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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1889
Page
3
An Augusta driven dispute reveals the Alliance calling for tare reform to protect farmers. May 8 discussions center on bagging weight, cotton buyers, and penalties for overweight bales. The alliance urges unity across Georgia states to enforce fair weight standards and oppose jute trusts.
A convention chairman declares that Ozletheohee and Madison County Alliancemen must demand full pay, resisting deductions of eight pounds and threatening to withhold cotton from sale until demands are met. Gro. T. Murrell chairs the convention urging cooperation among counties and state Alliancemen.
In Atlanta on October 22 measures passed or failed. Franklin’s Fritks promotes a county drainage law. Clarke’s Tuck backs an Athens waterworks assessment charter amendment. Greene’s Hart backs the Union Point and Elberton Short Line railroad incorporation. A Jackson county ban targets sale of spirituous liquors near Bethabara Baptist Church. Fulton’s Howell seeks University trustees appointed by the Governor. Clarke’s Buck enables Athens municipal courts to fine up to 200,710 and imprison up to six months for city ordinance violators.
Atlanta October 22 The joint committee to confer with the lessees of the Western and Atlantic railroad reported in the senate. The committee said it had discharged its duty and presented the lessee company president with a copy of the resolution and statements from the lessees. Pending the bill, much time remains and adjournment is slated for November 2 if the Jesse bill is resolved first.
Professor T. 48 formerly of Atlanta met a serious accident in Elko Ga last Saturday. His coat sleeve was caught in a gun and his left arm was pulled in and cut off. He has suffered greatly but was much better yesterday.
Destructive fires in Saint Louis October 22 leveled the Southern Mills Bug ging Company in the city center. Loss about 75090 dollars, partially insured. Over 300 workers left unemployed.
BIRMINGHAM Oct 22 The South-bound freight No 15 of the Louisville and Nashville was wrecked this morning at Mulberry Warrior bridge 30 miles north of here The train of nine cars and a caboose left six cars a total wreck Three cars carried fine stock likely for the fair Charles Todd a negro horse handler was instantly killed and John Thomas and Joe Gray were badly hurt
Special to the Banner from Columpus Ohio reports Governor Foraker resting quietly after a night of improved sleep though he has taken no food and may not ingest solid nourishment for several days. Mrs Foraker remains hopeful while attending physician J Kinsell calls him still very sick.
Fifteen year old Charles Platt was killed by James Mullarky after a dispute over a ride near WuHeEeELIna. Mullarky fired a rifle shot into Platt’s head when refused passage and nut theft. The incident occurred around 6 pm as the youths returned from the country.
Clarke County grand jury reports on county offices including treasurer, ordinary, roads and bridges, and clerk of superior court. They commend bonds and books, urge appraisers for under valued property, and call for abolition of the insolvent costs bill. They also request bridge improvements and publication of presentments.
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