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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1892
Page
5
Clarke County Young Men's Democratic Club urges Democrats to explain party principles and expose the Third party. President Burnett calls for volunteers to canvass the section and spread Democratic doctrine, with speakers assigned to meetings as lists are completed.
Miss Lizzie Bradberry, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Bradberry, died after a monthlong battle with typhoid fever. She was in the bloom of youth and known for her gentle disposition. The community lauds her Christian life and mourns the loss as funeral services are planned for tomorrow.
F G Ball of Richmond Va has taken charge of the Y M C A rooms in Athens temporarily due to health. The gymnasium is in good shape with over one hundred dollars raised for new apparatus. A classes for young women will attend, gym fees set at five dollars, and bathrooms are being arranged for member convenience. The Y M C A shows strong growth as members expand and engage in sideline work.
Mr D P Haselton continues as manager of the new opera house with first class attractions assured. The public trusts his steady management and safe booking. Deshon Opera Co is likely to return around June 5.
In O E Deadwater vs N E R Railway the jury awarded 2000 dollars for personal injuries from a 5000 dollar claim. Attorneys Lumpkin Burnett for plaintiff and Barrow Thomas for the railroad argued the case. another suit by Calvin Brown against G N Railroad for damages while employed is noted. Glenn Ripples galoppe by T C Conaway issued, dedicated to Glenn Lodge No 75 I C C F Athens Ga, expected to run well. Married people happy claim with humorous quip about Dr Biggers Huckleberry Cordial curing bowel troubles in children.
President Burnett of the Clarke county Young Men’s Democratic club calls for volunteer speakers. A list already includes W. B. Burnett, George Thomas, John D Mell, and T W Reed. Others who wish to proclaim the party’s principles from the stump should contact Mr. Reed, secretary of the club.
Paris reports reveal Ravochel’s frightened mood after anarchist arrests and a feared execution. In St Petersburg a palace choir master murdered his wife and drowned his three children. In Turkey fifteen arrests uncover a serious conspiracy with bombs planned against rulers. In Hue a drowning disaster on April 20 claims over twenty lives aboard a military steamer.
Senator Irby of South Carolina, en route home from Washington, praised Tillman’s re election chances while traveling through Charlotte. He led a Tillman faction in the state, predicted riots if rivals pressed their case, and urged joint discussions by the governor to settle the Stater’s political battle. He criticized opponents and voiced confidence in Tillman’s strength.
Georgia Senator Gordon airs his perspective on current events in a candid column. He outlines policy impacts, urges legislative focus, and frames the situation with emphasis on regional needs and political dynamics.
Georgia Senator John Gordon writes from Kirxwoop Georgia April 28 to Lincolnton News and local Democratic leaders. He states he is not a candidate, endorses the Farmers Alliance, and argues reforms require changing rulers via votes, identifying the national banking system as a key wrong and urging unity among reform supporters to elect leaders who will relieve farmers’ burdens.
The speaker assigns responsibility for monetary contraction, demonetization of silver, cruel tariff and land grants to a Republican party controlled by a Republican house, senate, and president. He denounces public spending, surplus waste, and argues for democracy as opposition while briefly weighing Senate elections and railroad ownership as impractical, urging continued support for the Democratic line.
A Southern speaker argues Democrats must stay united to defeat a potential third party. He cites Republican control for thirty years, warns that split ranks could revive the force bill and threaten relief efforts, urging loyalty to the Democratic banner and opposition to division. He stresses shared aims of lower tariffs, money expansion, and orderly reform.
A damaged, era voice urges readers to avoid peril by uniting and defending the democratic ark. The writer signs as J.B Gorpos and pours concern over divisions that could lead to ruin, insisting action before consequences unfold.
North Dakota faces a crisis as no law exists to elect presidential electors. The legislature meets in January, six days after the electors meet in Bismarck. A special session or party agreement may be needed to validate electors, as a Democratic and Republican majority split complicates action.
The Southern League games include Chattanooga at Montgomery and Mobile at New Orleans, with various scores listed. In the National League, New York defeated Washington 6 to 1 in the first game and 4 to 1 in the second. Chicago beat St. Louis 14 to 8. Pittsburg topped Brooklyn 12 to 0 and 2 to 0. Boston won both games against Philadelphia and Baltimore with scores 11-7 and 19-9. The Memphis bridge over the Mississippi nears completion, awaiting roadways and tracks. A rumor says five locomotive tire makers plan a national trust merger.
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