Special Governor ill with fever and pardons eyed
Atlanta reports Governor Ordon confined to his room with slight fever. Charles Weeks awaiting pardon after manslaughter conviction. nearly two thousand sign a petition. Mortuary report notes thirty deaths. eight non residents. Mack Metelitz arrested in Richmond warrant. to be returned. Wetumpka case: Jessie Fallin convicted of murder in second degree. ten years. Jefferson county schools resignation. two applicants for tax assessor role.
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Atlanta
Ordon
Charles, Weeks
Bud Nash
Montgomery
Wetumpka
Jessie T. Fallin
Ross Powell
Fallin
Elmore
Ben Fitzpatrick
Thomas H. Watts
Rcomery
Ala
8. L. Robertson
Jefferson County
Palmer
Jefferson
Messrs
J. A. Brown
J. J. McLaughlin
Appointments and fever reports from Alabama and Florida
Governor made appointments for Chilton county revenue commissioner and notaries in Jefferson Blount Chambers counties. Death announced in Eufaula. funeral planned there. Jacksonville fever updates note no new cases, a death, and officials planning sanitation, quarantines, and fleet fumigation as cases total 83 with ongoing isolated outbreaks in Florida cities.
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Montgomery
Chilton County
J. M. Powell
Clanton
J. L. Hand
Jemison
H. W. Caffe
Verbena
J. A. Steane
Doxie
J. &. Miles
Birmingham
Jefferson County
W.K. Gamble
Notary Public
Hanceville
Blount County
Wen. H. Tatum
LaFayette
Chambers County
Jacksonville
Sand Hills
Frank Donovan
Grand Union Hotel
Washington
Hamilton
Horton
Mobile
Waycross
Urquhart
Fla
Frank Davidson
Sand Hill
Plant City
Florida
Tampa
Manatee
Politics and Dancing in Allegheny County Assembly
Pittsburgh reports the county democracy reunion at Exposition Park marking campaign kickoff with speakers listed from several states though some were absent. The event ended with dancing lasting past midnight. A separate Cheyenne dispatch notes a failed Union Pacific train robbery near Rawlings with two railroad workers wounded and one robber captured by his accomplices fleeing.
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Pittsburg
General Association of the County Democracy
Exposition Park
Allegheny City
Allegheny County
Vance
North Carolina
Tarnsley
Michigan
McMillan
Tennessee
Marsh
Pennsylvania
Blackburn
Kentucky
Cox
New York
Scott
St. Louis
Post-Dispatch
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Union Pacific
Dana Station
Rawlings
Frank Tillman
Nash
Tillman
White Caps Exposed Infiltration Probe Reveals Oath
A detective, hidden for safety, joined the White Caps in Harrison county two months ago to gather evidence. The oath demands bloodthirsty penalties and complicity in crimes, with mock morality tests and punishment outside law. Headquarters lie near English, and the order reportedly has about 200 members.
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St. Louis
Evansville
Indiana
White Caps
Harrison
Crawford
Perry
Harrison County
Aged Couple Rescued From Blaze at 529 Greenwich Street
A fire at a two story house on Greenwich Street claimed headway early yesterday. Firemen saved Mr and Mrs Wylie who were found partially suffocated on the upper floors and taken to St Vincent's hospital. The Trinity church property suffered damage likely around 100 dollars.
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Greenwich Street
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Trinity Church Corporation
New York Star
Saratoga Racecard Includes Close Congress Hall Falls
At Saratoga on August 18 the program listed five races with key results. Gypsey Queen led the first stakes for two year olds, Montrose captured the free handicap, Grissette won heat one of the congress hall stakes after a crowd protest, Yum Yum took the one mile purse, and Chanticleer won the steeplechase.
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Saratoga
Gypsey Queen
Diablo
the Lioness
Montrose
Bohemian
Pee Wee
Grissette
Wary
Little Mind
Col. Washburn
Fordham
Governor Bowie
Colonel Owens
Sargent
Yum Yum
Bopeep
Chanticleer
Killarney
Bleechmere
Lynching and arrests reported with other August dispatches
A lynching occurred near Ocheosee Calhoun County after Nash Griffin a negro insulted a white woman Miss Kimmie Griffin. Griffin was lashed and told to leave the country but forty masked men killed him. No arrests reported. Other items include Democratic conferees in New York and Rochester arrests for conspiracy among strikers. Quarantine rules eased for South Florida travelers. The cockroach file company facing insolvency in Lowell. Famine riots and Christian deaths in Epirus. Georgia weather shows light rain and southerly winds.
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Apalachicola
Fla
Ocheosee
Calhoun County
Nash Griffin
Kimmie Griffin
Griffin
Chinese immigration debate roils House over Harrison stance
In Washington the House debated a Senate bill to bar Chinese laborers, with Bynum accusing the Republican ticket of protecting cheap labor and Owen defending Harrison's opposition to the bill as treaty-based. The session ended with adjournment at 5 p.m. as the dispute persisted.
