The Arab Slavers and the Rover Patrol
An account recalls anti slave trade efforts by England aboard H.M.S. Rover along the East African coast. It notes Arab and renegade crew involvement, diverse slave crafts, and a 1000 mile span from Juba to Sofala with limited international support. A captured raft off Masimba reveals onshore cargo and the dangers of the trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Sea
Soudan
England
Rover
Juba
Sofala
Masimba
Pma
Zinga
Mea
Escape of a Slaver Brig in a Turbulent River Chase
A naval party pursues a slaver brig up a river bight as wind shifts chaos erupts aboard. Blacks seize weapons, frantic attempts to board fail, and the brig surges toward land before a sudden squall sinks the ship with all hands perishing.
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Geo Steardly
Turtle
New York
Iron splinter saved eye after handkerchief trick
Fremdenblatt recounts a Lu beck machinist nearly losing an eye to an iron splinter. Dr. Binder twists a colored handkerchief around the neck to force a probe, uncovers the splinter, and saves the eye with its removal. The patient quips about choking, Binder dismisses the fuss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremdenblatt
Lubeck
Binder
Confessed Plot Revealed by Two Suspects in John Jones Case
Sheriff Weir reports Will Jackson and Evans Sanders admitted to attempting to kill John Jones on a Thursday night. In interview aboard a streetcar they described following Jones from his house near Fair Grounds, striking him with a rock, and returning home without finishing the act. Evans claims Jackson delivered the fatal blow. both deny robbery. Sanders from Monticello, lately in Athens. Jackson formerly with the chain gang for riot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Jackson
Evans Sanders
John Jones
Sheriff Weir
Justice Evans
Wier
Will Stephens
Will
Jackson
Fair Grounds
Jim Lee
John
Evans
Monticello
Athens
Dr Price’s Favorite Prescription Impresses Readers
Advertises a pill for women claiming to relieve irregularities internal inflammation ulceration and displacements. Promises a satisfaction guarantee or money back and notes a bottle-wrapper guarantee多年 years of faithful fulfillment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Price
Nunnally elected Mercer University president praised nationwide
The appointment of Dr. G. A. Nunnally as Mercer University president receives strong approval across Georgia denomination circles. Born in Walton County, he is under fifty, a Franklin College graduate of 1859, and previously led a ministerial career with notable success. He left Anniston Alabama after a $50,000 church project to return home and support education.
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Mercer University
G. A. Nunnally
Georgia
Nunnally
Franklin Colege
United State
Pope Barrow
Dr. Nunnally
Mercer
Walton County
Logic and the Golden Medical Discovery Tale
A man named McKay pursues relief from a worsening cough without long travel, buys Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery, and shares that the product promises cure or benefit with a money back guarantee if it fails. The ad asserts guaranteed effectiveness and refund terms from the manufacturers.
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McKay
Florida
Pierce
Golden Medical Discovery
Warning Notice Against Hiring Andrew Cline
Warning from JACK CLINE that anyone hiring Andrew Cline, his underage son, will be prosecuted. The notice states the person is under age and bans employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Cline
Jack Cline
PISTOLS AND COFFEE in Third Nation elected disputes
Reports detail a bitter exchange between G. Gumby Jordan and B. I. Hatcher over alleged stock manipulation in the Georgia Midland Construction company. Negotiations included threats of violence, a proposed ten foot boxing ring with bowie knives, and hints of weaponry, ending after Murphy refused to permit certain arms. A note of tragedy appears with a child killed by a Georgia train near Barnett.
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G. Gumby
Jordan
Third National Bank
Georgia Midland Construction Company
New York
B.I. Hatcher
Macon
J. W. Murphy
Hatcher
Columbus
Georgia, Midland Construction Company
Jorden
Murphy
Rollin Jefferson
Jefferson
Enquirer
Carter
Georgia
Barnett
Cheney & Co. Backing Hall's Catarrh Cure Case Reward
Frank J. Cheney sworn as senior partner of F. J. Cheney & Co. in Toledo Ohio promises to pay one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary A W Gleason notes the oath on December 6, 1886. The firm claims the remedy cures internally and affects blood and mucus surfaces. Sold by druggists for 75 cents with testimonials available.
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State
Ouro
Crry
Toredo
Lucas County
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Hall
Frank J. Cheney
A. D
A. W.gleason
O. Gog
Will You Read this for 500? Sage's Catarrh Reward Offer
A historical ad style note claims Dr Sage's Catarrh Remedy makers pay a 500 reward for cured nase catarrh and notes the remedy costs 50 cents at druggists. It then oddball mentions the Exighish spending 25 million on the royal family and includes an unused Queen allowance reference.
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Dr. Sage
Sheriffs To Meet In Atlanta This Week
The Georgia sheriff convention opens Wednesday July 10 at noon and runs two days. Judge Wilson city court sheriff will open with an address and as former president is expected to preside. Governor Gordon will speak to the group and discuss state criminal laws and related issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Wilson
Sheriffs’ Association
Gordon
Sheriffs
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