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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1893

Page

5

Treasury tax on state banks and other reforms

Reports from Sept 5 discuss President Cleveland’s adherence to the Chicago platform and possible tax on state banks to back currency issues. Secretary Carlisle is drafting measures, including bank reorganization and a 10% tax, with government supervision over banks to curb unsafe currency issuance. Senate work includes a College of Federal Learning in Washington, and deficit measures rely on silver certificates to cover treasury needs.

Wastusutoy Carisle Treasury De‘iy Sureney Treasury

William at Metz Banquet as German Unity Emphasized

Emperor William was feted by Loraine officials in Metz and praised German unity and loyalty. Dispatches note visitors from Canada to the World’s Fair, and other international items including political unrest in Hayti and updates on Bismarck and Carnot.

Loraine China Metz William Germany Enaire Orever Swi

Robber Captured After Frisco Train Hold Up

A Frisco train bound west of St. Louis was halted near Pacific when bandits fired a brief fusillade and two robbers were captured by train men. One prisoner identified a name and authorities plan further questioning to identify accomplices. No injuries reported.

St. Louis San Francisco Pacific Ano

Morgan Por Repeal Favored by Senator Morgan

Washington Sept 6 The Evening News publishes an interview with United States Senator Morgan preferring repeal of the tax on state banks He says state bank circulation should be as safe as national circulation and that full protection to bill holders is essential The Senate has a Cullom bill to repeal all sinking fund acts and a select committee is being formed in the House to pursue similar aims Members discuss Morgan s resolution and committee references with interest

Petter Tiflc Learning Instrict Columbia Inter the Mary of Education Morgan Washington the Evening News United States Senate Cullom Finance Committee Horgan Joint Select Committee Whitfield Trammell Riley Giddens George W. Head Dalton John R. Rockefeller Murray Lake Superior Mr. Bowers

Denial of Engagement to American Lady Sparks Debate

In Atlanta on September 6 a telegraphic note from General Ezeta of Salvador denies a marriage report with Miss Ida Dent Wright of Atlanta. The denial has stirred attention amid rumors and notable commentary, drawing remarks from several interested parties in Salvador and Atlanta. The story connects to a broader discussion of imputed alliances and social expectations in this era.

Atlanta Ezeta Salvador Ida Dent Wright Crea Dent Salthe Patito Alfa Spaniay

The Pan Congress. A Retired Naval Officer Dead.

PpILaDELPaA Sept 6 Captain Ryan Wilson United States Navy retired has died after a brief illness.

Ppiladelpaa Ryan Wilson United States Navy Jnst

Joined Hearts and Hands at First Methodist Church

Miss Leila Parr and Mr Elliot Parks Fears wed in Athens in a graceful ceremony. The Rev W P Lovejoy officiated, with a large turnout of friends. The couple, after a Chicago World’s Fair visit, will reside in Athens as Mr and Mrs Fears.

First Methodist Leila Lucas Parr Calvin W. Parr Elliot Parks Fears Cme Messre Frank Shackelford Henry Parks Messrs H. L. Cook T. W. Reed Dalia Davenport Leila Cook W. H. Mines J. N. Marbury Leila Parr Roza Winn Shady Dale W. P. Lovejoy Bloomfield Street Mrs. Fears Chicago Athens

Athens Prepares for Cotton Prosperity and Real Estate Uptick

The city of Athens shows no need for clearing house certificates as cotton revenues rise and bankers pledge fluid money. Real estate inquiries spike, led by prized streets Prince Avenue and Milledge Avenue, with merchants and manufacturers ready to support a robust fail trade and ongoing improvements.

Athens Ction Atreeta Prince Avenue Boulevard Hancock and Milledge Avenue

Desperadoes Captured Crossing River near Stateshorne Ga

Desperadoes Lewis and James Jackson were captured by Constable T. H. Hendrix and deputies while crossing Skull Creek bridge near Bukloch and Emanuel county. They were jailed and to be transported to Savannah jail for further proceedings. A separate item notes Judge Ross ordered the deportation of Chung Shang Yuen under the Gowry act in Los Angeles.

Jackson Geary Law Los Angeles United States Ross Chung Shang Yuen Ae Wey Chigamen

Halliday Found Body Hid Under His House

The body of Paul Halliday, husband of the woman under arrest for a murder tied to killings of a woman and a girl found in Halliday’s home, was discovered beneath the same house. Authorities say the case remains unclear as the suspect’s condition and the victims’ identities are still uncertain.

Hilled London Hamborough Ardlamont Monson Hoe Mippietown N. Y Paul Haliday Halliday Coffee County Joseph Garrison North South Carolina Garrison

News in Brief From Around the South and Nation

A sweeping roundup notes Brunswick resuming business and refugees returning home while drought hurts Southwest cotton. Banks reopen in Nashville and New York cash flows loosen. A lynching reported in Centreville Alabama and several acts of crime described. Prohibition and political moves surface as conventions form and bills pass. Weathered by storms, industry revives in the North and West as cotton factories plan full schedules. Incidents include a Knoxville shooting, a Georgia factory fire, and multiple legal notices shaping local life.

Brunswick Southwest A. S Texas Kansas New York

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