20 Aug 1892
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1892
Page
1
Mie assesses the item and confirms durability in an instant, noting immediate satisfaction with its construction. He does not need to wear it long before deciding it meets his standards for longevity and usefulness.
In Chicago at Washington Park Budd Doble drove Nancy Hanks to a 2:07 world trotting record on a circular track before about 10,000 spectators. The mare, with Abe Lincoln on her wheel, clocked a 2:03 final quarter and halted the crowd with a triumphant postrace celebration.
Reports detail a fierce clash at Coal Creek where 3 000 miners attacked Fort Anderson. Gunfire raged, many injured or dead, and convicts were released or captured as miners gained control of the fort before withdrawing under renewed bombardment from Union forces. Further forces led by General Carnes pursued toward Coal Creek amid warnings of dynamite and mounting casualties.
Hon George Wilson brings his new minstrel company to the opera house next Monday evening with a star cast led by Charley Goodyear Welby Pearl and Keys Latell and Grove Basco and Stuberts and a Langatadt orchestra. The season opens amid high praise from press and local Elks with advance sales signaling a packed house. Burdell of Savannah visits Americus to observe local business growth.
The Peabody Institute session in Americus ends with over 300 teachers in attendance and more than 100 leaving satisfied with the progress made. A closing concert by colored teachers is noted along with resolutions thanking organizers and speakers. Services at Calvary Episcopal Church are scheduled for tomorrow.
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