Burrows Killed by Nighttime Capture in Alabama
Rube Burrows, famed train robber, was killed in Monroe County Alabama while attempting to escape after capture by John McDuffie and others. Burrows held $17,800, exchanged gunfire with guards, and died from a chest wound inflicted by Carter’s shot and Burrows’s own return fire. The body to be brought to the local area as Superintendents Age and Fisher of the Southern Express Company proceed to the scene.
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Ala
Daily News
Rube Burrows
Monroe County
Alabama
Rube Burrowe
John McDuffie
Southern Express Company
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Rube
Carter
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Fisher
Fifth District convention to indorse or oppose Livingston in Atlanta
Political maneuvering in Georgia unfolds as the Fifth District convention in Atlanta seeks to back the Republican nominee Will Haight or an independent Democratic rival to Livingston. Douglas county delegates will be chosen amid a Jeffersonian Democrat gathering, while a manifesto from Douglassville signals hardline anti Livingston sentiment.
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Livingston
Douglassville
Douglas County
Douglass County
Will Haight
Congress
Gordon
Sumter Shepherds Decision Undermines County Fence Law
Special to RECORDER Atlanta Oct 3 Supreme Court ruling in Mathis vs Jones voids Macon and related local stock laws affecting about fifty counties. The decision, in line with a general uniform state policy, invalidates December 26 1888 act requiring all domestic animals to be kept from running at large and makes Sumter County’s fence regulation unconstitutional.
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Laat
Sumter Co
Atlanta
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Sumter
Chicago
Mathison
Jones
Macon
Macon County
Athil
Bleckley
Pamph
G. M
Calvin for Gordon He Will Abide Democratic Instructions
Avansta Ga October 6 Hon Martin V Calvin issues a card in the Evening News outlining his senatorial stance. He says he will vote for Gordon first and always if elected, claiming a religious duty to follow Richmond county democracy instructions over Alliance orders. This may jeopardize his speakership, but he vows to honor the county's instructions.
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Avansta
Martin V. Calvin
Gordon
Richmond County
Ramspeck Dead After Accidental Wound
Atlanta Oct 7 Geo Ramspeck died at his Decatur home at five o clock this morning aged twenty following an accidental self inflicted pistol wound last Friday His death ends a bright affable career and makes the incident a mournful tragedy for friends and family
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Spedal
Atlanta
Geo. Ramspeck
Decatur
Gordon's Chances in Alliance Senate Fight
Special to ReCoRuAK Atlanta reports growing certainty within the Alliance about the Senate race. Livingston emerges as the favored but not openly declared candidate, with internal pledges and alliances shaping potential votes. Gordon and Womack figures loom as counterweights, as strategists map how Livingston's path might shift to a Gordon-led outcome.
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Recoruak
Atlanta
Livingston
Gordon
Alliance
Rufe Dorsey
Fulton
Emmett Womack
Womack
Senate
Congress
Edgewood Alliance Defies DeKalb County Resolution
Special to Recordes from Atlanta October 3 Edgewood Alliance in DeKalb county adopts protest against the county Alliance's plan for U S Senator voting. It urges allegiance to core Alliance principles and opposes monopolies and sub treasury schemes while raising concerns about West Point Terminal influence on Georgia politics and freight rate policies.
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Atlanta
Edgewood Alliance
DeKalb County
Gordon
General Assembly
United States
Treasury
West Point
Wall Street
Fire at LaCrosse gin injures operator and burns cotton
Yesterday morning about ten o clock H H Singletary's gunnery at LaCrosse in Sedley county caught fire from friction or matches. W J Mauk sounding alarm and leaping into the lint room saved about two thirds of the lint before flames overtook him. Antone McCreary attempted to rescue the remainder but was overwhelmed. Rain and buckets finally saved the outfit. Mank suffered facial burns and the loss to B J Grantham included one half bale of cotton.
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H. H. Singletary
LaCrosse
Sedley County
W. J. Mauk
Antone McCreary
Mank
B. J. Grantham
Senatorial Talk: Gordon Believed Defeated and Ready to Quit
Special to Recorper from Atlanta reports heated talk on Northen’s senatorial prospects. A prominent Allianceman says Gordon may bow out and back Northen, hoping to influence the race but most expect Alliance caucus after the legislature to resist such a move. The piece also covers Felton County primary races including sheriff contest between A N G Perrkerson and Jim Morrow, noting sheriff pay and the high stakes.
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Oct
Northen
Gordon
Alliance
Felton
Fulton
Sheriff's Office
A. N. G. Perkerson
Jim Morrow
Walker seeks Presidency of the Senate from 12th district
Preston reports supporters of Hon. J. P. Walker, sen ator elect from the 12th district, push for his Presidency of the Senate. They argue his legislative experience suits the role and Southwest Georgia has been neglected in honors, urging backing from this section.
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Preston
J. P.walker
Senate
Bena
The Coming Mayor In Atlanta Outlook
Allegations point to Alderman H. G. Hutchison as the likely next mayor of Atlanta. The report notes cautious optimism amid political maneuvering and cautions that a late development could alter the outcome.
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H. G. Hutchison
Atlanta
Gilreath Cobb Wedding Unites Mr H Gilreath and Miss Lilly Cobb
Last night in the city Mr H Gilreath and Miss Lilly Cobb joined in matrimony at Tom Cobb’s residence. Rev Williamson of East Americas church officiated before a large gathering of friends and relatives. The groom leads the gas works, and the bride is a popular young woman with many well wishers.
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H. Gilreath
Lilly Cobb
Tom Cobb
Mr. Williamson
East Americas Church
Hines Announces Alliance Backing for Senate Bid
Judge Jax K Hines declares he will allow use of his name as Senate candidate following a Washington county Alliance endorsement and request to stand as standard bearer. Decatur DeKalb Alliance delegates press for nomination as Atlanta responds and other counties move toward backing against Gordon.
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Atlanta
Jax. K. Hines
Senate
Washington County Alliance
Recorder
Hines
Kimball House
Gordon
DeKalb Cajjeq
Decatur
W. C. Harris
Reporter Scoops Self With Silent Phone Prank
A newsroom scoop backfires as a Central railroad telephone is found still in place but inoperative. A Recorder reporter discovers the device may be functional only in appearance, learning the truth after questioning Agent Maxwell. The incident leads to a lesson on reporting verified facts over sensational claims.
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Recorder
Central Railroad
Central Depot
Maxwell
Seven year old burglar arrested for shop theft
The seven year old Otha Slappy was arrested for burglary after breaking into Hawkins barber shop and stealing six dollars. A witness said he dropped the money while with another boy, leading to the arrest and partial recovery of funds. Due to his age there was no local house of correction, and he was discharged on condition of severe punishment at home.
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Otha Slappy
Darkey
Hawkins Barber Shop
Hawkins
House of Correction
Noo
Building and Improving Buss Houses
Building and improving business houses is a key factor in city growth. As firms expand and new firms arrive, more room and stores are needed to accommodate the rapidly growing population. Enterprising merchants are freeing temporary spaces and adding new stores to complement existing facilities.
Woolfolk to Swim Case Highlighted in Georgia Race
Special to RECORDRR from Penny Georgia reports October events in Houston County as Tom Woolfolls faces further action and a judge sets October 29. The Camden County results indicate election shifts, with John M. Holte and Le Crawford named among newly involved colored members in McIntosh and Camden counties.
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Penny
Tom Woolfolls
Houston County
Atlanta
Camden County
John M. Holte
le Crawford
McIntosh County
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