21 Feb 1890
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1890
Page
1
A chaotic OCR led piece covers political maneuvering, corruption allegations, and personalities around Harrison and Darnell. It mentions Colonel Jack Brown, the Chicago convention vote, and calls for federal action amid partisan tensions.
Work on Lee county's new jail began today in Druums Alabama with the Pawlsi Jail company of St Louis Mo holding the contract. The structure is expected to cost about $10,000 and be completed by early May as the work progresses rapidly.
The February Berlin election saw unprecedented crowds at polling places as voters flooded in during the day. Socialist candidates gained ground against center and liberal rivals, with Eugene Richter narrowly defeated by a socialist contender. Amid court clashes and imperial intervention, results sparked protests and a push for new coalitions across districts.
Paris February 20 A cabinet meeting at the Elysee discussed the question of the curse to be followed in the case of the Duke of Orleans but no decision was reached. Finance minister promised to present the budget to the chamber on Saturday and Mr Kowver will seek the vote for Hamilton Branch to balance the budget. Fortyeight bodies were recovered from the Decie colliery explosion. eight miners are badly injured and rescued. A double execution in Moyamensing prison Philadelphia occurred with Jacob Schoon and Thomas J Gole hanged, one for murder and the other for murder of a mother-in-law. the rope broke on Hopkins first attempt but succeeded on the second.
Special report details William Smith, a young man wanted for a past disturbance who was captured after a threatening letter from his father. He confessed to shooting Rube Johnson during a dispute in Georgia. He is in the gronth house awaiting trial as authorities from Georgia pursue him. Additionally, a weekly list notes new enterprises across the South, with large land deals, factory builds, and investment in mills, iron works, and mines from Alabama to Virginia.
Chicago police near admitting misidentification of Kelly who arrived from Stours and was linked to the Dr Grows case. Reporters note the arrest of several suspects and the pressure of questioning on dozens of witnesses as officials search for the real culprit.
In Kiveston Ontario on February 20 a late night fire at Boyat Street killed four Liston children by suffocation after discovery. Mrs Liston jumped from a second story with her baby, breaking her leg. Liston died from burns while trying to rescue the children. Three siblings were saved.
The jury convicts Reviere of murder after a dramatic courtroom scene detailing his threat against an adversary and the ensuing struggle. Judge Clark presided as testimony described past gambling schemes, a night at the Arcade, and a fatal confrontation. Sentencing set, with the defendant facing a potential lengthy term.
Firefighter actions avert broader damage as a spark from an electric light caused a blaze in the dry goods room of Messrs Barnes Evans & Co. Deputy Marshal John Whelchel reported prompt department response. Nearby fires in Hackney Bros factory Parker stable and Armstrong cotton seed house spurred fears of incendiary acts, with losses up to 9,000 and insurance coverage around 1,900. Military mobilized, communications to Goldsboro requested reinforcements. Reports also note a church fire in Greenbush and a Lisbon election update mentioning Portuguese candidates.
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