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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1890

Page

5

Poisonings in Cscwoun Ga Shake Community Wariness

August reports from Cscwoun Georgia describe a poisoning case where ten Black residents were affected by rat poison with two deaths. Sheriff McGannis detained two perpetrators, a mixed-race preacher and his wife Emly, amid a tense investigation with alleged accomplices and evolving narratives. The community awaits a lengthy superior court term as post mortems suggest poisoning in at least three separate incidents. The same issue notes preparations for the State Agricultural Society meeting in LaGrange on August 13, with local delegates and speakers lined up for the event.

Cscwoun Ga Sherff McGannis Emly Gordon ‘County Little Row Oue Jos Dalley Frances Sheru— Jett Jacl Twat Sheril McGannis State Agricultural Society LaGrange H H Cary Rey W J Sothen

First Bales of New Cotton Reported from Several Towns

Reports from Georgia and nearby areas on August 2 note first bales of the new cotton crop arriving in multiple towns. Bales weighed and classed. several shipped from Albany and Savannah with prices around twelve cents per pound. Also mentions a near-warehouse fire and a steamboat purchase, plus a public subsidy bill ongoing in Congress and a murder incident under investigation.

Coupvanus Columbus Dawson Suivan, Ga Savanath Albany Evronton Ga Ancuat Laronton Rainey S Bainbridge Airans Montwyama Warwick Albany Steamboat and Navigation Company Aibany Bautings Captann Kouse

Fatal Street Shooting in Augusta Terrace

Special correspondent Mr L HW Patillo of the Augusta Chronicle reports that L HW Patillo and Charles P Hutson shot each other on Broad Street near Hawthorn Salon. Hutson died on the scene while Patillo, wounded in the thigh, was taken to Arlington hotel. Cause unclear, rumors of a feud. Hutson from Louisville, Patillo from Warren County, both armed. Coroner to hold inquiry.

Avevsra L HW Panto Travelig Augusta Chronicle Charles P. Hutson Hawthorn Siioon Broad Street Jackson Fred Patillo Hutson Baston Patullo Arlington Hotel Taillo Xs Warren County Warrenton Lousville Workang Daly & Arstrongs Dry Goods

Credit, debt, and reform in postwar rural towns

A long critic recounts postwar debt laws and alliance movements shaping farmers and town workers. He argues restrictive credit and garnishment laws kept farmers solvent at country expense, harmed urban workers, and urged legislators to remove barriers to honest debt collection and fair credit. Strong references to alliances, usury, and economic change frame the call for reform.

Nosea Allance Ergin Jis Credit Brown

Bibb county rallies for Blount and Hughes in monster meetings

In Macon Bibb county crowds packed the Blount and Hughes gatherings tonight on the eve of the primary. Blount spoke at the Academy of Music, hailed by supporters and denounced opponents. Hughes chimneyed the Pine and Fourth streets rendezvous with rival oratory. Monroe and Forsyth reports boosted Blount and Hughes momentum as Bibb and Jasper tilt toward victory.

Maoox Blount Hughes Mss Bibb Priary Direct Macon Colquitt-Norwood Academy of Min Bibb County C L Bartlett Siill Congress Iis Dupont Guery Washington Dessau Ed Cohen Clem Steed BS Wallingham Henry Richardson Willingham Monroe County Forsyth Monroe Jasper Hich J F Hanson Hanson D G Hughes Lionel Hughes XK Ll Hunter Williams Williama Iethher Afteen Fletcher Willams Blount II Edwards Imusic Bibb Hughes Jaaper

Crowded Atlanta Exposition Promises Grand South Fair

The Past Week reports growing excitement for Atlanta’s Grast Fair with hundreds of new attractions and a record flower show. Officials anticipate a huge crowd and note efforts to improve housing and feeding facilities, hedge fencing around Piedmont Park, and a public welcome message from Department of Public Comfort. Letters pour in from across the country seeking information.

Department of Public Comfort South Georga ATI Anang Taz Joseph Thompson W L Wilson Tennessee Kentucky Dayton Hoge Fence Company Arouud Piedmont Park Atlanta Housig Charles Arnold South Broad Street Tius

Indian Day Celebrations at Chattanooga Tabernacle

An Indy from Atlanta praises thorough teaching across German French and English departments. The grounds buzz with children and a Weber band as Dr Ab Brah lectures on India and a large audience enjoys concerts and faith-based programs at Peabody hall and the tabernacle.

Indy Atlanta Currell Weber Dean Wight Tabernacle Misses Allen Reynolds Marchesa Leopoidt Inda Dr Ab Brah Findoos Ab Brah India Dr Albrah Son ATS Cpmp Horus Houever Flos Smith Peabody TM House, DD St Augustins Asembly A. A ‘Wright Chattauqua A H Gellet S Lewis Chattanooga Universty Ita yo—Assembly A A Wright Tople Weber Orchestra Rey T MW Hense St Augustine Miniutera Institute Waght Musicaie. Sp San Ab Brah

In His Last Lecture on India at Eight P. M.

A late lecture titled on India was held at eight o clock with over a hundred stereopticon views showing Indian scenery.

San Ah Brah India

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