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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1892

Page

7

Jefferson Davis Monument Fund Launched by Confederates

A committee of United Confederate Veterans formed by Gen J B Gordon plans a Richmond site for a Jefferson Davis monument. They aim to raise 250000 dollars with May 1893 cornerstone, appealing to the south and descendants to fund the project.

Hichimann United Confederate Veterans J. B. Gordon W. L. Cabell Texas Richmond Georgia Jeff Vis General Cabell Uni Confederate Veterans Ellison Davis Monument Association

President and Mrs Harrison Leave Loon Lake for Washington

President and Mrs Harrison depart Loon Lake for Washington aboard a special train. Health improvements for Mrs Harrison are noted and doctors favor the journey. The route passes Plattsburg Saratoga Albany Jersey City with transfers to the West Shore and Pennsylvania lines for arrivals in Washington.

Loon Lake White House Troy N. Y Harrison Washington Contti W. McKinney George Ederp Delaware and Hudson Coal Company Plattsburg Albay White Hall Albany Saratoga Pennsylvania Railroad

People's Party VP candidate visits Gate City in quiet Atlanta day

General James Field spent hours in Atlanta meeting Dr. J William Jones and others after arriving by Georgia Pacific train. He dined with Jones and discussed denominational matters before heading to Savannah with no public crowd approaching the candidate.

People's Party Gate City Atlanta People’s Party Genral James Field Savannah Georgia Pacific Knerel Field Gate City Bank Pulding Time Board the Baptist Church J. William Jones General Field Dr. Tichenor Dr. Jones Jones Wannah

Editor Attacked by Attorney Sparks Graft Talk in Iowa

Sept. 21 Dubuque Iowa report says Judge Wtt editor of the Dubuque Times fought on the street with Attorney W J Cantillon who spit tobacco on his shirt cuff, cuffed and kicked him before fleeing into a store. The piece mentions political maneuvering around Cantillon and Henderson in Republican circles.

Iowa Dupuque Wtt Dubuque Henderson Cantillon

Lilly Johnson Case Set for Oct 3 Trial

Memphis Sept 21 Lilly Johnson indicted for the murder of Freda Ward in conspiracy with Alice Mitchell. Her counsel requested disposal citing illness and prison status, expecting a nolle presse but the attorney general offered no motion and the court ordered a trial for October.

Nol Presse Memphis Lilly Johnson Freda Ward Alice Mitchell Miss Johnson Nolle Presse Alice

Richmond Terminal elects new officers and investigates past acts

The Richmond Terminal board re elected John A Rutherford second vice president and A J Rohr treasurer and assistant secretary H C Crawford was chosen general counsel A new executive committee was formed to oversee affairs President Oakman orders a full inquiry into prior transactions to aid suits to recover money spent on Georgia Central and reveals several new directors listed on an opposition ticket without authority

New York Richmond Terminal John A. Rutherford A. J. Rohr H.C. Crawford Clyde W. E. Trong J. C. Bryan Jos. Bryan Edwin Pac Oakman

Senator Hill Speech Boosts Campaign Support

A New York dispatch notes Senator Hill's Brooklyn speech pleases the national committee and 100000 copies are printed for distribution. The Democratic tariff defense is praised and expected to strengthen the party in the state. Republican Chairman Carter mimics Quay by issuing engraved subscription certificates, with low demand reported so far.

Atlanta New York Journal Hill Brooklyn National Committee Carter Republican Committee Quay Cinl

Weaver in Savannah and Charges Against Him

In Savannah an interview shows Weaver stating he acted at Pulaski under orders from Hubbs the corps commander He claims southerners man haters and women sellers referred to slavery He predicts Harrison cannot win and the election goes to the House He also seeks to publish harsh remarks about southerners from postwar years Lettie Lene an 18 year old girl was shot in Kentucky and treated at a school window area The Atchison withdrawal from the Transcontinental Association is noted with little detail The Third party alleges Democrats will tear down their platform and urges Democrats to avoid hearing Weaver to avoid political embarrassment

Savanna P. A. Stovall General Weaver Pulaski Tenn Hubbs Livingston McDowell Weaver People's Party Harrison Southern Pacific Curiaco Western Traffic Association Transcontinental Association Pacific Segerant Sajonérs Walker Trans-Continental Association Chicago Western Freight Midgle Western Ffic Association

Two More Cholerine Cases Reported In Kansas City News

In Kansas City and New York reports on Sept 21 describe suspected cholera or cholerine cases. Mary Murphy at 88 Cherry street shows cholera symptoms and is under observation. W W from 14 Street boarding house is also suspected. Autopsy and bacteriological exams proceed on a case linked to 14 Mott Street.

Kansas New York Board of ‘Health Health Board Cherry Street Mary Murphy Willard Parker Hospital Mott ‘Street Briggs Connelly

Daily Market Reports Turpentine and Rosin Steady in Savannah and Wilmington

Naval Stores notes Turpentine steady at 28 percent in Savannah with rosin firm at 1.10 to 1.15. Wilmington shows turpentine firm, rosin steady and ranges for various grades, plus crude and yellow dip values. Provisions and pork markets also report mixed firmness across Cincinnati Chicago New York St Louis and Liverpool futures summaries.

Savannah Wilmington Cincinnati New York City Steam St. Louis

Fort Monroe Residents Defy War Dept Sewer Plan Rule

Citizens on Fort Monroe Virginia refuse to submit sewerage plans by September 1 under an 1868 law, risking removal from the reservation. War officials consider enforcement while charges of lax action at the department circulate in Washington.

Washinetown Fort Monroe War Department Havi Ai Elkins Grant Sefat

Leopard Moth Threatens Elms Maples and Other Trees

An insect pest called the leopard moth endangers elms maples and other trees as well as fruit trees. The moth, Zeuzera pyrina, was noted in Brooklyn five years ago and has spread to nearby towns by 1892. Eggs hatch early in June with larvae boring into tree hearts. Control tips include destroying eggs with insecticides and burning nearby trees in May to attract and kill moths.

Nicholas Pike Brooklyn Department of Agriculture Pike

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