Stevens Neck Broken: execution at Dawson ends Wells murder case
The condemned killer Harrison Stevens died on the gallows in Dawson at 1 PM after his neck broke in the fall. He proclaimed his innocence to spectators and the governor had granted a brief reprieve earlier. Deputies witnessed the event. no disorder occurred as crowds and local officials watched.
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Greene Wells
Antie
Harrison Stevens
Green Wells
Dawson
Stevens
McArthur
Egbert Allen
Americus
Prescot
Forrest
Dawaan
Kindafoones
Mr. Wolla
Shiloh
Division in Congress Over Finance Bill Threatens Government
Washington dispatch reports a sharp Democratic split over a currency bill and government funding. House factions debate whether to move the measure this week as courts and committees shift positions. Senate finance leaders say no action likely without House agreement, while Georgia draws new district plans.
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Washington
Congress
Springer
House Judiciary Committee
Lawson
Georgia
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Elbert
Franklin
Greene
Habersham
Hart
Jackson, Morgan
Madison
Oglethorpe
Oconee
Senate
Senate Finance Committee
House
Americus Citizens Rally for Cotton Factory Location
A large turnout of Americus residents met at City Hall to push for locating a cotton mill in the city. Mayor Cutts outlined incentives the council could offer and a seven member committee was formed to pursue Northward outreach while local citizens pledged funds. The plan includes a $50,000 mill built via monthly installments with stock open to all, plus free building lots as an added incentive.
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Cutts
Dty
Americas
J. W. Sheffield
E. A. Nisbet
New England
Crawford Wheatley
Alten
Mayor Cutts
Council
E. J. Miller
America
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Wiliam Harper
Stewart
Teagan
Georgia
the Central
Central Railroad
Sumter
J. M. Fagan
Central
Americur
Euch
Congress
New York
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H. T. Davenfurt
Mr. Wagerty
Oscar Dowling
Dr. Dowling
Columbia
Ala
Har
Mosara
J. W. Wheatley
A. B. Harrold
Cecil Gabbett
O. A. Coleman
Bascam Myrick
Callaway
Ted
Rof
Marper
Dalton Cotton Mill
J. Miller
J. H. Hagerty
O. J. Sherlock
H. M. Stewart
RB. L
Americus Night Rain Sparks Talk of Cotton Mill
Heavy rain drenches Americus and area with ten hours of steady downpour. Flooding closes watercourses including Mackabee creek, while local hopes rise for a cotton mill as machinery buildings ready and funds near completion. Tourists may stopover for Florida tickets. Rev. John B. Turpin visits to discuss a Baptist call.
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Florida
Americus
Board of Trade
Young Men’s Business League
John B. Turpin
Virginia
Baptist Church
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