Train Robbery Near McLeroy's Station Aimed at Messenger
West bound G C and N express near McLeroy's four miles from Athens reports Charles Stewart under attack on his car. He cried not to be hit again and was found unconscious with blood and a money roll on the car floor. Three negro women nearby heard his cries. Suspected robbery and possible murder. watch and chain missing. jug Tavern taken for treatment. full depot details unavailable. Beecham's Pills urged.
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McLeroy
Athens
Stewart
Stuart
Jug Tavern
Veronee Plans Millionaire Idea for City Heating
For days C B Veronee has lingered in the street and in his shop with a mind on a new invention he claims will astonish the world. He told a reporter that he will soon be a millionaire and wants a trusted man to handle the profits. He produced a paper describing a fireplace heat system with underfloor cold air and room warming tubes that could heat a city at low coal cost and cook wash and iron. He says he will patent the idea and launch a stock company in Athens to heat the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.B. Veronee
Kervin
Sod
Wilson
Seli Foundation
East
South Jackson Street
Sens
Home Supplies
Cretary
J. P. Wwikl
Wat
Fatal Injuries After Train Collision Near Sidney
A man traveling with Ike Taylor, a Black youth employed by E. E. Jones & Co, was found severely injured near the M. & N. road. The boy had a deep head wound and was placed with his sister after Dr. Benedict treated him. his skull is said to be fractured and the outcome uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
City
Ike Taylor
E. E. Jones & Co
Mr. Jones
Ike Taylr
Athens
Benedict
Ninth District Prospects Seen By Robertson
Banner reporter talks with Hon. J W Robertson in Cornelia about Democratic chances in the Ninth district. He predicts Tate's election despite a split between Winn and Pickett, noting Pickett will run and two opponents would not stop Tate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Robertson
Cornelia
Col. Robertson
Tate
Winn
Pickett
Fox Hunters Lead City Pack On Red Fox Chase
Chief Davis recounts a hunt in Oglethorpe with 26 English fox hounds and riders following a hot trail. The pack opened on the scent, the fox was chased for over an hour, and a large red fox was finally captured. Davis, a noted fox hunter, plans a future race with reporters to cover it.
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Davis
Oglethorpe
Drake and Beasly
BUCELEN ARMO SALVE advertised for skin eruptions
An early 19th century remedy ad promotes Bucelen Arm o Salve for fever rashes piles chilblains and other skin conditions. It states a satisfaction guarantee or refund and a price of 25 cents per box sold by John Crawford & Co and Palmer & Kinnebraw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Crawford & Co
Palmer & Kinnebraw
Harmony Grove Chooses Principal Strozier for School Year
Harmony Grove High School trustees elect B. J. Strozier of Eastman Ga as principal for the next scholastic year. Strozier comes highly recommended and will lead the school as the community celebrates his appointment. Jackson county Democrats are reported solid for Democracy in Atlanta with several local delegates listed.
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Harmony Grove
Henry Welker
Athens
Bud Barnett
Jefferson
Mid Brrow
Capt
Cox
Mid Birrow
Harmony Grove High School
B. J. Strozier
Eastman
Peor Strozier
Prof. Strozier
Jackson County
Atlanta
W.j.goas
W. T. Harber
O. KE. Deadwyler
W. T. Thurmond
G. W. D. Harper
C. D. Stark
Thac. Thurmond
King Nears Execution as Drinking Increases
Kingston Tenn August 9 Col H Clay King shows desperation as execution approaches. He previously drank from his daily allowance to H E Bevens the Cuba murderer but yesterday cut Bevens off. Attorney General Peters aims to reduce or end King's whisky allowance. Senator Harris and L W Clapp press Governor Buchanan for clemency or last minute action. The death watch and gallows construction expected to begin tomorrow morning.
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Peters
Isham G Harris
Buchanan
L. W. Clapp
Memphis
KING
Gov. Buchanan
Dr Frederick F Moore Specialist Advertises Hemorrhoid Treatment
Dr Frederick F Moore, specialist in Macon Georgia, offers treatment of rectal and genito urinary diseases without surgery. Encourages sending for a pamphlet. Hours from 9 am to 5 pm. Free cure claim and contact details imply a medical advertisement.
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Frederick F. Moore
Macon
F. Moors
M. Ee
Sune Macon Ga
Brother of W H Bishop Denies Banner Story in Oconee County
A C Bishop of Oconee County rejects a Banner report about a Nebraska letter to influence voting. He claims Healy’s letter was misrepresented and defends his stance with family ties, noting his support for a new People's party. He endorses the Banner article’s general thrust and backs its facts.
