Great Slugger Mitchell Eyes $5,000 Round Return Fight
Charley Mitchell plans to challenge Jim Sullivan for $5,000 a side in America within months after labeling Kilrain as overtrained. Sullivan notes heat and a displaced knuckle bone hindered him in the last bout. Kilrain, battered and worn, says he was not properly trained and repeats desire for another title shot.
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Banner
New Orleans
St. Nivan
Richburg
California
Kilrain
Sullivan
Tto
Charlie Mitchell
America
Muldoon
Killy
Ehe
Tragic train jump leads to fatal injuries then store fire
In Sanker sville Georgia on July 9 Gainer Rougston was struck by a train when leaping off a bound for Tennille and later died after car assault and a store fire followed. Reports say the store robbery led to arson with little left saved besides a box of tobacco. Damage to the store was around 1200 with 3650 insured. loss valued at 1500.
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Gainer Rougston
Slandersville
Tennille
Banner
Sankersville
Gainer Boughton
Buckien’s Arnica Salve Publicized As Versatile Cure
An old advertisement promotes Buckien’s Arnica Salve claiming it cures cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, and chapped hands. It touts guaranteed relief and urges customers to try the product, noting a listed testimonial and a customer’s favorable experience.
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Buckien
Athens Considers Charter Change for Biennial Elections
A local editorial argues for amending the city charter to hold mayor and alderman elections every two years instead of annually to reduce conflict and foster unity. It urges readers to support the bill, noting representative Mr. Tuck would back it if constituents approve. The piece also notes merchants advertise Dr. King’s remedies with a guarantee and refund policy.
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Charter of
Athens
el Ns
Tuck
Texans Force Southern Pacific From State Railroads
C P Huntington and Lelimd Sanford withdraw the Southern Pacific from Texas under a new law requiring a principal office in state. Texas and Louisiana lines will operate as district roads with separate officers. Julius Kruthschemidt to move from New Orleans to Houston. A C Huntington stays as Morgan Line president New York to New Orleans.
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The
Banner
San Francisco
C. P. Huntington
Lelimd Sanford
Southern Pacific Railroad
Texas
Southern Pacific
Louisiana
New Orleans
Julius Kruthschemidt
Houston
A. C. Huntington
Atlantic System
Morgan Steamship Company
New York
Interview Reveals Hidden Whisky Trade in Athens
A reporter learns from a traditional insider about widespread illegal whisky sales in Athens. The informant describes blind tigers operating on many corners, noting police awareness yet passive enforcement and continued demand from drinkers regardless of quality.
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Athens
A Duty to Yourself by Doctor Acker’s English Pills
An advertisement extols Dr Acker's English pills as a positive cure for sick headache and life troubles. It claims the pills are small sweet and easily taken with no griping. It suggests people will choose the English remedy for the same price as common pills.
Connecting Roads in Athens May Link Georgia with C M Railroad
Major Green visited Athens this week to finalize a plan for connecting the Georgia road with the C M line. Route details remain undecided but a spur near the cemetery area is favored. The survey may pass through the Oconee Street church parsonage lot and Hodgson lot, now a city school, with the railroad crossing Oconee Street near the parsonage. A union passenger depot is expected near Gann and Murray’s stable. Acker’s Blood Elixir is advertised by L D Sledge & Co Druggist as a blood purifier and tonic.
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Georgia
Oconee Street
Hodgson
Union Massenger
Athens
Gann & Murray
Excursionists to Big Fight Face Lynch Threats
Reports describe an incident near Meridian where armed men fired on a passenger train carrying Northern visitors to the big fight. Four former Meridian residents, now in St Louis, were seized and believed to be lynched as the train passed. A Mississippi constable had prompted the arrest. The mob fired, shattering windows and endangering passengers. A second item promotes Marble and Granite Monument services in Athens Georgia with a price and design guarantee.
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Banner
New Orleans
Mobile and Ohio Railroad
Meridian
St. Louis
Fragmentary courtroom dialogue prompt reading
The text shows a disputed question and witness prompts about a person named Costello and a woman living with him. It resembles an excerpt from a legal interrogation with fragmented OCR errors and unclear surrounding context.
How the League Collapsed
Special to The Banner Atlanta July 9 1889 reports the Southern League disbandment explaining causes and noting influence of the Sullivan Kilrain fight on crowds. Letters from T D Wharton cite bad business and lack of funds as key factors plus several clubs failing to support travel and play.
