GORDON DEFENDS ALLIANCE LOYALTY TO DEMOCRATIC PARTY
Cranston New York August 3 1891 Gen C A Evans Atlanta Ga writes that reports of his ill health are exaggerated and he will soon return home. He insists he would not seek personal gain and vows to oppose any move to undermine the Democratic party or weaken its allies. He praises Georgia Alliancemen as patriotic and truthful and argues unity remains essential for agricultural reform and national good.
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National Democratic Party
Democratic Party
Georgia
J. B. Gorvox
Dispensary Bill Passes and Adjournment Motion Reported
In Lasta on August 10 the legislature passed the dispensary bill allowing it to take effect in Athens once enacted. The Smythonia and Dunlap Railroad penalty relief bill was returned by Governor Northen with a note the law is unconstitutional. A resolution to adjourn by September 1 was referred to rules. Stephen A. Ryan offered to settle creditors at four-fifths of their claims in Atlanta, contingent on universal acceptance.
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Lasta
Athens
Northen
Smythonia and Dunlap Railroad Company
Supreme Court
Seara
Committee On
Atlanta
Stephen A. Ryan
Shortage at Georgia alliance exchange hits $20000
Atlanta August 10 The Georgia alliance exchange faces a sharp shortage of over 20000 in the accounts of business agent J O Wynn who has resigned. Directors, led by Col W A Broughton, ordered a private audit after discovering the deficit and Wynn agreed to place the business in Broughton’s hands before his departure. The case raised questions about earlier efforts to sell to a northern syndicate.
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Exchange
Wynn
Atlanta
Alliance
J. O. Wynn
Georgia Alliance Exchange
Mr. Wynn
Col. Peek
Col
Wm. A. Broughton
State Alliance
Colonel Broughton
City Council considers sewer fronting store and pipe in front of houses
The city council met after noon and granted time on committee reports. A sewer in front of Mima’s store at Church and Lee streets, a pipe in front of two Murray houses, and a telegraph pole obstruction on Jackson street were discussed or tabled. The treasurer books were referred to the finance committee. Obstructions at Lee and Church streets were noted and referred to the railroad for remedy. Bills were read, approved, and paid. Adjourned.
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Logan
Mima
Church and
Lee Streets
Murray
Jackson Street
Lamar
Forsyth
Lee
Church Streets
First bale cotton sale hits 104 cents per lb in Augusta
Telegram from Augusta reports Messrs Council and Mc Garrah’s warehouse sold the first bale received in the city on the 7th for 104 cents a pound to E. D. Butt returning from Liverpool. The note urges farmers to ship now to secure the best prices, predicting early movers will gain.
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Augusta
Messrs. Council & McGarrah
E. D. Butt
Liverpool
Lower
Georgia
More Money Wanted by Elk County Farmers Alliance
Extraordinary resolutions from Elk County Kansas urge the president of the Farmers Alliance and Industrial Union of Kansas to call a people’s convention to petition Congress and the U S Treasury to issue fiat money with installments. They seek tax reform and broader access to cheap credit ensuring debt relief for farmers and a system where the wealthy pay their share.
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Elk County
Kas
Farmers’ Alliance
Uncle Sam
Torres
Kan
Elk
eAhereas
Ba Haa
Rey Alliance and Industrial Union of
Kansaa
U Ui Btates
Congress
Chris Ani
Sugar bounty figures revised by internal revenue bureau
Washington reports a revised sugar production estimate for bounty purposes based on latest returns. It lists cane and beet outputs, total production, and expected polarization percentages, detailing per pound entitlements and distributions among cane, beet, maple, and related categories.
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Uncle Sam
Washington
Internal Revenue Bureau
Upper Crust in Argentine Obsessed by Ball Gun Mystery
In Kansas City on August 10 a colored society scene in Argentine is shaken by a dramatic incident at a fancy dress ball. Dave, wielding a revolver, attacked Maxie in the hallway with Sophia and Capitaly caught in the chaos. Miss Sophie remains missing as news spreads to neighboring cities by telegraph. Wilson had been a boarder at the time.
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Kansas City
Argentine
Lochinvar
Helen Fromm Troy
Dave
Bale
Maxie
Rae le
Sophia
Sophy
Dave Pisow Wilson
Damage to Cotton Crop in North Alabama
Damage from protracted rains in north Alabama has caused cotton plants to grow too weedlike, especially in low lands. Despite fears, the overall crop outlook remains better than expected with not cotton remain relatively robust, and farmers report improved stand in many fields.
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Fronence
Ala
Alabama
Sharp Chair shiores in Atlanta mislead men steal chairs
In Atlanta on August 1, reports describe men going from house to house under the pretense of mending chairs. Once they secure chairs, they disappear with them or resell them, creating a growing local concern.
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Atlaxta
Man Shot After Hat Exchange leads to killing in Jackson County
Jackson Ga Aug 10 Joe Ozburn cousin of Charlie Ozburn hangs at Atlanta for the killing of Frank Tuggle of Jackson County at Newton Factory. Reports say Ozburn first fired five pistol shots at Tuggle while drunk and sleeping, missing him, then retrieved a Winchester and shot Tuggle twice in the back as he retreated. Ozburn escaped.
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Jackson
Joe Ozburn
Charlie Ozburn
Atlanta
Frank Tuggle
Jackson County
Newton
Ozburn
Toggle
Tuggle
Ostburn
Oxburn
Tua
The Irish Scandal Averted for Present
Loxvon Aug 19 The Irish parliamentary party scandal is avoided for now as the wife who remained silent for years agrees to continue quiet for a fee. The second wife’s position remains unsettled and the English divorce law limits options for Mr and Mrs Parnell. The couple reportedly appears somber as the romance tale unfolds with unclear moral implications.
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Loxvon
Parnell
Karol Aris
Coming Event Rumors Stir Cleveland Family Voice
Aug 10 reports from the Evening Star note heightened anticipation in the Massachusetts coast area where ex president and Mrs Cleveland reside. Grey Gables is highlighted as the center of activity as the Cleveland daughter in law Mrs Perrine prepares to return to New York around October first, signaling a major personal milestone. Meanwhile Savannah reports Telegraph Operator George T Rowe injured by lightning in a storm and facing a prolonged recovery. In Lux, Mrs Lixaie Fy Dodge is described as striking Dr S B Andrews amid accusations of spreading stories about her.
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Wasuinaros
the Evening Star
Massachusetts
Cleveland
Grey, Gables
Cleve
Nihire
Luxy
Maas
Andrews
Lixaie Fy Dodge
Falls
Mra
Cused Andrews
Sanderota
Daily Market News From Atlanta Weather Turbulent
The Daily Market column reports prices on various farm goods including naval stores turpentine at 1.20, poultry movements, and potatoes with small changes across regions. It notes weather and market conditions in Atlanta with few clear figures, listing assorted crops and livestock terms.
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Col. Lamar St. and
Cotton Ave
D. Wheasley’s
Aio
Sik
Ingham
Nottingham
Geo. D. Wheatley
Americus, Georgia
J. B. Gordon
State
Ryan
THE
the City Council
Special Commission On the ‘Treasurer's
Council & McGarrah
Joseph Ozburn
Chas, M. Ozburn
Haseen
Lowe
Savannah
George T. Rowe
Florida
Western
Southern Vignes
Pai
Maine
Carolin
Tonok
Daily Market
Repo' Nye
Naval
Osha
Ors, de
Ang
Xara
New York
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