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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1892
Page
7
The piece excerpts attacks on James B. Weaver of the Third Party, citing 1860s and 1870s statements attacking Democrats and slavery. It argues the Third Party lacks worthy leadership and praises the Democratic platform while urging Southerners to reject Weaver and his allies.
Friday afternoon police surrounded Capt. J. E. Ritch’s premises as Will Tate attempted to flee the yard and house. He was captured and jailed after twelve dollars of the fourteen paid for the cow were found on him. Bertling had bought the animal before a negro claimed it, prompting pursuit by Bertling and police. Tate says he did not steal the cow and must prove it or face further trouble.
New York reports no new cases in forty eight hours as health officials monitor two suspected patients. Pittsburg plans an emergency hospital and train inspections for emigrants. Rankin Station and nearby lines will see quarantines and medical checks. Paris notes eight cholera deaths with no new cases, while Havre reports thirteen new cases and two deaths.
A called stockholders meeting of West Point Terminal was opened at noon in Richmond led by Chairman W. P. Clyde. Proxy committee reviews proxies with reports showing 500000 to 600000 shares represented, Clyde faction claiming 400000 plus. opposition under 200000.
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Vess died Friday morning after several days illness from a complication of diseases. The child, who shared his father's name, was cherished by the family and their sorrow is deep. The parents receive heartfelt sympathy from many friends.
Changes in rail management occur as Georgia Central assumes control of the Macon and Northern. J C McMaster, formerly superintendent of the Macon and Northern, heads the new Ath ens agency. F C Braxton departs for Knoxville to join the R and D Railroad asking agent role. Braxton leaves behind many friends.
In Oconee County the primary drew about 314 of roughly eleven hundred votes, giving Democrats a clear county win. Third party leaders, gathering returns in Watkinsville, refused to reveal exact totals, prompting suspicion that the Third party in Oconee fears disclosure of its support.
Houston dispatch notes Cyclone Davis once a Robertson county judge and Franklin Herald editor, a Democrat then Indian Agent under Cleveland, later ousted and aligned with the third party fringe. The Dalton gang update notes limited sightings after a train-robbery era. Harwax reports three crew rescued from the British bark Hope wreck, captain and first mate among the drowned.
William of Chicago and Southeastern Railway fell from a moving train as it neared Lesaxon and landed on rocks at Prairie Creek. The incident was reported from Sept 14 with no further details available.
A brief health notice promotes Brown's Iron Bitters as a remedy for malaria liver trouble and indigestion. The phrasing imitates a period patent medicine style, urging readers to use the tonic for common ailments and digestive discomfort.
Berlin reports Afghan ameer resists Russian moves as Yanoff seeks reinforcements. A Hague duel leaves Spanish attaché wounded in leg after German Baron Gartner-Grieb defeats Marquis de Valladero. Pays editor hints at Panama Canal financing plans and 45 km work intro. Ex-consul Ryder under arrest for estate fraud and theft. Morley revokes coercion act proclamations restoring Irish law. France accuses Germany of arming imports. Berlin asks for proof. Monaco suicide over gambling losses in New York woman Jane Armstrong.
General Stevenson and his wife were greeted by thousands in Asheville on September 16 as he arrived for a tour to Raleigh. A reception followed a German ball, where Stevenson spoke contrasting Cleveland’s era with Reconstruction and praised local figures. The visit included a special North Carolina train and remarks by C. T. Rawls and J. T. Carr of Durham.
Doctors warn any move could be fatal as Mrs. Harrison remains in a dire, unstable state in Loon Lake New York. Dr Gardner refuses to predict outcome while other physicians assess her fragile condition amid limited details.
Hon A E Stevenson arrived in Raleigh from Asheville with Mrs Stevenson amid a major welcome at Hickory en route. A street parade of mounted men and carriage processions led eight thousand people to St Marys grounds where Stevenson spoke on tariff and the force bill. Cleveland references drew cheers.
Southern League and National League games listed with scores from Brooklyn Philadelphia Baltimore Boston Chicago and others. A Shenandoah Valley wreck near Basic City kills fireman Propst and injures several, including conductor Undegrove and a rail salesman.
Comparison outlines Scarlet clover as a versatile forage crop reaching two feet with bright scarlet blossoms. It yields up to eight tons per acre in May cuttings, tolerates poor soils, and thrives through fall to spring, offering silage, hay, green manure, and weed control benefits. It supports soil nitrogen and nitrate preservation into autumn and winter. The text cites experiments and notes on utilization, growth, and soil impact.
A compiled set of brief items notes a Philadelphia Republican doubting a re election, Arbor Day founder J Sterling Morton, a frightened mouse that died of fright, and various civic notes. Also mentioned are a broken health Kossuth 90th birthday, Kentucky Rep Breckinridge relocating, Dougherty county jail population, Savannah Alabama sling terror, a new county jail in Troup, tobacco in Dooly, Brunswick opera house, Gunon to manage work, Loyd onions and hay yield, and a Quincy Minn man in lengthy sleep deprivation.
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