors meeting on dismissals. A local mothers endorsement paragraph for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy ends the snippet.

Frisco San Francisco Sacramento Hanson Miller California He Allen Wilkes New Orleans Tug” Wilmet Larne Tom Avery McBride

Rich Woman Bettie Green and Other Notables Stir Debates

A collection of brief society and regional notes recounts Bettie Green’s paradoxical wealth and frugal life, Harmon Rowley’s wartime cotton plays boosting wealth, Chris Magee’s rise from poverty to wealth, and comments on Kansas militia reorganization. A Floyd Springs Masons goat storming a church altar scene ends with a call for a new Bible.

Floyd Springs Bretheren Rome

Thurman’s Pan Plan to Solve Currency Problem

Allen G. Thurman proposes using silver dollars as the basis for national bank circulation. Banks would deposit 90 percent in the U S Treasury and issue 100 percent of notes on that basis. He argues parity of silver and gold would be achieved in twenty four hours, ending metal conflicts.

Allen G. Thurman United States Treasury Thuraian

Smut in Oats and Wheat Treatments and Bee Notes

Bulletin No 87 from the Department of Agriculture outlines Jensen or hot water seed treatment for smut in oats and wheat. Instructions specify 165 degree kettle water, 185 degrees for seed immersion, five minutes, keeping above 130 degrees, cooling oats, and adjusting planting rates accordingly. Also included are poultry and beekeeping tips and a Belgian beekeeper anecdote about bees and birch sap to attract pollinators.

Department of Agriculture Washbeen Michigan

Prevention Better Than Cure Claims By Patent Remedies

Prevention better than cure. Many suffer skin eruptions boils or ulcers. Beanpreth’s Pitts claimed to cure long standing ulcers and carbuncles and to drive away fever sores and bed sores. The remedies are advertised as purely vegetable harmless and safe to take at any time.

Bkaxdeeth Beanpreth Brandweth

Bucklen's Arnica Salve Brand Ad Promise

An old advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the world’s brand for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. It claims to cure piles or no pay required with a guaranteed refund if not satisfied.

Bucklen Iran John Grawtore A and & Wenn

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