Train Robbery Foiled On Richmond and Danville Line Near Lexington
News Telegram Association reports onlookers refer to two armed men who attempted a train hold up on train No 53 traveling north from Atlanta to Charlotte. Conductor Captain Morris and federal Judge R P Dick organized a posse as the two suspects fled from the moving train, failing to halt it. Initial gossip likened them to Rube Burrows, but authorities now think they were mountain roughs seeking quick plunder.
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News Telegram Association
Cuarmiorrs
N. C
Paneenger
Richmond
Danville
Atlanta
Lexington
Charlotte
E. T. Morris
R. P. Dick
Morris
Canning Georgia Vegetables at Griffin Factory
The Griffin tomato cannery leads Georgia with a large factory run by Captain W H Hartwell and an expert superintendent from New York. About seventy five skilled workers are employed, producing peaches apples corn and tomatoes of high quality. Demand grows beyond last year’s capacity, with strong fruit and vegetable supply and quickened orders.
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Constitution
Hartwell
Eleventh Georgia Regiment Holds Reunion at Findley's Spring
The Eleventh Georgia Regiment held its annual reunion in Gainesville on August 7 with a large enthusiastic crowd enjoying a basket dinner at Findley's spring. Gen Longstreet presided and ex-Governor McDaniel gave a stirring address praising Longstreet's valor and General Lee's confidence in him during four years of war.
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News Telegram Association
Gainesville
Georgia
Findley
Longstreet
McDaniel
Lee
Abbeville Excursion Details and Local Growth Update
From Abbeville Aug 11 a party of about thirty men rode the Abbeville and Waycross railroad reporting a pleasant trip and praising the track newly laid. Mr. Lassiter, railroad president, promises another excursion next Sunday. Abbeville grows with new houses daily and rumors of a $50,000 hotel. J R Munroe sold his residence for 5000 to John Allison, who plans to move in soon. Munroe contracts another residence at about 4000. A R Royal builds a two story home nearby. J B Munroe and A R Royal visited Atlanta as Democratic delegates, touring Indian Springs resort.
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AnpeEvilie
Abbevillians
Abbeville and Waycross
P. Lassiter
Abbeville
J.R. Munroe
John Allison
Allison
Munroe
A. R. Royal
J. B. Munroe
Atlanta
A Negro Row Ends in Fatal Barbershop Shooting
Special to RuconpEr reports an afternoon barbershop dispute in which Adam Harrold, intoxicated, taunted barber A J Jenkins. Jenkins fired, the bullet struck Harrold near the heart, killing him within minutes. Jenkins fled into the barbecue crowds and was not arrested. he is a respected local Black man who runs a store and barbershop.
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RuconpEr
Corpele
Adam Harrold
A. J. Jenkins
Harrold
Jenkins
Big fight over a sub-treasury plank in state alliance
In Montgomery on August 7 the second day of the State Alliance meeting drew unusual interest as a major clash over the St Louis National Farmers' Alliance resolution loomed. Rev. M Adama of Bibb was reelected president with J A Downs of Elmore as vice president and J R Oliver of Tallapoosa as secretary while Kansas Negroes pressed for representation on the Republican ticket.
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News Telegram Association
Montgomery
Ala
State Alliance
St. Louis
National Farmers’ Alliance
Treasury
Delegation Attends Georgia Agricultural Society Fall Meeting
A large delegation gathers in La Grange for the Georgia State Agricultural Society fall meeting. The presidential race centers on Col. Tom Hardeman and Col. J. C. Waddell, with Waddell favored. Southwest Georgia delegates lean Hardeman. Six candidates vie for Secretary as Gov. Northen receives a hearty reception. meeting described as harmonious and enthusiastic.
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Lagrange
Georgia State Agricultural Society
la Grange
Gov
Northen
Tom Hardeman
J. C. Waddell
Waddell
Southwest Georgia
Hardeman
Bard to Contemplate Radical Changes In the Agricultural Department
In Macon Georgia August 12 rumors say the State Agricultural Department faces a rocky time ahead. If it survives the next General Assembly it may be better off but farmers want a remodeling or abolition. Oil and fertilizer inspection remains but laws governing them may change. The next House and Senate will likely be controlled by farmers who aim to reshape the department.
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News Telegram Association
Macon
State Agricultural Department
General Assembly
House
Senate
Agricultural Department
North Dakota Democrats nominate state ticket at Grand Forks
A North Dakota Democratic state convention in Grand Forks nominated John D. Benton for congress W N Roach for governor George P Garrett for lieutenant governor F A Wilson for secretary of state Charles E Beech for auditor Isaac P Baker for treasurer and J N Brooks for attorney general The platform backs the national platforms of 1868 and 1888 urging grinding taxation reform free coinage of silver and opposition to the war tariff while avoiding local issue entanglements.
