Light of the Al ra front at Milwaukee and train seat dispute
Fragmentary account recalls General Sherman and a Chicago post member altercation on a train trip. A passenger describes seat mixups and claims of taking items not belonging to him. Railcar tensions and a light comment on the incident are noted with unnamed witnesses.
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Alra
Milwaukee
Pannel
Sherman
oNgly
Chicago
Charcar
Hoyt Sherman
Orward
Jon
Land Slide Destroys Huts on Mexican Mountain Side
A massive landslide near Incarna Hidalgo on August 25 caused a cloud burst that overwhelmed streams and loosened earth. By midnight a large shed collapsed onto workers at the iron works site, and a heavier slide the next night buried hundreds. Three days of search recovered bodies and many more remained missing.
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The
Banner
Mexico
Incarna- Hidalgo
Iron Works
Athu
Local feud over Bibb bills and bond filings sparks dispute
In Santa on September 3 a dispute arose between Mr. Patterson and Mr. Huff of Bibb county over local bills tied to bond billing in Macon. Huff had claimed bills were delayed due to Patterson’s desk. Patterson rebutted via letter to the Macon Evening News and Huff then said he had nothing to say. The parties are noted for pluck and trouble is anticipated.
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Bibb
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Ing
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Tigner
Muscogee
Corporation of Columbus
Murray
Schley
Schley County
Rankin
Gordon
Lamar
Richmond
Removal of General Grant's Remains to Arlington Urged
The Banner reports governors nationwide approve moving General Ulysses S Grant's remains from Riverside to Arlington National Cemetery. Telegraph reach is uneven with many states unable to respond. New York shows broad support for the plan.
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Sethe
General Grant
Riverside
Arlington
New York City
More Guns Go South in Alabama Race Tension
A Banner dispatch reports tense racial friction in Bibb and Jefferson counties near Blocton. After a store burglary and the killing of white clerk John Lawrence, two black suspects were hanged. Alleged threats and arms shipments from Cincinnati and Winchester orders from St. Louis indicate escalating conflict as both sides stock weapons.
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Ala
Bibb County
Jefferson County
Blocton
Nontwalle
John Lawrence
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Brutal Burning of Negro Suspect in Kentucky
Special to The Banner from Somerset Kentucky reports a brutal crime near Monticello. A farmer's twelve year old daughter was raped by a male enslaved worker left alone with the children. he was captured, tied to a stake, rail fenced, doused with coal oil, and burned to death after a match was applied.
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Somerset
William Oates
Monticello
Wayne County
Negroes in Lincoln County Seek Land Under Forty Acre Plan
Reports from Washington GA describe rumors of meetings among Lincoln county Black residents to share Lincoln lands. Observers note leaders discuss communism and socialism while white residents largely dismiss the chatter as a joke. Alliance leaders plan a Lincolnton gathering with speakers Maj. George T. Barnes and Thomas E. Watson. A telephone line between Washington and Lincolnton is under rapid construction with a dummy line in consideration.
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Washington, Ga
Lincoln County
Liberty County
Alliance Men of
Lincoln
Lincolnton
George T. Barnes
Thomas E. Watson
Washington
Baseball in Madison Ends in 8 to 6 Victory
In Madison Georgia yesterday afternoon Madison defeats Milledgeville 8 to 6 after eleven innings. Madison’s battery Snider and Key faced Jones and Searcy of Milledgeville in a high level contest that drew large crowds from Madison and nearby towns. The report also notes an unrelated telegraph order for thirteen caskets arising from a factory mistake.
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Madison
Milledgeville
Snider
Key
Jones and Searcy
Romance in Danielsville Wedding of Seventeen Year Old Groom
In Danielsville Georgia Dan Huff and Miss Chandler ran away to wed after asking no parental consent. The father pursued then found them married by a local justice. The groom is seventeen and the bride fifteen. both appeared happy and resolved.