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Atlanta
W. B. Deas
Atlanta Baseball Association
T. D. Wharton
Southern League
Wharton
Sullivan
Kilrain
New Ontrans
Deas
Macon
Columbus
Chattandoea
New Orleans
Mobile
Pad
Wuarow
Bishop’s Son Killed in California Quarrel
The son of a Methodist bishop in California, Winfield Hage, was mortally shot by J E Crooks after a quarrel over a newspaper article. Winfield struck Crooks in the face before Crooks fired twice, hitting him in the abdomen. The incident occurred yesterday and Crooks is in custody awaiting prosecution.
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Benes
Cal
O.—J. Hage Winfield
California
J. E. Crooks
Crooks
Winfield
Cook
Negro Emigration Plan Aims Oklahoma Move by 100000
W E Eidelson a leading black politician in the state organizes an emigration company with prominent colored men to move 100000 negroes to Oklahoma by next July. He plans to travel south himself soon to promote the project.
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Torera
Kansas
W -E. Edeelson
Oklahoma
Electric Flashes and Local Happenings in Fulton County
In Fulton County court J D Garrett sues East Tennessee railroad for 5000 in damages. Paul B Trammel takes Senate seat for 3rd district after July 5. Deputy Sheriff J T Holder seeks Governor Gordon reward for Conductor Bartow Whigam murder. road offers 100 reward, state adds 300. Atlanta baseball club faces benefit game at Peters park with old players. J A Butler pardoned to care for mother. mother dies before arrival. Ex President R H Jackson invited to speak at Beulah Alliance meeting July 18 in Lee County Alabama.
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Messrs
Cox and
Reed
Superior Court
Fulton County
J. D. Garrett
East Tennessee Railroad
Paul B. Trammel
Samuel E. Field
J. T. Holder
Stewart County
Gordon
Bartow Whigam
Savannah Americas
Montgomery Road
Baseball Boys
Atlanta
Whalen
Atlanta Baseball Club
Peter’s Park
J.a.butler
Butler
R. H. Jackson
Georgia State Alliance
Beulah Alliance
Lee County
Ala
Alliance
Jackson
Price’s Park Farmington Day Draws 1000 Visitors
At Price’s Park in Farmington a barbecue and day of festivities drew about 1000 people from Athens and Madison. The event featured dancing, a large barbecue cooked under Mr Price supervision, a speech by Dr Carlton, and a ball game between Watk in sville and Madison won 14 to 6 by Madison.
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Farmington
Watkinsville
Madison
Madison Boys
Price
Athen
Prive
Athens Aims to Build City Park System Across Town
The Banner reports a strong push for multiple parks in Athens. Citizens plan a large outskirts park near the Coleman lot and smaller urban greenspaces, with residents near Prince Avenue and Hill Street backing purchase and planting shade trees. The effort, aided by the Land Company, seeks city adoption to boost property values and beautify the classic Georgia city. Dr Price’s Favorite Prescription ad closes the notice.
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Athens
Ttg
Tn Banner
Prince Avenue
Hill Street
Crawford
Milledge Avenue
Land Company
Court House
Shénka
Georgia
Back on His Friends
The article criticizes Boston boxing fans and leaders for backing away from supporting black fighters. It notes Jobin Li Sullivan’s claim he did not intend to fight a California Black challenger, calling it degrading for a white man to compete on equal terms with a Black opponent.
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South
Boston
Safe Investment in Dr Kings New Discovery Ad Claims
An advertisement promotes Dr King s New Discovery as a safe guaranteed remedy for consumption and lung diseases. It promises satisfactory results or a refund of purchase price and emphasizes pleasant taste and safety with retail druggists endorsing the product.
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Dr. King
John Crawford, & Co.’s
L. D. Sledge A Co.s
Seiya Idldick Stok Ak Lee Craw Fae Yin
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Charley Mitchell
Mary Asa
Police
Acker
L. D. Sledge & Co
A. R. Robertson
Robertson
United States
Marble Yard
Hiv
Castello
Botanic Bleda Baim
Atlapta, Ga
Bek Butler
Gureaco
Herbert
Pearson
Calumet Cub
Lonpox
I Par
Price's Park
Lems Sealy
Uae
Rhea
Cyaetel
Deccan
Parker
Vitalit Haemba
Fx Saatee
Dru Druggists
Johnstown
Outfit
W. Keeler & Co
Chestnut St. Phila
Callong Lao Lau
Philadelphia
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