18 Aug 1892
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1892
Page
1
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In IndiaN Struma Ga August 17 special report notes Thomas B. Cabaniss secured the Democratic nomination for Congress in the South District on the 169th ballot after Charles S. Bartlett withdrew and five of Bibb County’s six votes shifted to Cabaniss. The nomination was made unanimous with speeches pledging support. Whitfield declared he would run again. The event left the party in good shape amid a lengthy, good humored balloting.
Rumor resurfaces that Col Hawkins plans to extend the Sam road from Lyons to Savannah. Skeptics cite repeated unverified talk, but a recent private visit and ongoing talks with local businessmen keep interest high. The line could boost western freight via Montgomery and attract Savannah traffic. bonds remain in demand. Dr. Miller and Dr. Mann announce a professional partnership in The Times-Recour.
The Americus Club shifts toward broader appeal by renting the post office building’s third floor for a new social hub. It will offer a reception area, dressing rooms, a card parlor, smoking parlor, dancing hall, billiard room, and reading materials while banning spirituous liquors and gambling. Next Friday State School Commissioner Bradwell will lecture on Education and Literary Interests at City Hall.
Reports from Tennessee describe 1,700 miners seizing Oliver Springs, burning a stockade and sabotaging rail lines near Jellico and Coal Creek. Troops under Major Chandler struggled, with convicts relocated to Clinton per inspection orders, and wires cut leaving no reliable communications.
Americus defeated Buena Vista 17 to 15 in a post lingering afternoon matchup. Bud Evans of Fort Valley shined behind the plate, while Jim Pope and Ike Coleman paired well on the battery for Americus. Southern League results note New Orleans 5 over Con, and Memphis 11 over Atlanta, with rain halting other games. A street car track sale may move to Augusta as Thomson-Houston eyes the line. The A M Railway adds a special coach for Cordele round trips, and speakers including Judge Crisp are slated for Ellaville Cordele Montezuma and beyond.
Mr. G. W. Glover and Miss Genlo West were married last night at Mr. West's home on Church Street with Rev. A. M. Williams officiating. The ceremony drew a small, unheralded gathering, after which the couple traveled to Glover's temporary home and plan a two to three week stay followed by a lengthy trip.
A citizen urges candidates to declare positions on electing officers by the people and on railroad taxation. He warns about corporate influence, calls for transparent stands, and notes local meeting and recruitment for a political slate. Reports also cover Democratic nominations and education praise in Georgia.
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