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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1888
Page
2
Amid scattered notes on County politics and local life, the item references Senator Pringle and calls for conventions, a national prohibition ticket, and potential candidates like General Cha ton Fisk and Bam Small. It also mentions Cobb county mineral findings and various local anecdotes about land, births, and community events.
Sheriff teams with Dawson and Pickens officials lead men to Jasper to face warrants charging McCimre, Jack Seay, and Shoog Huleay with involvement in the alleged poisoning of a Dawson County woman. The case centers on a confluence of local coroners and inquests, with jurisdiction debates and preliminary hearings looming.
Macon Ga April 12 Special reports detail railway work near Vineville and Wesleyan Female College with Cramp Cramp crews building track and park improvements. News covers electric tower disputes, local theft arrests, and daily incidents in Macon including Davis street lumber theft and a calf loose on the Wimberly plantation.
An article from Aut, Ga, Apr 12 notes a new grass appears, spreading across Southwest Georgia and beyond. It describes its growth, origin, and impact on pasture, including cattle and bees, with local commentary on management and a fleeting anecdote about Tom Burke.
A Georgia mystery follows Tavor Hadeon who vanished from Augusta after a Sunday in April. He appeared in Texarkana claiming memory loss, with about $100 remaining of funds. links to a Fraternity jamboree and possible drug involvement are mentioned, while his character is described as former gentleman of good standing.
A long telegram from Atlanta reports a Pentacoire regatta with flagship ships Richmond Atlantic Kalpeo and Zanne anchored off. The piece notes a large shooting tournament, plans for a big sham battle on April 21, and visits by several named individuals including Mr Dick Hill and Mr Charley Shattac, with rail and regional developments mentioned such as the extension of the Alabama and Cuncionats line and local industry in Bessemer Alabama.
A Victorian era advocate argues Americans grow dull and sluggish in winter and seeks a cure in Carlsbad Water. The piece touts its cleansing, energizing effects and cites physicians and agents, claiming the remedy revives the blood, purges impurities, and restores vigor as spring approaches.
Advertisement describes a favored route with double daily trains and elegant coaches switching between Atlanta and Washington. It highlights Pullman Sleeping Cars from Atlanta to New York and Montgomery to Washington, noting a thirty one years transit and mail service.
The Electric Rooms offer a fourty four room hotel with modern amenities and an excellent table. Charges include $1.10 for Electric Rooms day pass and $2.00 per day hotel rate, with Mack fares 25 cents between station and hotel and 10 cents to Electric Rooms. The site is described near Hillman station and features steam power and pure water supply. Brown, Manager.
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