This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 22 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1892
Page
4
The piece urges Georgians to keep Democratic energy after the election, rally Democrats and Third party supporters to return to the fold, and prepare for a November sweep. It discusses Cleveland Stevenson prospects and warns Third party divisions harm the state. It notes southern unity and national Democratic chances, with references to Illinois Iowa Michigan and New York World analysis.
A political column contrasts Democracy and Republicanism, predicting a forthcoming struggle that will determine whether the people gain a just government or fear the loss of liberties. It questions which banners will lead victory for Northern voters and reflects on federal centralization and regional impacts.
The Atlanta Journal reports McKinley travels to Vermont then Massachusetts boosting Republican hopes. Voters react as gains appear in several states and Democrats voice confidence while accusing tariffs benefiting monopolists and praising McKinley’s rhetoric as an oracle.
The article reports Mr Harrison’s wrath over Georgia’s state election result and his call for Federal supervisors at the polls. It argues some Georgians are misled if they view the Force bill as a campaign tool.
The Georgia press applauds Democratic fortunes citing unity against the Republican threat. It attacks Weaver as flannel mouthed and urges Georgians to back the Democratic ticket, noting leaders like Gresham and Mascowesagt have renounced the GOP and predict a nationwide Democratic landslide.
The Third party cries of fraud are dismissed as unfounded by authorities. Justices of the peace appoint election managers across districts and Clarke county shows Third party presence at each precinct, with some stations having two managers. The verdict in Georgia is described as fair and square.
In the Eighth district Oconee and Franklin counties voted for the Third party by nine and sixty eight respectively, the only counties in the district to oppose Democracy. Despite odds, Democrats in both counties performed nobly and earned strong praise for their efforts.
State returns from the Tenth district show Northen leading by over fifteen hundred votes and forecast Major J. C. Black’s forthcoming election victory.
Observers in Tenth district predict Pesk and Watson near in voting totals with Black on track to win. Georgia Democrats claim a statewide majority near seventy thousand, despite Third party defection and light city turnout. The state adopts constitutional amendments including the contested fourth amendment on charters.
The article notes Mr. Gadstone opposing continuing the Office of Poet Laureate of Great Britain and questions Tennyeon's successor. It praises Gladstone's practical views amid calls for republican ideals. It urges Georgia Democrats to keep county organizations active through November and to surpass Tilden’s 1876 statewide margin in the upcoming elections.
The Tenth district is seen as going Democratic in the state election with Black defeating Tom Watson for Congress next month in May. Fraud reports in several third party counties and threats in Jefferson County to discourage Black voters are noted, predicting a larger Democratic majority.
The Augusta Chronicle notes that multiple gubernatorial and state race candidates failed to carry their own counties. It declares the Democrats are aroused to uproot the party born of untruth and to deal with its leaders at the November election.
The piece reviews Georgia election fallout with the Democratic edge, notes 70,000 statewide majority, and mocks third party and Republican moves. It praises The Atlanta Constitution for its reporting, highlights regional reactions, and mentions figures like Murat Halstead and M. J. Bacon amid cross‑state jibes.
Athens social column reports Miss Mary Newton Cobb to Mr Delaney Sledge wedding set for the 26th at First Methodist church. Mr Sledge a leading businessman. Mrs E R Hodgson Sr is seriously ill. H E Martin’s buggy horse incident near the courthouse. Henry Friedlander breaks arm. Jug Tavern builds a granite stable, new houses under construction as growth continues.
The Banner man recounts attending a Georgian possum supper at Jester's restaurant hosted by George Williamson. An eight year old possum weighed at least four pounds and was served with potatoes to a crowd that ate for hours. The writer praises the event as a bright moment amid cotton troubles and Third party concerns.
In Athens Second ward J B Toomer announces for alderman after a wave of candidates. He runs on a platform of prosperity and safeguarding residents interests amid a rising primary race. Other wards also brace for filings as county officers election approaches.
Athens butchers complain that daily street peddlers undercut meat prices and sell varied cuts, while they stay open, pay taxes, and adapt to customers. They warn peddlers may force some out of business amid council reluctance to curb beer peddling for poorer buyers.
Yesterday morning a man described as a negro entered A. H. Mandeville’s jewelry shop asking for a watch key. The store owner noted a costly gold watch and two diamond rings on the man as he fled toward the bank corner and Jackson street, pursued by police but not captured.
The Pandora editors met and organized a staff led by Hodgson of Athens for Kappa Alpha as editor in chief and Barfield of Cuthbert for Sigma Alpha Epsilon as business manager. Associate editors include Nisbet, Cabaiigs, Stewart, Jonson, Halsey, Dodd, and Alexander representing several fraternities and non fraternity men. The year’s Annual is expected to surpass all prior issues.
A Jackson County resident Walter Webb died after a dog bite and a scratch on the breast. Doctors deemed the death from hydrophobia due to exposure to the mad dog in the roadside encounter. The event is reported as a rare and odd cause of death linked to a dog's breath and a scratch.
Messrs. J. E. Ritch Jr. and L. M. Duncan plan a larger broom factory in Alben. They intend to buy out the stock and business at Maysville and move it to Alben, signaling new industry and energy from two young entrepreneurs.
An old advertisement urges readers to buy the genuine Alcock's Porous Plasters for muscular and joint stiffness, sore feet, and sleep issues. It warns against imitations and claims the genuine product offers fast relief without opiates.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.