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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1891
Page
6
A defense of the Farmers' Alliance as a Southern Democratic backbone. The author argues there will be no third party in the South, asserting the South’s patriotism and loyalty to democracy, and promising that the South will remain solid against Western political interference.
Reflection on summer ending and the onset of winter. The piece muses on loss, introspection, and character built by the season while noting resort life and trade winding down as autumn arrives. It weighs what summer has given and what work remains for the colder days ahead.
Long editorial note from Augusta Chronicle editor Rather Mixed criticizes railroads policy, cites Stovall’s prior defense of rail lines while exposing a conflicting local column. It highlights Georgia tax increases, Bullock era burdens, and calls for practical policymaking in a preserved historical tone.
The passage notes the state tax rate rose from about 40 to 51 cents per hundred, making the levy the highest since the war. Polk County this year pays $15,820 in state tax up from $11,000 last year despite a $360,000 rise in taxable property and a statewide increase over $25,000,000. The author argues increased property values should lower the rate, yet the legislature is labeled extravagant as Polk County faces $4,800 more this year than last.
A reflective column questions the whereabouts of Tom Watson after his exit from Georgia politics. It notes his mixed record, praising his honesty and criticizing his betrayal of Democratic principles while predicting future appearances and pondering his solitude.
Kansas prohibitionists claim Republican Party betrayal and demand an absolute divorce and restoration of maiden names. They accuse Republicans of deceit and warn of intense political contention in Kaneas this fall as they pursue property stakes and public scrutiny.
A Milledgeville Chronicle excerpt cites alleged bribery by Minister Patrick Eagan and disapproves of railroad stock schemes worth millions. The piece criticizes Georgia Legislature actions, railing at railroad control over state commerce and urging public scrutiny.
John Triplett of the Thomasville Times is praised for charity toward the poor each Christmas. Pleas. Stovall’s work in Augusta is noted and Fountain City is praised. Clem Moore is expected to remain with the Crawford Herald, keeping it lively. The Atlanta Herald is gushed as strong, with Blackburn and Carter described as an unbeatable battery.
A Romney of mixed items notes parody about Naples and a call for funds, then a report on Lord Tennyson creating a stage play for Ada Rehan and Daly in New York. Also covered is a Cincinnati case where 14 year old Frank Gerdes is jailed for highway robbery, with two accomplices named Doli and Suthoff.
Georgia House debates the Berner bill and substitutes as railroads face scrutiny. Speeches focus on creating and empowering a railroad commission to review sales leases and contracts, with penalties for violations and state oversight on stock and bond approvals. Berner argues for a business like approach to regulation amid lobbyist friction and calls for fair competition.
Bishop Leon ard of Cleveland discusses the deposition of Rev. Howard MacQueary from the Episcopal church for heresy. He says the action was necessary after MacQueary refused to retract and acknowledged no church authority, ending the matter. Also report of partial recovery of stolen money from Mr. C. W. Reynolds via arrest of a boy named Willis Sherman.
Mr W S Holman, building in Athens, ordered lumber sent via the Richmond and Danville to Harmony Grove. It arrived a week ago but remains undelivered, delaying work for many workers. Citizens urge council to build a white schoolhouse in East Athens and report on it next Monday.
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