Dispensary bill sparks lively temperance debate in Georgia
Atlanta July 28 The senate handles bills while the house debates Mr Martin's dispensary proposal to regulate liquor in counties The bill was recommitted seen as possible death knell The temperance committee backed passage but opponents cited constitutional issues and local option limits Also notes on Bucha man Henry Humboldt taken to insane asylum and Elliott murder case verdict in Corvus Ohio with murder in the second degree.
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Senate
House
Martin
Barret
Pike
Fleming
Supreme Court
General Assembly
Mqnor
Chappell
Davis
Burke
Waynesboro
Mattox
Clinch
Berner
Committee On
Temperance
Bucha
New York
Henry J. Humboldt
Long Branch
Trenton
N. J
Corvus
Elliott
Three Railroad Conductors Survive Frightful Caboose Crash
Three well known railroad conductors led the wrecked caboose down a steep embankment after a brake beam failure near Peachtree creek. Conductor Rose Villerette and Kidwell suffered severe injuries including broken limbs and head injuries but all are reported as recovering and not in immediate danger. In the same report Richmond Terminal stock is undergoing liquidation with General Thomas and President Inman abroad.
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Atlanta
Richmond & Danville
J. W. Rose
Kidwell
Frank Villerette
Rose
Villerette
New York
Richmond Terminal
Toans
General Thomas
West
Inman
Massachusetts
Czars displeasure over French fleet visit at Cronstadt
London reports the czar is displeased by public enthusiasm for the French fleet after Cronstadt visits. Journal editors doubt lasting impact on Franco Russian relations and question any actual alliance with the French republic. A Georgia note mocks a local figure famed for loud declamation and fox-hunting chatter.
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London
St. Petersburg
The
Times
Cronstadt
Gervais
French Republic
Sensational jail ruling in Ryan contempt case
In Atlanta on July 28 Judge Gober ordered Stephen A. Ryan jailed until he turns over cash assets proven to be in his possession to the receiver in the great 2 million dollar failure. Ryan claims no cash assets and may appeal the receiver appointment. He faces the famous No 11 cell and vows to endure the treatment.
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Atlanta
Ryan
Gober
Stephen A. Ryan
Mr. Ryan
Mr. Iryan
Supreme Court
Richland Rail Signal Fine Sparks Intercity clash
A Richland railroad engineer faces a $25 fine after signaling four blasts at the depot conflicting with town law. The incident echoes a similar Atlanta case. Local officials urge harmonization of railroad orders and Richland ordinances to avoid further trouble. Also notes social notices and a Manufacturers & Importers' Company meeting.
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Richland
Omaha
Atlanta
Manufacturers & Importers’ Company
Bank of Southwestern Georgia
Anguat 1
Wheatley Cuts Prices to Reduce Stock This Week
GEO D. WHEATLEY announces sharp price cuts to clear an immense and varied stock. The week features low prices to wake up customers and move inventory, with emphasis on drastic reductions rather than surface shaving.
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Corg
Odd Fellows lodge visit and church news from Americus
Columbus Lodge officials and visiting members arrived to establish an Americus I O F lodge. They dined at the Allen House after ceremonies and were praised for the Americus crowd's fine attire and prizes won. Rev Williamson granted leave of absence until August. East Americas church services paused. Georgia humorist Gazaway Hartridge lectured at Chautauqua.
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Dawson, Ga
Pink Jowers
Webster County
Americus
C. F. Crisp
Atlanta
S. Solomon
New York
Candine Daniel
Richie Duke
Smithville
Jennings
Mary Dean
W. D. Haynes
Church Street
Edgefield
Albany
Joe Littlefield
Amons
Massee Crittenden
Shellman
Buena Vista
Lelia Watts
J. C. Clark
Central Station
Cutts
Sumter
Columbus
Our City
Lodge of
Odd Fellows
T. L. Gruzard
George C. Berry
W. T. Robinson
Maz Banner
O O. Nelson
W. A. Peet, Jr
John F. Clegg
Leo Loewenherz
J. M. Osborne
J. P. Golden
E. 8. McEachern
L. M. Harris
The
Columbus Enquirer Sun
New Americus Lodge
Allen House
Cuthbert
Macon Evening News
Americus Company
Augusta
R. F. Williamson
Second Methodist Church
East Americas Church
Eorgia
Gazaway Hartridge
Chautauqua
Ita
Itis
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Geo. D. Wheatley
NEW Odd Fellows Lodge
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