Fatal Family Confrontation in McRae Area
In McRae Virginia on Saturday Mrs Wash Lancaster was killed during a clash with her husband Wright and E A McRae. McRae fired a pistol, Lancaster was shot twice and died. Wright Lancaster was wounded in the leg and McRae was stabbed once. Separately in Brambleton fire destroyed five residences on Marshal Avenue causing estimated losses over 10 000 with no water for firefighting.
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McRae
Gal
Wash Lancaster
Wright
E. A. McRae
Lancaster
Wright Lancaster
Nontroix
W. J. Cason
J.P. Britt
Robert Webb
A. L. Gwinn
James Chapman
Marshal Avenue
Brambleton
Danielsville
Jennie Griffeth
G. T. Johnson
Quitman
Post Office Change in Atlanta This Week
Atlanta readers learn the post office shifts from Democratic to Republican control. General Lewis has accepted the bond and will assume charge Thursday evening to start official duties Friday morning, August 1. The same issue reports on alleged cruelty to aborigines in Australia with a witness letter from Raeburn describing chained wards used as road laborers under extreme heat.
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Post-Ofice
Atlanta
Atlanta Post-Office
Lewis
Noted Builder Daniel Beedy Dies at 77
Far Mineton Mo July 29 Daniel Beedy a renowned civil engineer and bridge builder died this morning at age 77 He constructed the first steam flour mill in St Louis and oversaw mills in New Mexico California and other western states and built numerous bridges.
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Far Mineton
Daniel Beedy
Anced
St. Louis
New Mexico
California
Savannah River Levels Stay Steady as Local Rains Fall
The Savannah River at Avesta Georgia stands at sixteen feet with no rise expected. Rainfall remains localized with minor amounts up country and no damage anticipated to crops. In Ricum Mono Virginia John A Connerly an iron worker fatally slashes his wife then kills himself. Mrs Connerly survives after separation prior to the incident.
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Avesta
Savannah
Ricum Mono
John A. Connerly
A Famous Lich Tamer Dead
A telegram reports the death at Lanschuiz near Presburg Hungary of Count Anton Eszterhasy famed as the lion tamer James at age 69. In Atlanta Georgia Phil Elliott, a white man, was seriously wounded on Marietta street by Minor Lee a blacksmith after Elliott ordered a shoe on his horse.
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London
Presburg
Hungary
Lanschuiz
Anton Eszterhasy
Lion James
Atlanta
Phil Elliott
Minor Lee
Marietta Street
Elliott
Lee
West Bowersville
The
Union
Andersonville
Canada Excited Over Seizure of Black Diamond
A Canadian cabinet meeting was held to address the United States revenue cutter Rush seizing the Black Diamond 70 miles offshore. A demand to Britain will seek two warships to Behring Sea to defend Canadian vessels from U S cutters. Also, Ath ns drays and wagons are largely Klein & Martin's due to their durability.
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New York
the Sun
United States Revenue
Behring Sea
United States
Lyndon Manufacturing to Begin Foundry and Machine Works
The Lyndon Manufacturing Company will break ground on a new Foundry and Machine Works August 1 at the southwest corner of their planning mill lot near the upper bridge. They aim to be in operation January 1 with the latest machinery, powered by one large engine and boiler. Dr. Lyndon's brother will relocate to Athens to run the business.
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Lyndon Manufacturing Company
Re. New Foundry
Lyndon
Athens
Virginia Republicans name three ex Confederate generals for ticket
A Virginia Republican state executive member says the Norfolk nominating convention will likely back ex Confederate Generals Mahone Elliott and Walker for governor lieutenant governor and attorney general. The note also mentions a Walker letter supporting protective tariffs and a local anecdote about John Patman and a door knob turkey tale.
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Ricamont
Mahone
Norfolk
Wyatt M. Elliott
Appomattox County
James A. Waller
Stonewall Jackson
Old
James A. Walker
Stonewall
Virginia
Geneve
Walker
Geneva Walker
The Crops Bright Prospects Across Georgia
The Banner reports superb crop prospects across Georgia and Carolina after visits with the Grady party. Corn yields on upland and bottom land look strong, with potential harvests that could cover years. Cotton and fruit show great growth with ample moisture, signaling a big business and money flow next fall. Klein & Martir advertise z-buggies and wagons in Northeast Georgia.
