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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1892
Page
8
The Athens Banner urges Georgians to oppose amendments to limit or grant charters to corporations. It argues the charter amendment concentrates power with one official, undermines representative rights, and could empower trusts and monopolies. The piece warns the short election window risks misinformed decisions and calls for voter study and cross party unity to defeat the measure.
The argument urges voters to resist transferring the General Assembly power to grant charters for railroads banks insurers canals navigation express and telegraph firms to the Secretary of State under a general law. It warns this would weaken representative control and could be repealed by a future assembly.
The Constitution reports that Democratic chances in Alabama and North Carolina have grown as Republican and Third party fusion collapses. Dr Exum, the Third party nominee, is in retreat and silent. Enthusiasm among stay at home Democrats has surged, signaling strong Democratic majorities in Georgia and other states, while the Republican and Third party threat appears diminished. Look out for a sun burst of democracy.
Cheer spreads as the piece notes Democratic victory prospects in New York New Jersey Indians and Connecticut with sure gains in Michigan a surge of confidence that a majority may be secured and the fight nears an end based on optimistic readings from multiple regions
Illinois votes trend Democratic while Iowa battles with energetic campaign. The South remains solid for Democrats as Stevenson reshapes North Carolina and West Virginia. Virginia, Alabama, and other states expected to back Democratic majorities. Cleveland and Stevenson slated for next administration with a Democratic House and Senate.
Cleveland's acceptance message presents a straightforward platform on honest money and stable value. He argues for a currency adjusted by law to protect purchasing power, allowing both gold and silver under equal terms, and warns against selfish schemes or risky experiments while urging remedies for currency circulation issues.
A discussion of Avery's direct trade article shows persistent progress toward a perfected movement. Florida's railways and investors join the bid with East Tennessee Railroad involvement, while the guarantee business forms the cornerstone by spreading risk among strong firms. The plan aims to grant the South commercial independence long sought after, reflecting a united regional effort.
The text urges voters to study constitutional questions before elections as amendments to the state constitution are considered. It notes the 1877 constitutional convention carefully guarded the document, stressing the seriousness of any change.
The piece argues against voting to remove people’s safeguards over railroads banks and chartering rights and denounces Northern and Western Republican papers for framing Gen Weaver’s Macon audience as hostile to free speech. It suggests most listeners wanted to hear him while he appeared reluctant to press his case.
The piece calls for all Democrats to vote and work for the party's success in Clarke County Georgia. It urges merchants to close on election day to support the State ticket and reelect Hon. W. J. Morton, urging a large majority and full party unity. Remember next Wednesday is election day.
A circulating report accuses Col W J Morton Democratic nominee of tricking workers from Clarke County. The rebuttal calls Morton not a jury commissioner and says the charge is false, labeling it a campaign fabrication.
The editorial urges Georgia voters to mobilize for a large Democratic majority in the upcoming state election. It calls for a turnout of all Democrats to overcome stay-at-home voters and achieve an overwhelming win for Northen and the state ticket with a target around 75,000 votes. It stresses five days remaining and a finishing push.
Editorial excerpts discuss Georgia Republicans and Governor Northen with Bullock praising his work and Buck urging opposition based on politics. It covers the Democratic Campaign Text Book, Illinois prospects under Altgeld, and Weaver's role. Also noted is Kentucky marriage age anomaly, a third party egg threat in Carnesville, and a Toledo CATARRH cure ad with notarized oath.
Young Harris Ga September 29 Young Harris College has begun its sixth year with over 250 students enrolled from six states and more arrive daily. Construction on the brick chapel proceeds toward a November completion and Rev C G Spence, the president, is credited for steady progress forecasting 500 students by January 1.
Washington reports the suicide of William P. Canady, former sergeant at arms of the U S Senate, after a sweeping chase of sensational schemes to amass wealth. A locked safe, a robbery claim, a disputed defrauding charge, and a pistol wound in Canady’s bath place the tale amid mystery and a later note linking a woman to the case.
A large Bristol crowd greeted Adlai Stevenson after a 3 a.m. arrival by special train from Roanoke. A decorated stand and a city hall square hosted his address at noon with strong applause, while Stevenson planned to continue to Byville for another stop. Senator Hill to Speak in Virginia includes a note about Lynchburg speech in October.
The Daily Citizen, issued by striking printers in Atlanta on Sept 28, arrives with fresh news and advertisements. Strikers pledge ongoing action and vow to persist until victory, claiming strong support from advertisers and public interest in the paper’s survival.
Gainesville excitement over a new diamond mine three miles from the city. Prof E S reports diamonds found on the Mas farm, with dunite and other geological signs noted by workers at the site. In France the Workmen's Congress hears rumors Liebknecht may be recalled. Mrs Harrison rests quietly in Washington as Dr Lane retires from religious column duties at the Banner’s Sunday section.
In Greensboro North Carolina Gen Weaver and Mrs Lease addressed about five hundred people in the courthouse on the silver issue and party reform. The crowd cheered for Cleveland and Horton's disruption caused the meeting to break up in confusion as Dr Exum prepared to speak. Weaver to speak in Raleigh tomorrow.
Hon Thomas G Lawson the Democratic congressman from the Eighth spoke at the courthouse in Greensboro confirming his bid for the next term. The two hour address urged Democratic principles, attacked the third party, and drew a packed crowd. He also planned a stop in White Plains as doctors face his strong logical case.
In Anniston Alabama Sail Manning a young farmer from Chocotlocco Valley died suddenly as he and two friends rode home in a light wagon. He began laughing and talking then suddenly collapsed with heart failure. The party returned to Manning’s home to tell his wife and children. his funeral is planned for tomorrow.
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