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Daxtersvittz
Danielsville
Dan Huff
Our County
Alexander the Great
The Mississippi Riot Ends With Five Negroes Killed
Greenwood Mississippi September 4 Captain Baskett sheriff reports five negroes killed in riot Saturday night. White attackers remain in control at Winter City with Cromwell and lieutenant Tom Allen surrounded. Troops dispatched by the governor have returned to Jackson. Sheriff Baskett fears further trouble.
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Allen
Greenwood
Miss
Baskett
Winter City
Tom Allen
Jackson
Lamont Seen Likely as President of Tennessee Coal and Iron
Dan Lamont will probably be elected president of the Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad Co Birmingham stockholders favor Lamont. Colonel Jackson, second vice president, reports New York stockholders want him and directors will meet in ten days. The firm holds $300,000 in property near Birmingham and the president’s salary is $10,000.
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Banner
Birmingham
Ala
Dan Lamont
Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company
Jackson
New York
Lamont
Clemency of the Czar Signals Reform in Russia
London reports the pardoning of several Siberia prisoners boosts belief that reforms begun at the behest of the Czar's invalid wife will continue. More political pardons are expected and conditions for those in exile may improve, marking a gradual but significant shift.
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London
Siberia
Woman Walks After Saint Anne Miracle At Shrine
A Seguin woman nine months bedbound due to leg paralysis and breast cancer rose and walked unassisted after visiting the shrine of Saint Anne and receiving communion as 2,000 pilgrims witnessed the cure. In Jafreton Jefferson, W. T. Webb was elected mayor with a slate of aldermen. local schools report strong fall term prospects and full teaching staff.
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Seguin
St. Anne
Jafretson
Legislature Proceedings Feature Pistol Bill and School Funds
In Atlanta the senate passed a minority report supporting the Brady bill by 19 to 16. A notable measure would allow a man to seek permission to carry a pistol. The educational lease proceeds are set to fund Athens University and other schools, with at least 100000 directed to common schools. The house and senate schedule governance, court, and charter bills, adjournments, and readings continue through Sept. 4. A Cleveland note reports a Crimin notes.
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Senate
Ballard
Felton
Western and Atlantic Railroad
Athens University
Experiment Station
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Eatonton and
Machen
Expan W. H. Felton
Bartow
Johnson
Supreme Court
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Western and Atlantic Committee
Chattanooga Railway Company
Commissioner of Agriculture
Bailan
Columbia County
Board of Commissioners
Stewart County
Eastman
Bradwell
Moonshiner of Powell County Sentenced in Kentucky Trial
A 90 year old moonshine seller from Powell County Kentucky pleaded guilty to selling whiskey without a license. US Commissioner Wood ordered bail at $100 and remanded him to Mount Sterling jail pending October term in Louisville. The case drew wide attention as the man was the region’s oldest on record for such a crime.
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Stertrne
Bright Phillips
Powell County
United States
Wood
Regin
Phillips
Kentucky
Louisville
Mount Sterling
Lumber for Sale in Athens with Post Oak Posts
Large lot of dressed and undressed lumber of all qualities for sale at low price delivered anywhere in Athens. Also post oak posts available. Apply to D. H. Arnorp in Crawford, Georgia.
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Athens
D. H. Arnorp
Crawford
Buckien Arnica Salve advertised by local druggists
An 19th century advertisement touts Buckien s Arnica Salve as the best remedy for cuts bruises sores ulcers and various skin conditions with a money back guarantee and a 25 cent price per box sold by John Crawford & Co and L D Sledge & Co. It ends with a reflective question about how others resemble the reader.
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Buckien
Arnica
John Crawford & Co
L. D. Sledge & Co
Lemon Elixir touted for liver stomach kidney relief
A Dr Moziey lemon elixir advert promises relief from biliousness constipation indigestion headaches sleeplessness loss of appetite and debility fevers and malaria. Sold by druggists in 50c and 1.00 per bottle with a testimonial from Rev C B Davis of Atlanta praising its curing effects after ten years of illness.
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Atlanta
Moziey
C. B. Davis
Eld
M. E. Church South
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