Athens Banner carries editorial clash over Larry Gantt and railroads
The Athens Banner reprints a Southern Alliance Farmer editorial attacking Larry Gantt for criticizing the Alliance. It urges unity and fair play within Georgia politics as Brunswick bristles over railroad discrimination and threats of a statewide clash loom with Richmond Terminal and state lawmakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Gantt
Southern
Alliance Farmer
Democratic Party
Farmers
Alliance
Larry
Georgia
South
Athens
Richmond
Brunswick Times
Seacoast
Brunswick
Savannah
Rome
Americus
Coumbus
The
Southern Alliance Farmer
The Banner Assures Georgia on Railroad Question
The Banner pledges gratitude for endorsements of its stance against railroad powers and their contracts shaping Georgia’s commerce. It notes adjournment likely before November and cites letters from railroad men supporting the paper’s view that recent contracts harm the state’s interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Toe Banner
Sap- Lon
Thzm
Prayers for the Prince and Athens Dispensary Rules
A satirical note counts 800 million prayers for the Prince of Wales. Athens debates an alliance leader. Georgia rules for an Athens Dispensary set open hours pricing and age limits. University students enroll. prohibition and medical claims feature in notices.
Presto change as Athens opens Dispensary doors
At sunrise the city of Athens adopts the Dispensary system for liquor sales after six years. The United States license is issued and analytical tests by Prof. H C White declare the whiskey pure. Spirits are bottled, sealed, and ready for sale as management begins strict enforcement of the new policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
United States
H. C. White
Athens mayor candidate declares bid for city prosperity
A Boston spinster fainted after receiving a newspaper in its wrapper. The note adds a local campaign pledge by a candidate for mayor of Athens promising to work for the city's prosperity and its people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Boston
Mail
Berner Bill Debate Flows in Georgia Legislature
In Atlanta September 30 the Berner bill discussion proceeds with speeches by Col. John Goodwin Dr Hand Hartridge and Mr Huff. Hartridge criticizes the bill while Huff argues against it citing lack of demand and committee context. The day ends with motions to postpone and anticipation that the Chappell substitute may be adopted and senators debate the pilotage bill and local charters.
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Attanta
Col
John Goodwin
Fulton
Hartridge
Huff
Col. Huff
Railroad Investigating Committee
House
Monroe
Dr. Chappell
Laurens
Ma. Gilbert
Muscogee
Calvin
Richmond
Chappel
Berner
Warner Hill
Bill Davis
Lamb
Brunswick
Senate
Finance Committee
Terrible Fall of a Child in Tenement House
A one year old child of George Wear on East Pearl Street fell from an open window to a sky light and was brought upstairs unconscious. Dr Crush attended. examination showed no broken bones but severe internal injuries likely fatal.
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Crxcrenati
George Wear
East Pearl Street
Crush
Ter
Girl Searches for Athens Father After Rome Origin
A ten year old white girl traveling with Mr. Sanford was placed with conductor in Atlanta after saying she came from Rome. She gave the name Fannie Jones and sought her step father Mr. Jim McLachlin in Athens. Mrs. A. J. Booth cared for her on South Lumpkin Street as investigations begin.
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Georgia
Fannie Jones
Rome
Sanford
Atlanta
Athens
Flatau
Jim McLochlin
M McLochlin
A. J. Booth
South Lumpkin Street
New Meat Market Opens in Athens by John Booth
Athens will gain a new meat market owned and run by John Booth. The store, located beside Parr Bros paint shop, will offer a full range of fresh meats with courteous service. It will open on the first of the month.
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John Booth
Athens
Booth
Parr Bros
Road Congress aims for permanent, improving Georgia roads
Southern states road congress in Atlanta seeks a permanent system for road building and maintenance. A small, skilled force with better implements could deliver first class roads cheaper than current Georgia laws. Emphasizes linking road work to farm modernization and market access for small farmers.
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Southern States Road Congress
Atlanta
W. G. Whidby
Georgia Road Congress
Georgia
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Constitution
Crisp
St. Louis Republic
Tribune of Rome
Rome News
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Sprakre
Cumming Clarion
Lipscomb
Washington, D. C
Texas
New Mexico
Oregon
Queen Victoria
Marlborough House
Prince of Wales
Macon
Florida
Australia
Steap
Lythonia New Era
Maron E. T. Brown
Citizens’ Alliance Movement
Tue University
England
F. J. Cheney
Toledo
Rules and Regulations
Augusta
Jug Tavern
R Street
R. N. Deaecdners Jug Tavern
W.s.r
Jake
Datar
Dr. Biggers
Palmer & Kinnebrew
Clayton Street
McElree
Wilkfsbarre
Delaware and Hudson Canal Company
Conyngham
SouTh Cuartistox
George Harvey
Cumberland
Charles Earnest
Bruns
W. Va
William Thorpe
Keyser, W. Va
Brakemian
Lewis
Trimnén
Athens Hardware Co
Ghilds Nokkerson
Fron Smith
Fairbanks
Victor Wagon Scales
Stamvard
Axso, Dearens ix General Hardware
East Broad Street
Wttm
Charles Dickens
New York
Charleane
Rudce
OLD Curiosity Shop
Hardes
Edwin Drood
David Copperfield
Martin Chuzzlewit
Nicholas Nickelby
Dombey and Son
Bleak House
Little Dorrit
Pickwick Papers
America
Dickens
Athens _Publishing Co
Eollese
LouisviLie, KY
Castoria
Samuel Pitcher
Ros da. J
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H. A. Ancuss
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