10 Sep 1876
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1876
Page
1
Weather data and market notes include wind, pressure, temperatures, and rain expectations, with prices for propane and fuels. The piece highlights stock and bond activity in New York and Liverpool, and prints Hon. B Hill’s address on union and patriotism amid political tensions.
Fragmented notes report Professor Harr ia calling Ogia iNalkry a treason of philosophy while assorted items from Boston and London discuss politics fashion cremation lanterns and notes on electors. References include Saulsbury family Dublin Cork Vanguard boiler and various politicians and journalists.
Savannah destitution and yellow fever relief dominate Atlanta chamber actions led by Vice President Garrett. Committees form to solicit poultry eggs clothing and money with free transport by rail. Macon invites Savannah residents to relocate and join aid efforts as disease trends show a hopeful but fragile decrease.
A Georgia style dispatch describes a collision between a locomotive and a two mile passenger wagon near Spring Place. Three occupants, including Mr McGee and his wife, were thrown from the wagon, with Mrs McGee sustaining serious injuries. A horse died in the wreck, while the train crew, conductor John Moore and engineer Tom Shivers, assisted the injured party as best they could. A separate shooting incident on Marietta Street involved A J McAlister and William Cargile, resulting in McAlister’s arrest after he fired upon Cargile but missed. The report also covers a Boston marriage between Eben H Little and Jerusha Palmer with a lengthy description of the wedding party and plans for their honeymoon.
Mixed political items report Sherman’s stance amid local reform tensions in Brooklyn. Includes notes on Hayes supporters, a mutiny rumor aboard the Franklin, and assorted international dispatches with UK and Turkish affairs.
Rumors about the riot origin spread by Negro women sparked a city scene, but orderly preparations and public-spirited actions yesterday led to a comparatively quiet night. The Charleston News and Courier reports that despite earlier fears, public order was vindicated with only isolated disturbances.
The meeting led by E B Bergher appointed W H Harrigan as chair and J W Lyons as secretary to hear Jonathan Norcross, Republican candidate for Georgia governor, discuss state finances. Norcross urged sound revenue use, citing past governors and the finance crisis, while Charleston and local rioting events drew attention to white and black factions. Reports describe riot injuries, armories mobilized, and calls for calm amid political tension.
Angeline Puollagio, a leading soprano from St Colomba’s choir, falls for Hans, a pianist and glee club leader aboard the Plymouth Rock. After elopement plans and a family quarrel, the 19 year old drinks poison and dies within hours. Father an ex consul and Prof Berger praised her talent and aided her rise.
A fire at Murphy's oyster saloon on Elm avenue near the main exhibit center devastated about thirty Elm buildings and several nearby sites including a hotel, hotels, beer gardens, and restaurants. Estimated losses reach tens of thousands with Rosa House and New England House damaged. crowd near the fairgrounds swelled to around 60 thousand as fire crews battled the blaze amid speculation of arson or kerosene lamp explosion.
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