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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1887

Page

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Adama Defeats Pal in Six Day Duel at Atlante

Adama versus Pal ended in a six day contest at Atlante with Avante Arbitua officiating. The match drew a sizable crowd as both sides showcased defensive grit and tactical discipline.

President's Western Tour Plans and Invitations

The president outlined a plan to skip formal engagements, preferring mail communications from c ies proposing study delegations for his western trip. He may depart late September visiting St. Louis Kansas City St Paul Minneapolis Milwaukee Chicago Nashville and Atlanta with trips along the usual routes. Local invitations to receive him were extended by Knoxville Augusta and New Orleans chambers of commerce and city officials seeking formal visits in October or this fall.

Cies Wiite St. Louis Kansas City St. Paul Minneapoli Milwaukee Chicago Nashidie Atlanta St. Lon U's Knoxville Tenn Eul Oterns Chamber of Commer 9 Caty Knoxs We Terwarder Tarigsht Ginner Cerewmad United Cities Siz --We Hyatic Aos Eile Wapetral Teancaten Junsee Higheay Rory Garoline Avrevats Cleveland Augusta eSucaco Gines Melville W. Fuller New Orleans Mia Exewinsey Grover Clevi-land Pient United Stutey Iends

Central road deal returns harmony among pool stockholders

The Georgia Central syndicate gains harmony through John H. Inman joining the group. Calhoun brothers are credited with persuading him, as Inman acquires five to ten thousand shares at about ten dollars each, solidifying his rise as a premier figure in southern railroads and New York finance.

Georgia Central Syndicate John H. Tamea Messrs Joe Pat Calhoun John H. Imman Southern Railroads Southern Lehmond West Point Terminal Thisville Nashville Nashville and Chattan Georgia Central Atlanta Hide Decumung H. Iman Central Railroad John H. Iminn New York Affars Jim

Kentucky Election Returns Show Democratic Tally and Local Shifts

Kentucky voters backed a solid Democratic ticket in statewide and local races while indications show Republican gains in interior counties. Louisville and Lexington produced large Democratic majorities. labor and prohibition votes fell short of expectations. a state constitutional convention question drew strong turnout but may fail. The legislature likely remains Democratic and a U S senator will be elected in January.

Koll Gver Loversviteg Stata Legislative Kentucky Louisville Mearre Simon Woliver Buckner Leutenant G. W. Bryan Fayette Hewett Beck Nevw Ror Covington Kenton Campbell Heaton County Carlisle Union Labor Party Jefferson County

Collapse of the Columbian Bank Report Official Statement

August 1 report from Philadelphia notes no new public statement on the Columbian bank failure. President Phillips claims assets exceed liabilities by about 200000, with some assets vulnerable to forced sale. Assignees will seek court appointment of appraisers to value the bank's holdings as work continues.

Pholadelpara Columbian Bank Phillips Ives & Co New York T Ssi Maladelphia Charles ¥. Phillips Colimbia Bank Columbia Bank Bedford

Goulds Bank Rumor and Shanghai Franchise Tale

Reports from Shanghai claim an American financier group has formed a bank in China with a 90 million dollar capital and exclusive control of financial development, drawing a denials from Lord Rosebery and Prime Minister Salisbury. In New York a painter fell 160 feet from scaffolding on the Brooklyn Bridge but survived.

Chi Lspatches Shania China Leuten England Jay Gould Amer Can “Ver War Department George Wester Union Telegraph Broadway London Earl of Roseberry House of Lords Foreign Office New York James Martin Brooklyn Chambers Street

Rush of the Waters Floods Parsons and Damages

A dam burst on the mountain side floods Parsons causing complete town evacuation. A little girl Annia Quinn drowns after being swept away five miles downstream. Four embankments wash away. 500 feet of Jersey Central track carried off. Air traffic halted. Melrose House damaged but inmates rescued. Laurel Run floods bury coal cars and derailments occur. Ash Street homes wiped clean. Railroad losses near 95 000 and town property near 000. Delaware and Hudson workers repair lines.

Wirxrsaause Parsons Annia Quinn Jersey Central Melrose Laurel Run Ash Street Ikesbarre Delaware and Hudson

Chicago Thieves Courtroom Drama Over McGarrigle Escape

August 1 reports from Curenco show Judge Shepard overruling a petition for a new trial in the McDonald and McGarrigie case. Dr. St John, tied to the Blake schooner and alleged to aided the escape, is jailed on conspiracy charges after bail plans failed. Court crowds await the boodlers trial as witnesses defend character and reveal tensions and possible corruption. McGarigle remains at large in Canada with ongoing efforts to arrest him.

Curenco Shepard Sriak Edward S$. McDonald W. J. McGarrigie McDonald Dr. St. John Blaka McGarigle Enrape Banfield D. B. Fisk Samton Doll Jones Cummings Dr St. John McGarigts Ir. Grinnell Rander Sullivan Nelson Morris McCarthy Lynn Morris Pot Stass Cnd Mike Louden GLE Lynm Boodie Ripper Michael Wasserman Williams Waamerman Seriot County Democratic Club Washington Chicago Wasserman Evening Journal Sarnia Ont Montreal Saraia Clhef Port Huron Mich McGarigie Canada Orient Blake Marsh W €Hicaper Torn Dr. Stohn Juditor Dell Fond McGarigle Tom Tan

Thieves Kill Officers and Kuklux Threat Looms over Hardin County

A report from Craig Montana details the shooting of Officers Anthony De Long and Gideon Bostwick by Fletcher Franklin and accomplices after a horse theft pursuit. Sheriff Denny says another chase near Forest City failed to capture them. A Kuklux-like terror campaign in Hardin County prompts warnings to residents to flee and a county meeting set for August 6 to address the violence.

