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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1893

Page

3

Rivalries turmoil in Prussia and Paris tensions rise

October dispatches report Imperial Chancellor Caprivi amid a Prussian internal rift over Russia policy and impending Reichstag paralysis. Eulenburg factions push for leadership consolidation while Agrarians accuse Caprivi of aiding tariff reform candidates. In Paris, Saussier honors Russia France ties as Avelin lauds Carnot. Meanwhile explorers Bosman fails at sea. Antonio Bhem advances toward Chicago via Argentina with Quito welcome.

Bismarck Count von Cai Botho Eulenburg Caprivi Russia Bosse Jiquel Herr von Hayden Caytid

Horrible Explosion Destroys Birmingham Rail Crew

An early morning boiler blast near Mound City Birmingham destroys a freight engine crew. Engineer W E Mills and fireman J W Buchanan perished. Mills body found far from the wreck with gruesome injuries. No cause determined and wreckage left as scrap.

Brmingham Bruixcuam Ala Birmingham Sever Mound City J.W. Buchanan W.E. Mills

Heiress Diaspoen Inptaxapous Ella Griffin Threatens Self Harm

Oct 28 New York report warns that Ella Griffin aged 27, who inherited her mother's property, allegedly disappeared money and may have killed herself after a quarrel with her brother last Wednesday night. A fragmented item notes a famous exKentuckian Thomas Crittenden dies in New York and other brief items include a quick divorce in Tacoma and an electrocution in New York for prison term crimes.

Diaspoen Inptaxapous Ella Griffin Gel Homs Hersalfy New York Thomas Crittenden Staten

Prisoners Escape From Swainsboro Jail in Georgia

Ten inmates escaped from Swainsboro jail in Georgia before daybreak on October 24. Guards found no trace of the escapees after they reportedly drank water in their cell and the door was left ajar. Authorities pursued leads but details remain scarce.

Mcville Swainsboro

Young Stevenson Wedding Ties In City Paper Note

Miss Helen L. Davis of this city to wed Young Stevenson son of the vice president. Ceremony planned for Nov 21 at the bride’s Bloomington home. The match links Democratic and Republican families, with ties to the late Jesse W. Fell. Washington dispatches cover cholera rumors in Mecca and Brazil’s provisional president, while King Albert’s anniversary parade draws crowds in Drespen.

Helen L. Davis Bloomington Central Jesse W. Fell Bhoffer Ays Drespen Albert Regim Albor

Heavy Weather at Sea Reported Off Florida to Cape Hatteras

Savannah reports incoming steamers facing heavy weather from a storm that moved from south Florida area up to off Cape Hatteras on Sunday. No other sea reports yet. storm center details scarce as of now. The Doctor's Tarn, Now, reports no further data from sea points yet. The Founder Dead James A Demaree founder of Knights of Honor died suddenly in Louisville.

Savannah South Florida Siatteras Boston Louisville James A. Demaree The Knights of Honor

Telegraphic Tips Close Spwros Schools

Paliio and nearby schools along the Ohio River between Gallipolis and Ravenswood close due to diphtheria. The note cites routes via Cincinnati and Harrisburg as part of the travel and closure context.

Paliio Spwros Ohio River Gallipolis Ravenswood Cincinnati Burg Harrisburg

Nature Remedies and the Stavvjoy Fics Mentioned

A fragment discusses seeking remedies when nature calls for aid. It mentions a product named Stavvjoy Fics by the California Fig Syrup Company as a suggested remedy. The text favors simple, gentle solutions and recalls the need to use remedies sparingly as needed.

Man California

Silver Fight Ends as Unconditional Repeal Nears Passage

Washington dispatch reports the silver repeal bill moving toward an unconditional passage within days. Senate leaders from both factions claim the fight is nearly over, with a roll call expected after brief debate and a vote likely around midday. The cabinet, including President Cleveland, expresses gratification at the nearing end of eight weeks of opposition.

Washington Senate Harris Cockrell West Duboise Jones Nevada Morton Chicago Voorhees Aldrich Dubois

New Yellow Fever Reported in Brunswick Area

From Brunswick Oct 24 the weather is clear and warm. The health report lists 31 new cases of yellow fever in 24 hours, with 19 discharges and 1 death. Bill Richardson and Jim Dickson are named as deceased in a separate local notice near Summerville.

Brounswick Summerville Bill Richardson Jim Dickson James Hall Trion

A Tale of Gallantry and a Flirt Turned Rivalry

A Pernies woman faces offense from a youth who is challenged by another suitor. The defender praises Ladmire gallantry after stepping in to protect the woman, revealing a plan hatched by Magis to feign flirting. The pair discuss training and loyalty as the incident unfolds alongside two humorous vignettes from Chicago papers.

Magis Chicago Post

A Horse and a Bride Thrown Into Hart County Case

Walter Sullivan, a young white man, was arrested near Danielsville on a Hart county warrant charging him with stealing a horse. Franks identified the horse, Sullivan fled with a daughter of W R Collins and reportedly married him. Officers tracked him down and he will be taken to Hart county to answer the charge.

Walter Sullivan Danielsville Hart County Franks Sullivan Franka Danieleville W.R. Collins

Market notes drift in naval stores and pork markets

Naval stores report in Wilmington notes bark, rosin, and tar prices with Byars and others cited. pork futures show mixed firming levels across mess, steam, and options in New York Chicago markets. figures include 9.50 for light demand pork and 9.50 for some cuts, with bacon in lighter demand. The piece also carries a testimonial for Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy and an advertisement for Ford & Co in Abercrombie, North Dakota.

Curoaco Chamberlain

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