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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1892
Page
4
A Georgia newspaper argues against a proposed amendment shifting corporate charter power from the General Assembly to the Secretary of State. It warns of risks from evading legislative scrutiny, cites antebellum precedents, and condemns forces bills and third party rhetoric while urging public discussion and accountability.
A regional political clash unfolds over the Force bill and General Weaver remarks. Northern Republicans and Southern Third Party members accuse Democrats of stirring sectarianism, while defenders deny it and stress preserving Southern dignity amid cross party misliking and accusations toward leaders who betrayed their origins.
The amendment to deprive the Legislature of chartering powers for railroad banking and other corporations and vest them in the Secretary of State is warned as dangerous. It would force immediate charter issuance if a general law is met, reduce legislative debate, and risk eminent domain against citizens.
A mix of political letter excerpts and an advertisement letter claims the People’s party opposes the Money Power and ballot box stuffing. It repeats calls for public support and references Weaver and Field. The piece includes a hoax medical cure claim for catarrh attributed to F J Cheney & Co with a notary attestation.
George Wilson head of a negro minstrel troupe at a hotel rejected Georgia fried chicken as too plain for a thoroughbred minstrel. He sent the first plate back then flung the second plate against the wall before the proprietor urged him to leave.
Athens Georgia council appoints managers for the October 30 election to decide issuing 1250000 dollars in bonds for a waterworks system. Aldermen select ward representatives and adopt an ordinance banning glanders in city horses. Health committee reviews secondhand clothing ban.
South Carolina Democrats meet in Columbia with full delegations and nominate the Tillman ticket amid enthusiasm. The platform reaffirms Jeffersonian principles and loyalty to national Democrats Cleveland and Stevenson, denounces attacks on state credit, and urges a sinking fund from phosphate royalties. The convention also honors Columbia Star editor T. L. Gantt for patriotic services to the cause.
Large crowd gathers Thursday morning at Oconee Street Church to honor Miss Mary Stone. Rev. Kendall reads scriptures, the choir sings Go bury thy Sorrow, How firm a foundation, and Gathering Home. Rev. Rorie delivers a profound sermon as Stone laid to rest.
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