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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1875
Page
3
A fragmented column from Whitehall Street describes an arson case involving a defendant and witness testimony, with details of a trial and police handling. The section also references social events, society observations, and upcoming performances at an arts venue, reflecting local court news and cultural notes.
The page records a jumble of names and events including legal notices, social reports, and a farewell at a Newnan assembly. It mentions Hoke Smith and various Atlanta figures, a theatrical or art exhibition led by Miss Crawford and Miss May Stewart, a proposed bribery claim against Col Jack Brown, and routine police and community notices. It notes a street accident injuring Dr. Ward and children, a Hebrew Sunday school picnic, and local property finders.
The report notes a total of 4,813 bales at various ports with receipts down from the same day last year. Names appear garbled and dates unclear, but the overall tally shows a decrease in cotton shipments versus the prior year.
Financial markets report mixed activity with sterling steady and gold at a premium. Stock quotes show gains for Western Union and others, amid broad fluctuations. accompanying items include port receipts, exports, and a sensational wood sale advertisement.
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