Mysterious murder case in Atlanta hospital hotel
In Atlanta on May 4 two men registered at the European Hotel. A shot wounded J W Howard later identified as Edmund Skinner. Goldman fled. Howard died that night after denial of motive, with witnesses and detectives debating a plot. The coroner to hold inquest. both men carried sports literature.
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Atlanta
Gag
Stangers
Skinner
Goblman
Ted
Goldman
Spier
J. W . Howart
St. Lola
Drs. Nicolson
Elkins
Dra. Barnett
Barnett
M.C. Dean
Sherman
Texas
J. W. Howard
Edmund Skinner
Pam
Dr. Barnett
Presbyterian Church
Dr. Barrett
Episcopal Church
The
Law
J. A. Denny
Lewis Hartman
Memphis
W. J. Goldman
Howard
Denny
Toomorrow
Miss Winnie Davie Engagement Confirmed in 1890 Note
A May 1 1890 letter from W Janeerson Davis at Beauxvoir House confirms the engagement of Miss Winnie Davie. Alfred Wilkinson of Syracuse, NY praised the couple and the writer sends best wishes to Cole Ross and Mrs Ross as friends wish Winnie a happy married life. The Macon community hears the news with warm regard for her virtues.
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Alfred Wilkinson
Syracuse
New York
Who Has the Flag The Twenty-Seventh Hlinda Regiment
A member of the Twenty-seventh Illinois Infantry asks Adjutant General Kell about the silk battle flag captured by Confederates at Kenesaw Mountain on June 27, 1864. The regiment seeks its return, hoping Georgia or Tennessee troops hold it. Col Kell calls for any Georgian who possesses the trophy to surrender it.
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Atlanta
Twenty-seventh Illinois Infantry
Adjt
Kell
Kenesaw Mountain
Twenty-seventh Illinois Regiment
N. B. Buford
Georgine
A Good Sale John H Inman Gets Georgia Bonds
The State of Georgia sold the entire $1,800,000 issue at par to John H Inman of New York with 5 percent interest. The bonds replace Rufus J Bullocks 7 percent bonds and were tax exempt in Georgia but taxable elsewhere. Georgia will sell no more bonds until 2015. Bronwoo p Ga May 2 Mr R C Andrews died at his home after a measles illness lasting three months. He was a leading local farmer and will be greatly missed.
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Atlanta
the Journal
Georgia
United States
John H. Inman
New York
Rufus J. Bullock
Bronwoop
R. C. Andrews
Singer Sewing Machine Plant Fire Causes Three Million Loss
A blaze at the Singer Sewing Machine Company plant last night caused damages estimated at three million dollars. The fire started in the work area of the plant located in Lone Enazanetuvort, N.d., on May 6. Fire crews battled the flames for hours before bringing the blaze under control.
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Mion Dutlara
Enazanetuvort
N.d
Singer Sewing Machine Company
Lemon Elixir advertisement claims cures for indigestion
Dr H Mozley of Atlanta promotes Lemon Elixir as a universal remedy addressing indigestion biliousness headaches sleeplessness and torpid liver or kidneys. Ad includes testimonials from C C Davis and R H Loopworth praising recovery and improved health after use, with price at 50 cents and 1 dollar per bottle and distribution by druggists.
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Mozley
H. Mozley
Atlanta
Dr. Morey
Mars
R. H. Bloopworth
Griffin, Ga
Becomes Kentucky Senator Beck Dies in Baltimore Train Depot
Special to RECORDER reports Kentucky Senator Beck dropped dead in the Baltimore and Potomac depot in Washington. He had just returned from New York with his daughter Mrs. Goodloe. The death caused instant Senate excitement and an adjournment. Beck, tall and rugged, had been in ill health and once rumored to resign. Governor Buckner will appoint his successor, a move that could affect the Democratic party and Carlisle’s position.