Nivesaxa Daily News Craig Bmo Anthony De-Long Gideon Bostwick Denny Polk County Vith Posse Forest City Con Fletcher Janklin Harrison Stone Fletcher Phelps Fletcher Franklin Franklins Borth- West Jesse James

Langston Murder Trial Opens in Prince George

A Virginia jury trial begins for Frank Langston son of ex envoy John M. Langston. The April indictment was quashed as invalid due to juror eligibility, a新的 jury was chosen, and proceedings continue with witness examinations set to start tomorrow in Prince George.

Frank Langston Prrrusxuro Johan H. Raustin John M. Langston United States Hayti Ruffin Langston Virginia

He Played It Heavy Forging Forty Thousand Dollars

J Whitman a Central Union telephone bookkeeper was arrested on forgery charges after banks uncovered two twenty thousand dollar checks signed by him. He waived examination and was committed to criminal court under fifty thousand dollar bond. Employed three years, Whitman is described as an excellent accountant and skilful penman. Banks allege an additional twenty thousand dollars stolen. He remained jailed after failing to post bond.

A. J. Whitman Central Union Telephone Company Wax Whitman Bondemen

Immitating Jesse James in Seguin Cave Robbery Tale

A Seguin special reports two Texas boys named Bramley and Robinson in Seguin area aged about seventeen to eighteen. Bramley confessed to a gang robbery plot and that Robinson shot Henry, the gang captain, in a cave last May. Bramley led officers to the cave where the body and relics were found as described. Bramley says Robinson aimed to rival Jesse James.

Texas Galvestox Seguin Robinson Bramley State Henry Amley Jessa James

William F. Forward suspended over malfeasance charges

Paratma August 1, William F. Forward, clerk of the circuit court and leading wholesale merchant, is suspended by the governor on charges of malfeasance embezzlement mutilation of records and various private disreputable transactions estimated by friends at 25000 dollars. No county funds are involved. Embezzlement under Floresian law is declared larceny. The alleged crookedness spans nearly his whole term of office.

Paratma William F. Forward Register of Deeds Board of County Commissioners Democratic County Executive Committee Floresia

Tragedy in South Camden Ends With Multiple Deaths

In South Camden William Willwhite, a drunkard, shot and killed his wife Justice Dart, then killed himself after the confrontation at the justice’s office. The couple’s conflict stemmed from a court order requiring Willwhite to pay six dollars weekly for support of his wife and three children. Earlier, Jacob Sharp endured severe pain and illness in Ladlowmere jail, his dangerous condition prompting physicians to be called.

Justice’s Office Carr Strees Jane Sisro Yory II New Year Jacob Sharp Ladlowmeres Sharp

Land Bill Near End As Irish Issues Slow Passage

In London August 1 the government signaled possible withdrawal of unsettled land bill clauses to speed adjournment. Ireland undersecretary King Harman denied notable unrest in the Royal Irish Constabulary. Parnell and nationalist leaders pledged to withdraw extraneous amendments. Debate touched Canadian fisheries talks, rent repayment schemes, and bankruptcy provisions, with several amendments passed before the bill's fate.

London King Harman Ireland House of Commons Trish Constabulary Fores James Ferguson Foreign Office United States Great Britain Balfour Parnell Jie W.H. Smith Smith Lord Randolph Churchill Mr. Chamberlain Finlay Lord Harrington Dillon Mr. Balfour Answering

Ameer Proclaims British Help Ready for Afghanistan

From Carcina on August 1 advices report the ameer of Afghanistan has posted a proclamation in the bazaar stating Britain holds six infantry divisions with horse and artillery ready to march into Afghanistan to suppress internal revolts. The ameer invites rebels home and warns Britain against Aynab Kahn near the frontier while opponents call it his last trump.

Ameer Carcina Candahar Afghanistan

Confederate Soldier’s Brother-in-Law Dies in Calhoun

Dr Amos Fox received a telegram from Calhoun announcing the death of his brother-in-law Mr John Jones a Garden county planter. Jones a tall man born in Nelson county Kentucky served in the Confederate forces and died of typhoid fever in Calhoun at about forty three. He leaves a wife seven children.

Nelson County Kentucky John Bei Moregan Netegon Gathoun Dr. Fox Mom Theeller Jones Mr. Jones Chicas Manga Georgia Swift Mr. Fox Calhoun Tha Ceretory Calhounj

Smallpox Quarantine Hits Union Springs and Nearby Areas

Union Springs reports a smallpox case prompting mayoral action to quarantine along the Mobile and Tennessee line. Other items note cholera in Italy, yellow fever cases in Florida, and weather damages in Pennsylvania with flooding and washouts. Baseball scores and a county fair report alongside miscellaneous updates fill the rest of the page.

Troy Aquinas Ala Union Springs Mobile Tirana Italy Roux Cantanai Syracuse Calabria Krv

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