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News Telegram Association
Caicaco
Grand Forks
N. D
Congress
John D. Benton
W. N. Roach
George P. Garrett
F. A. Wilson
Charles E. Beech
Isaac P. Baker
J. N. Brooks
Grain Market Rises on Corn Shortage Across West
The grain market is strong with prices advancing, led by corn. West crop reports are unfavorable due to drought, signaling a likely shortage in this year’s production and insufficient old crop carryover. Oats and wheat also show short crops, pushing flour values higher.
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West
Drouth
Contractor Taylor Killed Amid Rail Yard Accident
Special to Reconner Abbeville August 13 Mr Taylor laboring on the Abbeville and Waycross Railroad was killed this evening when crushed between two loaded cars of ties His body will be sent to Rome by the morning train He leaves a large family and many friends in Rome mournful message ends with sorrowful tone
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Reconner
Abbeville
Taylor
Waycross
Rome
Horrow
Pile of Money Shuttled From Washington to New Orleans Mint
Four express cars carrying eight bullion bars totaling 15 million dollars moved Saturday night from Washington to the New Orleans mint. The passage notes a curtailment of production as Fall River cotton mills shut down temporarily.
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Parkershurg
W. Va
Washington
New Orleans
Fall River
Nominations Set by State Democratic Convention
Atlanta August 7 The State Democratic convention nominated Governor Northen by acclamation and backed Phil Cook for Secretary of State Bob Hardeman for Treasurer General Wright for Comptroller General George N Lester for Attorney General on first ballot Nesbitt for Commissioner of Agriculture on fourth ballot with total support and harmony reported The platform reaffirmed the 1888 program and leadership chosen for the Third district executive committee members R H Brown and R F Watts announced.
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Atlanta
Robert Berner
W. D. Kiddoo
Cuthbert
H. H. Cabaniss
Mark Hardin
W. A. Hardin
Eugene Speer
W. Y. Atkinson
Coweta County
Col
Emmett Womack
W. J. Northen
John Temple Graves
Phil Cook
Bob Hardeman
General Wright
George N. Lester
Lester
Anderson
Nesbitt
Henderson
Hunnicatt
R. H. Brown
Pulaski
R. F. Watts
Stewart
Glessner
Without a Church Sam Small Faces Clerical Tangle
The Atlanta correspondent reports Reverend Sam Small, a national speaker and Utah university president, now unaffiliated with any church. His history includes Methodist ties, a dissipation spell, and Episcopal faction issues leading to conflicting membership records and a request for a church letter.
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Atlanta
Macon Telegraph
Sam Small
New University
Utah
Bam Jones
Cartersville
Episcopal Church
Episcopalians
Methodist Church
Small
Lightning in Twiggs Kills One and Wounds Ten
A terrible rain and storm struck Twiggs county near Macon during a church service at old Maron church. A bolt of lightning hit a tree near the congregation of about five hundred, killing Luke Glover and wounding ten others. A mule sustained severe injuries. several wounded may die.
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Newa Telegram Association
Macon
Macon Evening News
Old Mar
Twiggs County
Luke Glover
J. Graggs
Luther Carswell
Seah Robin
Paul Hart
Ben Bonds
Rob Burnet
Sam Sams
Gabe Cornelius
William Wilson
Bob Hart
W. A. Davis
Twiggs
Fatal mad dog attack shocks Carrollton community
In Tyre area of Carroll County a large yellow dog bit Mr. Castly and then his wife after breaking into their yard. A neighbor killed the animal and freed the wife by prying open its jaws. Both victims are in a precarious condition and may die. The dog had rabies and had bitten other animals, prompting fear of wider spread. Residents urge Georgia to pass a law banning such cur.
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Carrollton
Carroll County Times
Tyre
Castly
Mr. Castly
Georgia
A Negro's Prayer from a South teacher's sendoff
A private letter quotes fervent petitions for a colored schoolteacher's seasonal departure in the South. The plea asks to lead, protect, prepare, guide, and keep her on a narrow path toward heaven, with prayerful supplication and steadfast faith.
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New York
South
State Alliance of Florida Declares Political Stance
The State Alliance of Florida announces it will remain apolitical and refrain from entering political activity as an organization. The statement emphasizes neutrality while supporting members’ personal civic engagement.
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The
State Alliance of
Florida
Kemmler’s Spirit Speaks On His Execution In Auburn
In Auburn New York on August 10 the question of William Kemmler’s pain during electrocution was explored by spiritualists with a trance medium. Kemmler’s spirit reportedly claimed only a slight tingling at first and said he felt no further pain, appearing briefly in the execution room as the doctors urged further currents before death.
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Auburn
N. Y
William Kemmler
Kemmler
Press gallery incident in Washington shocks lawmakers
A Black man caused a stir in the Washington House press gallery by claiming to be a New York Mailand Express correspondent. Most reporters left, but his stay was brief. Cholera continues to rage in Spain with 1,600 cases and 780 deaths since the outbreak began.
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Washington
New York Malland Express
Spain
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