Howling mob of populists ends campaign in Georgia senate debate
In Columbus Georgia a heated senate primary debate at the courthouse featured W D Crawford and E H McMichael. McMichael accused district changes of aiding a defeated candidate while Crawford called McMichael a populist and criticized the Marion county majority. The crowd hissed and police urged order as Judge Dunham defended Crawford.
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Dunham
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Judas
Supreme Court Reverses Couch Case on Malicious Prosecution
Montgomery June 3 The supreme court reversed and remanded the Southern Express Company versus Eugene Couch from Jefferson circuit court. Couch faced train robbery charges on a warrant sworn by a deputy U S marshal seeking a reward. He was acquitted and sued the express company for malicious prosecution, winning $1,100 before the reversal.
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Montgomery
Ala
Supreme Court Today
Southern Express Company
Eugene Couch
Jefferson Circuit Court
United States
Express Company
Sea
Plan for arch may fail in Richmond memorial bid
In Richmond on June 3 Mrs. Jefferson Davis and her daughter Mrs. Hayes oppose an Broad street arch memorial to President Jefferson Davis. The Daughters of the Confederacy board debated for hours and adjourned without a decision. They reviewed eight arch designs amid concerns the proposals exceed expected costs and a new competition may be called.
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Richmond
Hon W N Nash for governor in Mississippi race
Mississippi politics stir over possible gubernatorial bid by Hon Wiley N Nash of Oktibbeha With Nash seen as a strong attorney general figure supporters predict bid Others named as potential contenders include State Senator Noel Judge F A Critz and candidates A A Kincannon J T Harrison Monroe McClurg A J Russell and James K Vardeman The contest tightens as rumors and candidacy announcements loom with Kincannon viewed as leading current favorite though not assured to stay ahead
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West Point
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J. T. Harrison
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A. J. Russell
James K. Vardeman
Yazoo City Postmaster Contest Reaches the President
In Jackson Mississippi on June 3 Special E and Wilson the Republican patronage referee for Mississippi travels to Washington to present Yazoo City postmastership dispute to the president Captain Everett the ousted postmaster arrives with letters and petitions alleging Wilson secured endorsements for John P Bennett under false pretenses claiming he sought to appoint Bennett as deputy marshal to gain support
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Miss
E. & Wilson
Mississipi
Washington
Yazoo City
Everett
Wilson
John P. Bennett
Bennett
United States
Open saloons petition spurs Mississippi county election
In Jackson on June 3 a petition with 1,200 signatures was presented to the Hinds county board of supervisors from Raymond seeking a special election on liquor. Prohibitionists and saloon advocates have hired lawyers for a hard fight, with threats to publish signers’ names though many may withdraw.
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Hinds County
Raymond
Board of Supervisors
Woman's Feud Ends in Blood in Arkansas
In Fayetteville, Arkansas, Mrs Fannie Moorehouse shot Miss Hilla Boatwright in Ben Breek's drug store. The bullet pierced the spinal chord in the lower back. No eye witnesses. Moorehouse arrested by the sheriff and held awaiting results. This is her second attempted attack on Boatwright. Reports vary on motive.
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Ark
Ben Breek
Fannie Moorehouse
Hilla Boatwright
Moorehouse
Misa Boatwright
Rattlesnake a la Carte Supper Hailed by Captain Dabney
Captain F. L. Dabney of Clarksdale Mississippi announces a rattlesnake supper within two weeks. A monster rattlesnake has been fattened and its poison sac removed, with no mishap. The host previously impressed Memphis with a rattlesnake feast praised for its flavor as a mix between frog legs and spring chicken.
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Clarksdale
Miss
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Memphis
Poles No Damage Claim Upheld by Mississippi Court
The Mississippi Supreme Court ruled that an owner cannot claim damage to property from poles and electric wires erected in front of his property. In Gulf Coast Manufacturing Co. vs. Bowers from Hancock County, the court dissolved a temporary injunction and dismissed the case, despite Bowers' allegation that the poles spoiled his view of the bay.
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Miss
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Bowers
Hancock County
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Lota
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Supreme Court
May scramble for office in Alabama education race
June 3 Montgomery report says a crowded field for state superintendent follows Abercrombie’s move to university presidency. Major John G. Harris and Colonel Tom Bulger announce or plan to seek the vacancy, with further candidates expected as Cory of Montgomery gains momentum in Cory’s bid.
