A L I Honored At Dress Parade In Camp
Special Correspondent reports Americus Light Infantry is lauded at encampment with Col Field calling Company B the finest on the field. Capt Bagley praised for perfect reports. many compliments from military men. Heat drills, daily routines, stray moccasin incident, and observers note strong city reputation.
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Augusta
Col
Edward Field
Fourth U. S. Artillery
Col. Wight
A. L.1
Americus Light Infantry
Capt. Bagley
Inspector Field
Fields
Col. Mercer
Bagley
Fort Gaines
Albany
Americus
Light Infantry
M. Hitt
Stout City
Ley
Negro Train Man Injured in Albany Accident
Special to RECORDER Albany Ga June 14 Jeff Bennett a colored train hand on the Southwestern railroad had a leg broken while alighting from boxcars at Forrester's siding after clinging to the cap of a car until the train stopped He was sent home and the company surgeon notified for treatment.
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Albany
Jeff Bennett
Southwestern
Montgomery
Forrester’s
Degro
Hardeman Declares Candidacy for Governor in Houston County
Special to Recover Macon June 13 Hon Thomas Hardeman says he will run for governor after accepting unsolicited support from Houston County and many friends. He has written a letter of acceptance to the Democrats announcing his intention to enter the race.
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Macon
Thomas Hardeman
Houston County
SLAIN BY INDIANS NEAR SEPAR CAMP MASSACRE
A cowboy arriving at Separ on the Southern Pacific reports a massacre near Separ ten miles north of town. Twenty five Indians attacked a camp of eleven cowboys on Monday night. three companions were killed, the rest believed slain. A posse from Deming and Ludaburg pursued the attackers.
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New York
The
Herald
el Paso
Texas
Separ
Op 8 Ranch
Hegan
Deming
Ludaburg
Alabama Midland delegation sails for railroad opening
The Alabama Midland delegation to the formal opening will leave tonight on a special train with the Mayor, Council, and a Board of Trade committee. The Alabama Press Association passes Brunswick tonight en route to Savannah after a Brunswick reception. Mentions Hon. James Postel and J. L. Martin as potential candidates for the legislature.
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Brunswick
Alabama Midland Railroad
Board of Trade
Alabama Press Association
Florida
Savannah
James Postel
J. L. Martin
the Times
Dudley Nomination Stance Unchanged Says Senator Sawyer
Special to Recorper from Washington notes Senator Sawyer insists Dudley will not be confirmed and may withdraw if matters arise. The speaker claims no chance of confirmation, while Buck prefers Dudley’s retention if he withdraws. Also announced: Joe Roney will remain postmaster at Americus.
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Washington
Dudley
Sawyer
Buck
Joe Roney
Americus
R.M.C
National Tribune owner leverages pension bureau influence
Special to Reconpen from Washington June 17 notes Geo E Lemons, editor of the National Tribune, using his influence with Pension Commissioner Raum and Wanamaker to bolster his paper and pension bureau interests. A wrapper blurb suggests postmasters deliver to ex Union soldiers. Wanamaker reportedly distances himself from Lemons. A Gospel Tent revival opens in Albany Georgia with Rev J R Tillman and colleagues, railsroads offering reduced fares for attendees.
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Wasuixeton
D.C
Geo. E. Lemons
National Tribune
Raum
Wanamaker
Lemons
Tribune
Johnniey Wanamaker
Chrish1ne
Albany
J. R. Tillman
Con
Tolleson Freed From Custody In Banking Case
Atlanta June 17 hearing on banks versus J R Tolleson resulted in release from custody by Judge Marshall Clarke after a showing about Mercantile Banking Company assets deemed sufficiently conclusive. Tolleson, former Mercantile president, will remain indoors for now and faces open court charges. Also, Col Tom Hardeman’s gubernatorial bid gains momentum in North Georgia with broad support, while Col Nor- ensm reads as caution and The Constitution wavers on endorsements amid a tight race.
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Specialty Recorder
Atlanta
J. R. Tolleson
Marshall Clarke
Tolleson
Tom Hardeman
North Georgia
Brunswick
Aia
Northen
Federal election law bill debate and senate action
Still worried as rules committee will decide the federal election law bill before Friday with five days of debate. It is believed to pass the House but die in the Senate. Candler returns Friday if possible to speak. Senate in exec session rejects J B Eaves for collector of internal revenue for North Carolina over bribery claims. House in committee of the whole. Republicans unsure, bill likely to pass once before the House.
