Barking for Gordon and the Alliance in Georgia politics
The piece ridicules Gov John B Gordon and allied politicians in Georgia as it chronicles the Farmers Alliance fight against Sub-Treasury and independence bids. It notes editorials, legislative candidacies, and Democratic factions across counties, urging party loyalty and warning of political betrayals amid Gordon’s campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banne ER Editoris
Danis
Wall Street
B. Gordon
Gov
Seretotore
Georgia
Gordon
Noush Negro Vates
Dr. Fetton
Farmers’ Alliance
Guv. Gordon
Senate
Fole
Peter
Setiil
John B. Gordon
U.S
Tom Georwin
Hians
Similar Jeffersonian Democrats Felton and Pickett Oppose Sub Treasury
The text notes striking parallels between Felton and Pickett as Jeffersonian Democrats who share opposition to the Sub Treasury bill, highlighting their common political stance and alignment on key financial policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felton
Pickett
Girdon boom punctured by Sub Treasury bill in Georgia
Georgia politics swirl around the Sub-Treasury bill with Alliancemen rallying behind living principles. Judge Hines defends the bill, lending weight beyond politicians. Gordon contrasts with farmers and Alliance, while Conyers backs an independent legislative candidate to bolster his Senate bid. A Rockdale speech sparks talk of a Jeffersonian Democrat candidate. A Rockdale foe challenges Col Nunnaly, and Gov Gordon takes a hit from Norwood’s letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col
B H. Nobie
Clarke County
Joan B. Gordon
United States
Noble
Gordon
Augusta
Press of Georgia
Thomas M. Norwood
Jas, M. Smith
H. K. Hines
Sub-Treasury
Atlanta
Alliance
Atlanta Journal
Conyers
Rockdale County
Antio Gordon
St of Wall Street
Snd
anti-Sub-Treasury
Georgia
Grand Old State
Hines
Hhis
Rockdale
Norwood
Gov. Gordon
Calhoun Falls poised to become industrial center
Georgia reader learns of plans near Calhoun Falls South Carolina where the Western Carolina Land and Improvement Company develops town at the crossing of Georgia Carolina and Northern and Port Royal lines. A large electric plant may power local manufacturers, with water power by Savannah River cited as key asset. Promoters pledge town sites for factories, rail connections and future growth, naming Edison cited as early advocate for water power. The Madisonian notes a Madison man offers $1000 to marry the editor, a likely humorous aside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia, Carolina and Northern Railroad
South Carolina
Elbert County
Athens
O. Geisberg
Western Carolina Land and Improvement Company
Georgia, Carolina and Northern
Port Royal
Western
Éenginter Corps
Manufacturers’ Record
Thomas A. Edison
Piedmont
South
Calhoun Falls
Pat
John ©. Calhoun
Averal
New York
Manslaughter over a water melon shooting near Elberton
A coroner's jury near Elberton found Andrew Webb liable for voluntary manslaughter after shooting Hannibal Allen, a Black railroad worker, who attempted to steal a watermelon. The incident arose when Allen drew a pistol. Webb's wife handed him his pistol, and Webb fired, instantly killing Allen. The report notes uncertainty whether the pistol was in Allen's hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Webb
Sullivan
Joe Chandler
Elberton
Savannah River
Carlton
Sullivan Bros
Greenwood
D.C
Lawrenceville
Mr. Webb
Webb
Ram
Horrors on the Vera Cruz line kill two, injure many
A freight and ballast train collision near Rinconada and San Nareas in Vera Cruz yesterday left two engineers dead and a fireman fatally injured. Several ballast-car laborers perished, with wreckage strewn and many victims unrecognizable. Wrecking crews arrived with medical aid as damages mounted.
