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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1891
Page
4
Fragmentary 1860s Atlanta political row hints at anti-barroom ticket
A garbled OCR shows political maneuvering in Atlanta concerning prohibition and anti-barroom forces. Mentions a proposed ticket, potential withdrawals, and railroad leagues shaping the city race with talk of a new campaign strategy.
Senator O Neal Dead Prompts Adjournment
The article notes the death of Senator Maston O Neal and describes tributes from the General Assembly and local officials. It mentions his long service in Devatur County politics, including roles as mayor and state senator, and commemorates his influence and character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
Justa
Gar
Priens
Bainbridge
Maston O’ Neal
Jae
Juan
Potas
Devatur
Negro Gevston
Podinige
Ghaasiro
Boverin
Episcopalians of the State and the Election of a Bishop
In Atlanta the Episcopalians debate a state bishop election while Senate bills move on pension relief by issuing 500000 in annual bonuses to fund pensions and shift excess to schools. Hardeman backs the plan as lawmakers see it reducing tax burdens and funding education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Senate
Terrell
Hardeman
HOUSE
Elberton
Hut
Howell
Messie Jackson
Heard
Fleming
Bon«illet
Macon
Atlantic
McGee
Savannah Construction Company
Assim
Fire in Five-Story Tenement Kills Three in New York Corner Hudson
A blaze at the corner of Hudson and Dominick streets leaves three dead Mrs Annie Murphy 82 Miss Kate Dunn 22 and Josephine Ryan 5 and two badly burned including two Toohey children. Firefighter Matthew Murphy rushes in to search for his wife and children as others escape down the fire escape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hudson and
Dominick Streets
Annie Murphy
Hudson Street
Misa Kate Dunn
Murphy
Josephine Ryan
Washington, D. C
Freman Lucas
Mathew Ryan
Hook and Ladder
Matthew Murphy
Cooma
Kate Dunn
John
Martin Toohey
Monticello Club
Refis
James
Policeman Toohey
Wadsworth Attacks Augusta Society Over Cutaway Dress
Rev W W Wadsworth of St Johns Methodist church stirred Augusta with a sermon denouncing upper class women for wearing cutaway dresses and engaging in revelry at receptions and outings He described train party drinking and a local euchre scene as moral failings and warned against the erosion of southern home life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
W. W. Wadsworth
St. John’s Methodist Church
Augusta Society
Mr. Wadsworth
Georgia
Wadsworth
Atlanta set to host new white educational university near Decatur
A report from Atlanta dated October 5 describes plans for a new higher education university to serve whites in Georgia modeled after Stanford. Northern investors seek a site between Decatur and Atlanta near the Georgia, Cronuna and Northern line and the Kirkwood area. An Atlanta architecture firm is designing the campus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Gay
Georgia
Gorvell
Ithaca
New York
Stevena
K.goken
New Jersey
Stanford
University of California
Ryan Opens Again with Mammoth Stock at New Store
Ryan Company reopens under Steve Ryan as manager at a large downtown outlet. A high profile litigation prior drew crowds, with Judge Saber demanding order and Ryan briefly jailed. The piece notes summer heat driving crowds to the market and brisk bargains advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tvanra
Ryan
Steve Ryan
Ryan Company
Saber
Massacre Report from Mexico Reaches Texas
John H. Parton, an American miner near Metztllar in the state of Mexico, brings word of a bloody Indian outbreak. Nearly 200 whites, men women and children, are said to have been killed as colonists clash with natives. Troops are en route to protect settlers amid rising violence and calls for government action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Mexico
San Antonio
Oec
John H. Parton
Metztllar
Parton J
Iowa Doctor Endorses Huckleberry Cordial for Bowels
Dr. H. Munk of Nevada Iowa says he has fifteen years practicing medicine and believes all medicines for bowels favor Huckleberry Cordial. This testimonial notes his authority and the remedy he endorses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Munk
Nevada
Iowa
Anes Huckleberr
Atlanta Woman Attacked by Negro on Angier Avenue
Callie Watson, a white resident of Providence infirmary, reports a lone assailant on Angier avenue struck her on the head with a rock and cut her throat with a knife, as white men fired at the attacker who fled into the woods. Police investigate while the case echoes a recent DeKalb county incident, raising fears of a Jack the Ripper copycat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fuyta
Vet
Atlanta
Deatlanta Deck
Eivson Womun
Tslider
DeKalb
Gro
Callie Watson
Providence Infirmary
Angier Avenue
DeKalb County
Case Remanded In Northeastern Railroad Freight Rates Dispute
The Gann and Reaves versus Northeastern Railroad case is remanded to Clarke Superior Court for trial. The matter concerns minority stockholders alleging improper bonds and depreciation of their investment and may affect Athens and Georgia interests. The freight rate issue for Athens remains unsettled with potential court action if not resolved. city attorney Cobb continues talks with Haas to secure equal rates with Atlanta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gann & Reaves
Northeastern Railroad Company
Clarke Superior Court
Athens
Northeastern Road
Terminal Company
Federal’ Court
Atlanta
Fistio € L
Lamar
Erior
Clarke County
United States
Justice Lamar
North* Eastern Railroad
Georgia Corporation
Georgia
Messrs
J H. Lumpkin
Lumpkin & Burnett
T. W. Rucker
Augusta
Railroad Committee
Cobb
Haas
Frank Huffman
Burlington
Ohio
Dr. King
Buckierre Arnica Salve Advertising Notice
Buckierre Arnica Salve promises to cure cuts bruises sores ulcers and skin eruptions with a money back guarantee no pay required. Price 25 cents. Sold by John Crawford & Co wholesale and retail druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckierre Arnica
Igor
John Crawford & Co
Great Dock Strike Begins in London Amid Tense Police Guard
The London dock strike spreads with blacklegs and strikers clashing riskly, a large police force deployed to keep order. Sympathy strikes by car men and others follow, with the slogan Colored Driver Need Apply reflected in the unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Springriep
Jacob Snyder
Lawrenceville
Cleveland's Minstrels Impress Atlanta Audience
Cleveland's Minstrels arrived in Atlanta after a Lake City stop and drew strong crowds. The modern minstrel show replaces old favorites with a young, hardworking cast and received a warm reception last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Atlanta
Bill
Senate Passes Boiseuillet Rail Bill Amid Calhoun Shift
Atlanta reports the senate unanimously passes Boiseuillet bill to stop railroads from boycotting rival lines after Calhoun temporarily withdraws opposition. Kemp bill opposed as unjust while Benner bill support shows no railroad hostility. Savannah strike ends with most workers rehired and new hands settling in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Boiseuillet
Senate
Pat Calhoun
Mr. Kemp
Benner
Clock or no clock voters urged to decide Athens clock issue
The article advocates voting for a public clock in Athens. It argues the city, with its size and standing, should have a public timepiece free of expense and urges citizens to support Mayor W. Skiffin in establishing a clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Vu. W.skiffin
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