Senate Appointments and Belgium Mission Report
The senate debated seating Montana, Washington, and Wyoming senators by gubernatorial appointment amid quorum issues. President sent James S. Ewing for Belgium and Thomas T. Crittenden for Mexico as consuls general. Judge Thomas Krein named pensions commissioner. Report notes Ewing's prominence and Crittenden's Missouri stature. Meanwhile, Homestead strike tensions rise as Carnegie Steel workers organize a July 1 action with a no-force plan and lodge reorganization.
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Senate
Hoar
Soll
Montana
Wash
Wyoming
Chandler
Ewing
James S. Ewing
Illinois
Belgium
Thomas P. Crittenden
Missouri
United States
Mexico
Thomas Kren
St. Paul
James 8. Ewing
Stephen
Smith Russell
Thomas T. Crittender
Exico
Congress
Commerce Commission Arrives for Rate Hearings in Macon
The interstate commerce commission led by Colonel W R Morrison J C Clements and M A Knapp arrived in Macon to hear two cases. One from Summerville residents alleging grain rate discrimination to Charleston and the other challenging higher truck rates to New York and other eastern points. Judge McConnell in Catcaco ruled habeas corpus for Esquimaux at the World’s Fair grounds allowing liberty and court access without a new petition. Esquimaux welcomed the decision noting relief from wearing furs in heat.
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Charleston
Macon
W. R. Morrison
Illinois
J.C. Clements
Martin A. Knapp
New York
Interstate Commerce Commission
Summerville
Memphis
Fuharleston
Esquimaux
Catcaco
McConnell
Esqui Maux
Despondent Girl Attempts Suicide in Layla
Miss Maggie Hawson a 24 year old typewriter in need of work and money, swallowed laudanum at Annie Brockham's residence 147 Ivy Street near Ellis, lay unconscious for hours before doctors revived her. Her Chattanooga home and relatives are noted, including contractor Allen Hamilton. The family is described as poor but respectable as the victim survived after two hours of medical effort.
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Layla
Maggie Hawson
Sme
Toom
Annie Brockhan
Res Wence
Ivy Street
Ellis
Iss Hamilton
Chattanooga
West Ninth Street
Allen Hamilton
Bucklen's Armomile Salve Advertised as World’s Best Cure
Local advertisement touts Bucklen's Arm Salve as the superior remedy for outs, skin eruptions, salt rheum, fever sores, and all skin ailments. Claims emphasize universal effectiveness and rapid relief. The product is marketed as a universal cure for diversas afflictions.
Joe James Defends Appointment Controversy in Atlanta
Atlanta April 5 Special Joe James denies any deal in appointing an assistant district attorney and explains the backstory of candidates Hewlett Hall George Bell and Mr Rucker. He says Moses and Tate were related to Hall and Bell, Hoke Smith supported Ellis, and denies collusion or a deal governing his choice. He adds the attorney general could appoint anyone regardless of his endorsement.
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Atlanta
Joe James
Rucker
Hewlett Hall
George Bell
Moses
Hall
Tate
Bell
Hoke Smith
W. D. Ellis
Ian Ellisman
Mr. Smith
Mr. Bell
The Baptists In State Convention At Dawson Ga
In Dawson Ga April 5 special reports outline a centennial missionary year with sermons by F P McConnell and leaders from the foreign missions board. The convention praised missionary progress, while Dawson hosts hospitality as delegates expected adjournment the next day. Harmony Grove items note local visits and a fatal heart disease in Jefferson area.
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Dawson
Daweonr
The
Baptist Convention
Steen
Elections Outs West and in Ohio Report Mixed Results
Election reports from Michigan Ohio and Iowa. Republicans win mayoralties in Lansing Charlotte Manistee Lapeer Howell Iron Mountain and more. Democrats sweep in Toledo and Canton. In Iowa Dubuque Keokuk show Republican gains while Des Moines and Keokuk saw mixed council outcomes. Detroit and Wayne County swing Republican in state results.
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Detroit
Lansing
Charlotte
Manistee
Lapeer
Howell
Iron Mountain
Coldwater
St. Ignace
Midland
Hillsdale
St. Clair
Eaton Rapids
Clare
Ip Onosso
Monroe
Cheboygan
Mt. Clemens
Jackson
Ludington
Greenville
Ypsilarti
Pontiac
Marquette
Saginaw
The
Tribune
Wayne County
Ohio
Cleveland
Canton
Yorkstown
Fi A
Massilon
Akron
Toledo
Council
Stone
Police Justice
Iowa
Dusvugue
James E. Es
Eity
Ooney Recorder
Griffike
Keokuk
Fleming Du Bignon's Prophecy on Georgia Governor Race
Tom Watson is projected as the People's party gubernatorial candidate after extensive talks in Washington and Georgia. Democratic leaders emphasize maintaining strong organization while Republicans are said to be actively building networks. In Mippel town, Mamie and Edward Hendrickson, aged 17 and 19, caused a lamp explosion during a domestic dispute, burning two younger siblings and destroying the home worth about 1500 dollars.
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Tom Watson
Ron
Georgia
Savannau
Fleming du Bignon
Washington
People’s Party
Mippletown
Mamie
Edward Hendrickson
Grimes Street
Marshal R. C. Hendrickson
Doings of Demons in Texas Crimes Spark Frenzied Hunt
A Gallatin Texas report details George and John Evans abducting Jerry Shelton’s wife and fleeing into nearby woods. A mob pursues them, armed and desperate for swift justice, amid a frenzied, fearful Texas community. The assaulted woman is traumatized and cannot fully recount the horror.
