Notable heated Laurens debate ends before riot
Yesterday at a joint debate in Laurens South Carolina Colonel Youmans and Governor Tillman clashed over accusations of insult and blackguard labeling. A sudden platform collapse and crowd surge narrowly averted bloodshed as Tillmanists and Sheppardites clashed. the scene cooled, leaving the controversy unresolved and attention focused on a looming electoral confrontation.
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N. C
Colonel Youmans
Tillman
Youmans
Farmers’ Movement
Jtlman
Blackguard
South Carolina
Tillmanists
Edgefield
Sheppard
Erand
Atad
Gore
Newberry
Agu
Tallulah sensation rival hotel quarrel in Georgia
Long report from Newnan Georgia details a hotel rivalry between Colonel Robinson the mayor and Colonel Young over a rights of way and hotel patronage. A disorderly conduct case involving drummers and an assault on clerk Bun Wylie is described with political overtones and a claim of third party manipulation to injure Robinson, Democratic candidate for state senate.
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Roinson
J. J. Asbury
Clayton
Bun Wylie
W. D. Young
Jr. A Robinson
Young
Colonel Robinson
Senate
Forties
Colonel Young
Captain Young
Robinson
Grand View Hotel
Robinson’s Hotel
Wylie
Mr. Robinson
Robinson House
Tom Watt
Senate of
Georgia
John Cannon
Massive midseason sale drains stock at Max Joseph Cragg
The store invites customers to rush to Max Joseph Cragg for a sweeping sale of discounted items from brushes to buckskin purses and linens. Numerous lots are offered at a fraction of their value with strict limits per customer to clear space before fall arrivals.
Embroidery Prices Slashed at Fancy Silk Embroidery
Prices ranged 35 to 50 cents per yard with choice fabrics at 124 cents. Ems embroideries 15 to 30 cents reduced to 10 cents at Fancy Silk Embroidery on black.
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Marseilles
Zephyr Ginghams
Icapiece
Millinery Hats Sale Slashes Prices Across Hats
Store slashes prices on hats from 60 to 125 cents with drastic cuts. 60 and 75 cent hats drop to 10 cents, 80 and 100 to 25 cents. Flowers also reduced accordingly.
Shoes on sale in bulk at low prices
A local shoe sale offers ladies slippers at 30 cents a pair, elegant oxfords and opera toes around 60 to 75 cents, and Dongola oxford styles from 75 to 125 cents. Men's Lew cut shoes described as common stock also advertised. Call for 160 pairs and sizing details.
Seersacke and Vests Offered At Half Price
Striped or checked Seersacke Coats and Vests offered for fifty cents. Mohair Alpaca Serge Coats and Vests priced at two hundred. A selection includes coats and vests originally six dollars. Come early for your size and choice.
Groceries Advertises Sugar and Essentials Deals
A fragmented notice offers sugar 20 lbs for 1.00 and 6 lbs of coffee for 1.00 this week. It lists prices for oda and to, 25 cents a pound for candles, and 6 bars of large soap for 25 cents.
Death of Texas County Commissioner Hoyt Ash
News from William son county Texas reports the instant killing of Hoyt Ash a brother of W C Ash of this city He had served as county commissioner and had previously fought horse thieves in a clash that left a desperado badly wounded The assailants later killed him while he rode home to his bride in Athens and left behind a grieving father and friends in Binks county
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Hoyt Ash
W. C. Ash
Williamson County
Texas
Ash
Banka County
Ina
Hoyt Ashfir A
Mr. Ash
Binks County
Athens
Death of Thomas Cobb Hall passes at age seventeen
After a protracted illness with typhoid fever, Thomas Cobb Hall died Friday at his father's Milledge avenue home. A University of Georgia junior and Sigma Alpha Epsilon member, Hall was praised for intellect, kindness, and promising future. His loss saddens family and friends who recall his bright prospects and faith.
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Thomas Cobb Hall
Faiher
A. L. Hall
Milledge Avenue
Hall
Atlanta
Hul
University of Georgia
Sigma Alpha Epsilon
Citizens weigh Watson speech in Athens campaign
A prominent Athens Democrat and two Third party leaders discuss the Watson speech aftermath. Lawson is cited as having outperformed Watson, with excuses offered for Watson’s perceived underplay while Police Chief Turner Moon is praised for his long service and vigilance.
