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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1890
Page
7
The article covers party rifts over a revised reform bill, with Tullmanite and Tulmanite factions vying for influence, potential county nominations, and plans for separate conventions amid signals of opposition and anticipated procedural battles in the Senate. It notes debate on federal inspection, court certification, and the bill’s regional implications.
An August 7 report details multiple first bales of cotton from various growers. John Dupree’s bale weighed 11 pounds and sold for 13 cents per pound, followed by Godfrey Love’s bale at 11 cents. Other farmers and shipments are noted with prices ranging around 11 to 14 cents, and a large bale from Colonel Vaie Brown is forwarded to Charlestown. The article also covers shipments, prices, and local business activity in Ferguson, Deacon, and nearby regions.
A farmer Peter Hoyt and his sixteen year old daughter were instantly killed this afternoon at Grover's Station by lightning. His son was struck but survived. Five other persons in the house escaped with slight injuries. The younger Hoyt is expected to die.
New York August 7 Deputy Coroner Jenks testified he believed the prisoner would have died under contumacy but did not know who ordered the current off after the first shock The warden and Dr Southwick defended the procedure noting the second current was applied after a pause and that the failure to fully describe voltage remains uncertain The Buffalo surgeon Dr Daniel removed brain and spinal cord and took specimens for study The case raised questions about voltage levels and the ethics of electric execution at Auburn prison
Dale or Nutail, in custody, was released on bond of twelve hundred dollars. He arrived in the city yesterday and will attend to business today. The arrest of judgment and a new trial motions were filed in Paulding County Superior Court. The judge will rule on September 8 in Rome. Defense counsel express confidence in acquittal.
From Our Notebook notes A worker for Nesbitt and ex Senator Perry of Cuthbert attended the Atlanta convention as zealous supporters. The piece highlights his strong backing, momentum for Nesbitt, and praise for his past effectiveness. Also mentions the park visit with monkeys donated by Howell Woodward and a horse theft involving G B Adair, with the thief described as a strong man fit to carry out the crime.
The Aldermen meet in the mayor's office with Mr Hutchnon chairing. Warrant totals reach 37,586 with 403,763 unexpended appropriations. Several street grading damages are referenced and various public works costs listed including clerical pay, bookkeeper wages, street improvements, tax receiver staff pay, and multiple repair and improvement contracts across streets and public facilities.
An old-time notice lists Dr Talmage at Chautauqua on Wednesday August 13 at 8 pm and Colonel J G Camp, Georgia’s famed young orator, at Chautauqua on Saturday. Also advertised are railroad travel details for Cincinnati to Chicago and a Burmese lecturer impersonation by Dr San Ah Brah with times for Thur Fri Sat.
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