Gordon Opposition Drives Georgia Senate Fight
A Georgia column argues Gov. John B. Gordon owed his Senate seat to the Farmers Alliance and war record, not allied newspapers. It singles out A. F. Pope of Oglethorpe for steadfast stance, defends Pope’s bill for a colored college and praises The Weekly Banner’s advertising reach in Athens and surrounding counties.
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It May Turn Out Best for the South Wilkes Firm Stops Banner
A Wilkes County firm halts the banner as Sunday chat discusses the alliance issue. The position is described as neither dead nor asleep, signaling ongoing deliberation without a final decision.
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Wilkes County
Athens Aims for New Hotel as Cotton Crisis Persists
Athens moves toward a new hotel on Broad and Oconee streets with R K Reaves behind the project. Plans show a $125,000 building on the Dorsey lot, designed to overlook East Athens with stores on the ground floor and hotel rooms above. The paper argues the site offers ideal views and access to mills, railways, and the river, urging citizens to support bond financing.
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Oconee
Dorsey
Itiaas
Georgia
Clayton Street
Reaves
Saul
Disoraéra
Pasteur Treatment Offered for Two Bites Case
The Pasteur Institute in New York under Dr Giebier treats two men bitten by the same mad dog that injured R N Snead and Clarence Rowland. Snead reports Dr Giebier will treat the two cases free if Athens citizens pay their travel costs, as the men are unable to pay.
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New York
Giebier
Essrs
R. N. Snead
Clarence Rowland
Messrs Snead
Rowland
Yahoo Boys Stay In Dormitory Despite Closure Plan
Campus row ends with Yahoo Hall spared as Dr. Boggs and students vow order. The dormitory will remain to curb disturbances while maintaining bonfires memories. A separate note reports Jack King’s leg fracture from a horse incident and updates on an electric line contract as well as a beet resembling a man in a curios exhibit.
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Yahoo
Boggs
Dr. Boggs
Yahoo Hall
Drummond Lightning Remedy Promoted In Wild Advert
The notice touts a “Lightning Remedy” claimed to save lives when heart and muscular ailments threaten health. It directs readers to send for a large bottle from Drummond Medicine Co in New York and offers agent and merchant discounts.
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W. A. Aster
Bishop Beckwith Stricken by Paralysis in Atlanta
Bishop John W. Beckwith, a renowned Georgia and Southern church leader, suffered a stroke at three in the morning and was in critical condition at his South Pryor Street home. He died the following Sunday morning, leaving a deep void in the Episcopal church of the state.
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News Telegram Association
Atlanta
Bishop Beckwith
South Pryor Street
Beckwick
Elkin
Cooper
John W. Beckwith
South
Georgia
Episcopal Church
Beckwith
Henry Moore Hanged for Peddler Murder in Jessup Georgia
Henry Moore a Black man executed by hanging in Jessup Georgia for the murder of a peddler. The drop occurred at 2 21 pm and he died instantly though the body was removed at 2 34 pm for medical school use. Moore claimed the killing was accidental and exonerated Jordan already serving life.
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News Telegram Association
Jessup
Henry Moore
Moore
Both Feet Crushed Off in Railroad Accident
Mr J D Russom, about 18, was crushed by wheels of an E A RB R train at Toccoa. His uncle Mr M A Daniel returned to see him, and doctors performed amputation to save his life. At last report, Mr Rabell was improving under the circumstances.
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M. A. Daniel
Toccoa
J. Russom
Svar
Trabeel
Alliance Aims to Use Farmers Sail to Power in 1892
Washington reports the National Farmers Alliance plans to hold its December congress in Ocala Florida to map policy for 1892. An west congressman elect describes a fusion strategy to use fighting ground states to balance votes among Democrats and Republicans, potentially enabling a third party to win nationally.
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Peoples’ Party
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Professional Robber Holds Up Macon Bar
In Macon Georgia at the Commercial hotel bar a white man named C W Benton forced the bartender to hand over money at gunpoint. He fired up two pistols and aimed at waiters before police arrived capturing him with four warrants for robbery larceny after trust and other charges. Benton claims to be from Michigan.
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Macon
C. W. Benton
Mighigan
Indications Covington and Macon Railroad Sold Link
In Macon Georgia on November 22 inspectors from the Richmond and Danville system visited Covington and Macon to evaluate the line. E Berkeley and C M Bolton led the inspection in private cars Currahee and accompanying officials noted road bed ties trestles and bridges while Maj Key observed. The visit suggests potential purchase by Richmond and Danville with discussions among railroad interests. W A Jester reports orange shipments and fruit for winesale.
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Rgin
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C. M. Bolton
Athens
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Maj. Key
Craig
Gordon Victory Spurs Georgia Alliance Loyalists
The Alliance backs General Gordon in a Georgia Senate race wins by a narrow margin. Supporters hail Gordon as ally to farmers while noting a prior misstep over Sub Treasury policy and pledge continued backing and prayers. Inspector Miles injured at N E R R in a wreck, leg hurt and out of service.
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Skull Crush at Lula Junction Leaves Poole Injured
Last Tuesday at Lula junction Lonzo Poole was struck on the head with a heavy rock by a man named Tinch who lives seventeen miles above Belton on the mainline. Poole, knocked unconscious, lay in danger before doctors said recovery possible. Tinch fled, whereabouts unknown, and no arrest has followed.
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Lonzo Poole
Tinch
Belton
Poole
Summoned Home: Dr. Andrew A. Lipscomb Dies
A venerable Georgian and ex-Chancellor Dr. Andrew A. Lipscomb died on a Sabbath eve after several days of illness. Despite his physician's efforts, old age contributed to his decline, and he passed surrounded by family and friends. He was esteemed as an educator, Christian, and man, leaving a lasting memory among all who knew him.
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Andrew A. Lipscomb
Lipscomb
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