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Newspaper

Americus Weekly Recorder

Location

Americus, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1888

Page

8

OHIOAN WHITECAPS APPEAR AGAIN IN SOUTHERN OHIO

Wild excitement spreads through southern Ohio as White Caps ride at night near Bufford and Mt. Oreb. Marvey Ellison, a white farmer, was whipped with threats of death, sparking appeals to Gov. Foraker for aid. Vigilantes reportedly circle Sardinia, intimidating farmers and exacting punishment for alleged thefts. A separate case reports Mrs. Patrick Dur quarrelled with her husband and threw vitriol, blinding him, then confessed to further threats.

Orreixtall Ohio Who's Carnelo Forks Buford Marvey Ellison Cincignati Indiana Cincinnati Mt. Oreb Aston Conover Mt. Orehams Buford Aimiell Thomas Conover James Donnelly Wm. Eiler Sardinia Highland County Adam ‘Barkes Warnins Man Barkes Vitixens Ente I’a Patrick Dur Eowoenan

Oldest American voter Capt John Spence dies at 112

The long lived Accom County resident Capt John Spence, aged 112, dies in Virginia. Born in 1576 he allegedly voted in every Presidential election since his birth. His first vote was for Thomas Jefferson in 1800 and he remained a sailor at heart, never needing a doctor in his many years.

Thomas Jefferson Oxaycook United States Capt John Spence Acconmne Spence

Centenarian Elizabeth White Celebrates 100th Birthday

Nov 21 Newcvunvvrort Masa reports Elizabeth Worth White, at her son's home, marks her hundredth birthday. Mother of nine, six living, with thirteen grandchildren and a great great grandchild, she remains active, reads, and helps with needlework, while her husband died in 1871. Colwunvs notes a pardon petition for Mrs Garrett, Medias county murderess, circulating for signatures. Warden Coffin says the woman has no knowledge of the petition’s origins.

Masa Elizabeth Worth White Colwunvs Garrett Medias County Cincin Coffin

Rescue ofcomotive in Paquetteville riot report

Paquetteville Quebec November 21 A force of forty armed men led by Foresian Vandyke of the Hereford railroad attempted to recover two locomotives from Italian strikers who had seized them over wage disputes A riot followed leaving three Italians wounded and one dead Sulcide Clerk Wastraron reported dead November 21 Special W A Bewalder government employee died by his own hand this morning on Tol Hill in the city Causation attributed though not confirmed with political affiliation noted as Democratic

Paquettevitte Quebec Foresian Vandyke Hereford Railroad Sulcide Clerk Wastraron W. A. Bewalder Tol Hill

Medical Consultation by Graph in Victoria Hospital

Lord Ennismore lies near death in a Victoria hospital with typhoid fever and complications. A telegraph circuit linked London, Mackay Bennet Cable, Pacific Railway, and New York for three hours of expert medical consults with Sir Donald A. Smith and Dr Hunnington. Replies came in three to four minutes. Lord Ennismore is somewhat better tonight as his father, the Earl of Listowel, sails from Queenstown to Victoria aboard the Gallia.

Graph Victoris British Cola New Enn‘smore Earldom of Listowel Donald A. Smith London Mackay-Bennett Cable

Colquitt Re elected Senator Amid Grady Vote Absence

Atlanta Nov 20 Gen Alfred H Colquitt was reelected United States senator from Georgia with only two opposing votes. Henry W Grady received no ballots as lawmakers convened and rolled call followed. Colquitt won 158 to 1 in the senate and 160 to 1 in the house amid strong party backing and tariff reform claims.

Henry W. Grady Atlanta Alfred H. Colquitt United States Georgia Hall of Representatives Clork Clay R. L. Berner Monroe Alfred N. Colquitt Colquitt Darnell Senate House David Garen A. Darnell Bradwell Alfred H. Colluitt Whitfield Coluitt Grady Boomlet

Fifth Avenue Crowd Discusses Detroit League Exit

On November 20 1830 in New York representatives from National League clubs gathered on Fifth Avenue. The main topic was Detroit's resignation from the league with Cincinnati likely to take a spot while Cleveland is also discussed. No business occurs until tomorrow as a rules committee meets.

New York Fifth Avenue National League Baseball Detroit Cincinnati Cleveland

Tennessee County Returns Show Governor Taylor Leading

Returns from all Tennessee counties list Cleveland at 159,079 and Harrison at 139,415 with Fisk 5,000 and Streeter 48. Cleveland holds a plurality of 19,284 and a 13,417 majority. Taylor leads Republicans Hawkins and Johnson in a close statewide vote with a 17,822 majority and 10,0?

