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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1893
Page
4
The people of Georgia thank New York citizens for relief aid to Brunswick. Communities across Georgia joined in generosity, with New York's swift, open hearted response singled out for kind remembrance by Brunswick residents and state supporters.
The article argues for appointing a United States Commissioner locally to handle committal trials for illicit distilling cases. It notes Guineaville is the current nearest station and less convenient, while Athens is nearer, urging the move as a convenience and benefit to all involved.
The piece argues relief must extend beyond food and medicine to Brunswick due to widespread losses in business and jobs. It warns that many residents will face cold and hunger this winter unless aid continues and recovery begins now.
The Grand Jury urges strict enforcement of gambling laws and notes rising crime. Indictments and penalties must exceed game profits to deter offenders. Athens should back officers in suppressing gambling dens of any size.
Advocates press for removal of the 10 percent prohibitory tax on state banks of issue, arguing public demand and party pledges require Congress to act. The Democratic platform from Chicago is cited as justification for decisive steps toward repeal.
The text argues that state banks can be perfected by shrewd businessmen who will devise a plan to make such banks the glory of the world. Advocates of state banking should persist, as their cause is described as just and worthy.
The Georgia legislature at Atlanta considers a resolution urging Senators Gordon and Colquitt to oppose monometallism and defend the people's will. The piece critiques Gordon, praises Colquitt, and links monetary policy to the nation’s political realignment. It discusses the Georgia Normal School’s 1893 report and calls for state funding to sustain Rock College, stressing teachers' training as essential to Georgia's education system. It also foresees a Democratic reorientation with Adlai E. Stevenson as likely 1896 nominee and warns against East money power in politics.
The article argues repeal of the Sherman law is near and will lead to shifts in silver policy. It predicts substitution measures unlikely to avert coinage limits, currency contraction, and bond issuance. It warns the East will gain from repeal but the public will judge lawmakers for jeopardizing a non contractable currency.
Albany Herald notes strong livestock stock in Albany with well fed mules reflecting regional prosperity. Brunswick Times-Avertiser lauds mild yellow fever plague with good sanitation. Atlanta Herald champions home production over western imports and recalls antebellum farming with a baseball note on a prominent senator. Macon News mentions Emma Goldman imprisonment verdict referencing anarchist critique. Americus Times-Recorder echoes the judge’s stance on Goldman and anarchism.
The passages sketch political debates and notable figures with regional chatter. Discussions include Georgias Governor talk sparked by Stewart county, Minnesota Wisconsin statehood chatter, ambassador Van Alen tied to alleged fund claims, temperance group actions in Nebraska, and a medical claim about deafness treatment.
In Clarke Superior Court the slander suit of W H Thurmond and wife versus H O Johnson and wife centers on alleged circulation of rumors about Thurmond’s wife and an alleged elopement. Testimony includes a note from Mrs Thurmond to Johnson and multiple affidavits detailing alleged advances and letters between Thurmond’s wife and Johnson.
The court adjourned earlier and will reopen this morning to continue the case. Interest is high and the courtroom is full. The proceedings may take the day with four anticipated arguments by Mess and Rucker Cobb for the plaintiffs and Shamas and McDaniel for the defense.
Long alias Wilson says property was levied on but he has not heard of such action before. Jeer Foster teaches a new trick. Bold thefts strike Max Joseph’s store with two women caught in the act and released. Bertling starts a canary bird farm industry. Waterworks tower foundations rise. trestle to 75 feet. Grand Jury condemns Tax Receiver Carter, debate over fairness. Cotton market fluctuates amid Senate silver fight. Athens claims top Georgia status. Charlie Long alias Wilson imprisoned for gambling. Alabama origin. Oconee home fire destroys James Elder residence. Hon. W J Morton in Athens during General Assembly. Banks mule accident injures Mrs Massingale. Bethel Sunday School raises funds for Brunswick yellow fever relief.
Mrs. Dr. C. A. Stiles formerly Miss Anna Adams, an Athens native with many friends here, died in Atlanta a few days ago. She was sister to Rev. H. J. Adams of the North Georgia Conference and to Mrs. T. M. Lampkin who lived in Athens for years. Athens mourns the loss of a poised, civic woman.
Case report notes H Clifford of New Cassel Wis suffered neuralgia rheumatism stomach liver disorder and weight loss. After three bottles Electric Bitters he claimed Catawba Ohio man with fever sores on the foot healed by one bottle Bucklen’s remedies cited as effective.
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