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St. Lous
Gallatin
Texas
Alexander
George
John Evans
Jerry Shelton
Shelton
Memorial day plans for Cobb's Legion in Athens
The Ladies' Memorial Association of Athens outlines a Memorial day program to honor Cobb's Legion. Capt. Jerry Ritch will marshal the procession. Capt. Edgeworth Eve will speak on the Confederate unit's record. University officials, veterans, and students will participate in a musical program and a sentimental salute.
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Ladies’ Memorial Association of
Athens
Ladies’ Memorial Association
Jerry Ritch
Albert L. Mitchell
Edgeworth Eve
Augusta
Cobb
Eve
University
Lucy Cobb Institute
Home School
Potomac
Lilly Barnett
New South
Old South
Large Texas Estate May Go to Gillen Brothers
A. J. Gillen of Maxeys seeks information on his great uncle Benjamin Y. Gillen thought to be the Texas heir to a large landed estate. Gillen and his brother hope to prove the kinship from Ireland and 1830s Texan service to claim the inheritance, with action dependent on proof.
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Gillen Bros
Maxeys
A. J. Gillen
Maxeys, Ga
Baxner
Benjamin Y. Gillen
Texas
Ben Y. Gillen
Ireland
Mexico
D. T Pyron
Rusk
Col. Moorehouse
Ben ¥. Gillen
Messrs. Gillen
Gillen
Bogart Town Suit Sought Over Ground Title Dispute
A potential superior court suit may challenge the title to Bogart’s town ground. Mr. Crafts claims property formerly left to him and his brothers was sold while he was a minor. Shackleford & Shackleford will investigate the case immediately.
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Bogart
Crafts
Shackleford & Shackleford
A Suited Monument Proposal for Oconee Cemetery
In Oconee cemetery a tin monument marks Confederate graves, raised by lovers of the Confederacy. Citizens discuss starting a movement to place a granite monument in the same cemetery, comparing the College avenue memorial as an example and noting broad support for a durable tribute.
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Oconee
College Avenue
Ocenee
Public School Library Sees Growing Reader Demand
The Public School Library grows daily as Sept Bond promotes its value to the system. Citizens increasingly donate books and many households could spare a volume to the cause, aiding the library’s expansion for scholars and reading programs. Also advertised is Woolford's Sanitary Lotion claiming rapid cure for mites and ailments, sold by Dr Lyndon in Athens.
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Bond
Woolford
Lyndon
Athens
Judge Wellborn to resign Northeastern Circuit soon
The Northeastern Circuit judge is expected to resign shortly and the Governor will appoint the successor Col W P Price of Dahlonega and J J Kimsey of Cleveland are candidates for the unexpired term LaGrange Reporter notes West Point claims the nation's youngest telegraph operator five year old Euphra Dunn has been seen at the telegraph office her Morse alphabet skill impressing operators and callers alike
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Wellborn
Col
W.P. Price
Dahlonega
J. J. Kimsey
Cleveland
LaGrange
West Point
Euphra
E. N. Dunn
Miss Euphra
A Wronged Policeman and Other News
Atlanta reports patrolman A J Whitley discharged for suspected drunkenness is seriously ill with paralysis, believed due to a stroke rather than intoxication. New York carpenters unite to oppose the jumping system in contracts, while Mount Etna’s vicinity fears further quake shocks. A Black man Maggie DeGraffenreid killed by a freight train near Chesterfield, and Elisha Ie death precedes a judicial hanging. Plus Hon James W Husted extols Arnico’s Pious Plasters with repeated cures.
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Youngue
Chesterfield
S. C
Maggie DeGraffenreid
Georgia, Carolina and Northern Road
Elisha
Young Wife Chides Impatient Husband In Prayer Meeting Story
In a New York Weekly excerpt, a young wife rebukes a husband for being impatient as she hunted for gloves and got ready. She finally heads to a prayer meeting while he relaxes by the fire, illustrating domestic restraint and comic frustration.
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Barry
New York Weekly
Very Different Can I kiss you scene described in proposal
A Detroit Free Press excerpt portrays a Boston girl and a suitor during a marriage proposal. He asks to kiss, she responds with uncertainty then difference, leading to an embrace as the moment resolves.
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Boston
Detroit Free Press
Ludden Bates branch in Athens sells 150+ instruments in a year
Hale and Conaway run the Athens Ludden Bates South branch. A BASKER T reporter saw them boxing pianos and organs on Clayton street. The Savannah firm claims 59 branches and about 2,000 instruments sold yearly outside Savannah, with 4,000 pianos and organs annually across all branches, all at the same price. The Athens shop lists Steinway Chickering Mathusbek Stirling Mason Hamlin and other standard instruments, advertising in the Banner.
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Hale & Conaway
Athens
Ludden & Bates South
Music House
Basker T
Cliyton Street
Eor
Bt Mock
Macon
Atlanta
House of Ludden & Bates
Savannah
Steinway
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Fort Lamar
Jim Wright
J. L. Webb
Jefferson
Webb
Joe Tavern
Gainesville
J. H. Wood
Mac_n. Gx
Juco Tavern
R B Russell
Jug Tavern
Federal Court of the
Northern District of Georgia
Wisimsa
M M. Pittman
W. M. Pittman
Pittman
Lone Star
Withal
Bertling
OUT West
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Cobb's
Capt. Edgeworth Eve
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General News
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Connolly Street
Catan
Etna
James W. Husted
Assembly of the
State of New York
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Winterbloom
Vonda
E. J. Rowell
Medford
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T. L. Mathers
Mathkerville
Swirt Specific Co
Stevens Thomas, Jr
Clarke County
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Banxen
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Palmer
PE Seasee
R. C. Orr
Samuel Pitcher
Castoria
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