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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1893
Page
4
The piece argues farmers should sell cotton now to fund debts and sustain merchant credit. It stresses cooperation between farmers and merchants to move the crop, prevent money tightness, and maintain financial stability in the South during the recovery from a severe money panic. It praises a prudent, prompt sale over hoarding, noting the need to circulate money to keep prosperity.
Congress has passed the unconditional repeal bill and sent it to the Senate where it may pass a similar measure with stronger bimetallist leanings. The Sherman law is expected to be repealed soon, fulfilling part of the democratic financial pledge and prompting public approval.
The party urges passing additional silver legislation to mint silver freely at a just ratio to preserve parity with gold. It presses Congress to repeal the Sherman act and enact a full financial plank of gold silver and paper money, warning against any wavering or partial steps. The message emphasizes no satisfaction with lesser measures.
The author notes a House majority of Democrats opposing free coinage as a step toward repealing the Sherman law. They urge Democrats to back silver and gold use, implying the Chicago platform remains the guiding financial plank. The writer expects forthcoming legislation by House and Senate to shape the nation’s prosperity and party accountability.
A political dispute argues against enlarging the national bank reserve limit and calls for enforcing the ninety percent cap. It urges removing the ten percent state bank tax to foster a stable currency and ensure banks use existing law promptly.
The Bawnen notes initial numbers for Hubert Howe Bancroft's Book of the Fair a grand 1000 page imperial folio in 25 parts priced at $1 per part with 3000 illustrations produced for the Exposition by Missle Company and Bancroft Company Chicago. Also remarks on ample notice and Carlisle policy against extensions for republican officials and cronies awaiting developments.
Albany Herald notes platform Democrats thinner this year with many near the edge. Milledgeville Chronicle extols the farmer as content and virtuous in hard times. Augusta News cites Washington talks of Hawaii settlement and Blount Thurston role. Augusta Herald mentions call for extra legislative session to address financial crisis and currency issues. Hall's Catarrh Cure ad claims cure with endorsements from Cusaey Co and others.
The bill to let National banks issue up to their bond limit, not ninety percent, could boost business by widening circulation by about nineteen million dollars in a panic. Yet it clearly favors the national banking system, raising concerns as the bill advances.
The President’s proclamation opens the Cherokee Outlet to settlement on September 16, excluding reserved sections. The article notes government safeguards for fair allotment but warns that choosy sites will be eyed by speculators, causing an inevitable rush despite abundant land.
Senator Morgan of Alabama has returned from Paris to vote on the repeal of the Sherman act purchase clause. A bimetallist, he opposed the Sharman bill but will support its repeal according to reports from Georgia Sanctums Columbus Enquirer Sun.
A gang of men fired from a moving passenger train on the Belt Line near Half Way House in Kentucky, mortally wounding a woman named Mrs. L Bow, and injuring others before fleeing. Sheriff Golson organized a posse to pursue the suspects, who were captured and jailed in Pineville.
The Banner prints the muster roll of Captain Isaac S Vincent's Company of Clarke county volunteers, mustered for three months in 1833 under General W Scott. It lists officers, noncommissioned officers, drummers, fifers, and private soldiers, naming many individuals and noting service to remove Indians in 1833.
Mr R H Goodman a former Athens merchant who spent years in the city and served as a volunteer in Tom Camak's company visited this week. He recalls Broad Street as the sole business thoroughfare and notes Clayton and Washington streets now booming with new houses. The most striking change is the population with old friends scattered, yet he praises Athens growth and expects continued prosperity to drive further expansion.
A garbled advertisement claims a trial offer to sell Dr. King’s New Eat for respiratory and chest troubles. It asserts efficacy for coughs, colds, or lung issues and mentions John Orswherd Go's and Palmer, but the text is unreadable and contains likely misprints.
Bankers met to respond to merchants petition on clearing house certificates. They will not issue certificates but propose deposits secured for sixty or ninety days. They aim to relieve tax risk and have merchants pass them current while secured, receivable for debts and payable in New York Exchange as bank balances permit. Signatories include James White, A L Hull, G A Meil, and J A Benedict.
Osborne, a painter from Atlant, spoke on the labor question from a Broad Street platform yesterday afternoon. He denounced the democratic party as dead and argued his finance theories, claiming the Bible forbids interest and rents are an imposition. A sizable crowd listened briefly before dispersing.
Judge Marshall J. Clarke of the Superior Court of the Atlanta circuit resigns effective September 15 citing fatigue from the responsibilities of the post. Gov. Northen will accept the resignation and appoint a successor soon.
An old advertising verse notes how Castoria became a constant in a family from infancy through adulthood. It traces a mother repeatedly turning to Castoria for her child and for subsequent generations, highlighting the product as a trusted remedy and household staple.
The Athens district completes the fourth round of its quarterly conference with numerous circuit meetings planned across Clarke County and surrounding areas. Preaching events include First Church Athens, Athens Circuit Antioch, and multiple circuits from September through November led by P. E. H. H. Parka. Georgia, August 29, 1893.
A long discussion in Congress centers on a bill by Hon. L Johnson of Ohio to allow deposit of U S bonds with the Treasury and issue notes in exchange. The measure, framed by Hon. H H Carlton of Athens, would make such notes legal tender for debts and permit withdrawal on repayment with limits. The proposal aims to expand circulating currency and aid business, but faces opposition from Wall Street influences and has historical roots dating to December 1890.
Mr Ed Porter district bailiff secured a warrant for a suspect in Wilkes county. He confronted the man armed with a Navy Six and managed to detain him. Porter reportedly drew his weapon to maintain order and faced a counter claim of carrying a concealed pistol.
The report details Mr. E. M. Suber of G C and N depot who suffered a leg injury in an accident. Physicians hoped to save the limb but determined amputation was necessary after Wednesday evening surgery. The patient remains prepared and brave as recovery begins.
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