Public battle over Clarke county insolvent costs
An editorial deciphers a county struggle over insolvent costs paid by Clarke county taxpayers. It names Messrs Russell and Tuck, condemns proposed increases, and notes Russell has reduced claims to 500 yearly while urging grand jurors to oppose any further charge to the public purse. The piece frames the issue as a defense of taxpayers against “raid” on hard earnings.
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Dale
Russell
Clarke County
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Clarke
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Asa
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Oconee
Henry C. Tuck
Solicitor- General
Oconce
Stephens
Controversy Over Augusta Cotton Bagging Explained
The Augusta Evening News questions the Banner’s informant and cites Jacks of Madison compress, saying Sibley mills bagging is useless for cotton bales. The News defends Sibley, claims other compresses face same issue, and urges farmers to avoid the product despite Sibley’s alleged integrity.
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Athens
Sibley
Augusta
Gantt
Augusta Evening News
Jacks
Madison, Ga
Sibley Mills
Savannah
Shad
Milla
Athens V8 Rome The Sixth City In Georgia
The Tribune of Rome claims Rome is the sixth wealthiest city in Georgia, but editor Graves and Rome’s citizens misjudge Rome’s standing. The Athens public schools enroll far more pupils, and Athens leads in cotton, manufactories, railroads, and educational advantages. Prospects hinge on road projects nearing completion and future growth.
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Georgia
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Athens
Coosa
Insolvent Costs Bill Sparks Clarke County Tax Debate
A Clarke County newspaper attacks Rep Tuck over a proposed bill to charge taxpayers with solvent costs for solicitor general Russell. The paper accuses Tuck of secrecy and seeks a published copy of the bill, arguing the measure would officially levy an undisclosed sum, potentially $500, on residents.
Ossipee Commander Denies Refusal to Convey Minister
The Ossipee commander angrily denies a report that he refused to transport Minister Douglass to Hayti because of his complexion. The denial changes the tone of the earlier notable tale and shifts the framing of the incident.
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Ossipee
Douglass
Hayti
Centenary of State Department marked by Richfield Springs wedding
One hundred years since the State Department's organization marked by the centennial celebration at Richfield Springs. Thomas Jefferson, the first secretary of state, was appointed on that date, a detail recalled during the fashionable wedding.
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State Department
Thomas Jefferson
Richfield Springs
Insolvent costs bill signals endorsement by introduction
A legislative insight notes that when a representative introduces a bill and protests nothing, it is read as endorsement. This rule applies to Clarke county's insolvent costs bill, where lack of explanation suggests the introducer favors the measure and prompts colleagues to assume support.
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Legislative Assembly
Clarke County
Taxpayer opposition cited over insolvent costs bill
A local newspaper critic questions legislator Mr. Tuck and Mr. Russell over a proposed insolvent costs bill, arguing taxpayers in Clarke County oppose higher taxes and urging the representative to learn constituents’ wishes before advancing the measure. The piece predicts the bill’s defeat and suggests future accountability at the polls.
Unusual Proposition on Insolvent Costs Bill Debate
A correspondent reports Solicitor General Russell proposed that twelve respectable voters who opposed H C Tuck could force withdrawal of the insolvent costs bill. The piece denounces this as exclusive and undemocratic, noting voters’ equal rights regardless of status and stressing that Tuck’s victory represented all the county, not a faction.
Bribery Claims Fly in French Election Clash
Gen Boulanger charges government funds influenced voters, while Jules Ferry accuses Republicans in his district of taking Boulanger money. Both sides trade accusations in a heated political row.
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H. RUSSELL-TUCK BILL
Clarke county residents face an intolerable proposal to tax themselves $500 annually to cover insolvent costs forSolicitor-General Russell. The measure, pushed by Henry C. Tuck, would drain long into to the future, with losses to families and farmers. The Banner exposes the plan, argues fairness across counties, and urges repeal and public input before any further action.
Fight on Mesars Russell and Pack Heeds Taxpayers Voice
The message urges our representative to return home and seek public opinion on the bill. It asserts confidence he will withdraw it and argues that as long as the measure threatens Clarke County taxpayers, the duty is to use all means to defeat it.
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Mesars
Russell
Pack
Clarke County
No Surplus Sept Banner and Court of Claims
Special to the Banner from Washington reports the federal surplus dwindling from 107,000,090 to about 30,000,000. The balance will be wiped out by forthcoming Congress submissions. The Court of Claims, operating under lawful forms, is highlighted as a powerful, noiseless disposer of national indebtedness, surpassing former efforts.
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United States
Court of Claims
Mr. Tanner
Ben Campbell Jones sent to Kankakee asylum
Jones, son of Ir. Russell Jones former Chicago port lector and ex-head of Jones & McDonald, sent to Kankakee asylum from Chicago on October 2. His mental troubles are attributed to dissipated habits after the firm failed for $250,000 in 1881.
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Chicago
Ben Campbel. Jones
Ir. Russell Jones
Kankakee Asylum
Farmers Hold Back Cotton to Press Prices
A BaxneR representative reports that farmers across cotton states allied through the Farmer's Alliance have united to withhold cotton and sell only as mills demand. They aim to force higher prices, keep debts paid, and use cotton control to influence values, fearing a price decline unless they control sales.
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Baxner
Georgia
North Carolina
Texas
Cotion
Alliance Trustees Call Meeting At Athens Warehouse
The sub-Trustees of the Alliance across Madison Jackson Oconee Oglethorpe and Clarke counties and owners of shares in the Athens Alliance warehouse are urged to meet the Temporary Directors at the Athens court house on October 10 at 9 o'clock. Notices are to be copied by Oconee Enterprise Jackson Madison and Oglethorpe county papers. Gro. T. Murreill, Chairman Committee.
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Alliance
Madison
Jackson
Oconee
Oglethorpe and
Clarke
Athens
Court House
Estate of Judge Terry to Leave Rest of California Heir $100000
The late Judge Terry of California is reported to have left an estate valued at $100,000. The will or probate details appear to indicate the trust or remainder passing to heirs after specified claims are settled. The exact heirs and distribution terms are not specified in the available text.
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California
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