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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1891
Page
4
Atlanta October 21 Special report says the governor vetoed the school bill this morning and outlined that its present form would cripple the school system. The veto leaves the existing public school law in force. The Whitfield Insurance bill was signed today, resolving two stalled issues.
An imposing monument honoring Henry W. Grady was unveiled, saluting his memory and contributions. Ceremony details note community figures and civic groups paying tribute at the site, celebrating Grady’s influence on journalism and regional progress.
The Grady Monument in Atlanta is unveiled amid a massive parade and citywide ceremonies. Governor Hill of New York delivers an Oratorical tribute praising Grady journalist and patriot, noting his role in uniting the nation and southern progress.
The body of 21 year old Frank Kiser was found on Mr Foster s plantation in Campbell County Georgia with throat cut from ear to ear and evidence of violence. Detectives and bloodhounds pursue killers as a coroner s inquest is planned and lynching threats rise locally.
Funeral for Mrs. John Huggins was held at the family residence near Athens with Rev. Ellison D. Stone officiating. The deceased, 77, was a longtime Methodist, beloved by many, and laid to rest at the city of the dead overlooking Oconee waters.
An anonymous notice from a candidate named Law in the Athens mayoral race accuses the editor of omitting his name. The letter promises a four dial tower clock if successful and urges readers to consider his candidacy despite distrust in the paper.
A religious weekly denounces the Knights of Labor in Canada led by Powderly and Wright as opposing the latest papal encyclical. Archbishop Taschereau signals renewed condemnation to deter Catholic participation and calls Catholics to stay away from Knights leaders.
Sunol trotted a mile in 2 08 14 at Stockton California, beating Mande S and breaking the fastest mile mark by half a second. The great colt previously held the two year old record, while Allerton and Nancy Hawks drew attention this season. The race started fast with splits 0:31 3, 0:52 11, 1:38, and 2:08 14 as the crowd roared at the record.
Prominent Georgians are noted in the Augusta Chronicle. T W Reed of the ArsExXsS Basxxr will retire from journalism soon. Inky Wade of the Athens Ledger will become city editor of the Americas Times Recorder and leave Athens around November 7. Miss Elen Dorich edits Geo weekly. Etiter Young of the Greeneshire Journal and Editor Wade are highlighted. Editor Rucker of Alphretta Free Press was bitten by a mad dog.
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