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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1891
Page
6
Opponents of the Berner substitute argue the bill would force costly litigation over railroad contracts and hurt stock values. Proponents say it targets unlawful agreements while lawful contracts remain protected, and that defeat would threaten public justice and water rights concerns in Athens.
The nation notes Ingalls’s retirement mood and Kansas fall results shaping his footing. New York editorials discuss Lieutenant Governor Jones’s gubernatorial bid and Cleveland’s stance amid Flower support. Missouri boosters warn Third Party moves, while Keystone Bank and railroad chatter color national finance. Electric cars spark local prosperity chatter.
The article catalogues dubious claims about Grovera and South Carolina assessed values, notes Curcaco leading baseball, mocks Chicago after the great fire, critiques West Point Terminal, and mentions a Georgia agricultural commissioner bill. It also references Athens and the University of Georgia, plus local weather and a rattlesnake incident near Athens.
A weary printer in a commercial hotel office nods off and dreams of an Athens Dispensary. He mutters about it with a reporter nearby, imagining a bustling counter and blurred visions of usury animals as he dozes.
At the Atlanta World’s Fair meeting of the Agricultural Society and Alliance resolutions urged Georgia representation at Chicago funds via papers and state societies pledging 1000 dollars each a five member executive committee to manage finances and county displays central to avoid Sunday opening with a compromise reached. Also a Jug Tavern Ga storehouse listed for sale 25 by 60 feet on Broad Street offered by N Penistoc t.
Reports from Clarke County describe rapid progress on the Georgia Carolina & Northern railroad toward Atlanta. The bridge over the Northeastern line is set, tracklaying continues, depots are mapped in the Third Ward, and officials expect the engine to reach Atlanta within a year, transforming travel from the Gate City area.
Reports in Washington Pennsylvania indicate Mrs. Asa R. Wood widow of a prominent reporter received about 240000 from Idaho benefactor William H Jasper of Lewiston portrayed as a bachelor and relative of Win He Jasper met Mrs Wood at a recent gathering and provided the funds and drafts prompting broad speculation.
Orth Stein, the newspaper man and swindler, is arrested and held in DeKalb County jail after a long evasion of detectives. He checked into a Stone Mountain hotel under the name W F Clark, triggering a marshal’s pursuit when the true description matched. A $10,000 reward had been offered for the man fitting his profile.
A column from the Alliance Farmer urges practical thinking and steady habits, promoting sober judgment and levelheaded farming for community uplift. The piece highlights rural wisdom, self reliance, and shared responsibilities among readers.
Editorial defense of keeping the State College of Agriculture and Mechanics Arts in Athens. Protest resolutions condemn proposed removal as bad faith, urging Georgia legislators and local representatives to oppose the move. Historical notes recount bonds and land scrip tied to Athens funding and Governor Smith’s administration actions.
The piece argues the state may replace failing trustees and uphold contracts with Athens while defending and contrasting the connection between agricultural colleges and state universities. It notes many states blend or keep separate A and M colleges with various university structures, urging Georgia to honor its agreement with Athens and ensure officials fulfill duties.
Nearly 200 prisoners at San Quentin threw down tools and demanded more food tobacco and fair treatment. Guards halted the escape attempts and a five member committee was allowed to present grievances to prison directors who rejected further reforms noting food was adequate and promising solitary confinement for any future outbreak.
Springfield dispatch reports Richard Frames convicted of the murder of William H. Hambright watchman. Frames receives a twenty year penitentiary term after the crime occurred February 180 and an unidentified man found the body days later. Evidence cited includes blood stains and a blood-stained ten dollar bill.
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