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Montgomery Ala
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John G. Harris
Jones
Bulger
Cory
Alexander City
Ala
Sonn W. Abercrombie
State University
New Military Company Formed in Valdosta Ga
The Valdosta Rifles, a new military company, organized here with thirty enlistments. Captain J P Ulmer and acting sergeant J L Corker were elected. A meeting will be held Tuesday night to enlist more members and finalize details. The same town also plans a sugar refinery pending machinery checks.
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Valdosta
J. P. Ulmer
J. L. Corker
Valdosta Videttes
Young McRee
Dana Griffin
New Orleans
J. E White
Atlanta
W.T. Staten
Battle of Mobile memory marked by Hartford voyage
The United States training ship Hartford formerly Faragut's flagship celebrated the battle of Mobile by sailing over the former victory site at noon and anchoring in the Mobile River at five o'clock in the afternoon.
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Mobile
Ala
Hartford
Farragut
Laundry Burned to the Ground in Quitman Fire
Quitman Georgia June 3 special report a steam laundry was destroyed by a blaze started by a spark from the stack within minutes the building burned to the ground neighbors dodged the flames saving adjoining dwellings clothing and linen were the only salvage insurance stood at 1500 about half the loss
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Moon
Normal Class in Hartwell Organizes Teachers
Hartwell Ga January 3 Special A normal class was organized this morning by Professor M L Parker president of Hartwell Institute who will give instruction in pedagogy and coach teachers for the examination in June The class already includes 36 teachers from Jackson Habersham Franklin Madison and Hart counties The course runs ten days Parker was unanimously elected president of Hartwell Institute for next year.
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Parker
Astoria Beer A cooling malt beverage advertised
During the hot summer months this palatable tonic and appetizer is Astoria Beer. It is a pure malt and hop beverage that revives energy and strengthens weak systems. Priced at 1.25 per dozen delivered citywide, with 2e credited for bottles returned. Order by phone 1249.
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Quarles May Oppose Jesks in Alabama Primary
Selma, Ala June 3 Special reports from Quarles supporters that William W. Quarles, a prominent public figure, may run for governor against Gov John. Quarles, longtime solicitor of the Fourth Judicial Circuit, is praised as a gifted orator and former city attorney, state legislator, and Third Regiment colonel. He is repeatedly named as a leading candidate for the circuit court judgeship.
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Fourth Judicial Circuit
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Alabama
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Dalles
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General Gordon Delivers Commencement Address at Douglas
General Gordon spoke at the South Georgia Normal Institute commencement in Douglas Georgia. Over 200 students attended the closing exercises with about forty graduates delivering original speeches. Gordon’s lecture The Last Days of the Confederacy drew a large appreciative audience then a reception followed. Hon R G Dickenson of Clinch county gave the literary address offering advice to entering young men.
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South Georgia Normal Institute
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R. G. Dickenson
Clinch County
Judge Arthur Patten Dies in Thomasville Ga
Judge Arthur Patten longtime county court judge and former mayor and state representative died at 61 in Thomasville at 2 PM He leaves a widow and six children The loss shocks the community and marks the end of a notable legal and public service career.
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Logan Comes Into Court On Quintet Of Charges In Tennessee
Charles Johnson alias Harvey Logan alias Kid Curry the Montana train robber faced five charges in Noxville Tennessee court. He received two minor penalties with six months' imprisonment and continuances on three major counts for shooting policemen and bringing stolen property into the state. The judge refused a nol pros seeking federal warrants. Logan implicated in a $40 000 Great Northern train robbery, with $10 000 recovered locally after his capture. He remains in solitary confinement with four more months ahead before the next trial. Chief Detective Canada of Union Pacific hoped for federal transfer but was disappointed.
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Tenn
Charles Johnson
Harvey Logan
Kid Curry
Montana
Court House
United
Austin
United States
Logan
Great Northern
Canada
Union Pacific Railroad
Omaha
Governor Jennings in Quitman Georgia at tea with locals
Governor W. S. Jennings of Florida visited Quitman on June 3 as the guest of J. W. Oglesby. He and Hon. Henry G. Turner and others attended tea before leaving by South Georgia Railway in a farmer’s private car for Macon where he would speak at Mercer University. J. L. Hall killed by W. A. Simpson near Lowndesville in a trivial quarrel. Simpson surrendered to Sheriff Lyon claiming self defense. both men were white farmers with large families.
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Quitman
W. 8. Jennings
Florida
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Henry G. Turner
Bennet
Oglesby
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Macon
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W. A. Simpson
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