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Newspaper
Americus Weekly Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1890
Page
8
Special to RECORDER reports the McKinley tariff bill passing the House 164 to 142 on May 21 in Washington. Republican Coleman and Featherstone sided with Democrats, aiding defeats on jute wool yarns and miler schedules. Debate was chaotic as a tense third reading proceeded after long uproar and procedural controls by Gill managers.
Mayos May 21 report states forty miles graded with fifteen remaining and work to start in thirty days. The line, backed by Northern capital, should finish in twelve months. Grading began at Dublin and progressed toward Macon, leaving a rough fifteen mile gap. The initial forty miles are in excellent condition and could be completed for about $2,000. President Dudley Hughes reportedly invested about $40,000 of his own funds.
At Bellwood crossing on the Georgia Pacific railroad Rufus Johnson a 20 year old sand hauler was killed when his wagon was struck by an oncoming passenger train. His mules stepped on the irons and the rushing engine demolished the wagon hurling him about 100 feet. Johnson died instantly with one mule killed. Nearby banking firm partner George S Brown of Baltimore died in Macon.
Special to Reconven from St Louis May 1 Rev Atticus G Haygood of Sheffield Alabama was elected Bishop on the first ballot at the Methodist Episcopal Conference. Rev Dr Qacar P Fitzgerald of Nashville Tennessee was elected a Bishop on the fourth ballot. Also in Cleveland Ohio May 20 Garfield remains and the label of his marker were transferred to the crypt in a very secretive ceremony.
Melon growers from Georgia and nearby states plan a major meeting in Macon on Friday May 21 to discuss cooperative handling of the next crop. Rail traffic and shared sales aims to prevent overstocking, raise returns, and organize a barbecue for delegates near the Planters' Exchange office and Lee Factory.
In Washington on May 17 the House debated tariff related claims as Bynum and Bayne traded accusations. Campbell testified Bynum called him a liar while Bayne was labeled a perjurer. The raucous session led to a censure vote against Bynum amid Democratic applause and his acceptance of the honor.
The Democratic executive committee calls a July primary as Fulton County Farmers Alliance nominates S. M. Taliaferro for the legislature. Aimed at opposing monopolies and defending equal rights, the alliance urges laborers to support the candidate and stand against trusts and combines.
Special to Reconpen reports Washington May 17 committee of House Republican caucus favored the Lodge national election law over Rowell’s bill to extend the supervisory system. The committee, with about two thirds in favor, recommended the Lodge measure after removing the Australian ballot feature.
Special to the RecoupER reports the largest landslide in the East at Confluence Pennsylvania on May 20. The Baltimore and Ohio line suffered a half mile of track coverage halting all trains and causing delays. Estimated damage runs around 150000 dollars.
Washington May 10 The House scene last Saturday remains the talk of the day as Bynum pushes ahead. Wilson of West Virginia testifies on a personal privilege, recounting Campbell denials and a circulating affidavit about a 15 monthly wage for workers. He outlines the interview with Campbell and Bynum, while Sutal plans a trip to Atlanta to oppose his brother Sam for the Legislature.
Madox May 20 Luther D Hall will be released on a five thousand dollar bond to prepare for trial on the charge of perjury. He will be freed from Chatham county jail on Sunday but must return to serve the balance of a contempt sentence and later complete ten days allotted for trial preparation. The bond is signed by Hall as principal and H A Hall and W A Hall Jr.
On Saturday night masked robbers entered the house of Judge Komes in Vienna. They roused the judge and his young niece, hacked the judge to pieces before the terrified girl, who afterward became insane. The thieves seized about thirty thousand dollars worth of goods.
Special to Recorper Atlanta Ga May 21 John L Conley says he will neither pay his fine nor allow anybody to pay it for him Governor Gordon declines to interfere The fine is 6000 or twelve months in the chain gang Judge Marshall Clark will investigate the sheriff jailor and bailiff tomorrow on the charge of allowing Tolleson to be on the streets without authority This is a new phrase in the Tolleson case B A Means of Meansville Ga who has been using aliases Z M Maynard and W T Maynard and claiming to be W T Maynard's son was arrested today on charges of forging W T Maynard's name to a deed to Atlanta property worth 3000 as he tried to borrow 1600 and then 1500 but the police arrested him He refuses to talk He is a young man of prepossessing appearance Porses
Moxie dam on Moxie pond covering eighteen square miles of water broke last evening. Kennebec River water level is rising rapidly threatening all riverfront properties and cellars. Estimated loss已 reaches five million dollars and growing.
Three desperadoes said to be the last of the Jesse James gang were captured in Watertown New York after escaping from Douglas County Missouri jail on March 2. Their arrest closes a long chase linking Missouri to New York state authorities.
Special from Washington May 20 Kemmiler the New York murderer whose case was before the United States Supreme Court has ben granted a brief respite as the court adjourned until Friday without action The report notes the temporary safety of the defendant amid pending review by the high court Mercury and Calomel are warned against for causing serious harm and Dr Bull’s Sarsaparilla is advertised as a safe alternative in a Springfield Health Journal notice
A May 17 report from Washington cites a rumor that certain manufacturers favored by the McKinley bill were forced to contribute large sums in advance of the framing of the bill. The claim says Republican National Committee members warned these protected manufacturers that failure to comply would jeopardize their interests.
The State Democratic Executive Committee of Atlanta called a convention for August 7 to nominate Governor and State House officers. In Cleveland Ohio King’s Safety Deposit Bank guards a special tomb vault for General Garfield’s body amid secrecy to thwart theft fears. Legislature faces lottery passage hurdles as of May. a medical testimonial touts PSP P claimed cures for years of skin disease with Abbott's East Indian Corn Paint also advertised.
Col Northen of Spranra Georgia responds to rumors about favoring corporations and hindering the people. He asserts no stock or official ties to railroads, champions a railroad commission, and says he would act free of promises if Governor. He denounces the charges as false, urged proof, and defends his integrity amid political attack.
A cavalry company forms at Jesup. J B R Lacey of New Rochelle reports killing 151 rats daily, with rats weighing fifteen pounds. Heirs of J H Powell of Griffin receive 8270 from life insurance. A letter from Venice Italy notes health improvements and travel plans to Carlsbad and Macon by June 21. An effigy hanging and a gallows near the Rome depot are described amid local reactions. An 1835 Macon native, Israel F Brown, reappears via letter to his Macon niece. The Perry Journal reports a monster resembling an alligator found in a well and kept for observation. Athens saloons may open under original package rulings, stirring prohibition debates. A Banner note questions whether the original package applies to shipped containers or bottles.
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