Prospects of Dudley Postmaster Confirmation Doubted
A May 10 update from Americus reports Senator Colquitt avoiding public specifics on Dudley’s postmaster confirmation. He hints Dudley likely will not be confirmed if left alone, citing ugly papers and support from Senator Sawyer and Judge Crisp.
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RecorDen
Wasmixeron
Senator Colquitt
Americus
Dudley
Inet
Tam
Sawyer
Colquitt
Crisp
South
Madison Davis
Athens
R. M.C
Arrest warrant issued for conductor in Atlanta death case
ATLANTA May 13 special to Reconvbcis reports P H Lee was arrested on a warrant for the death of Trippe whose body was found by the Richmond and Danville railroad at Buwanee. Coroners jury said death from a blow to the head and Lee, a railroad conductor, is charged. W J Robert injured in a fight with Burton Smith is in dangerous condition in Fulton county jail. A theft at a city girls high school draws attention as money and books vanish and some items are traced to a secondhand dealer. Grocers held a grand picnic at Maddox Park closing stores. The A O U W grand lodge begins its biennial session tomorrow with many officers in attendance. Forsom.
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Atlanta
P. H. Lee
Trippe
Richmond and
Danville
Buwanee
Lee
W. J. Robert
Burton Smith
Fulton County
Maddox Park
Florida
Grand Lodge
Forsom
Murderous Ed Day Attacks in Macon Slayings
Ed Day, querulous after drinking, wounded John Brown a negro boy in three places and then seized Anna Rowell, slashing her twelve times on back neck and head. Dr. Green attends Brown. Dr. Gibson extracts skull fragments. Day attempted further assaults but was repelled near the cemetery.
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Macon
Land
John Brown
John
J. J. Clay
Green
Anna Rowell
Gibson
Day
Theerside
Ochiltree Dinner Highlights Republican Tensions
Special to Recorp En May 8 at Chamberlain's Tom Ochiltree denounced machine manipulation to Republican leaders. A Farmers Alliance delegation urged passage of the Fickler bill to create regional subtreasuries for farm staples, led by C. W. McCune. Col. Livingston will stay another day as Alliance candidates are predicted in most Georgia districts.
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WaAshington
Tom Ochiltree
Chamberlain's
Thomas
Farmers Alliance
Ways and Means Committee
C. W. McCune
The
National Alliance
Col. Livingaton
Alliance
Georgia
Recorder
Washington
Congress
Henry R. Harris
Grimes
W. L. Pesk
Col. Livingston
Judge Stewart
Bob Nisbet
State Agricultural Society
Blount
Felix Corput
Clements
Tom Watson
Barnes
Smith
Oglethorpe
Carlton
Winn
Gwinnett
Walter Hill
Felton
Blount named to Committee on Rules in U S House
Washington May 10 Speaker Reed appoints Mr Blount to vacancy on Committee on Rules. The move pleases Democrats especially in Georgia. Many expected Judge Chap but friends say the change improves his Speakership chances. Judge Crisp shows quiet support as Republicans gather for birthday dinner hosted by General Sherman with Reed, Harrison and Morton present.
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Washinggton
D. C
Reed
Blount
Georgia
Chap
Judge Crisp
General Sherman
Harrison
Morton
Makers plan eight million dollar investment push at Middlesborough
The Manufacturers' Record reports several firms will spend about eight million dollars at Middlesborough and Cumberland Gap Kentucky to develop coal and iron lands. Three new companies form to exploit 430000 acres of mineral lands in Kentucky and Tennessee tributary to Middlesborough. The London Watts Steel and Iron Syndicate enlarges capital and plans to expand furnaces and related industries. Capt Kolb, an original Alliance candidate, was defeated in his own county last Saturday.