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Washington
House
Senate
United States
Bynum
Indiana
Republican Party
Harrison
White House
Gen. Harrison
America
Owen
General Harrison
Kavane
Dingley
Harrisan
Chicago
Pacific Coast
James G. Blaine
Senjaman Harrison
Benjiman Harrison
Monmouth Park Race Results from August 18
First race one mile Fitzroy won Aurelia second Flageobetta third time 1 4 2. Second race three quarters Sen erita won Erica second Cawdle Colt third time 1 1 5. Third race one and a half miles Taragon won Sir Dixon second Bella B. third time 2 41. Fourth race one and a quarter miles Hypocrite won Tenbooker second Orif lamme third time 2 10 1. Fifth race three quarters Maroon won King Idle second George Oyster third time 1 14. Sixth race seven furlongs Rowland pees Banyan second Malaria third time 1 29. Seventh race full steeplechase Jim McGowan won Schoolmaster second Westmoreland third time 5 03.
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Monmouth Park
N. J
Fitzroy
Aurelia
Flageobetta
Senerita
Erica
Cawdle Colt
Taragon
Sir Dixon
Bella B
Hypocrite
Tenbooker
Oriflamme
Maroon
King Idle
George Oyster
Rowland Pees Banyan
Malaria
Jim McGowan
Schoolmaster
Westmoreland
Democratic rally in Charleston with Mills urging labor focus
West Virginia observers welcomed Senators Mills Blackburn and Phil Thompson to Charleston as Mills argues the labor question is the campaign’s central issue. He attacks the Republican tariff, says high duties benefit manufacturers and wealthy, while the Democratic plan would boost production, create jobs, and raise wages for workers.
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Charleston
W. Va
Blackburn
Kentucky
R. Q. Mills
Texas
Phil Thompson
National Democratic Executive Committee
Kenna
Mills
Democratic
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Riot at Round Mountain Mines Strikes Tensions
A major clash erupts at Round Mountain Alabama between Elliott furnace white and colored miners. White workers were fired for drunkenness, forcing a colored return to start the furnace. Capt Elliott orders restart, with dynamite ready and sheriff backed by 100 armed men. Wires cut hinder updates.
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Chattaanapoca
Tenn
the Times
Round Mountain
Alabama
Elliott Furnace Company
Elliott
Rome
Gadsden
Ala
Women sand baggers target man in Madison Street robbery
Three Chicago women led by Minnie Daley attempted to rob a well dressed man in front of the Brevort House on Madison Street. Two women seized him while a third struck him. A cab driver and the police detained the suspects and the women offered £100 to go free, but were refused.
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Chicago
Minnie Daley
Brevort House
Madison Street
Varley Defeats La Blane In Three Rounds At Barge Fight
In New York August 18 officers of the steamboat Patrol arrested 105 spectators on a barge where a prize fight ended with John Varley English middleweight champion knocking out La Blane the Marine in the third round eight minutes. Captain Smith found celebrities taking new roles with Jack Dempsey as stroker Snapper Garrison as bartender and Jack Fallon as lunch counter salesman.
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New York
Steamboat Patrol
E. Meyers
Cren
Blane
John Varley
England
Varley
Captain Smith
Jack Dempsey
Snapper Garrison
Jack Fallon
Brooklyn
Tragic accident claims Clarkson couple en route to wedding
Clarkson Kentucky reports a couple, Will Johnson and Miss Sylvester, died after their car left a ravine while driving to the minister’s in a neighboring town to wed. A farmer found their bodies beside Rocky Creek later the next morning, confirming a fatal plunge in the dark.
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Clarkson
Will Johnson
Allice Sylvester
Rocky Creek
Johnson
Miss Sylvester
New York Star
How Railroads Run A Through Freight Schedule Change
A Columbus and Western railroad timetable update takes effect today. The 8:23 a.m. departure from Columbus becomes 8:00 a.m. with no Opelika connections for Atlanta or Montgomery. A fast through freight Savannah to Birmingham via Macon Columbus and the Columbus and Western begins tomorrow, running as an extra train linking with New York steamers every other day.
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Columbus and Western Railroad
Atlanta
Columbus
Opelika
Montgomery
Central Railroad
Savannah
Birmingham
Macon
Columbus and Western
New York
Cotton arrives in Opelinga as cotton opens up fast
Opela receives two bales of new cotton this week bought by Col. A. H. Slaughter at 11 cents per pound and Capt. R M. Greene for 9 14. Cotton opening rapidly in dry hot weather with more to come. Lee Light Infantry prepares for interstate prize drill on the 23rd. Western railway schedule changes tomorrow with the 9:45 a m train moving to 2:30 am. Chancery court convenes on the 39th. few new cases. Pay trains operate this week. W B Gibson clerK ill.
