McKinley Victory Surges as Reed Delegates Enter Capitol
At the state capitol a ticketed Reed faction entered amid cheers while Buck’s crowd blocked doors. The assembly chose A E Buck temporarily to steer proceedings before Buck was acclaimed Reed forces’ preferred chairman for a peaceful convention. McKinley supporters then claimed a majority as the session adjourned.
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Capitol
Reed
McKinley
Aulanla
House of
Harris
A. E. Buck
Buck
M Kinley
Ivy
Reu
Pattison Boomed as Choice of Pennsylvania Democrats
Delegates and leaders at the Pennsylvania Democratic convention in Alliston discuss district delegates and electors for the Chicago national convention. Robert E. Wright chairs. William E. Given named temporary chairman as Pattison is touted for the presidency in a united Democratic bid.
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Pennsylvania
Allistons
Wiliam E. Given
Columbia
United States
Robert E. Pattison
Republic
Civen
Commutation of Death Sentences in Johannesburg Case
Johannesburg and Pretoria react to the commutation of death sentences for John Hays Hammond and others. The court had earlier imposed death for key reform leaders, while 59 others received prison terms and fines. Officials and publics await final policy on punishment and indemnity amid amid crisis and international tension.
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John Hays Hammond
Francis Rhodes
Cape Colony
Lionel Phillips
Chamber of Mines of
Johannesburg
George Farrar
Country Life of
Cape Town
Lionel A. Phillips
Country Fe
Cecil Rhodes
Joel Barnato
Barney Barnato
Bettelheim
J. W.W. Leonard
Mein
J. S. Curtis
W. B. Clement
J. Lawley
H. J. King
Mr. Lingham
Go Dons
Colony
Transvaal
Secret of State
Joseph Amberlain
Krueger
J. A. Dewett
Toria
Great Britain
Dr. W
The
J. A. Dewby
Missionary Knapp Forced From Bitlis Amid Turkish Charges
Constantinople April 29. American missionary George P. Knapp left Bitlis after Turkish authorities detained him and forced a departure under unfounded charges. He reached Alexandretta in custody, then was not delivered to U.S. officials, prompting protests from Charge d Affaires Riddle. Officials say Knapp will be tried before the United States minister upon return, with the case seen as a test of Turkish treatment of Christians.
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Bitlis
Constantinople
George P. Knapp
Alexandretta
Porte
Terrell
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Bit
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Aie Ae
Daniel Walker
Hidalé
Europe
Riddle Sea
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Cruiger Marhad
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House of Commons
Holmes Seeks Reprieve As Pardon Effort Grows
Holmes the multimurderer seeks a reprieve aided by Henry W Bullock his Indianapolis attorney and Coroner Caster. They work to persuade the pardons board while new evidence on Holmes movements surfaces and old confessions are reviewed.
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Indianapolis
Holmes
Henry W. Bullock
Bullock
J. Satre Hace van
Great Methodist Conference Heads to Cleveland May Day
The twenty second delegated general conference of the Methodist church in America meets in Cleveland on May 1. Expected attendees total about 600 ministers and lay delegates, with previous conferences summing 504 delegates in Omaha. The effort to admit women as lay delegates has just failed by a narrow margin.
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Methodist Church In America
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Baltimore
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Buffalo
Pittsburg
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Bengas
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Omaha
Firkat May Be Occupied As Soudan Campaign Advances
From Cairo a Herald dispatch says Firkat 15 miles south of Daksheh could be occupied at any moment as an advance post. Dervish reinforcements from Dongola to Moghrazeb near Akasheh. Kitchener rumored to resign. Ninth Soudan battalion joining Akasheh. Separate notices report Missouri Roentgen rays curing diphtheria, a double murder in Gate City Virginia, an anarchist killing a mayor in Lons-le-Saulnier, and German southwest Africa unrest among Khana and Hottentots.
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Egypt
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Sirdar
Kitchener
Nograkeh
Ferek
Hamad
Dongola
Bishara
Darfour
Mg BO
Badour
Osman Wad Adam
Mahdi
Moghrazeb
Akasheh
West Halfa
Nile
Giroud
The
Royal Engineers
Saras
Debt Commission
Mixed Tribunal
New Presbyterian Church Organ Arrives in Athens
The new organ for the Athens Presbyterian church has arrived and will be installed under Prof J P Campbell supervision. The instrument, costing about 2800 dollars, is expected to be ready for use in about three weeks after placement and testing.