Nashville Tenn Tennessee Cleveland Harrison Fisk Streeter Taylor Hawkins Johnson Prost Law

Secretary Whitney's Guests Invited to Visit in March

The President and Mrs. Cleveland will be guests of Secretary and Mrs. Whitney for a week after the fourth of March, to be spent in Washington D. C. on the invitation extended by the Whitneys.

Whitney Wasuretox D. C Cleveland

West Virginia snow and fires mark tense news day

Two inches of snow fell across Maryland and West Virginia Monday. The Beaver Falls rolling mills in Pennsylvania burned Monday night. Geo. F. Mathews of Savannah killed himself in Ithaca. William Durant of Arkansas was murdered near Tashoma, Indian Territory. Florida reports fever cases and four deaths in Jacksonville. Major Henry J. Farnsworth died at Fortress Monroe Monday. Dispatches from northern Illinois Indiana and eastern towns note the season’s first heavy snow. A Brooklyn man sues Col Sinn of the Park Theater for damages over hat etiquette during a show.

West Virginia Maryland Beaver Falls Geo. F. Mathews Savannah Ithica N. Y William Durant Arkansas Tashoma I. T Florida Mayport Jacksonville Rni Henry J. Farnsworth Fortress Monroe Illinois Indiana Brooklyn Col. Sinn The Park Theater

Worsening Maltreatment of German Immigrants by Oyster Boat Owners

Mayor Hewitt orders detectives to probe abuses by employment bureaus aiding German immigrants recruited for Maryland and Virginia oyster boats. Agents sign illiterately written contracts binding men to six months work, with starvation rations and harsh conditions, while two firms in New York allegedly persist. Berlin-origin groups press for action amid suspicions of unlawful recruitment and false wages.

New York Hewitt Board of Police Greenwich Street der Answander German Society of Baltimore Maryland Virginia Europe Dupes Battery

Keeley motor case await Supreme Court appeal

The motor man John W. Keeley, jailed last Saturday for contempt of court for refusing to reveal information about his mysterious engine to court appointed experts, was released on bail by Judges Paxton Steer Britt and Williams. The case will remain quiet until January 15 when the supreme court will hear the appeal from Judge Finlotter’s decision.

Pauladelpia John W. Keeley Paxton Steer Ritt Williama Supreme Court Finlotter

National Editorial Association Meets in San Antonio

The National Editorial Association holds its annual meeting in San Antonio Texas today. The event features an address by Albert W White of Parkersburg W Va and papers from editors and from a representative of advertising agents. The convention runs three days with a state tour and a visit to Mexico City.

Hays State Board of Charities Mvid Pacific Hotel R. B. Hays National Prison Association Farwell Hall J. M. Flower E. A. Kiltourne Northern R. W. McClaughry Joliet Penitentiary Joliet San Antonio Texas National Editorial Association Albert W. White Parkersburg W. Va Mexico

A Catholic Bishop Consecrated in St Louis

The Right Rev J J Hennessy has been consecrated Bishop of Wichita Kansas at St Johns Church in St Louis. The ceremony drew many priests from the city and visitors from Missouri and Illinois. Prominent citizens and members of other denominations attended. The new bishop received warm praise from peers and clergy.

St. Louis J. J. Hennesy Wichita Kan St. John’s Church Missouri Ilinois Rees

Chicago's Mysterious Murder Remains Opaque

Chicago readers hear of Eva Jane Mitchell death on Grand Boulevard. Three suspects Sturges Gray and Stowell proved to have substantial alibis and were released on bonds of 3000 each. Tom Masterson remains held with a questionable account of his prior relationship to the victim. Inquest postponed until today.

Chicago Eva Jane Mitchell Grand Boulevard Sturges Gray Stowell Tom Masterson

President to Offer Oak View Villa in Washington

Real estate agents report the president may sell his country villa Oak View and nearby land in Washington. Agents have pressed to interview him and some have learned his views. Oak View could be sold before spring for a handsome profit on the original investment.

Wim Hi Country Home Washington, D. C Oak View Frealy Ray Oak View

Moonshiner Arrested Near Horcmison City Marshal Residence

Allison Hawk of Horcmison Kansas was arrested for moonshining near the city marshal’s home. He operated a still with an old engine for a year and produced poor grade whisky before officers seized the still and jailed him.