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Baltrimore
Middlesborough
Cumberland Gap
Kentucky
Tennessee
London Watts Steel and Iron Syndicate
Middleborough
Capt. Kolb
Lant Baturdsy
Penalty at Ware County Jail A Hanging Narrative
A detailed 19th century account describes the execution of Bob Hill at the Ware County jail for the murder of A B Rogers in Camak on February 6. Hill, aged 24, met the gallows after a guarded transfer from Macon jail, with the drop timed at 10 40 a m. The scene notes Hill’s calm demeanor, a final request for forgiveness to Rogers and a sheriff’s remark, and confirms the cause of death as a broken neck after fourteen minutes. The report adds Hill’s prior burglary record and notes the body being sent to Augusta Medical College.
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Warrenton
Bob Hill
A. B. Rogers
Camak
T. N. Shurley
Macon
Anti
Bob
Sheriff Shurly
Mr. Shurely
Mr. Rogers
Mr. Rodgers
D.A. Rogers
F. X. Phillips
Smith & Wesson
Rodgers
Evans declines to run for governor
G M Evans publishes a letter stating he is not a candidate for governor. He cites his obligations to his church and ministerial duties as the sole constraint, expressing respect for the office but insisting personal obligations prevent candidacy. The note reflects public sentiment and formal courtesy toward the gubernatorial question in the state.
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AmaNta
G. M. Evans
Commonwealth
Clement A, Evans
Rich tin find in Cherokee county near Canton
The Atlanta Journal reports rich tin and silver deposits found in Cherokee county east of Canton, forty miles from Atlanta. A tin vein forty feet wide tested to nine feet remains rich and exhaustless, with parallel silver veins. A stock company will mine the property owned by Thrasher of Chattanooga McLendon of Atlanta and Cunningham of Atlanta. The government offers a possible reward of up to 100000 dollars for paying quantities. The find is hailed as valuable for the region.
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Atlanta Journal
Cherokee County
Canton
Atlanta
United States
Cornwall
Washington
J. 8. Thrasher
Chattanooga
J. T. McLendon
J. D. Cunningham
Thrasher
Fort Buffington
Dealings in Dirt Real Estate Boom in Americus
A Georgia city sees record weekly transfers, rising from $1,383 to $40,692 in one year. From May 4, 1889 to May 3, 1890 763 transfers totaled $686,118, averaging about $1,500 per deal. Weekly figures show continual growth, with transfers and values climbing throughout the period.
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Americus
Georgia
Clerk Allen
Superior Court
Real Estate Transfers Show Local Property Movements
Real estate activity reported with numerous transfers including Mrs. M. F. Speer to F. C. Bolton on Prince Street for 2000, Mrs. L. Maxwell to Roxie L. Jones on Southend for 700, and several others: Brannon Avenue lot to W. B. Hurt for 700, Leeton Park blocks 2 and 8 to Arthur Rylander for 3200, and multiple parcels in 15th and 16th districts with prices ranging from 50 to 2500.
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M. F. Speer
F. C. Bolton
Prince Street
L. Maxwell
Roxie L. Jones
Southend
W. B. Hurt
Brannon Avenue
Leeton Land Company
Arthur Rylander
Leeton Park
Asaignnes
George W. Lewis
Brooklyn Heights
M. Speer
C. A. Huntington
Abe Shorter
Magnolia Street
Rylander & Ansley
T. Adame
Lesson
A. L. Twilight
Builders Supply Company
McCrary Hill
W.C. Carter
Fatal derailment after Lyons transfer on freight run
On Monday at 2 30 Conductor Cobb and Engineer Brown of the 8 A M road pulled out with a heavy freight for Savannah. They reached Lyons at 10 p m and upon transfer to the 8 W division the train derailed after ten miles, killing flagman Mr King. The cause is believed to be a defect in the track.
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Cobb
Brown
Savannah
Lyons
8. And
Mr. King
No Indictment Against Him in Bank Fraud Case
Months ago John Windsor, cashier of the People's National Bank, was arrested on the charge of passing a spurious ten dollar bill and held for grand jury action. The grand jury yesterday refused to bring an indictment. Marion County gains a new Curran post office.
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John Windsor
People's National Bank
United States
Macon
Erwin
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