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Georgia
Banner
Grady
Elbert County
Elbert
Carolina
Klein & Martir
Wtf
Encampment Cancelled by Local Volunteers Letter
Lieut. Col. W. F. Jones reports the 9th Georgia Volunteers will not encamp as ordered. Elbert Light Infantry Piedmont Rifles and Greene Rifles cannot attend leaving Conyers Volunteers as the sole company available. Jones laments lack of earlier notice and cites cost delays as the reason for withdrawal. He notes citizen disappointment and planned effort to ensure a grand event.
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Tur
W. F. Jones
9Th
Georgia Volunteers
Elbert Light Infantry
Piedmont Rifles
Greene Rifles
Conyers Volunteers
Athens
Hodgson wagon line rivaled by Kirin & Martin sale
In Clarke Oglethorpe Oconee Madison and Jackson counties readers hear that Kirin & Martin Athens Ga offer wagons and buggies equal to the old Hodgson quality at lower prices. They claim ready stock and a commitment to beat competitors in the state.
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Clarke
Oglethorpe
Oconee
Madison
Jackson
Kirin & Martin
Athens
Athens Advertised for Two Page Feature on Growth Potential
Citizens of Athens organize with Eugene Speer to commission a two page article for the Manufacturer's Record. The piece will showcase Athens buildings, enterprises, and residences with clear, unexaggerated writing and fine cuts. The goal is to attract northern capital and industrial investment to the Sunny South.
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Athens
Eugene Speer
North Georgia boom eyed by Capt Yancey and Judge Thomas
Banner reporter talks with Capt G H Yancey on Tallulah Falls boom mineral wealth soil and climate. A Turnersville stock company aims to develop the area and an iron furnace may rise nearby. Judge W B Thomas improves Tallulah with a new home and plans to finish a Knoxville road boosting Athens manufacturing coal. Polk G Johnson a noted Clarksville attorney dies in New York.
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G. H. Yancey
Georgia
Yancey
Tallulah Falls
Turnersville
Tallulah
Capt
Judge Thomas
Knoxville
Athens
Miner risked life to cap fiery Ruthven gas well
William H. Marvin, wearing a asbestos shield and dampened clothing, crawled near the Ruthven gas well and, after two trials, severed the cap with a long chisel. The cap blew free as the fire roared, Marvin barely survived, and the ground remained dangerously hot. Two-week recovery and $1,000 reward noted.
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Routhxen
Ont
Ruthven
Kingsville
Ohio
William H. Marvin
Marvin
Maryin
Ice Trust Formed by Coastal Ice Companies
Special to The Banner Savannah August 1 reports five ice firms have formed a trust to control ice manufacture and sale. Members listed include Gage & Lyon's Ice Company of Mobile, Avondale Ice Company of Birmingham, Charleston, D C Ice Manufacturing, Brunswick Ice Company, and Gorie Company.
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Savannah
Gage & Lyon's
Ice Company
Mobile
Avondale Ice Company
Birmingham
Charleston
D. C
Promnents
Brunswick
Gorie Company
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Australia
Society For the Protection of Aborigines
Society
Raeburn
Savannah River
Canada
Klein & Martin
Republicans
John Patman
Blue Ridge
Atlantic
Polk G. Johnson
Clarksville
Tennessee
Martin
Daniel Pratt Gy
Mleming & Son
Athen ‘ GA
Theo. Markwalter
Broad Street
Lower Market
Augusta
Oy Hi
South Carolina
Andry J Attathens Cemetery
Foundry
Coty
Atlas
Athens Foundry and Machine Works
Si Hens
Gardtners
Columbus
Hiram W. Davis
Johnson & Moore’s
Clayton Warehouse
Washington Street
Hazetoeey Warren
Seton
Chicago
Thy
John Esten Coe
W. Dillingham
ED West
Bn, Snead
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