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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1887
Page
1
A brief notice from SNTA in Georgia outlines Flag Fire Brick and Hair Sail as noted entities. It records a local matter involving Georgia groups and a listed event or designation in the area. Further details remain unreadable in the fragment.
The Texas vote on a proposed constitutional prohibition amendment sparks wide campaign clashes. Leaders and ministers fuel the heated contest with claims of anti and pro camps, while politicians, church figures, and editors trade barbs over enforcement, saloons, and social order.
Reports from Chinese papers describe telegraph poles torn down in Manaman-Mintzag and Kweichow lines amid a flood crisis. An order of 9,000 troops was issued, while at least eighty eight executions occurred near Shanghai for alleged secret society ties. Floods in Chu Cha Fu displaced over a thousand and damaged crops. Chinese population estimates are debated and deaths occur rapidly in Nanking and other areas. A Philadelphia chamber of commerce note invites President and Mrs. Cleveland to visit Allegheny County during a proposed western tour.
August 8 report from the Boodle case describes courtroom turmoil as Wren confronts the prosecutor Walker over forged signatures and alleged perjury. The exchange intensifies with shouted objections, dramatic gestures, and calls to uphold the law as proceedings drag into intensified debate about credibility and defense strategy.
Rumors of a pending failure swirl as powers keeps out of sight and Vyse suspensions shake the New York stock exchange. Reports say Powers may resume business after meeting obligations, while Towers plans to return with funds. Separate fire and accident notes recount a Minnesota elevator collapse killing a worker, a lumber yard fire destroying Armstrongs mill and assets, with multi state losses and large insurance totals.
Edgefield court begins examination of state witnesses in the lynching of William Hammond in 1885. Culbreath suspects, masked assailants, and mob violence dominate the scene as a murder verdict remains unresolved amid multiple delays. The case reflects public anger and demands for a proper investigation.
August 3 report from Crxernati notes Miss Josie Holmes an exchange clerk once linked to a national bank scandal was released after agreeing to aid investigations. District Attorney Burnet's consent highlights her cooperation and possible information on insider warrants of the Faulty S wsoual Bank case.
An earthquake at midnight caused land to sink in Trigg county Kentucky. Homes and terraces dropped five feet, panicked residents fled as darkness and tremors continued. Desperate prayers and chaos followed as springs emerged and people moved away from the doomed area. Losses included corn and tobacco. A separate August report notes severe wind and hail storms causing damage and ongoing danger.
General Rosecrans spoke in Washington to deliver resolutions from the National Veterans Association of Des Moines Iowa condemning attempts by Grand Army of the Republic members to hinder President Cleveland from visiting St Louis during the encampment. The resolutions commend the president’s veto of the dependent pension bill and defend the duty and loyalty of veterans while honoring the real Grand Army of the Republic’s surviving members.
Secretary Fairchil Washington Angut issues a treasurer circular under section 3699 of the United States statutes. It details bond sales of 4yit vent tend and Duomary passs, interest at two percent, and procedures for prepaid interest and registration. Proposals for bond sales must be submitted to the Treasury in Washington by noon on Wednesday August 1017, with specifics on how revenue will fund sinking funds and bond terms.
August 4 Orrans Ont reports the deputy water correspondent says government action on eviction of paying crews has been issued. American sailing schooners seized in the three-note hour cited. Officials sense movement toward an amicable fishery settlement as a climax nears and developments are daily received by the department.
The cabinet gathered last night at the president’s Oakview cottage with all members except Bayard and Garland. A dinner preceded by a sermon, no clear agenda. Lamar and Vilas stayed overnight as talks are paused for summer. Garland leaves tomorrow for six weeks’ vacation in Arkansas. Cleveland at Marion avoids publicity as Greely visits. locals hope for a public reception. Union CampEx in Charleston shows canvas tents, with drills and balls as parts of weeklong events.
At Houston Street dock in New York a man threw a bottle igniting a fire on steamship Green. George L Andrews, detective, identified Thames Mooney, 37, of 267 Warren Brooklyn, as suspect. Mooney, held for examination, claimed ignorance and sought legal advice. He denied nothing until counsel arrives.
Partial returns from 50 counties show Democrats ahead in Louisville and Lexington but Republicans lead in many counties. Estimates place Governor Buckner ahead by 12 000 to 20 000 votes with unofficial tallies suggesting a Republican gain across counties and a possible Buckner majority around 12 000 to 25 000 as results trickle in.
Reports from the Cherokee Nation indicate Mayes has been elected chief over rival Bunch. Mayes, a full-blood Cherokee and former justice, vows liberal reform and a four year term. Elsewhere in Boston and Georgia protests and gas strike news are noted along with chess and immigration items. multiple short items from various locales.
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