Athens Banner debates prohibition with nation’s fate
The Athens Banner urges Clarke county voters to weigh anti prohibition and prohibition arguments before the coming election. It warns of city division, longs for dignified methods, and states communications must be paid advertising. It also notes New Orleans tragedy reactions and Georgia newspapers in a broader editorial roundup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Clarke County
Tur
Atlanta
Rome
Clarke
Taz Banger
New Orleans
Georgia
Charlston World
Eatonton Messenger
Macon Telegraph
Atlanta Journal
Atlanta Constitution
Savannah News
Augusta Chronicle
the Telegraph
Journal
Chronicle
Tribune of
Enquirer- Sun of Columbus
Banner of
Times of Brunswick
Patience of Americans and Anglo-Saxon restraint
London News praises American patience yet notes swift anger when grievances end. Richmond Times agrees the trait reflects Southern reserve under stress and compares it with Northern and Western temperaments. The piece cites English history and Lord George Gordon riots as further examples of collective restraint breaking at decisive moments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London News
New Orleans
Richmond Times
North
England
London
George Gordon
Is Marriage a Failure in Savannah and Rome Debates
A Georgia discussion compares marriage prospects amid high living costs and meager salaries. Savannah men scoff at marrying aristocrats, while a Rome letter suggests budgeting for a first year at home. Despite attitudes and economic strains, marriage licenses still issued and love endures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Savannah
Morning News
Rome
The
Tribune
Watterson Opposes Free Silver Plank For Democrats
Henry Watterson, leader of the Democratic Party in the South, warns against making free silver coinage a central plank. He urges careful platform framing to avoid jeopardizing the party’s prospects, insisting the silver issue must appear in 792 and that currency reform is essential for the South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watterson
Henry W. Watterson
Democratic Party
South
Col. Watterson
Georgia Seeks State Exhibit at World’s Fair
The text notes Georgia aims to be represented at the World’s Fair. It cites Andrew J. Cobb of Athens advocating funding for a state exhibit and a May 6 Atlanta convention to decide steps. Clarke County leads in pushing representation, with Cobb’s legal opinion opening action following the Governor’s call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Andrew’ J. Cobb
Athens
Atlanta
Clarke County
Cobb
Clarke
Old Clarke
Fragmented Chicago rhetoric on Republican views and tariff politics
The excerpt contrasts Stephen A. Douglas and Republican schooling with editorial responses from the Chicago Herald and Louisville Courier Journal. It mentions tariff policy, endorsements of McKinley, and political figures like Harrison Blaine and Quay, along with references to the World’s Fair exhibits and rail developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Stephen A. Douglass
Republican Party
Chicago Herald
Benjaminium Harrison
King Solomon
Matt Quay
James G. Blaine
Francis Bacon
Douglas
Ward McAllister Nephew Weds Ballet Girl in San Francisco
A World special reports Frank McAllister, Ward McAllister’s nephew, married Nellie Walker a ballet girl in Hollister California after a long courtship. The New York social circle leader comments that the match is immaterial and that he barely knows the couple. The article follows their move from ranch life to a San Benito county ceremony and a later interview at their hotel. The piece also features a separate Atlanta Georgia farmers note from Mr Nesbitt urging crop planning and fertilizer use to cope with heavy rains and drought ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward McAlliter
New York
San Francisco Bays
Frank McAllister
Ward McAllister
Tivilor Theatre
McAllisters
Nellie Walker
Hollister
McAllister
Frank
Mexico
San Benito County
Hymen
Four Hundred
Up In The Grove Daily News Item Summary
Mrs H M Wootten returned home after visiting relatives in our town. Maj Lock Pruitt passed through the Grove en route to Banks Superior court. Col J A B Mahaffy of Jefferson is in the Grove on professional business. Farmers began preparing land for another crop but recent rain will pause farm work. Cols W W Stark and R L J Smith retired from Homer court to attend the Justice's Court monthly term amid pending business.
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Harmony Grove
H. M. Wootten
Maj
Lock Pruitt
Grove
Banks Superior Court
Col
J. A. B. Mahaffy
Jefferson
Cols. W. W. Stark
R. L. J. Smith
Homer Court
Justice’s Court
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Athens Weekly Banner
TAR Athens Publishing CO
Remsen Crawford
CO. Flanigen
Baxner
United States
Italy
Harrison
Hakgrison
Louisville Courier Journal
McKintey
Ohio
New York Herald
James Jordan Bennett
State University
Hill
Toombs
Stephens
Cnrrors
Stanton
Constitution
Billville Banner
Arvuyns
Augusta and
Chattanooga
Ruxp
Mr. McKinney
Lincoln
Wilkes
Augusta
Eastue
MR. Nesbitt
Associatioo
Ag F Cn
R. T. Nessrrr
Haselton & Dozier
Palace, Music
E Lucy Cobb
Morton, Esq
W. Lampkin
Steedly
Quillian
Chase
Ipa Exchange Bank
Clerk
National Bank
Sar Fennea
Clayton St
Post
Charter Oak
Julius Dornblatt & Oco
Broad Street
Athens, GA
Castoria
Tus Carrava Company
Murray Sirest
CO. F. Kohlruss
Irvine
Mia
Mel
Carwile
Madame Sosnowski
Lucy Cobb
Mathushek
Busnowski
Hope Hale
Music House
Exchange Bank—Y Men’s Christian Isociation
D&w
Jackson &Burekeco
NEW Book Store
Thens, GA
Umbach
Prince Avenue
Clayton Street
Kurn
F. G
BROWN
Ae. Avenue
West
Clayton
H. Brown
BANK
Terrmy
Rss Raa Brae
ER. R. Sohn Hider
Urbana
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