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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1889

Page

7

Insolvent Costs Debate Prompts Legislative Scrutiny

The piece discusses disputes over solvency costs for the Solicitor-General and counties. It notes proposed pay limits, opposition, and questions about who bears insolvent account expenses. References to Clarke county and the role of Russell are included amid calls for a bill to address the issue.

Yarke County Treasure County A. Mitchell Russell Mitchell Selitd Walton Clarke

Legislature Should Ignore Personal Spat over Snelson and McDonald

A Georgia newspaper urges lawmakers not to waste time on personal feuds between Snelson of Meriwether and McDonald of Nar. It condemns personal privilege questions as a tax payer expense and supports focusing on public business, noting the legislature’s value and the need for responsible leadership.

Snelson Meriwether McDonaud Nar Georgia Walguer Walguer and Express His Opinion of His Coubie Snel Ws McDoyaLp Snkon House Senate

The Solicitor General Fees Debate in Clarke County

A local discussion questions a proposed bill to make Clarke county cover Solicitor-General costs for criminal prosecutions. Critics argue retroactivity and added tax burden, while supporters claim fairness and demand public review of the bill. The piece urges transparency and county grand jury scrutiny before any action.

Clarke County Russet H.C. Tuck

Georgia Cotton Crop Prospects Improve Despite Young Fiber

Reports from Georgia show the crop generally better than in years past with an abundant yield expected. However the August figures indicate about sixty percent of the crop is young and may limit fruiting unless a favorable fall occurs.

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Georgia urged to open Savannah River fishing rights

The Atlanta Constitution urges Georgia to act on Mr. Davis' bill to open the Savannah River for fishing, arguing no law justifies Augusta and Aglow monopolizing river advantages. It notes state journals support opening the river, with people along the Savannah River watching Carolina to see the outcome.

Atlanta Constitution Savannah River Georgia Augsta Davis Carolina

A Solicitor General Faces Criticism Over Tax and Paving Debates

A public figure criticized for suggesting compromises to boost fees amid taxation and law hardships. The notice cites Dr. E. W. Speer on fire limits and Market street frontage, and mentions Dave Hemrick and others. It also notes murderers awaiting hanging in New York and comments on Mrs. Mayprick and Mrs. Marsrick regarding virtue and sympathy.

E. W. Speer Baptist Church Market Street Dr. Speer Dave Hemrick Mrs. Mayprick Mrs. Marsrick

Revenge drama ends in attempted murder at Atlantic City hotel

Reporting a sensational tale from Atlantic City, the narrative centers on Assemblyman Robert Ray Hamilton and his wife as a violent confrontation unfolds with servant Mary Donnelly dying from a dagger wound. Mrs Hamilton, arrest pending, implicated by her husband in a volatile marital scene amid jewelry theft and a morphine background. The piece also notes a mistrial in a Georgia killing and a Baltimore bequest to Johns Hopkins University and Peabody Institute.

Atlantic City N. J Nell Tennessee Avenue Robert Ray Hamilton New York Mr. Hamilton Dr. Crosby Joshua Mann May’s Landing

Read Between the Lines in Yatman Women Sermon

Evangelist C H Yatman addresses 1200 women at the Temple Building on August 27 urging women to read between the lines in marriage and motherhood while warning against secrecy and unsafe doctor visits. He cites a tragic baby death and condemns mother slayers, urging vigilance and propriety.

Mr. Yatman Octan Grove C. H. Yatman Christain Work Rev Law Yatman Jesus

Georgia Railroad announces fast trains and sleeping cars

The Georgia Railroad Company lists parlor cars between Augusta and Atlanta and night service with sleeping cars between Charleston, Augusta, and Atlanta. It notes stops at Grovetown Harlem Dearing No Barnett Crawfordville Union Point Greensboro Madison Social Circle Seridesone Conyers Lil Stone Mountain and Athens connections. Traveling agents JoE W White and others oversee passenger service. Schedule in effect Sunday April

Augusta Atlanta Charleston Ae Avante Ains Grovetown Harlem Dearing No Barnett Crawfordvile Union Polit Greensboro Mandi Socialison Peacesircle Seridesone Conyers, Li Stone Gretchaie Vathens Orr Dunlap Ani Max Eaneeee Gonmitt Union Point Oma Atlan Union Pratt Antioch Maxeys Duala Winterville Athens 75Th Meridi Daly Man Palace Lula

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