Dudley Will Never Be Confirmed A Southern Outrage
Washington dispatch rails at Dudley confirmation as doomed by Blaine factionalism. Harrison receptions described as tame. Georgia Republican canvassers warn Buck may lose Colquitt's aid if Dudley survives. Georgia notes include Longstreet critique and La Grange teller scene. Atlanta reports on East Point trial, water bonds, and local cures via Bull's Sarsaparilla.
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D. C
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Richmond
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White House
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Grover
Benjamin
Dudley
Georgia
National Hotel
Buck
Colquitt
General Longstreet
Brutal murder at Dale coal mines shocks camp
Atlanta April 28 report by special penitentiary guard W H Turner details a fatal night at Dale coal mines on April 23. Convict guard Johan Sells died after rival guard A L Jordan fired a .44 pistol at close range at the supper table. Inquest returned a verdict of willful murder. Jordan fled, a reward anticipated.
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W. H. Turner
Dale
Johan Sells
A. L. Jordan
Sells
Jordan
Belle
Dade County
Coffee County
Tennessee
Gordon
Death of Stilson Hutchins Stuns Washington
Advices from New York report the sudden death of Stilson Hutchins prominent newspaper man and capitalist. One account says apoplexy at his hotel, another claims he fell in the Mail and Express office. Also reported is a train boiler explosion near Haines Station injuring a fireman and possibly killing an engineer and another worker. The Imperial Cream Whiskey is advertised as the only brand in the city at J. W. Mize's.
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Atlanta
Dan Hall
East Point
Hill
Maj
John 8
Lewis
Southern Express Company
C.K. Marshall
Athens
Fonsom
Stilson Hutchins
Wasnisnton
D.C
New York
the Mail
Expresa
Georgia Baptists Convene in Washington Georgia
The sixty eighth Georgia State Baptist convention met in Washington Ga with about 250 delegates. Rev J L Kilpatrick of White Plains elected temporary president replacing Dr Battle who is absent. An amended plan kept the convention out of publication disputes between Kind Words of Atlanta and America Baptist Publication Society of Philadelphia. Dr Hawthone spoke for the amendment, Dr Burrows preached the opening sermon. The report noted $60,000 raised for missions. Mercer trustees report real estate valued at 130000 and invested funds at 146600. facilities and library to expand with rising student numbers.
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Georgia State Baptist Convention
J. L. Kilpatrick
White Plains
Battle
Georgia Convention
Kind Words
Atlanta
America Baptist Publication Society
Philadelphia
Hawthone
Savannah
McIntosh
Burrows
Augusta
Georgia
the Baptists
Wasurmaron
Lansing Burrows
DeVotie
Trustees of
Mercer
Baptists Convene in Washinaton Ga. Elects Next Meeting
In Washinatox Georgia on April 26 the Georgia Baptist convention heard physicians Hawthorne and Nunnally ignite the gathering. The fund for new buildings surpassed five thousand dollars. President Cox proposed educating indigent girls as well as boys, and Dr. Johnson of Mary Sharpe College spoke notable. Delegates from Hawkinsville Cartersville La Grange and Americus vied for the next meeting with Hawkinsville church chosen.
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Washinatox
Mercer
Hawkinsville
Cartersville
la Grange
Americus
Georgia Baptist Convention
Burglary in Randolph leaves merchant short
In Randolph CoTubert Georgia on April 27 a bold burglary occurred eight miles from town. Captain James F Sealy, a country merchant, lost 200 dollars and goods after two men forced entry by removing putty from a pane. They fled toward Ku faula Alabama. one was captured and jailed in Cuthbert with about 75 dollars recovered. Also reported Macon April 25 that the Abbeville Guards failed to gain service after a favorable inspection.