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Wastiseros
D. C
Senator Beck
Kentucky
Baltimore & Potomac
New York
Mrs. Goodlove
Goodloe
Garfield
Gulteau
Senate Chamber
Blackburn
Beck
Buckner
Carlisle
Democratic
R. M.C
Funeral plans and successor hints after Senator Beck death
The funeral will be held in the senate chamber at 1 o clock with Chaplain Butler and Rev J J Bullock officiating. Special Chesapeake and Ohio trains will carry the body to Lexington, with a funeral car and three Pullman cars for family and committee. The Kentucky delegation, led by Representative Carlisle, adopted resolutions mourning Beck and supporting his daughter and son. It is widely believed Carlisle will succeed Beck in the Senate, with Lindsay or Breckenridge also discussed. Democrats expect a future speaker to be Crisp.
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Washineton
Beck
National Capitol
Senate
Butler
J. J. Bullock
House
Chesapeake & Ohio
Lexington
Kentucky State Line
Huntington
W. Va
Trimble
Phil
B. Thompson
Stealy
Richard Wintersmith
Washington
Wm. Smith
Kentucky
Carlisle
Stone
Knetucky
Congress
Lindsay
Breckenridge
Williams
Blackburn
Cleveland Seen as Next President Despite Party Shifts
Special to Reconpen reports strong, growing support for Grover Cleveland as the likely next president. The piece notes Cleveland’s popularity despite criticism, contrasts with Harrison’s perceived failures, and highlights shifts among white and colored voters favoring Cleveland while Harrison loses ground across parties. It cites rising Democratic backing and discontent with Harrison’s presidency and color-line policy.
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Wasuexaton
D. C
Grover Cleveland
Harrison
Cleveland
Mr. Cleveland
R, M.C
And Still anothER And Receives a Good Thumping for His Trouble
Atlanta dispatch reports two violent incidents. Burton Smith, a prominent lawyer, was shot in a dispute over a training board patent involving the Atlanta Coffin Factory and Gate City Coffin Co. The attacker, J A Robert, was arrested after the scuffle near North Broad Street. Robert faced a $1,000 bond after an alleged libel claim prior. In a separate case, a coroner’s jury found Bradley’s death to be murder, casting doubt on Ozbun in the Bradley killing.
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Atlanta
Burton Smith
J. A. Robert
Broad Street Bridge
North Broad Street
Smith
Robert
Walters
Hake & Burton Smith
Gate Elty Coffin Company
Alanta Cofin
Wallers
Smith & Weason
Bradley
Ozbun
Radical preacher and archbishop spark pro civil rights appeal
Special to The Record. May 7. Archbishop Ireland of Minnesota and Buck of Georgia join Kelly of Kansas as bright lights in the Republican stance on race. Ireland's sermon argues equality before God, denounces prejudice, and urges Catholics to support rights for colored citizens, while noting slavery as a past misstep. Losses from a fire on Fifth Avenue total about 5 000 dollars.
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Washinaton
Buck
Georgia
Kelly
Kansas
Archbishop Ireland
Minnesota
Ireland
Thia
America
R. M.C
Columbus
Fifth Avenue
M. Simon
Dudley nomination postponed. Laird succeeds at LaGrange
Special to RecoupEn from Washington D C May reports the Dudley nomination delayed again until Monday with Colquitt in New York, doubts on confirmation persist though Poor Athens Davis for Athens will be confirmed. Miss Laird appointment for LaGrange post office forwarded to the President. Watt for Columbus chosen. Walter Johnson to Columbus post office. McKinley and Mills open tariff debate with general discussion likely to close tonight.
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Wasuinatos
D. C
Dudley
Colquitt
New York
Athens
Davia
Lagrange
General Clarkson
Miss Laird
Senate
Watt
Columbus
Walter Johnson
Johnson
Georgia
McKinley
Mills
R. M.C
Gordon's Speech Addresses Colored Men in Atlanta
Governor Gordon spoke to a large gathering of leading colored men at the opera house urging them to avoid emigration and politics, praising Southern progress in education and urging negroes to focus on local affairs. He noted postmaster appointments in Indiana and the North, prompting chants of Here to stay. The convention adjourned sine die.
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Atlanta
Gordon
Bill Pledger
Indiana
Tarrad
North
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Sealy
Cuteara
Muir
Nega
Meure
Ina
Woodsum
Norway
Joan Veminor
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