Horcmison Kan Allison Hawk Hawk

Oklahoma gathering in Wichita and national notes

An interstate gathering on the interests of Oklahoma met in Wichita Kansas on Tuesday. A boiler explosion near Butte Montana Tuesday left five dead and six injured. Col Lamont may be named advocate general succeeding Gen Swain. Goods exposed to fever to be burned in affected cities. Robert Garrett to move to Clifton near Baltimore. Barry Powderly labor ranks engagements continue. Charges and counter charges persist. President elect Harrison was greeted by about 200 women in Cincinnati with the relief corps women present.

Col. Lamont Gen. Swain Robert Garrett Clifton Baltimore Barry Harrison Relief Corps Cincinnati

WIDOWS AT WINDOR A Royal Household Impasse and Politic Octogenarian Queen

London reports the queen's indisposition after meeting Empress Frederick at Windsor.Her maid of honor Eva Moore returns to London for rest. questions arise over salary and marriage funds amid the queen's dotage rumors. Lords in waiting receive hefty yearly stipends, while Frederick's widow faces mixed public reception. The Empress plans a long English stay, despite controversy surrounding Mackenzie, Kennedy books sales, and bequests from Empress Frederick. A separate note records two women gaining access to Lodge Celtic during a funeral observance, prompting Masonic scrutiny and expulsion concerns.

London Empress Frederick Germany Windsor Evela Moore Lord Sackville Henniker Hopetown Elphinstone Edward Pelham Clinton Michael Biddulph Walter Campbell Empresa Victoria Eperor Frederick Prince and Princess of Wales Sandringham Mackenzie Frederick Kenzie Empreae

Kerry Kerry Sentinel dispute at Varnell commission session

At the Varnell commission in Kerry a Times case sees Attorney General Sir Richard Webster ask help to compel witnesses from Kerry and cite a Kerry Sentinel article accusing judges of government bias. Harrington’s counsel seeks adjournment. A Kerry farmer, Cullety, testifies two men shot him after eviction notices in 1882, leg amputated.

Laxnox Varnell Commission Richard Webster the Times County Kerry Kerry Sentinel Edward Harrington Harrington County Kerry Cullety

Who Will be Sackville's Successor

The government weighs appointing a successor to Lord Sackville before President Cleveland leaves office. Possible choices include Mr. Plunkett or Sir P F C Lascelles or Mr. Monson. Lord Sackville may go to Madrid with Ford moving to Vienna. Satow could replace Palgrave in Montevideo. western Kansas residents flee as rain and storage fail, threatening starvation.

Sackville Loxpos Lord Sackville Cleveland H. C. Vivian Brussels Washington Post Plunkett PF. C. Lascelles Bucharest Mr. Monson Athens Madrid Ford Vienna Satow Bangkok Palgrave Montevideo

Rumors of a duel and tied political counts in early election

Reports from Atlanta and Washington discuss a rumored duel involving Tom Cobb and a party of four at Band. Meanwhile, national returns show Democrats claiming several House seats with Republicans contesting districts, and talks of fraud and control dominate the West. Early tallies suggest a tight race with key districts undecided and questions about John Baker's role in the Eighteenth district.

Atlanta Clal Tom Cobb Jacksonian Young Lanche Hoke Smith Brandon Wasamatox Jet Lefors Tives Crats Mos West Cans West Virginia Nat Johu Baker Rmasken

Whitechapel murder tale traced to drunken woman

A reported Whitechapel murder rumor centered on a drunken woman found near the underground railway. Scotland Yard denied the initial tale of a lethal street attack by a tall, fair man with a moustache. A later version suggested a failed murder attempt and a crowd dispersed before pursuers could secure the suspect.

Whitechapel Scotland Yard

Will Allison Be Invited to Confer in New Year

A fragmentary notice from Indianapolis reports Harrison inviting Senator Allison to visit, marking a fourth invitation circulated by the administration. Friends say Allison may remain in the Senate, with Clarkson and Ton named among organizers, and the move viewed as aiming to influence administration policy. The snippet references Ohio connections and interior discussions, but details are unclear.

Harrison Senater Indianapolis Quay Clarkson Mites Ton Cal Allison State Treasury Senate Trionda Ohio

Married His Father Cinvenano Nov 21

Wm J Chisholm is reported to have married his father Cinvenano on November 21, with details appearing in a local notice. The brief item notes the unusual union and lists involved parties and dates in a concise news card style.

Cinvenano Wm. J. Chisholm

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