Grand Army of the Republic Encampment in Detroit Stirred by Race Question
Detroit August 4 The Grand Army of the Republic encampment faces a deep dispute over admitting colored posts with leaders arguing for provisional departments while opponents demand social restriction. Louisiana Mississippi Florida Texas figures play roles as Chicago’s colored leaders head toward the meeting. Across the city the G A R march and reception mark a tumultuous opening amid tensions over race and representation.
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Sermon Converts Convict to Return and Surrender
In Jackson Mississippi five years after escaping from the penitentiary T W Hunni cutt returned voluntarily after a sermon by Dr Sproles pastor and penitentiary chaplain. He had been sentenced to ten years for mule theft in Washington county and chose to serve his term again.
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Scandal and unrest mix in late 19th century dispatches
London reports a serious scandal in the Irish party and possible bigamy arrest. The tale involves a member defending a second marriage while his first wife is alive. Across the Atlantic, ghost sightings on the levee spark fear and police protection for trustees amid threats from enraged citizens.
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Railroads and fence law dominate Georgia House debate
The August 4 Atlanta special reports the Georgia House debate on fence law amendments, the fate of a pension bill for Mrs. L. A. Eason, and per diem for Jenings. It notes railroad leases, a push to investigate leases, and a bill on common carriers with a reference to a criminal court for Atlanta. The piece also covers school book pricing and the alien land ownership law in Texas.
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Mills Still Pursuing Speakership Amid Conflicting Reports
Washington August 3 Congressman Crain of Texas, handling Roger Q Mills’s bid for speaker, denies reports of Mills withdrawing from the race. He says Mills remains in the contest to the finish, though he concedes ongoing uncertainty about final outcomes.
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Texas
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Disappearance of Mrs Morella Shocks Missouri Neighborhood
A letter to a man named Charlie reveals the scattered family was left behind as Mrs. Charles Morella vanished from Burize Missouri August 8. Her husband and five children including an 18 month old infant await word as neighbors fear for her safety.
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Filled with liquor on return home and attack father
In Dialton Village ten miles north, William and Raper Ray and William Wallace allegedly mobbed their aged father after drinking. The trio reportedly came to the city, became intoxicated, then drove home and terrorized the locality.
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Berlin professor claims new tuberculosis cure
Professor Dr Schul ler of Berlin University reports a twelve year effort on a cure from guai-col, an extract related to creosote. He cites 100 treated with seventy cured and various outcomes across gland, joint, spinal, and tuberculous cases using an injected preparation.
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Dr. Schuller
Berlin University
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Athens mayor race narrows as Edwards Smith declines
In Athens the mayoral contest loses a prominent bid as Edward I. Smith declines to run leaving only Mayor Brown as a declared candidate. Smith cites the heavy duties of office and personal limits, thanking supporters and pledging to aid the city’s upbuilding, while speculation shifts to other potential contenders.
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Tilden Will Settlement Rumor Circulates in City Clubs
rumors in the Lawyers club Manhattan club and Union League suggest a settlement of the Samuel J. Tilden will dispute with 50 percent to heirs and 50 percent to the city. Meanwhile in Cuartestos West Virginia a 16 year old boy Washington died by his own hand and in Easman Georgia gunfire plagued the streets as residents call for calm amid ongoing unrest.
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Polk and Simpson to Meet in Ohio to Settle Feud
In Washington on August 3 Colonel Polk and Jerry Simpson announce plans to travel to Ohio in October to confront John Sherman. They claim their order will back their fight without outside interference as they settle long standing differences.
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