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Watson
Bishop
Athens
Oconee County
Lawson
Baseball Bat Incident Disfigures Local Citizen
After a Bishop Thursday speech a baseball game between Bishop and High Shoals teams caused an injury when batter swung the bat hitting an old man named Hansford in the face. Hansford, a resident of Oconee County, was treated for a serious wound and friends aided him. The incident drew regret from the players.
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Bishop
High Shoals
Hineford
Brightwell Denies Speaking Against Watson
Mr George P Brightwell denies telling BanNeR he opposed Thomas E Watson. He says he did not mention Watson by name but voiced disbelief in wholesale charges against the Democratic party. He claims to have been a staunch Democrat until 1890, but recent events push him toward Third party views.
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George P. Brightwell
Thomas E. Watson
Democrats and Third Party to Rally in Danielsville
In the Free State, Democrats plan to meet the Third Party with Col Yancey Carter of Hart attending the Danielsville gathering Wednesday. A Democrats rally is held Tuesday night at Chandler's Court grounds before the Danielsville event, with Hans T W Rucker and John J Strickland of Athens slated to speak.
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Free State
Madison
Danielsville
Col
Yancey Carter
Hart
Chandler’s Court
Hans
T. W. Rucker
John J Strickland
Athens
Nancy Hanks Loses Queen Title at Washington Park Trotting Meet
Raad Doble drives Nancy Hanks 2 07 4 at Washington Park to beat Maud 5's record of 2 09 4 and set a new world trotting mark before about 10 000 spectators. Bonner loses queen status as a new era begins in local horse racing.
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Maud
Harold
Nancy Hanks
Washington Park
Raad Doble
Chicago
Bonner
One Brave Man Carvenne Aug 19 Lasalle Station
Passengers aboard Union Pacific train No. 1 at Lasalle Station north of Denver were robbed when three masked men boarded the coach. A young man named J. Payne opened fire, scattering the attackers and saving the train with no injuries reported. A bag containing jewelry was dropped as the robbers fled.
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Carvenne
Union Pacific
Lasalle Station
Denver
J. Payne
Adams
Supa
Evans & Littlefield
Miners Surrender After Two Fights at Coal Creek
In Tennessee a miner assault on Coal Creek fort ends with surrender threats from miners and heavy fighting. General Anderson orders return fire as 3,000 armed miners attack. one killed and many wounded. Miners retreat while Colonel Anderson is held as hostage amid rain and reinforced attackers. Names listed include Harry Walthall Rush Gainz George Miller George Neal and Frank Whitsp. Rev N E McBrayer preached nearby.
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Kyoxvitlle
Don
Anderson
Coal Creek
East Tennessee
Harry Walthall
Miltia
Rush Gainz
George Miller
Con Ceek
George Neal
Oneida
Frank Whits
Striking Switchmen Ties Up Freight as Militia Mobilizes
Striking switchmen on the Lake Shore and Nickel Plate threaten night work amid a broader labor dispute. A soldier was killed when stepping into an engine’s path. Delaware, Lackawanna and Western refuses to handle boycott freight. Governor Flower orders 3,000 more militia, totaling about 8,000 around Buffalo by tomorrow night, with 5,000 more in readiness. Regiments from Brooklyn and New York City are en route, with 861 and 625 men respectively in the Twenty-third and Ninth.
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Burrato
N. Y
Lake Shore
Nickel Plate
New York Center
Erie
Lehigh
Oswego
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Porter
Buffalo
Brooklyn
New York City
New York
Local Democrats Rally Draws Crowd from Franklin County
Rev H W Morris plans relocation to Princeton factory. A Bradberry district man travels to town seeking rallygoers and voters. Franklin County residents from Grooms Sharpesville join, bringing dinners for an all day gathering. The Americus Times-Record notes the Flambell Club will showcase the candidate’s true character.
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H. W. Morris
Princeton
Gaoee
Bradberry
Tiene Dortch
Carnesville
Franklin County
Sharpesville
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Mr. T.A. Robinson
W. P. Bloom
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W. P. Broom
Walthourville
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Rixezon
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