08 Sep 1890
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1890
Page
1
In Maine, Congressman Tom Reed battles a tight contest amid Blaine faction tensions. Republicans predict a slim majority, while Democrats hope for surprise gains. Campaigns of Reed and allies in Maine reflect national party strife and plans for the coming session.
A long, opinionated travel piece from Curcowrmat Canada notes primitive farming in lower Canada. It contrasts small two horse carts and patchwork farms with rich butter, clean flowers, and strong family divisions, while criticizing seigneurial rents and French Canadian poverty. It muses on annexation and Anglo-Saxon federation amidst hints of political loyalties.
In Alabama the Democratic conventions have nominated five of eight sitting congressmen for renomination, Clarke in the first district, Herbert in the second, Oates in the third, Bankhead in the sixth, and Forney in the seventh. Opposition varied, with notable contest in the sixth for Bankhead against Bob Lowe. Clarke faced little opposition in Mobile, while Wheeler in the eighth faced little prospect of challenge. The fourth district target McDuffie amid strong black vote, Turpin is expected to be renominated, and the fifth district hosts a crowded race around Cobb with Oliver, Burns, and Cross as contenders, plus possible farm alliance backing for Rev. J. M. Adams. Republicans plan in several districts, with potential challenges led by Colonel Vaughn in the sixth against Bankhead.
A reorganization plan for the Shenandoah Valley Railway, under receiver for five years, envisions a foreclosure sale on September 30. Committees including Lonny Fitzgerald and George Co. Wood arrange to buy the property, issuing 10 million dollars in bonds and 4.5 million in stock to be transferred to Norfolk and Western in exchange for guarantees. Bondholders receive adjusted payments, while some holders receive Norfolk and Western stock. new bonds will be guaranteed by N&W. Funds cover debt, costs, and a terminus in Washington and a Port Royal to Washington road.
Thomasville Georgia September 7 Special At a Thomas County Stock-breeders Association meeting it was decided to hold a stock-breeder fair and basket picnic on November 12 with attractions including stock extinction, tournaments, shooting matches and other amusements. A Close Congressional Fight in Anderson County.
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