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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1893
Page
4
The piece condemns Senate filibuster, cites Sherman act repeal tangle, and flags Colquitt and Benton views on silver, government power, and public access to court records. It contrasts democratic openness with secrecy in official proceedings and urges accountability to the people.
The Augusta News editor Tom Gibson is sent to Syria with a government mission amid praise of the choice. The piece hints a Georgia colonel should also head to the White House to seek a consulship and kiss Baby Esther.
The argument that Mr Van Alen secured his ambassadorial post to Italy through a campaign contribution is dismissed as absurd. The piece defends Mr Cleveland, asserting no substantiated claim of corruption and praising the people's faith in their leaders.
Leader argues that partisan gossip cannot alter faith in the process. If Van Aen contributed or slandered America, Cleveland may not know, but the Senate should review and possibly reject the nomination to correct any error. Endorsement by state democracy is noted, and a decisive Senate action is urged.
A Washington report alleges Mr. Van Alen, recently named ambassador to Italy, bought his nomination with a campaign contribution. The piece notes President Cleveland resisted but was swayed by ex Secretary Whitney. It questions Van Alen’s fitness citing un American tastes and potential Senate objections.
The iniquitous election laws of the United States are a disgrace to the nation. Democracy urges repeal without delay and passage of the pending Senate bill to make it law promptly.
A collage of editorials and notices discusses economic policy under Republican rule, a naming fad in Florida, criticism of Sherman era repeals, and a variety of public posts. It notes Consul Tom Gibson’s forthcoming role in Beirut, a Georgia ministerial appointment to Bolivia, and a San Francisco tribute to Edwin Booth, reflecting regional chatter and opinion.
Columns praise Booth as a noble actor and gentleman. Governors race chatter names Evans Attinson and Clay, while editorials mock Stewart and Gibson. Social issues include yellow fever among blacks in Brunswick, labor needs in the West, and pension rolls rising to 966,012 with 711,150 claims pending.
A historical testimonial notice offers one hundred dollars for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It lists F C & Co of Toledo and Wist Truax as trusted traders and vouched by Warping Knannan and Wall's Catarrh Cure advertised as a cure taken internally, with bottle testimonials.
Mrs Lou Wiggins of Waynesville Ga died at Judge Lyle's Athens home yesterday morning at 4 o clock after a long illness. She was daughter of Col W M Morton and sister of Col W J Morton and Mrs J R Lyle. She leaves six children and siblings. Remains to be interred in Waynesville.
An Ocones farmer recounted to a reporter how whisky is sold in dry counties near Clarke. He described stopping at a crossroad where a cigar box contains a bottle of corn whisky after placing 50 cents in the box, illustrating illicit traffic that profits over cotton picking.
The waterworks case may come up Monday morning in New York if not continued. An appeal from the Cartersville decision is pending in the Court of Appeals and could delay the case. Mayor Tuck will decide today whether to proceed and may travel to New York with a city delegation if it does.
A Bannett reporter tours Athens new waterworks describing brick buildings, four 50 horsepower boilers, two large Worthington pumps, five Cumberland filter units, and a gravity flow from the Oconee river to a reservoir. The system delivers direct city pressure via mains and hydrants across about seventeen and a half miles, with a standpipe planned to improve fire protection.
Henry Peeler of Harmony Grove died Sunday after severe cramps and a medical failed operation. He was about forty, left a wife five children and an aging mother. Burial occurred Monday in Harmony Grove with Masonic rites.
A serious incident at Broadetree yesterday afternoon left Judge J. F. O Kelley with bleeding and a fall from the sod ald Deupree building. He was carried to J. B. Kirgé store for medical care where doctors reported no bones broken despite severe shocks from the narrow escape.
A letter from Mr Sill of Athens discusses mayoral candidates W D O Farrell Jetty and Jester, aims to announce candidacy and race plans, and criticizes coverage. He urges publication of views on safety, city clock, and jewelry privacy, promising to follow with his own announcement.
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