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Athens
J. P. Campbell
Campbell
Property Sold At Auction In This City Yesterday
Yesterday at noon Capt. J. P. Wilsop an auctioneer for Mr. J. T. Anderson sold three pieces of property in this city. The Harden house and lot on Hancock avenue belonging to Miss Evie Jackson was sold for 1305 dollars to Mr. J. T. Bernstein. The house and lot of Mrs. Nora Vincent on Cobb street was purchased by Mr. C. W. Jarrell for 1420 dollars. Two vacant lots belonging to Mrs. Phelps on Pulaski street were sold to Mr. Jarrell for 250 and 160 dollars respectively.
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J.T. Anderson
Harden
Hancock Avenue
Mias Evie Jackson
J. T. Bernstein
Nora Vincent
Cobb Street
C. W. Jarrell
Clerks and Carriers Examination Notice
The local Civil Service Commission will examine clerks and carriers of the pestal service on June 6. Applications must be handed to Mr G E O'Farrell before closing on May 18. US citizens only. ages: carrier 21 to 49, clerk 18 and over.
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United States Civil Service Commission
G.E. O'Farrell
Board of Examiners
United States
The Work of Athenians Clarifies Northeastern Rail Earnings
An Athens Banner report corrects a prior claim about Northeastern railroad profits. For 1894 net earnings were 17645 60. 1895 net earnings 12930 48, exceeding bond interest by 2930 48. R. K. Reaves lauded for management, merchants urged to boost freights. lease sale to Athens company likely.
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Northeastern Railroad
R. K. Reaves
Athens
Brilliant Wedding of John E. Talmadge Jr and Olivia Bloomfield
Last evening at the Bloomfield home, Rev R M W Black officiated the marriage of John E. Talmadge Jr and Olivia Bloomfield in double parlors. Attendants were Daisy Talmadge and Marion Bloomfield. Decorations and lawn lights created a brilliant scene. guests enjoyed a lavish feast.
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John E. Talmadge, Jr
Olivia Bloomfield
Bloomfield
R.M. W. Black
The Bank Won In Carlton Case In Superior Court
The case of Mrs. J. A. Carlton vs. National Bank of Athens concluded in Clarke Superior Court. Jury returned a verdict for the defendant with a motion for a new trial to follow.
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the National Bank of Athens
Clarke Superior Court
Messrs. W
Basinger & H. T. Lewis
Messrs. A
Erwin
J. J. Strickland
Gomez reported dead in amputation claim from Havana
A Havana dispatch to The World says Gomez may have died after leg amputation, or he may be alive at Pla El Caleton near Santa Clara. Spaniards concentrate 50 000 troops along the trocha while a Garcia Maceo feud over command is reported. Newark warship returns to Washington after four years abroad with Admiral Norton aboard.
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Grand Chapter and Grand Council Meet in Macon
The Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons and Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of Georgia met in Macon in annual convocation. Finance committee chaired by LC Plonsky. district deputies met Tuesday. about 150 Masons attended at Hotel Lanier. lists officers and attendees from Albany Griffin Millen LaGrange and more.
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State of Georgia
Grand Council of Royal and
Macon
Grand Chapter
A. M. Wolshin
LC Plonsky
Albany
J P Taylor
Senecia
W B Chapman
J EE Redwine
Gainesville
Mab Tatum
W G England
John H Jouen
Elberton
W H Love
Tifton
W A Graham
Fort Gaines
H B ‘Lester
Millen
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Hotel Lanier
Wess0lowaki
Henry Banke
LaGrange
John W. Aiken
Carteraville
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Charles Wesselowsky
Henry C Barr
Griffin
Orlando McClendon
Newnan
Jacob T Colcord
Amoskeag
Herschel V Lester
Andrew M Wolchin
Mecon
Whiteford
Ramasy
Dubdlir
John P Shannon
Henry Banka
Horatio W Ball
Jefferson
Eli E Pound
Jackson
AM Elledge
Columbus
James H Latimer, Jr
Hezbhurat
Thomas W Freeman
Grand Sentinel
WS Ramsay
Henry C Burr
William A Davis
Guard
Juliusl Brown
Ilustrious
Abel Lower
Salec Maaters
Calaboose Construction Delayed Beyond May First
The new city calaboose will not be finished by May 1 due to plan changes since the contract with Watson Bros. The contractor cites alterations requiring delays while workers erect steel cages inside the building.
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Watson Bros
Wall Street Row Ends With Fine For Jim Moore
Jim Moore, a colored man, created a disturbance on Wall Street Tuesday night and was taken into custody. Mayor McMahan ordered a ten dollar fine plus costs yesterday morning.
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Wall Street
Mayor McMahan
Costa
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