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Newspaper
Americus Weekly Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1890
Page
8
Col Thomas Hardeman retires from the Georgia gubernatorial race citing ill health and urging farmers and allies to unite under Democratic party principles. He cites heart condition risks, pressure from farm interests, and warns against sub treasury plans and federal overreach while praising party loyalty and support from friends across Georgia.
Fire at the Allen-Bradley-Greystone distillery in Louisville, the world’s largest sour mash plant, caused about 200000 dollars in losses. Seven men are reported killed with uncertain confirmation as smoke and flames engulfed the complex early this morning. A second blaze at Standard Oilworks refinery raged for hours with no headway shown.
In Washington in June, rumors say the secretary plans to purge several division chiefs from the navy department after today. Longstanding tensions have left many officials anxious, with some vowing to reveal internal methods if dismissed.
The steamer St Nicholas was burned to the water's edge at the Lincoln street wharf in Savannah this morning after an excursion to Bluffton yesterday. No freight aboard. loss estimated at 8,000 dollars, fully insured. The vessel belonged to the Florida Railway and Navigation Company and operated between Savannah and Fernandina.
Athens Ga June 30 The preliminary trial of the Oconee county conspirators was postponed today. Those arrested are Jens and Charlie Whitehead Jim Streetman and Bob Griffith colored. Great excitement in Watkinsville and talk of lynching. E G Ware the intended victim was able to be out today though very feeble.
Hardeman could not beat Newnan and Northen declined to take advantage of his absence. In Newnan Georgia on June 24 Hon. Thomas Hardeman was ill in Macon and canceled his appointment. Hon. W J Northen remained but did not speak. A large crowd gathered with strong enthusiasm for Northen. Washington on June 30 announced broad changes in the pension office at the start of the new fiscal year, affecting about 150 special examiners on the temporary roll whose terms expire annually. Augusta’s portmastership: Denning appointed. post office papers sent to the White House and expected Senate confirmation soon. Bolce expected in Augusta tonight.
Washington July 1 report notes the national election bill faces a narrow 6 vote defeat in one amendment. Democratic absenteeism near the capitol hinders passage. Rep Cate of Arkansas lost his seat due to non attendance. Democrats hope for a final House vote though no defeat is seen. Clements will canvass Cobb County. A separate item reports Republicans in Harrisport plan a meeting over Delamater nomination and warns Democrats may carry the state with a wise nomination tomorrow.
The June 30 session saw Representatives Waddell and Houck champion the national election bill while Mesers Herbert Coleman Outhwaite and Turner opposed it. Observers expect a narrow passage amid party discipline and doubt it will survive Senate scrutiny. The House also approved a bridge bill for the Ocumulgee River at Hawkinsville, with Georgia members invited to confront Tammany Hall.
The Senate passed a bill admitting Wyoming by a strict party line vote with Democrats opposing. Debates on the federal election law heated as Lehrbach of New Jersey and Vaux of Pennsylvania delivered notable speeches against it. The House named the conference committee on the silver bill while inspectors were sent to Thomasville to probe Inspector Carnes. Smith’s discharge is not coming. Buck has fixed Denning but remains in town unless further orders.
An article from Washington reports that the current census could erode immigration policy. It cites wage declines in heavily immigrant areas, rising jails and infirmaries, and widespread ignorance. A senator plans a bill imposing a $100 migrant tax and requires a U.S. consul certificate at sailing, plus voting rights only after 21 years as a citizen.
Des Moines reports 101 degree heat with multiple sun strokes and deaths. Burlington Indiana records 111 degree heat with three fatalities and widespread business disruption. Cubango notes extreme conditions causing prostrations and stalled commerce. Burlington Indiana cites a searing town heat with many prostrations and likely twenty state deaths.
A. J. Diaz, Baptist missionary, has been jailed in Havana with few details. Authorities expect religious persecution. The State Department has been appealed to amid Baptist agitation. Also from Macon Georgia four counties plan to select delegates to the governor convention with mass meetings in Elbert Murray and Clayton and a Gilmer primary.
Georgia political notes show J 1 Boynton of Calhoun aiming for the legislature while P Harmon enters Lincoln county race. Hon John S Goodwin urged for Fulton representation, with Q H Hall of Warren County agreeing to run as a people’s candidate. Col John W Burney may seek alliance support against W R Mustin in Morgan, and Leary Courier notes Lanier’s senatorial bid. Lincoln Democrats plan July 9 mass meeting to choose executives and delegate methods. John H Devaux, Brunswick customs collector, earns praise in Darien and Brunswick papers for integrity and helpful conduct.
Arlington Ga July 1 At the Democratic mass meeting of Calhoun county the delegates to the gubernatorial convention were instructed for Northen and Nisbet The delegates to the Ninth Senatorial convention were instructed for R H Lawier of the Alliance A primary will be held on August 3 to nominate a representative
Mr. G W Glover of the American Grocery Company says jute bagging will be cheaper this year with prices ranging seven to ten cents per yard by weight. The first carload went on display at the company's office, a large shipment of four thousand rolls of fifty yards each. Each roll covers about eight bales, totaling thirty two thousand bales for the full delivery, roughly half of the annual Georgia receipts. City Attorney John B Goodwin confirms his candidacy in the Fulton county legislative race.
Washington July 2 The federal election bill clears the House 155 to 149 after a row over Rowell’s amendment for three jury commissioners per district. Democratic cheers accompany the roll call as Speaker yields to proceed. Elsewhere Tillman gains notice in South Carolina and Indianapolis prepares for Hendricks monument unveiling. New York officials face bribery arrests tied to a gambling sting and the Peabody Institute opens at Salt Springs.
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