Georgia Rail Law Debate Shapes State Politics
Georgia legislators debate a rail regulation bill aiming to remove railroads from politics and set freight rates on a business basis. The piece cites editorials from Atlanta and Athens papers, notes public reactions, and references figures in Georgia politics and national headlines.
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Democratic unity questioned amid calls for party education
The Athens Banner and Greenville News discuss rifts within the Democratic Party, urging unrestricted debate of party principles, a broader education campaign, and unity against forming independent factions. Candidate Campbell is noted delivering strong speeches shaping the race.
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Free coinage and national banking debated with sub-treasury idea
H. W. Beal argues for open discussion on free coinage of silver and finance reform. He critiques national banks' role and proposes government aided currency, urging bankers to issue notes backed by bonds and to broaden circulation for the masses.
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The Lash and Pillory Return to Punishment in New Jersey
New Castle Delaware October 3 Sheriff Simmons administers corporal punishment to five criminals. Lorenzo Walters aged 15 colored received lashes and a one hour pillory sentence. John Jackson Daniel Sordon both colored five lashes. John Murphy William Moore both white ten lashes each. Andrew Price colored about 70 years old ctepee chickens stood one hour in pillory. James Hanley for forgery stood one hour in pillory and will serve one year in jail.
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Collision at Georgia and Northern crossing injures brakeman
A two freight trains collision near the Georgia Carolina and Northern crossing of the Macon and Northern road left Joe Polk a Negro brakeman badly wounded but not fatally. The wreck tore cars apart and cotton bales scattered as engineers failed to stop in time. The incident underscores the need for a constant watchman at the crossing.
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Athens Dispensary Sees High Saturday Evening Sales
A lively Saturday at the Athens Dispensary drew long lines and a scramble as about fifty customers vied for liquor before closing. Three day sales totaled around eight to nine hundred dollars with daily averages two to three hundred. Manager Johnson turns proceeds to Clerk Mitchell at noon each day.
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Ex-President Cleveland Welcomes New Baby in Joyful News
New York reports greet ex President Grover Cleveland as news spreads of a new baby in his Fifth Avenue home. Telegraphs pour in with congratulations as excitement cascades through the city and celebrations begin.
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Free Passes Debate Tops Georgia House Agenda
ATLANTA Oct 3 Special. Lawmakers resist limits on free passes as Whatley bill to bar courtesies returns to the House with an unfriendly recommendation. Whitfield presses an insurance measure as a special order for Wednesday. Governor Northen grants two pardons in Meriwether and Dooly counties. A banking reform bill aims to curb officer loans and boost reserves. Third Assistant Secretary John Moore retires to teach international law at Columbia College joining Behring Sea negotiations legacy.
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Murder in Courbevoi wine shop shocks town
A sensational murder occurred in a Courbevoi wine shop as dentist Marchede rushed in without warning and fired twice at Army Surgeon Mantin, who collapsed. The scene drew a crowd as the assailant fled, with witnesses and surrounding chaos noted in late report.
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