Savannah General Assembly Adopts Some Local Measures
In Georgia the Savannah assembly debated resolutions and local bills with mixed results. The Board of Visitors proposal for the normal and industrial college faced party-line votes, while Alliance resolutions were defeated. The Senate focused on local measures and a liquor violations bill over the day.
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Ryals
Chatham County
General Assembly
Savannah
Gyeoeealll
Atpill
Yisure Normal and Induson
Atkinson
Maxwell
Talbot
Fiewning
Richmond
Vivo
Alliance
Jr Wills
Lev
Teete
State Noce
Wheeler
Walker
Whitfield
Senate
Sibley
Cobb
Ryall
Chatham
Lewis
Two Negro Robbers Attack Asheville Attorney
In Asheville North Carolina on August 17 a dark street encounter saw attorney John C. Mar challenged by two armed robbers who demanded his money. A shot rang out. a companion and police search led to the capture of two men, Chunn and Bob Owen, who confessed to previous robberies and were arrested.
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Asheville
Asiville
N. C
John C. Mar
Haywood
Anet
Theie
Martin
W Martin
Chonn
Bob Owen
Chunn
Shoals
Ind
Second Street
Whid- Island
Wash
China
Munn
Muikey
Lottie” Perry
Sherman
Perry
Lottie
Ippi
Saya
Pomergist Intemestimis Nina
B. Lamb
Bribery Scandal Details Livingston Calhoun Vote Sales
Willis testifies before the investigating committee that Livingston claimed Calhoun could be bought with money if chosen to buy votes. Seven men allegedly offered to sell their votes for 500 each, with Livingston denying the charges and promising evidence. The committee adjourned awaiting further witnesses who would repeat Livingston's account.
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Atlanta
Willis
Muscogee Alliance
Col. Livingston
Livingston
Calhoun
Benster
Gordon
Mr. Wills
Three Prominent Youths Drowned in Ohio River
Cincinnati dispatch reports three young people Clara Fechpeimer Silant Miss Bamberg and George Solomon were drowned when a skiff capsized off Fulton Station on the Ohio River Solomon reached shore unaided while Fechpeimer Bamberg and another companion perished. A heroic rescue attempt by Solomon failed.
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Cincinnati
Fulton Station
Clara Fechpeimer
J. K. Fechpeimer
Bamberg
Chicago
Block
George Solomon
Art Museum
Solomon
Dyspeptic Elixir Claims Broad Cures From Dyspepsia To Jaundice
A vintage ad text touts Holt’s Dyspeptic Elixir as a proven remedy with testimonials. It asserts relief for dyspepsia liver complaints jaundice chronic diarrhea heart trouble asthma and yellow skin, inviting skeptical readers to seek proof from users.
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Holt
Dispensary Bill Put Off Until August 25 in Georgia Senate
A Georgia Senate session postponed the dispensary bill to August 25 as a special order. Senator Nunnally defended the measure amid strong opposition from Senator Ellington and others who warned it could create a barroom. Prohibitionists plan a trip to Atlanta to push passage while Clarke county residents press for the dispensary as a solution.
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Artlanva
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Nunnally
Ellington
Senator Nunnally
Todd
Athens
Georgia
Gill
State University
Johnson
Clarke County
Democrats eye early repeal of McKinley tariff
Reports from Washington describe Democratic leaders debating swift repeal of the McKinley tariff after Congress opens. They favor a bold act in the House to repeal the measure, followed by new tariff work in the Ways and Means Committee, with other repeal or reduction plans to be considered at a December caucus.
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Cincinnati
Columbus
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Hamilton
Ernor
Ernor Campbell
Waintvetox
Ko Pees
Congress
House
Ways and Means Committee
Senate
Intricate World News Flows From Varied Dispatches
Washington Georgia reports a disastrous fire while international notes include wage strikes in Worcester and Staffordshire, a Vienna cloud burst, Mormon church legal fights in Missouri, and a Paris shooting incident. Local events cover a Staunton election prep, Chalk Bluff baptisms, and a public conference call for Cincinnati supporters.
Texan's Scheme for Starting a Negro Colony in Mexico
W H Ellis of Texas promotes colonizing a large number of southern Negroes in Mexico. He says a state could be owned by colonists in five years and prosper as Americans. The plan draws mixed reactions among politicians, with Ellis arguing loss of labor would help solve the race issue. He cites concessions from Mexican authorities and expects favorable cotton prices, noting there is cotton there even if only sporadically produced.
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Mexico
Curcaco
W. H. Ellis
Texas
Ellis
South
Queretaro
Mis Potosi
Qaxaca
United States
Not the Man in the Gayoso Robbery Tale
Aug 19 report from Memrn details Colonel Dudley Frazer chloroformed and robbed at Gayoso hotel. A physician Dr J E Clemens is named among suspects amid a broader inquiry into the outrage. The piece also notes burglaries in New York and a Virginia murder trial development.
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Memrn
Dudley Frazer
Gayoso
Peor Als
J. E. Clemens
Nine Kansas Judges Contested as Parties Align in Fall Elections
Topeka reports show Democrats and Republicans plotting unite on judicial candidates across districts to curb the People's party. Geary county aligns on a county ticket, while in district eight Judge Nicholson, a People's party incumbent, is opposed by fusion with Democrats and Republicans. A Junction City convention nominates James Humphrey as fusion candidate. In district twenty-five, an anti socialist convention backs a candidate against Judge Frank Doster amid party cross alignments.
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Kansas
People’s Party
Geary County
W. F. Rightmire
M. B. Nicholson
Citizens’ Convention
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Cnd
James Humphrey
Frank Doster
Nate
Bevarty Sheena
Hambucan
Pratt Coun Az Tmire
Democratic
Pechicte Party
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