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Newspaper
Americus Weekly Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1890
Page
8
A late 19th century United States dispatch reports momentum behind Dudley’s postmaster bid for Americus, Georgia, amid letters from Buck, Clarkson, Brown and others. It notes Brown’s card, Dudley’s color as an obstacle, and calls for confirmation despite opposition. Also referenced are a Milwaukee boat disaster and tariff reforms, with Shiloh remedies marketed.
Washington April 15 The Dudley matter shows new features as negotiations unfold with hopes of confirming him on condition of resignation for a more congenial position. The La Grange postoffice race centers on Stella Laird with strong endorsements from Democrats and Republicans. Colored voters warn that Logan A Hurd’s omission could cost anti Harrison delegates. District of Columbia marks its 99th anniversary with a planned grand demonstration tomorrow as President Harrison pledges friendship. The naval appropriation bill passes the House. R M C.
Atlanta April 16 The State case against Reuben Arnold Frank Arnold and Reuben Arnold Jr for assaulting editor John L Conley at East Point last fall ended with a verdict of assault and battery after a lengthy deliberation. The confrontation grew from a prior civil suit over disbarment attempts connected to a Confederate veterans badge incident. Conley and the Arnolds fought in Conleys East Point office, leaving him badly beaten.
Syracuse April 15 announcement of the engagement of Miss Winnie Davis daughter of Jeff Davis to Alfred Wilkinson grandson of Rev S J May abolitionist leader. They began acquaintance four years ago after Miss Davis was snubbed here during a visit. Wilkinson just returned from Europe where he visited his fiancée. He is a young lawyer of means and society. The marriage will be in the near future.
Washington April 16 The House Public Buildings and Grounds Committee issued a favorable report on Judge Crisp's Americus public building bill but reduced the appropriation to 50 000 Crisp predicts smooth passage and says another appropriation may be secured In Griffin Ga April 16 Special to Record ER prominent lawyer Fred D Dismukes was shot three times by a man named Brown One bullet pierced the body the injury is serious and Dismukes is dangerously wounded the shooting followed a dispute over Sid Phelans failure
A promotional note asserts Shilohs Cure quickly cures hacking coughs and guarantees results under the brand, signaling a medical remedy claim aimed at anxious readers seeking fast relief.
Washington April 13 The scene at the Randall residence on Capitol Hill followed the death of Congressman Samuel J Randall just before dawn. Family, the physician and Postmaster General Wanamaker kept vigil all night as Randall opened his eyes to address his wife with the word Mother before dying. Grief-stricken wife and daughter restrained their tears as doctors offered consolation.
In Warrenton on April 16 a juryroom dispute nearly turned deadly as Baker accused Barksdale of lying, Barksdale drew a knife and charges escalated. Amid chaos a peace offering gesture followed. Guards and townspeople reported a ladder and unrest, with McGregor recalling prior service and court demands for a verdict before noon tomorrow.
A Washington dispatch recalls the death watch as a high stakes race to be first with news, detailing reporter discomfort from cold and long hours. It notes famous episodes around Generals Sheridan and Randall, cab bunkers, telegrams, and poker among correspondents, ending with a promotional pitch for P P P.
Special to Recorper Atlanta April 16 The cases against E C Bruffey Constitution reporter Dan Hall and others charged with whipping Negroes at East Point come up in Fulton Superior Court at 2 pm tomorrow Bruffey to be tried first Interest high Burning at Cordele The kitchen and roof of the dwelling owned by Mr Marvin of Atlanta and occupied by Mr F L Cowley on Elev nth street caught fire this morning and were saved from total destruction by bucket brigade work
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