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Newspaper
Americus Weekly Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1890
Page
8
Rumor says L F Livingston will oppose Governor Gordon for the United States Senate after the next legislature. Branham reports a scene at the state house where Stewart's withdrawal shifts power to the Farmers Alliance, predicting Livingston’s rise to the Senate and a aligned House.
The Herald and World react to Governor Gordon's plan to boycott Northern goods if the force bill passes. The Herald urges such a boycott to secure passage, while the World brands it midsummer madness. Both papers warn that a successful boycott would push Western and Northern states into the Republican column.
In Winamac Indiana four weeks ago Mr and Mrs L W Hatfield welcomed a double child described as a freak of nature. The pair weighs seven pounds total with one baby normal and the other headless. The second child has a mostly formed body with a very short right arm and a finger like nail. Both infants are reported healthy and growing, joined by a fleshy union at the upper abdomen.
Judge J H Guerry of Dawson passed through Brunswick on his way to Cumberland and said he would not take part in the second district campaign. He predicted Turner’s return, noting the people have made their choice and “they pays their money.” He cited Cleveland’s $50,000,000 surplus and Harrison’s two years with a $144,000,000 deficiency. He credited Reed’s gag rules for partisan and financial railroading.
Washington July 23 news reports a troubling postoffice episode as papers on A Hirach’s application vanish from the department and Senate offices. The loss may affect Hirach's chances, with no explanation. The Blaine note on the Berling Sea talks heads to Congress tomorrow.
Judge Stewart withdraws from the race, says he is disgusted by the treatment he received from the Farmers and announces his exit in today’s Journal, leaving Livingston with a clear field in the contest.
The article argues 1890 will be a banner year for the southern United States with rapid industrial and agricultural growth. It cites 1,448 new southern enterprises in three months, rising property values, increased output in pig iron coal and cotton, more mills, and a surge in grain production, asserting the South’s prosperity is just beginning.
London July 22 It is evident that business languishes in the house of commons and the session seems waning with prorogation likely on August 0. Liberals are pairing and leaving town. Mr Parnell has disappeared and is not expected to be heard from again before November.
A color worker at Independent Presbyterian church was hit on the head by a falling tool and knocked senseless. He remained unconscious about fifteen minutes. On regaining speech he declared in a stilted vernacular that he did not touch the assailant, suspecting a fellow workman struck him from behind.
Randolph county backs Turner while major Womack enters the race in Schley county. Dodson seeks representation in Clayton county. The First district convention is set for Waycross with Crisp likely nominee in Pulaski. Watson listed for Congress in the Tenth, while various county alliances align with Gorman or Harris amid a fraught party scene. The force bill debate features Reed Lodge and Davenport shaping a secret ballot compromise. Pasture shortages and stock feeding pressures are noted in the New England region.
The Columbus board of trade organized under a new charter. Muscogee Chattahoochee and Marion counties held primaries. Farmers report crops better than in twenty years. Central rumored to negotiate Tybee railroad purchase. Some farmers plan cotton shipments to Albany this week. Atlanta to build 2,000 houses this year costing over 6 million dollars. Macon County Agricultural Society to hold annual fair at Marshallville next Friday. Waycross Air Line to begin erecting shops soon. Two negroes quarrel over watermelon in Washington. one killed. A negro brakeman killed in wreck on Blakely extension near Albany last Friday. Abbeville booming with houses. Georgia grapes selling in Philadelphia for 1 to 1.25 per ten pounds basket. Residence of A. Peacock at Seville burned. only part of furniture saved. W. R. Boyd, colored, shot and killed by Will McMillan at Bullock & Bush’s turpentine stills in Wilcox. Brunswick fire aftermath still burning. under control in about a week. Montezuma alliance store plans ferry to be free for Schley farmers trading in Montezuma. Pattern neighborhood wind storm damages crops and fences. a gin house collapsed on two mules but they were uninjured. At least thirty dogs killed by unknown poisoner in Macon. meat laced with strychnine scattered around streets. Some urban admiration for bachelors and summer trips ends with local observations near drug stores.
Two legislative hopefuls discuss the stock law question. One candidate openly endorses the proposal while the other remains tightlipped, offering little beyond cautious remarks. Both are farmers, tying rural interests to the political debate.
In Lockhart Texas Bettie Birkner recalls a taunting encounter as Corky Mas is mentioned. The fragmented text hints at memories and a confrontation, with references to Horsham and European rumors. The piece remains uncertain and lacks a clear narrative arc.
A Chicago correspondent reports Georgia watermelons sold by car load at Chicago auctions starting June 16. Early sale brought $350 for one car, June 18 six cars brought $10 to $265 each, with attendance under ten. From June 10 two auctions sold at a loss. By July 4 auctions drew 40 to 60 buyers, prices ranged $150 to $255, averaging about $200 per car across 124 carload sales since June 16.
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