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Newspaper
Americus Weekly Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1890
Page
8
Interviews with senatorial figures outline a cautious policy toward Britain over Behring Sea. They urge negotiation and arbitration, warn against war, and stress preserving U S rights while avoiding conflict. A separate note from Macon, Ga., reports W W Huff seeking a legislative seat.
In Washington on July 16 the Senate debated raising surveying public land funds from 200000 to 600000. A bill creating a Chickamauga national park passed. Proposals were filed in Senate and House to grant a 3000 annual widow’s pension to General Freemont’s widow. An inspector from Chattanooga investigated Postmaster Morrison of White Springs. Shepperd White, a society figure and forger, is identified as a Black man. Rev Dr Clarke provides proof. society figures are shocked and bail may be posted.
In Washington on July 15 Republicans showed low morale as 17 members were absent from the caucus, staying in the city to dodge participation. The push for the force bill looks doomed, while Democratic Senators see a tougher path. Blount returned home with other deserters, leaving Candler Crisp and Carlton to defend Georgia. The Americas public building bill cannot be acted on this term and will wait until next session.
Governor Hill travels from Waverly to New Albany and passes Rochester. A World reporter asks about Indiana force bill opinions. Hill says locals are Democratic but too hot to discuss politics. He notes crowded rumor mill and avoids reply on Mrs Hendricks statement amid nomination talk.
Collins, accused of murdering a wife, is safely jailed in Caxnovan Georgia. Indignation runs high yet no lynching occurs as he waives preliminary exam and remains in jail awaiting grand jury and trial. The case is set for arraignment and formal proceedings.
Special to Recouper from Atlanta reports today’s primary selections. Clark Howell leads with 1,547 votes, E W E Martin 1,472, J B Goodwin 1,387, Arnold 1,493, Taliferro 1,168, O Neil 1,044, Mitchell 250. Howell and Martin win while Goodwin and others are defeated. The quiet vote inspires general satisfaction.
The Department of Agriculture records July as an improving cotton status with an average condition rising from 88.8 to 94.1. Moisture excess earlier, followed by fine weather, aided grass destruction and cultivation. Atlantic coast cotton is well advanced, Southwest lags due to planting delays. Early planted crops bloomed mid to late April. Overall vigor is high, rust minimal, minor worm activity in southern belts. July conditions exceed five-year average only Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas, Tennessee. Drought injury is low while July ovals saw heavy rains on the Atlantic coast.
About one hundred Farmers Alliance members met in Marion on July 13 and selected Col Roscoe Garman as a candidate for Congress. D B Wells was chosen for Representative, with strong support for Thomas Grimes and expectations that Grimes and Vincent Montgomery may enter the race. Dry hot day, town talks politics.
Washington July 14 The President signed the silver bill at 8 p m despite pressure from Lord Reed and reportedly disliked it. Republican Senators caucused to shape the federal election bill while the Senate worked on the sundry civil bill and the House stalled on the district bill. Judge Crisp prepared a reply to the Alliance letter but will not publish until the addressed party consents. Cheshire.
Bancor Maine July 15 Democrats of the state meet in convention to nominate a state ticket and seek local option suspension of the prohibitory law. They split from the regular convention over a license plank, leaving the party in the minority. The gathering is small and lacks enthusiasm, though many well known Democrats attend and leaders seek union with the other wing without success.
In Macon a faction of colored Republicans opposes local leaders Brown Locke Disroon Holt and others. They claim no office recognition and plan to form a separate ring. In Lula a major blaze destroyed half the town, starting in J H Huggins store and halted only after railroad crews aided by Captain Asbury saved key buildings.
The Southern Cotton Seed Oil mills refinery near Atlanta was destroyed by fire this morning. Loss estimated at about $100,000. Over 200,000 gallons of oil were released and ran toward the Atlanta waterworks, with effects on the water yet to be determined.
In Macon Georgia at a July 24 convention in Atlanta retailers aim to safeguard against dishonest debtors. A leading local merchant said Macon merchants have received circulars calling for delegates to attend and likely will join a plan to protect their goods and finances.
Lucinda Sims aged 18, missing since Friday, was found floating in the Savannah river two miles below Augusta with her throat cut and body chopped. Three fishermen recovered the remains. Oscar Johnson, her brother in law, was arrested on strong evidence though motive remains unknown.
Nova Telegram Association reports R F Gray editor of National Economist in Atlanta for a few days. He attended the joint debate between Colonel Livingston and Judge Stewart at Jonesboro. Gray plans talks with Alliance members and urges Knights of Labor to engage more deeply.
Congressman Crisp received a long list of questions from the Farmers Alliance of his district on his position toward the alliance. He will carefully consider and fully answer the inquiries.
Macon Georgia July 16 rumors point to protests within Wilkinson counties Alliance against Blount over the sub treasury bill. Claims say opposition will target any candidate not endorsing the bill, centering on Blount whose stance is fueling tensions. Meanwhile Chicago reports a looming strike in Union stock yards as butchers organize and packers brace for possible slowdowns.
The Cordelo to Albanya road contract has been awarded. King and Hannan of Americus secure the grading, A Coulter and Co. of Americus land the bridges and trestles, and R R and B N Stewart of Americus handle the crossties. Work will be pushed to completion.
A vote on the court house question in Macon county is likely next spring after a citizens’ meeting last Friday. Committees were appointed to plan for the veterans reunion in Montezuma on the 30th. The item includes various local notes such as a grave injury incident in Griffin and regional developments in water power, mining, marble sales, and reunions.
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