25 Oct 1892
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1892
Page
1
Frank Jones a middle aged Black man dies after a night in S A M depot barracks and a day in custody. Witnesses debate natural causes or poisoning as authorities file no inquest and burial follows amid rumors and distress among the colored community.
A Southern Alliance Partner material sale and court notes spark debate in Atlanta about retrenchment in city government. Editors urge a leaner ticket led by T A Graham for clerk and treasurer while praising Judge Fiscs swift docket clearing and local civic talk intensifies as elections approach.
Americus readers are urged to visit the central city fair with a special excursion program. The event runs through late November with a five day ticket validity and a $1 round trip rate on designated days. Early trains depart Americus at 4 25 and return at 11 20.
In Trvsville Florida a large armed mob clashes with officers dispersing a white and black confrontation. Four of the attackers are killed, officers wounded, and city troops are hurried to the scene as rioting and martial law loom. A sheriff and mayor coordinate efforts while guards patrol the town. A separate shooting in the night claims a woman killed in bed, and a man killed by police as he attempted to flee.
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