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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1892
Page
7
Acceptance speech argues for national democracy ideals and warns against tariff policy abuse. It denounces protectionism as costly to workers and property owners, urges honest government, and favors limited tariffs aimed at national needs rather than private gain.
The speaker urges sound money with equal value for gold and silver, warns against selfish or chaotic currency schemes, and stresses civil service reform. Public officials must act for the people, and veterans should receive honorable treatment without demagoguery. Individual liberty must be protected from excessive paternalism while education and immigration policies are debated. The Nicaragua canal and Columbian exposition are cited as national interests. The speaker reaffirms lifelong allegiance to party principles and government doctrine.
Bandits rode into Roslyn Washington Sept 26 and robbed B E Snipe bank. They held Cashier Abernathy and bookkeeper Frazier at gunpoint while a third robber emptied the safe of about 10009 dollars. A miner John Cowley was wounded in the hip and bookkeeper Frasier in the leg. A half breed named Caleb was suspected. Sheriff’s posse swelled to 25 men and pursued the robbers in woods near the trail, with two suspects positively identified. The hunt continued as authorities expected capture within 24 hours.
National League results include Washington beating Philadelphia 11 to 2 with the game ending after eight due to darkness. Baltimore 5 Boston 7 and Brooklyn 8 Cleveland 5. Minor notes cover officials and a Harbison event. Mrs Harrison News says no change in condition. Beecham's Pills advertised for blood health.
A freight collision near Oortica at 1:54 am sent passenger train No 51 off the track, plunging groceries into a stream. Engineer Lew Willis died instantly, fireman Tom Willis died about an hour later, and several others were lightly wounded. Conductor Woodal reportedly aided in the wreck cleanup as damaged mail pouches floated away.
A Sept 27 lecture by the American Protective Association anti Catholic society led to a melee in Sandsy. B F Lyons spoke and threatened with revolvers. Lyons fired as police and guards struggled. Officer Nolan was shot but may survive. Patrick Moores was wounded in the hand. Lyons fled to a hotel, later taken to the county.
Quarantine ends at New York port with the Servia and Wyoming freed and heading to dock. Havre and St Petersburg report new cholera cases and deaths, Hamburg tallies rising cases and deaths, while New York posts no cases. Croker comments on political voting order. Blaine plans winter in Washington. Apache outbreak reported in New Mexico.
The funeral of General John Pope was held in St. Louis after his death in Kentucky. Remains arrived by rail, troops from Jefferson Barracks fired a salute, and the procession moved to Belle Fontaine Cemetery for burial. Local reports note the solemn military tribute and orderly march.
Colonel Lee Crandall, who traveled with General Weaver and Mrs. Lease in support of the People's Party candidates, has returned to Washington from their southern states tour amid controversy over alleged ill treatment of General Weaver.
Akron native John A. Batzcum arrived in GresWoop Cola after two years on foot traveling from New York to Queenstown and through Europe Asia and the Pacific. He claims to cover 100 miles in a day and plans to publish the Akron account of his adventures.
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