08 Nov 1887
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1887
Page
1
A chaotic report from Carcaco on November 7 describes anarchist Engel's deliberate attempt at self-harm via laudanum, the discovery of a hidden bottle, and the revelation that bombs were smuggled to Lingg in a jail cell. Doctors treated Engel while authorities secured Lingg’s cell and bars, with officials warning of further security measures.
Fragmented dispatches describe Virginia election activity with Democratic and Republican tensions. The report mentions a shooting incident, a buggy accident injuring Mr Paylor, Thomas Harrold's death in Americus, and various arrivals and accidents including Chamberlain in New York and a boiler explosion near Knoxville, all reflecting a broad, chaotic posting of late 19th century news.
City clerks reported 2 29 percent of voters qualified with a late count showing 2 226 registered. The article notes debates on liquor laws, calls for better regulation, and references figures from the local ward tallies. It cites Mr. Oliver, Mr. Fulton, and others in the discussion of results and enforcement.
In Macon area a body floated on the Ocmulgee river upriver from the grand stand. A nine-man jury viewed the scene and the body, later identified by items found with it as that of a local man, with ties to Hillsboro and Rome. An accompanying hat and a lettered note collection suggest a complex mystery surrounding the death and possible foul play. A suspect named Tom Woolfolk was questioned in an interview, denying involvement as investigators pursued leads.
This week's session will discuss business and likely extend to January. The court faces several matters including the canal, the Woolfolk case, and numerous small cases. A representative jury has been selected for this term to hear the proceedings.
In Macon Georgia November 7 Special Judge Speer charged the jury in the Mickeljohn versus Georgia Land and Lumber case. The court found the tramway private and for manufacturing use not a public railroad, and held the plaintiff aware of the road’s dangerous condition. Damages denied, defense successful. case may proceed to the supreme court.
A glowing notice praising a performance by Clarke and Claritin and their Comedy Company. The review lauds the troupe as excellent and entertaining with standout moments and strong supporting cast led by Mrs Germon as Mrs Toodles. Goldsmith's act titled She tm Conquer is billed for tonight.
Fragmentary report hints at numerous meetings about Atlantic matters and stock chatter. A speaker identified as Css, tis Montguaie ery, Sew Cactic yeuterday is mentioned amid garbled lines.
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