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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1887
Page
1
A garbled report from Washington discusses Secretary Manning possibly resigning soon. It cites comments by an unnamed figure, references to October, and notes on health and public duty. The piece also covers Manning's responses to congressional inquiries and policy toward Canadian fisheries and retaliatory measures.
The article describes yesterday's services at St Stephen's Church with Father Colton presiding at the early mass while Father Donnally officiated at St Michael's. A large collection was taken after a plea for ongoing church support and generosity, amid tensions from the McGlynn controversy and calls for unity within the parish.
In Memphis the Dalton murder trial nears closure with Mrs Polk and Tom Dalton at center stage. The state read letters claimed to be from Mrs Polk and witnesses, including Mrs Dalton, testified about intimate encounters. The defense challenged authenticity while experts weighed handwriting as the case moved toward Monday conclusions.
A Chicago Tribune report recounts Hiram Weston’s disappearance and a stranger who looked and acted like him. After five months the real Weston returns, and a second man is revealed to have lived as the husband, prompting questions about identity and motive. Weston’s wife and children were unaware of the double, and officials confirm the impostor’s tale and prison evidence.
Eddie Roberts a fifteen year old boy in Orange cotton mills had his left arm caught in machinery while removing an obstruction. The arm was severed above the elbow and the remaining portion badly fractured. Medical aid arrived promptly and he is as well as could be expected. The item also notes a discussion on the origin of the word boodle and its Dutch roots.
A Boston report details a sensational crime plot claiming Mrs Emma Molloy conspired to lynch George Graham. The tale traces alleged pardons, a Wyoming connection, hidden letters, and a body found in a well. Detectives now say Graham’s supposed corpse was shows dressed as him to mislead authorities.
A dispute over who should dance leads to a stabbing at a rural Texas house near Port Worth. James Bulk and a rival, possibly Tieth, clash after a proposer’s outside challenge. Bills is stabbed in the side as the assailant escapes on horseback. his wound is life threatening. Meanwhile, Belfast reports mob violence and police intervention amid Irish disturbances.
February 6 New Orleans report notes cloudy threatening weather yet large attendance at a horse racing track. First race over hurdles Apt Fool led to finish win by over a dozen lengths with Jadge Burnett second. Second race Whiskey Jack won by a nose with Logan accord second. Third race Pea cock won with Our Friedd second. Fourth race Orceota won with Cathcart second.
Gavrieius dex February six Mrs Timbennnstead and Mrs Learhman wash refer to the poet Weithos Bryant Leachman born in New Orleans after Galveston and Beaton service. Daughter of Colonel C. G. Bryant she was known in literary circles as Weithos Bryant Leachman. Her works include Hitter Sweet and The Hollow Byths Fisre.
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