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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1893

Page

6

Compromise collapsed over unconditional repeal in Senate

The Senate faces a renewed push for cloture after senators withdraw signatures from a compromise on the repeal bill. President’s veto threat and party divisions create uncertainty as talks resume with Senator Hill expected to speak for two to three days.

Wasuinator Hill New York Senate Jones J ‘Wasuinctoy Congress Senate Chamber Sherman Fein Republien Eta

Calcutta Streetcar Strike Halts Service Amid Idle Workers

From Brunswick India reports Calcutta bays note 800,000 pounds papet captomrh and a strike by 7 street car men. On Oct 21 a street balaret isakioge on strike and about 500 to 1,000 men are idle as the disruption spreads.

India Hara Lonpor Tha Times Calcutta Soromeus Pho Atreet Balaret

Audacious plan to thwart Senator Tawa’s fight politics

In New Orleans a few plots circle to block Governor and press influence over the upcoming Corbett fight. A small group of Olympic Club members reportedly favors disbanding the standing office and moving the event to London. Negotiations and unusual agreements underpin the effort as managers in New York seek sanction from the National Sporting Commission.

Elec Crakin Olympic Msn London Lowboy New York National Sporting Cons Aousion

Augusta Exchange Resolution On Currency Tax

The Augusta Exchange passed resolutions seeking clarity on state bank currency issuance if the tax is repealed. A telegraph office robbery near Shell Mound is noted with an operator killed on Monday night, per sparse notes from the era.

Avapera Augusta Exchange Nashville

Sunday Schools Raise Funds for Brunswick Sufferers

Report praises Brunswick Sunday schools for one week of self denial and pennies given to aid West End distress. Lists totals from various churches and schools led by J T S McNally and others, totaling 65.18 dollars with multiple contributions and heartfelt thanks from D W McGamm.

Brunswick West End J.ts Christian D. F.croom Park Emanuel Church W. D. Griffth Capper J.D. Williams First Methodist Sunday School D. C. Barrow First, Baptist Sunday School Wm. Rutherford St. Mary’s A. B. Harper Presbyterian W. Rowland Brudwick Sinter D.W. McGa

Courtroom Scrimmage Ends With Fines in Nicholson Case

In Nicholson court a general scrimmage erupted after a dispute between the Matthews family and a man named Johnson. The brawl involved the Matthews and Smith families, caused pandemonium, with outsiders joining the fray. Fines were imposed on all participants and further hearings set for Thursday.

Wich Ison Justice Court Matthews Boys Johnson Matthews Brapler Smith Nicholson Stoneree Smiths

Will Wed Today in Crawford Marriage of Hartsfield and Shackelford

At 9 a m in Crawford Georgia Henry Hartsfield of Atlanta will marry Miss Ruth Shackelford in a ceremony conducted by Rev John G Gibson Miss Shackelford is praised as a charming Oglethorpe County young lady The groom is described as a rising Atlanta businessman Friends from Will are headed to Crawford for the wedding with Miss Minnie Lillian Edwards among the attendees

Crawford Henry Hartsfield Atlanta Ruth Shackelford John G. Gibson Gamber Misses Minn Lillian Edwards Bawrxronites

Lanier Challenges Judge Over Real Owner Claim

In Jackson County, Mr. B. 8. Lanier asserts ownership while a judge remains unsatisfied with the claim. The fragment hints at a legal dispute over who truly holds the ownership rights. Further details are unavailable in the readable text.

B. 8 Lanier Jackson County Poster

Lampkin Item Noted in Chicago Herald Dispatch

Chief Brennan forwards word on Capt R H Lampkin with a note about Bucklen’s Arnica Salve praised as the best cure for chi burns bruises and sores. Crawford & Co listed as suppliers for the salve.

Chicago Herald of R. H. Lampkin Brennan Chik Tobn Crawford & Co

Tax Receiver Carter Denies Grand Jury Presentment

The Grand Jury accuses the Tax Receiver Carter of numerous county book errors, which he calls false and asserts the books are correctly kept. He vows to run again, while the presentment stands as the jury’s opinion for this court session.

Grand Jury Carter Gar Caesan Clarke Co Drak Walcar

Accidental Shooting Near Check Factory Wounds Local Man

A black man named A Binyon was badly wounded when a pistol in the hand of white man Major Dean discharged as Binyon passed near Carr's branch by the Check factory. Doctors say the ball entered the cheek and traveled downward. Binyon exonerates Dean.

Binyon Dean Carr’s

Drowned Brother of Miss Mamie Kennard Reported

Miss Mamie Kennard learns her brother Mr William Kennard was drowned near Chicago on Sunday. The news came as a sudden bereavement for the Kennard family with the body to be brought to the city for interment. Mrs Mariah Hodgson and other relatives endure sincere sympathy from friends.

Mamie Kennard William Kennard Chicago Miss Kennard Turnerville Kennard Mariah Hodgson

Shoe Factory Leased by Wilson and Garrett in City

The extensive Shoe Factory of Capt. J W Brumby is leased by D M Wilson and Augustus Garrett. They will employ skilled workmen and use top materials. Brumby yard will continue supplying leather. A new outfit and styles will be produced, with one firm taking $10 000 worth of work.

J.W. Brumby Mesers D. M. Wilson Augustus Garrett Messrs, Wilson and Garrett

United States Commissioner Position Sought

A movement aims to appoint a United States commissioner for this place due to business in the revenue department. Mr S J Tribble, a prominent young attorney, is applying for the position with strong recommendations from many citizens.

United States Revenue Department J. Tribble

Riots, crimes, and disasters sweep across the nation

The Roanoke grand jury indicts nineteen linked to a riot. A Chicago streetcar collision wounds seven. Henry Starr is found guilty of murder in Fort Smith. A Reading railroad wreck near Trenton kills three and injures five. Numerous other incidents include kidnappings, lynchings, deadly shootings, and notable deaths.

Roanoke Cleveland White House Chicago Henry Starr Fort Smith Ark Otto Ill Kankakes Reading Trenton N.J

Augusta Sets Up Football Team for Fall Tournament

A local effort in Augusta plans a football team to challenge visiting college squads this fall. The feature mentions John H. Craig of Danville Indiana weighing 907 pounds aiming to gain more weight as cooler weather arrives.

Augusta John H. Craig Danville Ind

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