22 Sep 1891
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1891
Page
1
A local retailer promotes a fall and winter sale of clothing furnishings carpets shoes hats and related items. The ad emphasizes extremely low prices, a wide store selection, and a push to customers seeking value despite hard financial times.
A serious riot erupted in Marseilles during a bullfight as spectators booed toreros, stormed the arena, tore seats to the ground, and piled debris before setting it ablaze. Police intervened, restoring order after fires damaged the building and several arrests were made.
In Atlanta on September 31 the railroad commission will probe a boycott against the Georgia Southern. Col Erwin and Col Powers arrive with Mr. Knapp, traffic manager, as talks unfold on commission authority and potential intervention. The dispute centers on keeping cheaper Georgia Southern tickets off rival lines and fears of retaliatory bottling by Richmond Terminal. Macon stands to be affected as the case signals broader tension among railroad interests in Georgia.
A barber in Kerner Square Pennsylvania on Sept 21 lashed by fear and exposed to a violent prank. Win Reese signaled as Larkin Jackson sat in the chair. Kee kept pressure on a frightened moment, threatening Jackson with taking him to heaven. Jackson fled the shop pursued by a maniac barber. Other notices report Halirax death by self harm and a political bid involving the Alliance in Albany.
In Athens on September 21, Dollie Jones, an African American resident near Center, was fatally struck in his yard by an assailant lurking in trees. Police suspect another Black individual connected to a nearby Strickland grocery dispute may be involved.
In USEyetano on Sept 1 Fred Karmmers er, accused of murdering his wife Tiuveley, killed himself in the jail. The incident follows his arrest and confinement amid the case.
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