Senator Ingalls on the Negro Question in Gulf States
The Bemorrat reports on Senator Ingalls and Senator Oates amid Atlanta Constitution material. It argues that Southern whites seek to limit Black political power while preserving white representation, citing constitutional amendments and reconstruction debates. The piece reflects Northern Republicans' sympathy for Southern white aims and forecasts Oates’ plan shaping national politics in the year ahead.
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Fogalie
Atlanta Constitution
Kansas
Chandler
Thaddeus Stevens
Senate
Oates
Alabama
Gulf States
Gates
Congress
United States
Ingalls
Mr. Oates
Ingelis
Gulf Belt
Ingalls Jones
House of Representatives
South
New York Sun
Bloodshed at Birmingham murder case shocks city
The Birmingham Special reports the Hawes murder mystery deepening as Mrs. Jgrama Hawes is found dead in Lake View Park. A heavy ax blow broke her skull and iron rings bound her neck and limbs. Suspicion falls on husband Dick Hawes, with a mob threat and a jail guard after nine lynchers were felled by police fire. The Atlanta connection and Hawes family history are recounted from prior events in Atlanta and Montgomery.
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Ala
Hawes
Tod
Jgrama Hawes
Lake View Park
Dick Hawes
Birmingham
Atlanta
Emma Pettis
Mrs. Hawes
Col
William Pettis
East Hunterstreet
Col. Pettis
West Point
Mike Cain
Cain
Montgomery
Alabama
Atlanta Constitution
Mr. Clevelands Plurality in Election Debate
The Democratic party need not feel discouraged by recent results. Cleveland's expected popular vote plurality nears 100000, with growth over 1884 larger than Harrison over Blaine. The piece argues money shaped electoral outcomes, praising Republican strategy and funding while noting Democratic hopes focused on Ohio and New York.
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Democratic Party
Cleveland
Mr. Cleveland
Gen. Harrison
Blaine
Ohio
Michigan
Illinois
New York
Jet Cho
Savanaah Nowy
Voodoo fraud and court notices in Decatur County
A history of fraud includes a Voodoo doctor selling stink weed to a woman to win her husband’s affection, with the man later discovering the ploy and the healer paying $3. The excerpt includes legal notices from Decatur County on roads, guardianships, administrations, and temporary orders, with citations and dates from 1888 through 1889, naming officials such as J K Pullen, O J Munzerlyn, and C J Munnnerlyn. Also referenced are road commissioners, estate matters, and annual supports for Mrs E A Griver.
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Americus
New Militia District 1430 laid from Decatur County 1046th
Decatur County Georgia petition for dividing the 1046th Militia District. Commissioners lay out new boundary lines from the 1046th to form Militia District 1430. Governor J B Gordon confirms the district creation with dates in 1838, 1888 filings and official records.
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Saat Decatur
Ae Ire & Son
G. M
Decatur County
C.J. Munnerlyn
Georgia
Decatur
Said Place
Bainbridge
1046Th
14Th Land District
Chattahoochee River
Said
Crawford, Poyett
Atlanda
J.B. Gordon
W. Warren
Said County
Adjourned Superior Court Notice and Jury Call
The November Term 1888 of the Superior Court of Decatur County is adjourned to the Third Monday in January 1889. Grand and Petit Jurors drawn for November 1888 must appear January 1889. Exemption notices and homestead valuations filed by A E Davis and others will be acted on December 1888 at the Ordinary's office. By order of Judge B B Bower. December 24 1888. W Wimberly, Clerk SC.
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Georgia
Decatur County
J. K. Pullen
Riley Harrell
J. K. Palleo
J. Munzerlyn
Aaron Anderews
Sam Andrews
J. F. Willder
Thomas L
Henry M
Susan E. Willder
Court of Ordinary
J. Munnerlyn
B. B. Bower
W. Wimberley
Grand Jury
F Kelly
M Moseley
RG Hesitut
E Bey
J Cook
J Roberts
Bradford Rogers G Fain
L McCreery
Funderburk
J T Humphrey
RA Lytle
J M Stevens
Key
J Bell
Mich Gainous
Ad Davis
RE Terrell
JD Boyett
Irett
J D Maxwell
Alex Wiley
Jas F Gray
Joe
J T Gainey
SJ Barrinean
AJ Boyett
Funderbark
Gowry
Pson Harre
Elkins
Seth Fai Ik Taylor
J D Wood
L Griffin
J. B. Davis
C. J. Munnerlyn
A. E. Davis
Yanglock
Cc. J. Munnerlyn
Vick Barber
C. J. Muwxenyx
W. J. Folds
Miller Theriff
Miller County
Colquitt
Said County
T. W. Deberry
Isaae Bush
Levy
Court of Ordinare
Court House
Bainbridge
Decatur
Towit
M. L. Daughtery
Henry Jones
M. L. Daughtry
J. M. Brown
Said
Miller
Remus Hornsby
Clara Ware
Jeese
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Fowlstown
SF & W RR
E MD Littlefiel
C H Thomas
Pilbert Pierce
Jacob Clinn
E. A. Griver
M. J. Griver
C.J. Mene
Green Arch
Niles
Mew Militia District
Isaac L. Boyett
Y. C. Moseley
Brown
ED Dan
Superior Court
Shelmax
Pood Town
Geo. F. Westmoreland
Aes
Ana A. G. Hixon
Shelman Falford
J. Mi
B. Nussbaum
E.J. MozGsn
Decatur Coun
Eric T. Lodge
George Walton
Guyton
Simon Guyton
J.T
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Fifa
L. F. Patterson
A. J. Richardson
M.D. Peabody
J. W. Jeter
Justice Court
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J. W. Richardson
Greenberry Thomas
Maston O'Neal
Lafayette Strickland
Ustice’s
T. H. Hodgkiss
Strickland
L. F. Patterson, Sheri
Eoon
G. W. Wilson
Justice’s Court
W. B. Griffin
Geo W. Wilson
L. F. Patterson Sheslie
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