Europe frets over Americas conference trade impact
Washington dispatch notes European fears about the Pan American congress. A German paper warns of Zollverein and cautions South American nations against shifting away from Spanish trade routes. The Blaine doctrine frames this as America for Americans and urges defending markets against European and South American shifts.
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Washington
The
Herald
State Department
Europe
le Tempe
Ineet Zollverein
W. Abeves
Spain
Madrid
Fred. Grant
Aeû
Fiat Bees
Blaine
Sy. Ee
South America
America
North
Mexico
United States
Union
Prince of
Bona of Hapa
Trieste
Napoleont
Volcanic eruption lights up landscape with lava and ash
Reports describe a gigantic eruption with dense black smoke across the country. Fire and red hot ashes fall while the sky glows, and observers note a grand, illuminated spectacle. Separate notes mention tramps and thefts, including George Carlyle and McKenna, with arrests and robberies involving Moylan Brothers and Robert Bernhardt linked to Inter Oceanic road losses.
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George Carlyle
Locomo Np
Asc
McKenna
Moylan Brothers
Inter-Oceanic
Robert Bernhardt
Calamity Averted at Milwaukee Encampment
A near disaster at the Milwaukee encampment was avoided when a hillside at Juneau Park moved six inches. About 100000 visitors were seated for a sham naval battle when the bluff gave way, threatening collapse into the lake. The railroad stone bed at the hill base prevented a major catastrophe.
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Milwaukee
Miwauxge
Wis
Juneau Park
Athens Forms Strong Foundry Company To Spur Industry
A group led by J. M. Smith B. B. Williams George Dudley Thomas John W. Hinton John R. White and R. H. Reaves organizes a major Athens foundry to manufacture machinery mould iron tools and agricultural implements with woodwork and general mechanical pursuits. The corporation petition seeks 100000 capital and already has 25000 subscribed and 10 percent paid. The project aims to largely boost Athens economic development and industrial capacity.
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Athens
Messrs
J. M. Smith
B. B. Williams
George Dudley Thomas
John W. Hinton
John R. White
R. H. Reaves
Stabbing in Peru saloon leaves man seriously wounded
Dan Hinkle stabbed Alexander Worley in the back at a Peru saloon after a drink fueled quarrel. Worley suffered a large-bladed wound and was taken home as officers pursued Hinkle who fled through the back door. The motive remains unclear.
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Peru
Ind
Hinkle
Alexander Worley
Sheri Frank Butler
Worley
Dashing Down Claton Street Storm Hits Atlantic Coast
Reports say a cyclone off the Seehows Geutil seas Chatcete, N C, moved northeast toward New Jersey, bringing heavy rains to Virginia, Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana, Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey. Jacksonville suffered a cloud burst flooding Newnan Forsyth and Laura streets and the St John reservoir. Pablo Beach was destroyed and Murray Hall damaged. A 13 year old boy, Prince O Neil, was killed.
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The
Banner
Washington
Chatcete
N.C
South Atlantic
New Jersey
Virginia
Kentucky
Ohio
Indiana
Pennsylvania
New York
Mississippi River
Mississippi
Missouri
Jacksonville
Fla
East Florida
Newnan
Forsyth
Laura
St. John
Pablo Beach
Alantic Coast
Murray Hall
Prince O’neil
Beautiful display of Mrs. Davis’s paintings at Haselton & Dozier
Passersby praised the exhibit of drawings and paintings in Haselton & Dozier’s window. The works, created by Mrs. W. J. Davis of Athens, carry a wide regional reputation and have earned prizes at major national exhibitions. The display showcases skill and talent recognized by critics of renown.
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Haselton & Dozier
W. J. Davis
Athens
South
Haselton & Dozier’s
Grove Hill stock law vote favors fence measure
Special to the Banner from Dewey Georgia reports Grove Hill district held a stock law election. A total of 225 votes were cast with 161 for fence and 94 for stock law.
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Dewey
Grove Hill
Fence
Stock Law
Fire threatens Duckly and Douglas lumber plant
A raging blaze in Manistee Michigan on September 24 endangers the Duckly and Douglas lumber plant. Loss exceeds $200,000 as flames sweep the lumber district and threaten the mill with total destruction.
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Manister
Mich
Duckly & Douglas
Murder at a Farmhouse Leads to Lynching Suspicion
Neighbors report a missing infant after Mrs Edwards watched a baby while the mother called. Accused of murder, she denies the charge as a rope is used by vigilantes to coerce a confession. Mr Edwards claims no involvement, but both are said to have confessed under pressure while the body was disposed of in a creek. The town continues the search amid threats of lynching if the child is found.
Powderly May Retire Over Salary Dispute
A Pittsburg report claims Knights of Labor leaders including Powderly face suspension due to treasury shortages. It says Powderly plans to resign by presenting his case to the General Assembly in Atlanta in November, citing unpaid salary.
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Banner
Pittsburg
Leader
The
Knights of Labor
General Treasury
Wright
Powderly
General Assembly
Atlanta
Drunken man slashes two women with razor in Charlotte
A drunken man named Nixon burst into a house in Charlotte and slashed two women with a razor. One victim was disemboweled and may die. The women did not recognize Nixon before he attacked.
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Charlotte
N. C
Nixon
The Flack Divorce Case Indicts Several Figures
Grand jury probes fraud alleged in the Flack divorce. Sheriff James Flack, William L. Flack, Ambrose Monell, Joseph Meeks, and Mrs. Reynolds face perjury charges while subordination of perjury is leveled at the woman.
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Banner
New York
The
Herald
Flack
James Flack
William L. Flack
Ambrose Monell
Joseph Meeks
Raymond
Reynolds
Meeks
Brunswick Has Rumor of A. Pledger as Port Collector
A Brunswick rumor says W A Pledger, a black Republican, may be named collector of the port by President Harrison. Locals doubt deputies would serve under him and warn he is a controversial figure tied to race conventions. Georgia veterans of Greene County plan a Siloam meeting on the second Friday in October.
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New Jersey
New Brunswick
N. J
Hiead
Wer
Banner
Atlanta
Brunswick
W. A Pledger
J. E. Dart
Harrison
Aew
Pledger
Brunswick Custom House
Georgia
Old ‘Veterans of Greene
Siloam
Hoying on new attractions added daily at fair program
An exciting series of base ball games and various athletic sports headline the fair program. The finest racers in the land will speed around the fair grounds track drawing crowds.
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Fair Grounds
Northeast Georgia Fair directors optimistic on promising prospects
The Northeast Georgia Fair in Athens will be a grand event with unity of aim and extensive plans. Directors promise racing and athletic features, top baseball and football action, chrysanthemum displays, and a robust schedule with entertainment from the New Opera House and fireworks, all aimed at a successful, full-week program.
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Athens
Northeast Georgia
Banner
Northeast Georgia Fair Association
Georgia
United States
Merchants
Farmers
Alliancemen
Haselton
Turbulent 19th Century Briefs Hit Multiple Fronts
A broad digest of late 19th century items reports political infighting and social unrest. Notable notes include pension reform debate led by Gen. Powell, a balloon parachutist drowning, White House and New York incidents, a cave discovery in Pennsylvania, and a range of local misfortunes from deaths to escapes.
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Victor Ryburly
Mt. Pleasant
Michael Hallen
Brooklyn
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Hopkins
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Chicago
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