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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1893

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Session closes with key finance and immigration measures

Report notes the extraordinary session produced significant action on finance and the Chinese labor act. It highlights bills passed by both houses including the Chinese act extension and a bridge project, with numerous other measures proceeding through committees and the legislature.

Senate Yenterest New Yerk Inmbia South Dakota Yet New Jersey Led Gt House Rae U of the United . de Tagago

Wasyn-dox Nov 4 Senate Action and World’s Fair Fodder

A garbled digest notes Wasyn-dox events on Nov 4 including senate action regarding Mr. Hornblower to the supreme court and a cable from Captain Picking aboard the cruiser Detroit. It also mentions New York World’s Fair winners and a bill extending registration time in Illinois.

Detroit Brazil Wasumacton Herbert Captain Picking Brownson. Sc Wasumaton Bill Conap Hlinois Senate Horn-blower Supreme Court Arthur Bethea Press Bowen Marion D. C Bethea

Brunswick Fever and Refugee Policy Update

Refugees must remain away as Brunswick faces rising cases amid warm weather. The health board reports 12 new cases, including whites and colored, with guards warned against refugee return. A separate item notes an elderly man injured in Kosxyile on November 4.

Board of Health Eess Rangeon Merray

Opera Hose Presents Friend Fritz at Manoa House

The Opera House opens the season with the Manoa-Mason Company presenting the operatic comedy Friend Fritz in this city. A free translation of L ami Fritz with music by Julius Edwards, the production promises warm, simple love in a vividly realistic setting with stage illusions created by real effects and atmosphere. Reserved seats 753, Balcony 503, Gallery 250.

Opera Hose Manoa-Mason Company Fritz Comedie Francaise L’ami Fritz Julisn Edwards Alestian Fritz Kobus Suzel General Armission

Cleveland Invited to Georgia by Augusta Delegation

A Georgia delegation led by Pat Walsh and including Speaker Crisp and Secretary Smith met President Cleveland in Washington on November 8 to invite him to visit Augusta, Georgia, with the President’s possible acceptance noted. The Treasury announces coinage resumption, mint officials ordered to halt operations, and two marriages in Oconee County with congratulations from The Banner. Judge Richard Clark of Atlanta ends the practice of asking witnesses to swear on the Bible in his court.

Pat Walsh Augusta Crisp Smith Georgia 2 Cleveland Richard Clark Atlante Witneses

Examination for Carriers Held at Washington Street School

Yesterday at 9 o clock the United States Civil Service examination took place at the Washington Street school building for carrier positions. About a dozen applicants appeared. results will be known in a few days. Conducted by Mr P Bunn of Washington and Mr H J Rowe of the Athens post office.

United States Civil Service Washington Street P.B. Bann Washington, D. C H. J. Rowe Athens Post Office Mr. Bunn

Techs Win Over University in Rough Scrimmage

The University team fell to the Techs in a hard fought game before hundreds in Athens. Scoring bursts by Wood Howell and Shackelford highlighted a 28 to 6 final, with U parties noting umpire rulings and rough play. Dedication of a new Methodist church in Watkinsville was announced for the second Sunday in the month.

Techs University Boya Atlanta Athens Technological School McPherson’s U. S Nourse Bowdre Phinizy University Wrigley Raoal Warren Werner Bleck Wood Selmar Catte Spain Thernica Rie Forest Faeas MaRee Botier Kimball Suadkleford Ash Whitney Whitney, Brown, BE. R'gat Ralf Hunter Brown Howell Shackleford Nouris Ceniait Phinizy Howell Rani Come of Tech McCutchen University Boys Shackelford Toe Techs Vanderbilt Goonee Enterprise New Methodist Church Watkinsville Haygood

Dissolution of Thomas and Strickland Law Firm

The law firm of Thomas and Strickland dissolved by mutual consent after a five year partnership in Athens. Both members continue the practice and will handle and dispose of existing business from old offices. The notice urges public confidence and lists Cro. C. Ta and J. J. Stmeriaxp as signatories.

Thomas & Strickland Athens Penne Datharex Dimolation Eost Cro J. J

Positive Sale of Valuable Property in Elberton Georgia

On the first Tuesday in December 1893 L will sell to the highest bidder 20 lots in Elberton on Cary Violet and Oak streets. Also 3 lots on Oliver street. Property to be sold on the premises. This is a positive sale no by bidders. Terms one half cash balance Oct 1 1894. Purchaser to pay for papers. Wx B Cann Bowmas Ge.

Elberton Cary Violet Oak Streets Oliver Street Wx. B Cann Bowmas

Rumors Rise Around Admiral Mello Plan to Wreck El Cid

In New York on November 2 rumors spread that supporters of Admiral Mello, leader of Brazilian Tebéls, plan to disrupt the steamer Wi Gid when it tries to sail from port on November 12. They allegedly intend the ship to appear as a cruiser of President Péxoto.

Szill New York Mello Mauitz Wi Gid President Péxoto New Y

Harmony Grove notes and local progress in brief

November reports from Harmony Grove celebrate Mrs. H A Williford’s fine flower yard and brickwork by L L Stephenson’s gang on a new factory, with Chas Barber foreman. W B Hardman’s Pine street residence nears completion with 9 to 10 rooms and pristine woodwork. Dr Hardman’s return and Harmony Circle’s pastor’s possible return are noted.

L. L. Stephenson Chas. T. Barber W. B. Hardman Pine Street

Morrison to Star in Faust at Opera House Tuesday

Louis Morrison, longtime Faust actor, will perform at the Opera House on Tuesday night November 14. Viewers can expect a top season performance as Morrison is regarded as a leading figure in the role, likened to Booth's Hamlet.

Louis Morrison Faust Tose Mr. Morrison Booth Hamlet

Fire near Eastman burns Crawford Davis to death

The brief item reports a fatal fire near Eastman in which Crawford Davis, a Black man, was burned to death. Other notes mention a potential prize fight in Jacksonville, trial dates, and various local incidents from across the nation.

Eastman, GI Crawford Davis Jacksonville Fla

Ramsey and Pledger wed in East Athens ceremony

Mr H M Ramsey and Miss Mabel C Pledger were united in marriage at the bride’s parents residence in East Athens with Rev D Stone officiating. The couple, described as prosperous and happy, receive best wishes from families and friends as a popular pair. The article also notes a theater act, Hidden Hand production by the Barnes company, at House Saturday night November 11.

H. M. Ramsey Mabel C. Pledger East Athens D. Stone Barnes Ete Hand Gomny Cora van Tassel

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