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CoTubert
James F. Sealy
Kufaula
Ala
Cuthbert
Abbeville
Macon
Ll. P. Hillyer
FE. H. Williams
Atlanta
Hillyer
Adjutant-General
The Grange Presents Resolutions to the Senate
Special to Reconper from Washington April 24 reports the Northern wing of the Democratic Party likely to win the Rules Committee vacancy with Holman and Springer in the race Sneed the remaining Democratic chief clerk was fired after resignation forced by Georgia Republicans and will move to Chicago Eugene Nesbit Reed of Georgia promoted to an $1800 pension office post The House debates the legislative appropriation bill with low attendance and a quorum forced by the Sergeant at Arms The National Grange memorial favors anti adulteration of food remonetization of silver tariff revision for agriculture Mrs Garfield appears at the White House for the first time since her husband’s death RMC
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Washindon
D.G
Democratic Party
Committee On Rules
Holman
Springer
Sneed
Georgia Republicans
Savannah
Republican
Chicago
Ile
Eugene Nesbit Reed
Georgia
House
National Grange Memorial
Paddock
Legislative Committee of the
National Grange
Marshalville fair to feature stock show and barbecue
Marshalville Agricultural club plans its annual fair for early August with a large cash premium list and notable stock displays including Jerseys Devons Berkshire Poland China Fasex Guinea and Georgia Razor Back hogs The colt display is expected to be a highlight and an imported jack aims to reduce reliance on Tennessee and Kentucky The event will include a grand barbecue free to attendees and a $10,000 hotel provided by the Improvement company. Local citizens rally behind stock-raising and a strong agricultural program.
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Marshalville
Guinea
Georgia
Tennessee
Kentucky
Explosion Kills Two at Hancock Quarry Blast
At Quincy Granite Company quarry in Hancock county two African American workers died when a dynamite blast exploded after a worker struck a fuse with a steel bar. Several others were injured as the blast tore through the site in Warren ton.
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Warrenton
Hancock County
Quincy Granite Company
Advice to Mothers Mars Using 800THING Syrup for teething
Advice to mothers promotes Winston's 800THING Syr up as a universal teething aid for children. It is said to soothe the child soften the gums ease pain cure wind colic and serve as the best remedy for diarrhea. Bottle priced at twenty five cents.
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Mars
Winston
Seven Hundred Fire Calamities and Trials in Atlanta
Miss Mipnle Walker, seventeen, fatally burned while cooking on a parlor stove as her clothing caught fire. Firemen fought to save her but injuries were severe. A separate court fine, Col. Reuben Arnold $200 and kin $50 each, for assaulting John J. Conley at East Point weeks ago. A Southern negroes conference on race troubles convened with W. A. Pledger elected temporary chairman but likely split with Thompson as secretary. Seventh Baptist church, once led by Rev. Dale, burned along with adjacent Harry King residence. loss $1,200 to $1,500, origin unknown. A runaway horse attached to a furniture wagon injured Mr. and Mrs. Holbrooke. the driver Albert Key was arrested after leaving the wagon unattended.
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Recorder
Atlanta
Mipnle Walker
Joyner
Col
Reuben Arnold
Richard Clarke
John J. Conley
East Point
W. A. Pledger
Pledger
Thompson
Seventh Baptist Church
Dale
Dale-Nutall
Harry King
East Fair Street
Postofficial Georgia posts and political row over offices
Washington April 23. Col J C Howland and Senator Colquitt discuss Athens petition against Davis confirmation. Dudley case persists with hopes of non confirmation by Colquitt and Crisp. Colored LaGrange demand a black postmaster, party rupture feared. Laird declined comment. daughter a candidate. Gresham attacked amid local postoffice tensions. Also Camphorlin advertised as moth destroyer. Macon fund for Cadets grows to about 1680 with potential 2000 if goals met. Bucket shops struggle nationwide.
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Washington, D. C
Col
J. C. Howland
Georgia
Athens
Davis
Colquitt
Dudley
Crisp
Atlanta
LaGrange
Buck
Postoffice
Laird
la Grange
Gresham
Washington D C Letters and Political Opinions
A disturbed letter column from Washington exposes harsh views toward Representative Kelley, alleging bigoted beliefs and poor character. It questions tariff prospects and notes Southern members' gambling on races with a South Carolina win reported at 1,800 dollars. Georgia Senators Colquitt and Brown are critiqued for health and influence while Buck’s schemes are mentioned. Dr Bull’s Worm Destroyers is advertised.
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Representative McMillan
Ways and Means Committee
South Carolina
Silcott
Tariff Revision Viewpoint Survey by The Press
The Press interviewed 209 Senators and Representatives to gauge support for a tariff revision and revenue reduction bill. Among Republicans 159 were surveyed with 11 ready to pass the McKinley bill as is, 118 favor amendments, 7 undecided, while 4% unclear on broader party and national impact.
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Purvaperriza
Congress
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