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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1892
Page
4
A Georgia weekly editorial denounces Thomas E Watson for alleged statements inciting racial hostility. It condemns his influence, cites Augusta Chronicle reports of Stellaville remarks, and urges Gen Field’s supporters to reconsider loyalties amid Third party attacks on Confederate heroes and Southern memory.
The Georgia Legislature will convene on the 26th inst to elect a Solicitor General for the Northern Judicial Circuit. Williar M Howard, current officeholder, is a candidate for re election praised as honest, fearless and highly qualified. He is noted for dedication to duty including tending a sick friend rather than pursuing political advancement. Mrs Lease advocates Harrison and criticizes both major parties. She claims the South is solidly Democratic and in Kansas supports Harrison electors, while recounting her and Weaver’s experiences with the South and negotiations with Republicans about speaking engagements.
Gen Weaver told United Press he toured most Southern states except West Virginia and found ex Confederate soldiers largely backing the People's party. He said in a full count the party would win in every Southern state, a claim echoed despite opposition noting no foundation.
The Savannah News questions Gen. Weaver's claim that the People's party could win all Southern states. It notes Georgia and Florida election results showing Democratic majorities of about 70,000 and over 22,000 respectively, implying his confidence may alienate even core supporters. The piece warns he should temper future statements.
A reader urges broad history education in common schools with nonpartisan, well chosen histories while condemning partisan war books. The letter also accuses Mrs. Lease of aligning Populists with Republicans and predicts third party leaders will return westward from the South.
A Georgia notice corrects the election day to the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November and notes possible initial errors in elector names. It urges the Democratic committee to publish an authorized ticket and explains that a majority of votes determines the electors for the winning party.
A political note argues that electors may be decided by the legislature if parties fail to unite. The author asserts democracy remains safe in Georgia and calls for bipartisan action to whip both parties together.
An editorial in The Nation argues that with Lodge national election law over the South and Democratic strongholds, New York City will elect more Republicans and over 20 black representatives from the South will secure future control. It calls for heavy taxes on white property to fund integrated schools, abolishing race-based segregation, repealing anti inter marriage laws, and protecting black rights to hold office.
Georgia Democrats urged supporters to donate to sustain headquarters in Atlanta and fund campaign expenses through November 8. The state committee, led by Chairman W. Y. Atkinson, stressed the need for a legitimate fundraising effort and warned against corruption. Contributions were to be sent to Atlanta headquarters or directly to Atkinson.
Wayne MacVeagh's speeches defend Democracy and attack Republican conduct from 1876 to 1888. He claims presidential theft and fraud, criticizes excessive spending, and targets Mat Quay of Pennsylvania. The former Republican urges the people to push for Democratic success.
A warning to third party supporters that President Harrison would use all powers to impose the Force bill on the South. The text cites Harrison’s remarks upon hearing Georgia veterans spoke of the state election, implying fear for regional rights and governance.
The piece notes student interest in athletics at the University and argues for allowing intercollegiate games. It cites support from colleges like Yale Howard and Princeton and asserts that Georgia would gain without harming the faculty’s prerogative. It also references political stances on southern campaigning and a Force bill discussion.
Iowa Supreme Court rules a wife cannot abandon a drunkard husband for his temperance failings known before marriage. The judge says a wife must fulfill duties of a drunkard's wife and accept the sacred bond after knowingly marrying him. Separate items note political satire and a deafness cure ad offering Hall's Catarrh Cure with a money-back promise, plus a verse about Mrs Lease.
General O D Howard reports the National Guard has reached new excellence and urges Congress to raise annual federal support from 460000 to 1000000. He notes guard responsiveness in Homestead Buffalo and Coal Creek disturbances and calls for broader arming and improved coast defenses.
A sensational report exposes the Order of Gideonites in North Carolina. Chairman Simmons cites letters from M. Ssteed of Asheville and J. B. Bell of Camden county as proof, claiming Reed’s sworn testimony that Otho Wilson was grand chief and that district and county chiefs existed, with Wilson once returning from Indianapolis. The piece describes alleged severe penalties for noncompliance and notes a supposed alliance with the Third party. The article also references a public conversation in the presence of James Binzon and mentions a surge of satire and a patent medicine ad for P. P. P. with health claims.
An Athens correspondent surveys local education institutions including the University Georgia Lucy Cobb seminary Rock College and a city graded system. It describes the white and black schools under a single superintendent with gatekeeping admissions and a busy 1200 pupil roll, praising modern buildings salaries and nonpolitical teacher hiring.
Greensboro Ga October 20 a fatal accident left seven year old John Robins dead after his thirteen year old brother Wilkins found a long forgotten thirty eight caliber revolver in an old unoccupied house used as a playroom. The weapon discharged as John pretended to snap it, the ball entering the right side and exiting above the left shoulder. The boy died within minutes as neighbors offered condolences to Dr J R Robins who is a People's party congressional candidate.
All disguise thrown off as Republican figures Bob Moseley Kolb Bowman and Miller of South Carolina prepare to speak from the same platform on October 22. The tactic exposes the state campaign as they canvass Alabama under Republican authorization.
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