A Negro’s Bravado in the Tommie West Murder Trial
Dark details recount Brown Washington facing inquest and lynching after the fatal assault and murder of Tommie West. The narrative traces confession, gruesome scene, community reaction, and the lynching of the accused by a vigilant group. The article notes the mother’s grief, the father’s stance, and the coroner’s verdict.
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Alexander and
Horton
Brown Washington
Nestles
Washington
Little Tommie
Brown
Who Are Candidates
Atlanta Ga March 1 1890 special The constitution tomorrow will carry an editorial and nine column article creating sensation among gubernatorial candidates statewide Based on impartial canvass of twelve prominent citizens in each town Col Northern leads with over fifteen hundred interviews published names show Northern far ahead of the highest competitor Alliance orders show Col Northern second choice followed by DuBignon
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Atlanta
Col Northern Harsa
Col. Northern
DuBignon
Ohio
Georgia
Atianta
Geor
Capitol
Sltate
Col
Livingston
Forerners
Col. Nothern
Allance
Col. Northen
Col. Livingston
Hardeman
Blount
Black
Candler
Mr.Northern
Mr. Livington
Alliance
Clement Evans
Tom Simmons
Max Joseph Pressed in Athens Boycott Over Wanamaker Goods
The Athens Banner notes Mr. Max Joseph remains loyal to Democrats while avoiding Wanamaker stores. Merchants uphold a boycott, urging readers to scrutinize his daily advertisements and to purchase only non Wanamaker stock. The piece underscores party loyalty and local economic tensions.
Taulbee Shot Not Fatally Hurt in Wasurxoton incident
Ex Representative Taulbee, shot yesterday by Charles Kincaid, is not fatally wounded and remains in hospital. He is reported only slightly worse than his assailant, who is in a city station. Judge Crisp notes no new Dudley appointment details and awaits a report from a special inquiry team. Senator Colquitt has moved to secure the Meriden post office for Mr. Jones, who will not be disturbed.
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Taulbee
Wasurxoton
Charles Kincaid
Crisp
Dudley
Special
Colquitt
Meriden
Burke County
Jones
Wanamaker
Atlanta Letter on Georgia politics and railroads
Atlanta dispatch notes gubernatorial talk dominated by Alliance influence with Col Northern leading among candidates. Mentions Livingston and others, rail route interests by Louisville and Nashville, possible lease of central lines, and Ohio visitors investing in Georgia nurseries. Joe Brown and local figures referenced. Shilohs Cough remedy noted.
Come to call on grandma in navy blue
A scrap-book excerpt depicts a visitor in navy pants and buttons, a baby boy named Fred arriving at a grandmother's door. The speaker muses on shared names, family affection, and cheerful curiosity as the guest is invited in. The scene blends playful dialogue with observations about a young child in a dress uniform and curls.
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Fred
Darlingg
Freddie
A Gentleman in a Quiet Church Aisle
A Sunday morning scene in a grand church shows a well dressed usher named a gentleman guiding a poor calico clad old woman to a front seat. The moment reveals character under social class, as the crowd reflects on true courtesy and inner gentleness. Modern readers glimpse old city life and class contrasts through a single act of kindness.
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Bruch
Asher
Unknown Hero Boy Safely Smothers Gas Threat in Mine
In a Newcastle coal mine a brave young worker identified dangerous gas by a flaring lamp. He wrapped the lamp in his jacket to extinguish it, preventing an explosion. The superintendent and overseer aided the escape of gas and praised the lad and overseer for calm, quick action.
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Wardley
Newcastle
England
Mike
Ted
Jack
Harper
Punished Ip 1779.2 Law Targeted Deception in Marriage
English statute 1779 2 barred women from deceiving men into marriage using cosmetics false teeth wigs corsets and padding. Marriage declared null and void for such deception. The law did not mention wearing jewelry or spectacles by jewelers or others.
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England
Alliance talks on farmer gains and price reforms
The article urges practical reform over theory, praising Alliance influence on farmers who cut costs and seek remunerative prices. It argues higher prices for farm products would drive up wages and rural prosperity, while warning against cheap corn and cotton hurting producers. It reflects on postwar recovery, independence, and the link between farmer success and market prices.
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Farmer
The Price Of Cotton Regents The Market And Debt
The article argues cotton prices rise against producer interests and criticizes Wall Street and Lombard Street for manipulating currency and loans. It estimates farmer losses from price declines, notes sustaining debt and national banking influence, and calls for permanent currency expansion and government rail and money reform led by the Farmers Alliance.
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Wall
Lowntard
America
England
Wall Street
Lombard Street
Acme
Banking Woes and Season of Prosperity Reflected
A fragment from The Coffee County News notes the risky banking scene with a $750,000 clash of three banks in New York, while callers question the broader health of an institution that has cost the proses over $5 billion. It cites Harrison's Sanverest prosperity, predicts more probate mortgage records this season, and critiques the Alliance and coal trade dynamics with cautious, collective worry.
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New York
Coffee County News
Etba Ala
Harrison
Probate
Clark County Clipper
Ashland
Ala
First Cotton Bagging and Iron Hoops Origin
Greensboro Herald notes the first cotton bagging was made at Fontenoy Mills Greene County Georgia 1963 by Dr T N Poullain weighing near two pounds per yard. It praises domestic manufacture and warns Alliance to adhere to the invention. It cites John Webb Newton County 1838 as the first hooped wooden baling hoops shipped to Augusta GA and laments missed patent opportunity.
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Heaven
Caesar
Greene County
Fontenoy Mills
Scull Shoals Factory
Georgia
T. N. Poullain
John Webb
Newton County
Thomas Dawson & Son
Augusta
John. Webb
Greensboro Herald
Hall's Catarrh Cure and Other Ads Misread
An OCR fragment advertises Hall's Catarrh Cure with claims of a one hundred dollar reward and internal treatment. It references J Cheney Co Toledo and Toledo National, with testimonial notes of a woman in the county, a seven year illness, and Dr King s New Discovery as a remedy.
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J. Cheney & Co
Props
Toledo
Hans Porn
Kincan Marri
Maia Si E.H. van
Desente
Dr. King
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