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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1890
Page
2
The tenth district contest pits Blount against Hughes and Zughos Bracow. Blount's narrow victory relies on Bibb and Jasper counties with heavy support from Macon and surrounding areas as returns come in. The crowd in Bibb celebrates as results flow in, while Hughes supporters rally in other towns.
Brunswick voters hear call for Colonal Robert Nestatt Bibb County as a preferred compromise for the agriculture commissioner post. The veteran farmer with education is urged to press his bid while others decline the nomination. A convention reaction is anticipated and backers plan coordinated efforts Wednesday and Thursday.
Georgia convention notes report a heated scene with a major party claim of a bombshell in the Democratic convention, detailing district votes, delegates, and shifting support for the Subtreasury bill. It covers county vote tallies in DeKalb and Decatur, district delegate selections, and tensions over leadership and primaries.
In Avonera on August 4 Patillo shot Hutson after a heated confrontation near the Windsor cafe. Hutson died of gunshot injuries. Patillo was arrested after a police pursuit. Coroner’s inquest returned a verdict that Hutson died from a pistol wound with unresolved whether murder or manslaughter. Witnesses described the sequence at the Chronicle office and street encounters.
The death of Dr J W Butts of this county is described as shrouded in mystery with theories ranging from accidental chloroform exposure to debt pressures. Neighbors and a physician were summoned but did not save him, leaving the cause under local speculation and a noted account in the Union Recorder.
The Southern Female College reports strong interest in its catalogues as enrollment increases. A new handsome building provides ample space for 140 borders this past year with 1115 expected next term. The college lists twenty-two officers and teachers and notes rising popularity.
Macon observers report the Georgia State Fair to be held in October will be among the largest and most successful yet. Treasurer Powell and President Northern express optimism. county exhibits from Worth and Clarke are favored with plans and space arrangements underway, while local engineers and officials discuss water supply and related civic projects for Macon.
John M Moore travels to New York to buy fall goods and send six shoemakers for custom work. A large stock of summer shoes is offered at cost with guaranteed satisfaction. Central to this message is a note from WT Hiarns, United States educator commissioner, at Chantamy.
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