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Banner
Oconee County
Nebraska
W.H. Bishop
Ovonee County
BizHor, Ga
Carry Banner
Athens
Thomas A. Healy
Post
Healy
Bishop
Congress
Nbraska
Col. B . Thrasher
Watkinsville
Democratic Executive Committee
Peple
Taird
Peoples Party
South
John the Baptist
Campbell Jackson
Mr. Jackson
Willford P
Aposdea
W. H. Bishop
A.C. Bishop
Brotherly Feud Over Political Letter Revealed
The exchange centers on W H Bishop and his brother A C Bishop a Democrat. A long interview discusses an controversial Sunday Bax xer piece and whether Post influenced Healy votes. The brothers aged around fifty, mark a rare letter exchange and denial of authorship.
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W. H. Bishop
A. C. Bishop
Cwner
A. C Bishop
Post
Healy
Apportionment Act debated after Rumsey ruling
Governor Flower comments on Judge Rumsey’s decision that the apportionment act is unconstitutional. He says the case moves to the general term and then the court of appeals, with no action expected until after the higher court rules. If upheld, an extra session could be called to redraw the map.
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Governor Flower
Rumsey
Alexandria Bay
Fatal Wreck in Ohio Between Freight Trains
Baltimore and Ohio freight train No 253 east bound collided with engine 717 west bound at the east end of the bridge. Both engines and cars were wrecked. One brakeman was killed and several others injured in the Aug 9 incident near Beclarre Ohio.
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Ohio
Beclarre
Baltimore and Ohio
Democrats Stand By Record On Government Expenditures
A Washington dispatch reports a Democratic stakeout arguing the Reed era’s extravagant spending. The comparative review shows total government income for the year ending June 30, 1893 at about 355 million with liabilities of 598 million, creating a 53 million deficit. It cites past administrations’ savings and claims current rule risks exhausting funds and deceiving voters ahead of the election.
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Washmcrtor
D. C
Reed Congress
Congress
Hau
Committee On Appropriation
Foster
Garfield-Arthur
Cleveland
Captain Burnett Denies Hissing At Oconee Meeting
Capt Burnett says the previous banner report of third party men hissing was a mistake. He describes the audience as courteous and silent after a brief uproar and asserts county support for ex Governor Brown, urging readers to post the correction prominently.
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Burgett
W. B. Burnett
Brown
Oconee
The
Bannrk
Huckleberry Cordial Promoted for Teething Troubles
A vintage ad touts Dr. Byzer s Huckleberry Cordial as a remedy for children teething and summer complaints. It claims the cordial stops pain and cramping by making a boy yell oh. The tone mirrors old time newspaper product pitches.
Tried to Break Jail Three Prisoners See Outside as Better
Sheriff Wier was away Sunday evening when Evars Arnold Will Goldsmith and Lee Smith attempted to break the jail lock. They ruined the lock but their escape was not completed as the sheriff returned before they got free.
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Sheriff Wier
Arnold
Will Goldsmith
Lee Smith
Washington in pause as Cabinet members depart for summer
AT THE CAPITAL Washington August 9 official life is thin with Secretary of State Foster alone in the cabinet. The White House is largely empty with the president and family away for summer repairs. Department offices close early as officials travel or rest.
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Washington
Foster
White House
War Department
Grant
Elkins
Deer Park
Navy
Soley
Tracy
North
Miller
Wanamaker
Noble
Rusk
Wharton
Semuroen
Aasuie An Ai
Daloes Eran
Baseball Record Highlights Southern and National League Games
Summary lists results from Southern and National Leagues with teams like Memphis, Macon, New Orleans, Chattanooga, New York, Philadelphia, Washington, Baltimore, Brooklyn, Chicago, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, and Cleveland. The text also contains unrelated advertising claims for Syl, P. P. P. cures and corn paint with dubious health claims.
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Memphis
Jacon
Macon
New Orleans
Chattanooga
National League
New York
Philadelphia
Washington
Bos
Baltimore
Brook- Chicago
Chicago
Cincina
Islead
Pittsburg
Pittaburg
Cleve
Bloody Tragedy in Winslow County. two men fatally wounded
Report from Peterspurn Indiana describes a deadly attack after Miss Read was assaulted by Barnes. Sheriff Stillwell arrested Barnes at McCoy's saloon and was attacked by miners Bartley Stinson and Pete Stinson were fatally wounded with multiple stab wounds. Levi Read was also stabbed and other victims injured.
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Peterspurn
Ind
Winslow
Pete Stinson
Levi Read
Indy
Arrests to follow in Homestead riots and related news
Aug 9 report from Pirrspure says Lovejoy of Carnegie plans many more arrests of strikers on riot and murder charges. Amalgamated leaders promise additional charges against firm members and Pinkertons. Also notes Duquesne Works restarting with old workers and rising tensions across various reports.
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Homestead
Pirrspure
Lovejoy
Carnegie Company
Amalgamated
Firm
Pinkertons
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