Murder Victim Gist Bigby Shot Over Whisky Delivery
News from Mount Vernon Georgia reports Gist Bigby, an agent and operator, was killed by T J Smith Jr after Bigby refused to deliver whisky to Smith who would not follow company rules. Smith surrendered to the sheriff. locals vow to pursue the killer as a mass meeting denounces the murder.
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Jili
Wallaxston
S. C
Gist Bigby
Mt. Vernon
Fred Bigby
Ives
Smith
Bighby
Mount Vernon
Rigby
L. J. Tippin
Northen
Bae
Georgia
Savannah
Montgomery County
T. J. Smith, Jr
Americus
Montgomery
Plans Discussed in the Democratic Caucus Appointed
Washington March 8 The Democratic caucus organized to discuss senate reorganization met four hours. Not invited were Kyle North Dakota and Peffer Kansas old Populists, while Allen Nebraska new Populist likely backs Democrats. Martin Kansas invited and attended. Gorman reelected chairman Faulkner secretary. Committee to devise plan authorized. Contested seating for governors appointees discussed. Martin case referred to privileges and elections. Contest for chairmanship noted. unlikely custom to depart from past practice. Conference in Ransom room followed four hours of deliberations. Captain J P Hudson Jackson County Harmony Grove died suddenly last night.
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Democratic Caucus Committee
Washaton
Senate
Kyle
North Dakota
Peffer
Kansas
Allen
Nebraska
Martin
Gorman
Faulkner
Point Beg
Beckwith
Wyoming
Mantle
Montana
Voorhees, Vilas
Daniel
Theae Shen
California
Committee On Privileges and
Ted
Atte Gorman
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Messrs
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Haren Ene
Mr. Ransom
Gorsnan
Fitzsimmons Wins At Crescent City Club Fight
In New Orleans on March 8, Bob Fitzsimmons defended his world middleweight title against Jim Hall before over six thousand spectators. After a cautiously fought start the champion landed a powerful right in the fourth round, knocking Hall unconscious. The referee counted Hall out and Fitzsimmons retained the title.
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New Oleans
Bob Fitzsimmons
Crescent City Club
Fitzsimmons
Jim Hall
Hall
A Horror of Railroads in Harmony Grove Ga
From Harmony Grove Georgia an elderly woman of means harbors a fierce hatred for railroads. She believes trains are tools of the devil driving crime and souls to hell, likening a locomotive whistle to a roaring lion. She has never seen an engine and refuses to ride or visit the depot.
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Harmony Grove
Miss Julis Force May Face Fulton Grand Jury Indictment
Special from Atlanta reports the Fulton County Grand Jury is likely to indict Miss Julis Force for the murder of her two sisters. The jury rejected insanity as a defense, examined witnesses, and secured evidence including a confession, but adjourned amid rumors of an alleged accomplice delaying the proceedings.
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Atlanta
Julis Force
Fulton County
Miss Force
Jiy
Governor Turney Fighting Severe Illness in Tennessee
Special dispatch from Charraxcoca Tennessee reports doctors say Governor Turney, inaugurated in January, is gravely ill and may not survive more than two weeks. A severe relapse has confined him to bed, with little chance of recovery.
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Tennessee
Charraxcoca
Tenn
Turney
Tenn House Removes Speaker Ralph Davis
Nashville March 3 Special The Tennessee House voted 72 to 5 to remove Speaker Ralph Davis from office after a motion for his removal passed. Julius Trousdale was elected speaker. Also reports say the convict lease system is in bad shape and should be abolished.
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Nashville
Tenn
Spe
CIA
Ralph Davis
Tennessee House of Representatives
House
Julius Trousdale
Tennessee
Nasavitty
Hotel Toomer Under J B Toomer Management Again
Hotel Toomer yesterday reverted to management by Mr J B Toomer after inventories and agreement settlements. Mr J G O Geiger has left with good patronage and plans to stay in Athens. The OCR also mentions a skin cure advertisement for Swayne's Omrutury and Sternezz, with assorted unrelated lines.
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J. B. Toomer
Toomer
J- B. ‘Toomer
J. GO. Geiger
Athens
Cabinet Sworn In Absence of Chief Justice at State Department
Justice Field administered the oath to President Cleveland's cabinet in the diplomatic parlor with about 50 spectators. Gresham was sworn yesterday. Lamont Olney Carlisle Smith Herbert Morton and Bissell took the oath, then began their duties. Also note Crisp is ill and confined indoors as Congress closes.
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Washinettax
Cleveland
Gresham
State Department
Messrs Lamont and Olney
Crisp
Congress
Washington
President Cleveland Invited to Open World Fair in Chicago
Washington March 8 President Cleveland was invited by World’s Fair commissioners to attend and take part in the opening exercises of the Columbia World’s Fair and Exposition on May 1. He asked about the program length and time needed, and said he would attend only if it serves a public duty amid pressing matters.
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Chicago
Washington
Cleveland
Columbia
Chinese Immigration Papers Raise Alarm at Coast and Border
March 8 report from Wasuixeton states treasury officials warn collectors to disregard fraudulent papers from Chinese claiming merchant status to land in the United States. The order, aimed at enforcing the Chinese exclusion act, is described as the most stringent yet issued by the department. Also in brief, a Congo river junction discovery ties Lukuga to the Lusizi river, a Geographical Problem Solved. In New York a ship sighting update notes the Runi failed to find the Naronic after leaving Liverpool February 24.
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Wasuixeton
Treasury Department
Pacific
United States
Spaulding
Have No Equal Auncocr Porous Prasters
Have No Equal describes Auncocr's Porous Prasters as world renowned for curative properties and safety. It lists ailments from rheumatism to kidney difficulties and urges avoidance of imitations and misrepresentation while promising top external relief. It mentions endorsements by medical authorities and testimonials.
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Auncocr
Storm and Earthquake Report From Tamatav and New York
News wires report a devastating cyclone in Tamatav Madagascar on February 22 striking ships and harbor vessels, with the Assimo sinking and many lives lost. In New York March 8 Colonel John B. Webber resigns as immigration chief, and Kansas debates legal tender contracts while Atlanta faces water bond complications and a historic graveside relocation.
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Paris
Tamatay
Madagascar
Assimo
Tamatav
Southern Governors to Meet in Richmond Next Month
Richmond Va March 8 Governor McKinney referred all correspondence about the southern governors meeting on April 12 to Mayor Ellison the chamber of commerce and Cal A Buford president of the Virginia World s Fair to ensure visitors are cared for and learn of the state resources and prospects. A hearty welcome will be extended and courtesy offered during their stay. The note mentions the aim of the gathering and local preparations.
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Richmond
Richmont
McKinney
Ellison
Chamber of Commerce
Cal A
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