Crushed by Elevator Leads to Shocking Death in Atlanta
John Reece a farmer from near Cartecay traveled to Atlanta to sell apples. He was crushed to death on the fourth floor of the Kiser building when an elevator malfunction pinned him between a wall and the elevator shaft, taking about 15 minutes to be extricated. The incident raised questions about door alignment and wire work on the shaft.
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Gounty Parmer
Atlanta
John Reece
Cartecay
Apa
Kiser
Reece
R. J. Jordan
Ghia
Fatal Cotton Mill Accident in Brooks County
News from Valdosta Georgia reports Henry Williams a 19 year old son of Jerry Williams killed at a cotton mill when a fly belt mangled him tearing off an arm and crushing head and face. He died within about two hours after discovery despite medical aid. The incident prompted an investigation and details indicate the belt tore his arm from his body.
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Henry Williame
Brooks
Valdosta
Henry Williams
Jerry Williams
Seung Mah
Young Williams
Tallahassee Southeastern Railroad Sold Not To Grand Trunk
Capitalists own Tallahassee Southeastern announce sale completed yesterday but deny Grand Trunk purchase. Inter company charter grants rights yet no railroad. line extends 80 miles toward Perry with Gainesville area rail traffic anticipated. Road kept name and Tallahassee offices, owners’ names withheld temporarily.
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Tallahassee
Perry
Taylor County
Gainesville
Pla
Mississippi Industries Progress Report from Census Bulletin
Mississippi shows a strong industrial leap with $29,201,084 capital in eight leading industries, nearly $20,000,000 more than 1890. Lumber dominates, Jackson top in output, Meridian most factories, costlier city group totals $6,627,679. manufacturing value exceeds $40,000,000. Cruelty to Children ad and worm remedies appear in the same column.
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Jackson
Miss
Mississippi
Census Bureau
Meridian
Vicksburg
Natchez
Columbus
Corinth
Biloxi
Beranton
Macon to Vidalia short line completes January
State tax figures show total taxable pro pari $180,383,107 versus $192,895,300. Comptroller general’s office reports taxes payable this year at $946,066.68, up $52,416.78, funding a $50,000 exposition appropriation. Macon Dublin and Savannah railroad announces January completion of the Vidalia extension linking with Seaboard Air Line, providing a new Macon Savannah outlet. Mayor Bridges Smith notes a captured 6 foot eagle offered for sale. Bronson, D. C., reports the sale price was $30.71. Elberton files $20,000 damages in Sea Board Railway case for husband’s death outside the city limits.
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Columba
8. C
Macon
James T. Wright
Dublin
Bridges Smith
J. L. Wright
Bronson
D. C
Bult
Elberton
Texas Mewborn
Seaboard Railway
Eal
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Pittsburg Boiler Blast Wounds Seven Workers at Cripple Steel
In Pittsburg at the Cruckle Steel Company Singer Nimicks West End plant seven workers were scalded by escaping steam from two boiler explosions at 6:55 AM. Two may die. 20 to 30 others burned. Injured include Charles Miller and William George among others. Cause cited as frozen pipes. About 60 workers present.
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Pittsburg
Pittsburg Steel
Soho
Jones & Laughlin
Black Diamond Steel Works
Singer
Nimicks
Roperty
Charles Miller
William George
Han Reed
Ford Reed
William Reed
William Sharp
Rolle
John Brown
Boyd Johnson
Spitzinger
Phin
Bollera
Desperate Duel in the Tenderloin District of New Orleans
One man Willam Lashell alias William ODay is killed and another Zinch Girard wounded in a morning duel in the Tenderloin district. Lashell, linked to a Minneapolis judge’s son, had stints in several towns including Houston and Gainesville with prior police trouble and a Texas penitentiary term for robbery. The report also notes a Jersey City train derailment injuring engineer and fireman, a Montana acquittal for Blomberg, a Siouxla receiver appointment for Germania Livestock, the death of Wells Fargo executive John Valentine, and updates on General Alger’s condition and a health advisory mentioning De Witts Little Early Risers.
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New Orleans
Willam Lashell
William O'Day
Tenderloin
Zinch Girard
Texas
Girard
Lashell
Minneapolis
Minn
Secretary Long Accepts Court Findings in Schley Case
Secretary Long approves the court of inquiry findings and majority opinion concerning the Schley case. He declines further inquiry into command and upholds that no additional proceedings shall be had. Also notes Admiral Sampson’s counsel request was denied and commends the court for its arduous labors. Washington, Dec. 21.
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Washinton
Secretary Long
Schley
Navy Department
Santiago
Admiral Sampson
Admiral Schley
Ecretary Long
Sampson
John D. Long
Secretary of the Navy
Miles
Dewey
Washington
Root
Army
Cincinnati
Admiral Dewey
Hay Not Leaving Cabinet to Complete Canal Talks
Washington reports affirm Hay will not retire from the cabinet and will stay to push canal negotiations. President Hayes or his successor will likely support Hay, with Gage assisting. Other items note Elberton Masons elect officers, Lyons streetcar crash, and Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy endorsements by Chicago druggists.
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Washington
Hay
Hag
Hay Bleenmeape
Retary Gage
Wee
Thos. Whitfield & Co
Wabash Avenue
Chicago
LZR
Palmer & Sons
Smith Bros
Classified sale of neckwear and apparel items
Special worth 10 cents 600 Windsor Ties 10 cents 20 cents value. 1000 Four in Hand Ties 15 cents down from 25c. 500 Nurse's Aprons 25c. 100 large Bugs 95c each. 55 Druggers at reduced price. Caps for boys and girls 10 and 15 cents worth double. Ladies' Undershirts at reduced price.
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Windsor
Bargain Garment Prices Promised in Clearance Sale
Readers are informed of a sale featuring suits and skirts marked down from five to ten dollars. Suits priced originally at seven fifty or ten dollars now sell for three fifty to fifteen dollars. Skirts drop from seven fifty to five dollars or seven fifty to ten dollars as part of the clearance.
Cloak Sale Offers Deep Discounts on Coats and Capes
A local sale advertises long jackets and cloaks offered at factory cost with 100 capes reduced in price. Ladies short and long coats and raglands are closing out at significant discounts, suggesting a wholesale liquidation event.
Half Price Auction of Fine Decorated China Sets
A single lot of china dinnerware and tea sets including soup plates gravy bowls platters and covered dishes with fine vases will be sold at about half its value. The items are offered as a complete collection for rapid disposal at auction.
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