Double murder suicide shocks Alma s y Georgia town
Walter R Jackson a prominent young cashier and husband killed his wife Janis Godwin and their 3 month old child then killed himself in their Alma s y Georgia home. A coroner s jury ruled the killings occurred at night and were not discovered until morning.
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Jackson
Boroner
E. E. Richardson
Jacason
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Carter Woolfolk
Thrilling burglary tale from East Macon home intrusion
A Macon woman Mrs Spikes and her young daughter endured a 50 minute night-time burglary in East Macon as a masked intruder seized her, threatened harm, stole $12.10 and searched papers including deeds while the husband, a night watchman, was away. The thief warned against crying out and appeared white, with possible ties to a Dewey relative in rumors. Vicentoa and Birmingham news items follow reporting mayoral, police judge and city offices results in small notices.
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Denwing
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Macex
En Spikes
Seuutivid
Spikes
Don’t Lie about consumption cure claims in old testimonial
A nineteenth century letter touts Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a cure and preventive for consumption and allied diseases. It recounts a patient’s success after using the product, claiming strengthened stomach, appetite, vigor, and a stated cure rate.
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Christendom 2
Flickewes J
Jorden
Harrison Elected Mayor of Chicago in 1896 Election
Harrison is re elected mayor of Chicago with 149 158 votes over Zina R Carter 107 225 and John P Altgeld 45 918. Democrats win all town offices and keep a working city council majority 45 to 23. Altgeld’s national influence seen as ended by Gahan. Harrison’s future may include governor or national role. Official tally notes Harrison lead 41 988. city clerk and treasurer also GOP losses.
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Chicago
Zina R. Carter
John P. Altgeld
Harrison
Altgeld
Thomas Gahan
Democratic National
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Illinois
the Chronicle
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Monticello Club
Harrison Stan
Bryan
Ilinois
Ron
Esterday'e de Homa
John PB Altgeld
Ind
Joan
Loafer
Dem
Orislet
Fragmented city politics and unanswered questions
The speaker contends the eratic party remains in control of Chicago politics and reflects on decency, honesty, and factional strength. He downplays pursuing Alton's defeat, arguing his followers come from mixed elements and that fighting him may yield little result.
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Eratic
Chicago
Altpela
Victory for Democrats in Denver mayoral race
Henry Johnson, a Bevan man and former United States district attorney for Colorado, narrowly wins the Denver mayoralty with a 3000 to 2000 plurality amid four candidates including Democrat, Republican, silver Republican, and independent. About 10,000 votes cast. platform favors municipal ownership of public utilities. similar wins noted in Pueblo and other Colorado cities.
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McMurray
Pueblo
George F. West
Colorado Springs
Joan R. Robinson
O. P Arthur
Victor
W. J. Donnelly
Trinidad
F. R. Wood
Central City
John Jenkinspeed
Leadville
J. F. McDonald
Kansas political totals show GOP strength in multiple cities
In Kansas City Kansas Mayor William Maranama a Republican was reelected by about 500. Republicans won four of six council seats and city attorney. Leavenworth elected Dem Dr. S. F. Neely by about 400. Atchison and Hutchinson largely backed Republican tickets. Lawrence and Emporia favored straight Republican slates. several towns reported near full Republican victories with minor Democratic opposition.
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Atchison
Kansas City
Kan
William Maranama
Leavenworth
8. F. Neely
Donald
Lawrence
Arkansas City
J. Hess
Hutchinson
J. P
Emporis
W. ‘. McCarthy
Lutove
Missouri and other cities vote in close party lines
Missouri elections show Democrats winning most tickets but several towns like Boonville and Sedalia split seats with Republicans. In Topeka a landslide favored Republicans with mayoral and other offices decided by large majorities. Savannah Georgia hosts the Christian Endeavor convention, while Huntsville Alabama reports a tight mayoral race after a long tenure.
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Missouri
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Sedalia
Kirksville
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Joplin
Springfield
Bluff
Hamilton
Arrows
Mountain Grove
Li Hung Chang May Return To Power In China Crisis
April 6 report from Wasminorox says the friendship the empress dowager extended to Li Hung Chang could lead to his recall to power. Britain and Russia clash over China's future, with Britain opposing Li earlier but now showing softer sentiment if recalled. Li is seen as essential for China’s diplomacy amid recent turmoil.
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Wasminorox
China
Li Hung Chang
Hia
Hiuvela
Niewu
Earl Li
Russia
Troops From Cuba to be Isolated Near Savannah
Acting Secretary Meiklejohn公布 orders for eight volunteer regiments arriving from Cuba. Ill Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana troops to be housed at a Savannah camp under quarantine, with fumigation of baggage and emphasis on comfort and health. Snow and cold weather grip Raleigh and Chester as month’s late-April snow continues.
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Washixgton
Meiklejohn
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