23 Aug 1887
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1887
Page
1
A joint committee questions Commissioner Dodge about tobacco acreage estimates. The committee alleges untrustworthiness in department correspondence and presses for an official retraction. Dodge favors an official statement acknowledging possible overestimation, and the body plans another meeting to resolve the discrepancy.
An irregular agricultural digest reports crop yields for multiple states with winter wheats and spring crops. It notes Minnesota Wisconsin Dakota Indiana and Nebraska showing varied yields and timing, with fruit and cattle conditions improving in places while some counties lag.
A detailed North Carolina storm story describes widespread damage along the coast with high winds and flooding. The report notes ship damage near Cape Hatteras, distressed vessel losses, and anticipated weather-related challenges for coastal communities and government rescue efforts.
A Sumter South Carolina bank Suspends payment after cashier Charles E Bartlett absconds with bank money. Bartlett, 35, suspected of cotton futures speculation, left with unknown amount as directors meet to assess loss estimated between thirty and forty thousand dollars. Bond set at twenty thousand dollars. investigation underway.
August 22 Mose Lynch, during a dispute with Mrs Winners over papers, produced a pistol and fired. Fynch broke free, escaped but was hit by shot and is believed mortally wounded.
Bogardus and Suspender Jack clash after a circus show. A teen brick mason, 19, in Nashville area, pulled a derringer from his pocket causing accidental discharge. He was fatally wounded and died at home. A state warrant followed for assault and battery as authorities pursued the other involved. Also reported, a farmer killed himself after domestic dispute, and two freight trains collided near Crangeston, causing 73008 loss and fire.
The Virginia Republican State Committee issues an address denouncing the Roanoke platform as apologies for broken pledges. It defends GOP stewardship, outlines tax, debt, and internal revenue positions, and urges Virginians to compare past Republican governance with current Democratic administration before voting.
August reports recount a fatal blow in a Monteagle incident where a barroom fight left a man hospitalized and a suspect jailed, a police chief’s shooting in Willan, Virginia, and other incidents including drownings, vessel accidents, and early cotton and syrup market updates across multiple locations.
London August 22 Mr Colter of Chicago received an audience with the queen at Osborne House presenting an address from Chicagoans of British birth or parentage honoring her jubilee. The queen replied and handed a document of appreciation. Colter stated he was proud to be American. The exchange underscores Anglo American goodwill amid royal events.
Manitoba tensions escalate as John Norquay vows to push ahead with railway work despite a court injunction. Cabinet approves laying rails, with 5000 citizens ready to back the government if resistance erupts. Winnipeg reports police threats and renewed contest over Red River Valley road grading.
Heavy rains flood the capital causing streets to be flooded and pedestrians forced to ride on backs of men. City authorities push rapid execution of major drainage works to relieve financial strain and resume normal traffic.
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