Union Point to White Plains celebrates new railroad
A large assembly in White Plains marked the completion of the Union Point and White Plains Railroad. Gov. Gordon opened the event with an eloquent address, honored guests included Capt. Evan B. Howell and local leaders, and a long, well managed train carried dignitaries from Union Point. The 16 mile line traverses fertile Middle Georgia with smooth rides and a festive dinner.
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White Plains
WeVer
Union Point
Kaynew
Athens
Messrs
W. D
C. J
Farrel
Mix
Quillian
New Road
J. C. Bart
Cuion Point
Gordon
E. P. Iowell
Tme
Georgia
Ferminus
John L. Gordon
Wil
Evan BP
Geverin
Jas Wer
Dauer Tol
Barrow
Madison
Alliance Abroad: Ex-Montgomery mayor on cotton prices
Col. W S Reese recently returned from Paris where he discussed cotton market forces with a reporter. He argued that a true corner exists from a supply failure, not mere manipulation, and predicted higher prices as consumption outpaces production. He cited 1888 crop data and noted the Farmers' Alliance could leverage Southern producer power against spinners and buyers.
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Col. W.S. Reese
Montgomery
Paris
Alabama
New York
Liverpool
Neil Bros
Liverpool Cotton Association
Neil Brothers
Farmers’ Alliance
Scotland
England
Sam
Wicg
New York City
Garobold Awarded $500 Damages in City Court
J A Garobold sued Orr and Hunter after a hit and run incident months earlier. The City Court heard the case with Thomas and Strickland for the defendants and J W Buvker for Garobed. The jury returned a verdict of $500 after about ten minutes and the case will be appealed.
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J. A. Garobold
Orr & Hunter
Thomas & Strickland
Andi’. W. Buvker
Garebold
Appeatel
Crops Coming In Rapidly Reports Wart Harvest Outlook
Reports from planters and growing cotton crops describe favorable weather and strong harvest potential. The season is expected to yield one of the largest crops ever gathered. A unrelated medical detail about Damala, Bernhardt's husband, notes widespread morphine and cocaine use in his body.
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Damala
Bernhardt
Princeton Factory Tests Cotton Bagging Amid Praise
Col Dobbs, authority on cotton bagging, reports Princeton Manufacturing Co. bagging outperforms others. The fabric, woven from Northeast Georgia cotton, withstands hooks and compression without bursting. Available at 8. C. Dobbs's shop.
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Princeton
Dobbs
Cotston
Bannon
Princeton 7
New Orleans
Georgia
C. Dobbs
Holding Cotton: Alliance Men Consider Backing Cotton
Reports say Clarke and neighboring counties held meetings on storing cotton in Alliance warehouse to secure advances and push prices higher. Most favor storing, drawing money, and pressuring mills, while noting warehouse delays and high carrying costs. Debts must be met promptly. no one should withhold cotton for speculation while owing money.
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Alliance
Clarke
Ottobey
Old Soldier Loses Papers in Clarke County Departure
An 80 year old Clarke County veteran, Tom Brooks, who helped remove Indians from Georgia, lost a discharge and land warrant notebook while en route to Athens to pursue pension claims. He and fellow veteran Jesse Daniel may be entitled to pensions totaling thousands. The piece urges filing claims and notes local political tension over an insolvent tax bill endorsed by Solicitor General Russell, urging Clarke voters to oppose it.
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Tom Brooks
Clarke County
Georgia
Nathan Cook
Oconee
Brooks
Athens
Asbury Alliance
Jesse Daniel
Horror
Western Circuit
General Assembly
Clairke
Russell
Afr
Russelll
Killing in Cincinnati Shocks City Labor Scene
Special to the Banner from Cincinnati Ohio reports Charles Holtzfoester a 29 year old employee of the American Oak Leather company was shot twice and fatally wounded last night by Charles Kautler a young painter in the Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton shops. Both men had been courting a young girl Katie Kramer. Holtzfoester and gang attacked Kautler and he shot Holtzfoester.
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Cincinnati
Banner
Charles Holtzfoester
American Oak Leather Company
Charles Kautler
Hamilton
Ayton
Katie Kramer
Holtzfoester
Kautler
Escape of Two Prisoners in Washington
Special to the Banner reports James Brown who stole Mrs. James Brown Potter’s jewelry last winter and Lemuel Sewell, jailed for robbing Lieut Taylor’s house, broke jail yesterday. A friend who met Brown on the street notified the police. the escape method remains a mystery.