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Washinatox
Committee On Rules
House
Senate
Candler
J. B. Eaves
Internal Revenue
North Carolina
JSON
Accident Injures Local Youth in Swamp Shooting Incident
This morning two well known young men were out shooting in the swamp below the city when a pistol discharged accidentally. One youth, Rob Hopkins, was severely wounded in the arm and is expected to recover. the other, unnamed, escaped injury as witnesses stated the weapon misfired during an outing.
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Macoy
Robi, Hopkins
Uahigened Neet Sa
Northern meeting in Douglasville draws 3000 with Georgia praise
Special to Recorder Atlanta June 18 The Northern-born citizens convention at Douglasville drew about three thousand attendees including five hundred Northern born from across the state. Governor Gordon was absent. Welcome speech by C C Post. Resolutions thanked Southern people for kindness. Committees formed on address and immigration. A large barbecue followed with speeches praising Georgia as a desirable home.
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Atlanta
Douglasville
Gordon
C. C. Post
Messrs. Mills and
Carrill
Northern Society of Atlanta
Everett
Marrietta
W. L. Glessner
Silver Bill Faces Senate Vote Amid Election Law Debate
The Senate approved the silver bill by 42 to 25 with Plumb's amendment for free coinage, while critics label the measure tyrannical and paving the way for possible electoral manipulation. Judge Crisp predicts House passage then Senate defeat, calling it an outrage. Also noted are the Conger land bill push, Judge Stewart's concern, J C Peek's removal from Savannah public buildings, and Georgia watermelons arriving as the season’s best.
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Recorder
Washington
D. C
Senate
Plumb
Crisp
House
Stewart
J. C. Peek
Savannah
Georgia
R.M.C
Nomination Row and Albany Fire Reported
Special dispatches note a harsh critique of J O Kerley nominated for consul at Para describing a life stained by crime and fabrication. In Albany Ga a fire damaged Mrs Brooks residence but fire crews saved multiple buildings. loss total undetermined at press time.
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Recoupen
Washington, D. C
Curtis
Chicago Inter-Ocean Bureau
M.C
Albany
Rxcoupr
Brooks
B.D.C
Forward Movement Meeting Organizes Abbeville Area
Last Wednesday, November 11, a large group from Stewart to Tatnall gathered in Glover's Opera House at Col. B. H. Hawkins's invitation. Maj. Glessnea was elected President, Col. R. L. Watts Vice President, and W. E. Hawkins Secretary and Treasurer. A handbook will showcase along the 8. A. M. to attract settlers, promising cultivation of fields, orchards, and gardens to end scarcity.
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Abbeville
Stewart
Tatnall
Glover
Opera House
Col
8. H. Hawkins
Col. Hawkins
Maj. Glessnea
the Recorder
R. L. Watts
Lumpkin
W. E. Hawkins
Americus
Tigner and Gilbert In Muscogee Primary Nomination
Columbus Ga June 14 The primary election for Muscogee county representatives was held today. Candidates were G Y Tigner and S P Gilbert who were nominated by a small majority along with N G Suttis farmer candidate and J B K Smith.
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Columbus
Muscogee County
G. Y. Tigner
S.P. Gilbert
N. G. Suttis
J. B. K. Smith
Gilbert
Tigner
A Disfigured Countenance in Public Satire
A discussion on facial blemishes remarking on how people react to discolored eyes and eruptions, urging use of P P P to purify blood and restore health. Also notes Uncle Ben Duggar, patriarch of the Georgia Legislature, now frail and believing he may not attend another session.
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Ben” Duggar
Georgia
Rifles Return to ovation in Atlanta homecoming
Special to the Recorner reports the Atlanta Rifles greeted by a great ovation on their return by train. A flatcar cannon boomed as it led the procession, signaling the city’s wild celebration.
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Recorner
Atlanta
Atlanta Rifles
Parody of Cracker, Parrots, and Mules News Mix
A collage of oddities appears in a satirical roundup with mentions of cracker trusts parrots and a 800 pound turtle captured at Melbourne Beach Florida. Reports describe mules surviving twenty six days in a burned mine shaft and light humor exchanges about whiskey inspection and a boy’s joke about postage stamps.
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Polly
Time
Melbourne Beach
Fla
Bagley
Dolliver
Pennsylvania
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