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News Telegram Association
New York
City of Mexico
The
Herald
Vera Cruz
Rinconada
San Nareas
Political Pointers on Georgia Senate Race and Gordon’s Position
Atlanta dispatch assesses the fight for the Georgia senator seat exploring Gordon’s role against regular Democratic nominees. It predicts fallout within the party, noting Felton’s weakness, Everett’s rising odds, and forecasts Gordon’s unlikely alliance with the Alliance. The piece argues the governor must halt the shift to independentism to avoid aiding opponents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon
Everett
Floyd
the Farmer’s Alliance
Atlanta
Dr. Felton
Senate
Sub- Treasury
Democratic Party
Georgia
Felton
Bartow
Cohen Paris Store Expands As Athens Booms
Julius Cohen & Co of Athens showcases a growing dry goods and carpet emporium led by W. T. Houston. The second floor now houses a vast fall and winter assortment with first class goods from North, East, and Europe. They undercut rivals and earned a Commercial Hotel carpet contract, with orders from distant towns pouring in and express charges prepaid on $10+ orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Cohen & Co
W. T. Houston
Cohen
Europe
Messrs
Athens
Atlanta
Augusta
Paris
Eal
Mr. Houston
Georgia
The
Norwood fires salvo at Gordon over resignation and rifles at L N rail line
Atlanta dated dispatch recites Norwood’s blistering reply to Gordon branding him a perpetual farmer and criticizes his resignation from the Senate. The letter cites supposed inducements from the L N Railway and questions Gordon’s legal acumen in relation to his public life and war service. Also noted is Livingston’s denial of candidacy and a Madison county fence vote contest with 2 vote majority for No Fence and lawyers hired to argue the case.
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Atlanta
Norwood
Gordon
Georgia
Boycott Gordon
Achilles
America
John Boycott
Senate
Decatur
L. & N. Railway Co
Railway Co
United States Senate
L. & N. Company
Boycott
Brown
L. & N. Railroad Company
Madison County
Jesars, Thomas & Strickland
Danielsville
Free State
Lions Rampage After Menagerie Doors Open in Kimberly
Mail reports from Kimberly South Africa recount a catastrophe when a keeper opened cages allowing lions tigers cheetahs and bears to roam. Four attendants died and multiple others were mauled as vehicles horses and bystanders fled in panic. By dusk five lions two lionesses two tigers three bears two wolves one hyena two cheetahs one elephant and seventeen baboons were at large as police organized hunting parties.
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News Telegram Association
London
Kimberly
South Africa
Fulis’ Menagerie
Pasha
Abdul
Caliph
Mustapha
Ofufat
Patterson
Murat
Psha
Nelson
Jas
Grandley
Rioting at a railroad worksite in West Virginia
In Wayne County near Wayne Court House two weeks after Kehoe vanished, Italian laborers clashed with new workers at a Norfolk and Western cut. A sheriff’s posse intervened and a fierce gunfight left several Italians dead and forty arrested. regional details remain scarce.
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Cattlysburg
Kehoe
Norfolk and Western Railroad
Wayne Court House
W. Va
Wayne County
Alliance Warehouse Boosts Athens Trade Growth
The Alliance warehouse proves a welcome improvement for Athens, drawing farm ore into the city and increasing revenue. Mr. Houston, a splendid manager, with assistant Mr. Baker, oversees efficient operations. About fifty bales arrived yesterday, and receipts rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliance Warehouse
Athens
Houston
Baker
Dr J B Wilson of Atlanta injured by steam engine
Dr J B Wilson of Atlanta was seriously injured when run over by a Western railroad engine about two years ago. He suffered crushed limbs below the knees and remains in a weakened condition as authorities await a possible settlement.
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J. 8. Wilson
Atlanta
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Knoxville Alliance
Knoxville
Knoxare Avian
Crawford County
Gergtt
Keane
John Temple Graves
Graves
Congress
Gov. Tiordon
Treasury
Col. Livingston
Savannah
Madison
Madisonian
Cold Seash
Elf
Hannibal Allen
Pennsylvania
Mexico
Florence
Ala
Frank Baker
Cincinnati
Ila
T. L.gantt
Lloyd Smith
Gantt
Elizabeth Sanford
Mariah Conner
Green County
Political Pointers
Independents
Dade
Howev
Julius Cohen &Co
Sedding Dry Goods and Carpet Store
John Bankcott Gordon
T. M. NoRwoop
Livingston
Etherton
Joseph E. Brown
Madison Coun
Virginia
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