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Washington
James Brown
James Brown Potter
Lemuel Sewell
Lieut
Taylor
Brown
Fatal Accident in Atlanta Deputy Jones Dies from Wound
In Griffin a letter reports the death of Mr. B S Jones, a deputy, following a fatal shooting Saturday afternoon. Mrs Jones was unloading a trunk when a pistol discharged, the bullet entering Jones's abdomen, passing through the liver to lodging in the back between the shoulders, causing death within hours.
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Banner
Atlanta
Johnson
Griffin
B.S. Jones
Jones
Mie Jone
Oglethorpe murder trial and tense Clarke county clash
Report describes the suspected killing of Josie Waller and the defense strategy for Jim Huff with Louie Waller and Frank Waller involved in a fatal confrontation. The narrative notes self defense as a claimed motive and warns of possible retaliation if Huff is not convicted. A statement from Rep. H C Tuck critiques a tax bill and defends public positions amid local anger.
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Don
P. W. Davis
Hank W. Davis
Binert
Lexington
Joule Waller
Days
Jim Sturt
Tne
Br. Waller
Aa White Main
Frank Wailer
Louie
Fluff
Jim Hair
Frank
Hud
Frank Waller
Wailer
Huff
Louie Waller
Josie Waller
Jim Huff
Court House
Labor agent fined for unlicensed circulars in Atlanta
In Atlanta, Mr. Thomas Weaver of a local labor agency was fined 25 dollars for operating without a license. He distributed circulars inviting African Americans to move to Alabama to earn 1.25 dollars daily, under supervision of R. A. Williamson. The city tax on labor agencies is 100 dollars and the state tax 500 dollars. A 28 inch circumference sweet potato was found in Murray County.
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Alabama
Banner
Atlanta
Thomas Weaver
Anderson
R.A. Williamson
Weaver
Williamson
Athens Fair Promises Innovative, Exciting Attractions
Citizens unite to support a landmark event in Athens with a daring balloon ascent and parachute leap, drawn by renowned orator Henry Grady and the promise of low rail rates. The November 12 opening aims to surpass all prior regional fairs with a varied, all-day program and nightly electric light revelry.
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Athens
Grady
Georgia
Senate
Cleveland
New England
Henry WcGrady
Asbury Alliance Gains Elder Farmers in Clarke County
The Farmer's Alliance expands across the region with a new sub-alliance near Asbury church Clarke county. Elder members Wesley Nance Tom Brooks and William Griffin all over 80 join as Mr Murrell organizes more chapters locally. The movement is presented as saving farmers from servitude and rapidly growing in the county.
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Farmer’ Band
Farmer’s Alliance
Asbury Church
Clarke County
Tl. F. Hudson
Messrs
Wesley Nance
Tom Brooks
William Griffin
Murrell
The Crops Show Bright Fall Prospects Across County
The Banner editor reports strong crop prospects after a country trip last Saturday. Corn harvests promise the largest yield on record while hay supplies should last several years if saved. Cotton looks very good though late planted cotton needs a frost to mature. early cotton is excellent. Pea crops appear enormous but quick cotton harvests reduce time to save them. Farmer prospects are notably prosperous.
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Banner
Dissolution of Gann Murray & Co Livery Business
I V Murray announces the dissolution and sale of his interest in the livery stable business to Thomas Bailey. All accounts due against the late firm will be collected and settled by the new firm Gann & Bailey. He thanks patrons and asks their continued support. dw4t
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Gann, Murray & Co
Commendation Granted For College Farewell
A fragment reports a formal commendation for a student leaving for college. The piece notes petitions from junior members of the fraternity and a hopeful prayer for Godspeed. It mentions the Arkansay father and wishes for a bright future.
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Sansaw
Pau
Duel of Gober and Hill shocks colored community in Georgia
In Georgia on October 1 a deadly duel between Will Gober and Major Hill erupted after insults at a oyster rock gathering. The confrontation drew whites and blacks, with rivals using pistols and a staged swamp setting on an island. Streety halted the fight as both sides pressed the breach.
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Homer
Wig
Mili
Gober
Obi
Darkie
Hudson
Fiat Creex
Major Hill
Henry Sheety
Spot
Henry Streety
Major
Jake Ander
Jil
Jules de Law
Medan
UNC
Ge Can Hill
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Murray County
Adems
Ghorgias
Colored Society
Mason
Ming
Streety
Tut
Jake Anderson
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