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Opengs
Ala
Opelika
A. H. Slaughter
R M. Greene
Lee Light Infantry
Imst
Bea
Western Railway
Chancery Court
W. B. Gibson
Circuit Court
European Politics and the War Cloud Over Europe Reforms
Berlin reports warn the shadow of war looms as Emperor William defends gains and presses Schleswig Holstein as Russia-France tensions rise. Reforms reshape the army and key officials, with Bennigsen, Bismarck, and Von Boetticher in pivotal roles.
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Russia
Schleswig-Holstein
Berlin
New York Associated Press
William
Plissen
Frankfort
Germany
Schleswig Holstein
House of Holstein
Denmark
Cologne
Russsia
France
Nord
Frederick Charles
Peterhof
Copenhagen
Europe
Heer von Boetticher
Frederick
Prince Bismarck
Emperor William
von Boetticher
von Schellendorf
General von Caprivi
von Hannxe
von Hahbnke
von Pape
Guards
von Alvensleben
Branechich
von Hahnkes
Vogel von Falkenstein
Count von Monto
Naval Department
von Cadrivi
13Th
von Goetz
War Office
von Waldersee
von Hahnken
Signor Crispi
Carlsbad
Rome
Humbert
Vienna
Styria
Italy
Innspruck
Bismarck
Friedricherube
Herr von Herrfurth
Interior
von Bennigsen
Landtag
Varvin
von Bennigser
Benningsen
Kruz Zietung
Richter
Herr Liebnicht
Reichstag
National Liberals
Columbus Exposition Park tracks promise southern fastest mile
Exposition park in Columbus builds a 100 acre mile track under city engineer B H Hudson aiming to rival any southern course. The Inter state drill and military encampment draw Georgia Alabama and Florida entries with governors to review. Bicycle record attempts and many attractions promise nine days of events. The LaGrange Graphic notes the Fourth district Democratic convention in Columbus was cordial, sober, and unified despite past rivalries.
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Chattahoochee Valley Exposition
Legion
Columbus
Lexington
Exposition Park
B. H. Hudson
Georgia
Alabama
Florida
Chattahoochee Valley
LaGrange Graphic
Fourth Congressional District
High School For Boys Opens In Columbus Under Prof J M Stewart
Prof J M Stewart resumes the boys high school on September 26 in a commodious new Columbus building for its second year. Stewart, a Emory College graduate, has taught from Apopka Florida to Florida Methodist College and now leads a first class male seminary aimed at local citizens seeking homegrown advantages. He is praised as a capable, practical instructor with strong patron support.
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Capital News
Washington
House
Fairchild
Carlisle
Blaine
National Committee
J. M. Stewart
Sepember
Stewart
Columbus
Emory College
Apopka
Fla
Quincy
Florida Methodist College
Georgia
Base Ball Scores and Bank Statement Summary
Baseball results across leagues show Washington defeating Indianapolis in a rain shortened six innings, Pittsburg over Philadelphia, New York over Detroit, Cincinnati shutting out Athletics, Kansas City pounding Brooklyn, and Boston trouncing Chicago. A rain postponed Louisville Cleveland game is noted. The bank statement from New York reports weekly changes in reserves loans specie and deposits with overall totals and regulatory excess. A separate school opening notice details the third session starting September 17 1983 and outlines the faculty and new female school construction with Miss Agnes Gillman leading the elocution department.
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Washington
Indianapolis
Whitney
Mack
Healy
Daily
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Morris
Carroll
Casey
Schriver
New York
Detroit
Witcomb
Murphy
Beatin
Bennett
Cincinnati
Athletics
Smith
Keenan
Seward
Robinson
Kansas City
Brooklyn
Hoffman
Donahue
Carruthers
Bushong
Boston
W. E. Meagley
Agnes Gillman
Boston School of Oratory
Lizzie Jeter
Mme. E. Brousil Grant
H. McCormack
Agnes Gilman
J. Homer Dimon
Mrs H Stevenson Bakery Ad at Upper Broad Street Columbus Ga
Advertisement fragment for Mrs H Stevenson bakery listing Vienna and brown bread cakes rolls and other goods at Upper Broad Street Columbus Georgia. Includes claims of old reliable barber shop located under Hotel Riddle run by Shep Rogers and a scratch rub potions listing Blanchard item.
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Vienna & Brown Bread
Upper Broad St
Columbus
Reliable
Hotel Riddle
Shep Rogers
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Charles Sewell
Sewell
Jim* Hill
Mack Metelitz
Richmond
Metelitz
B. B. Davis
Jenkinton
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Barnum
Brice
Gorman and
Barbour
Maryland
Virginia
Torpey
California
Martha
State Executive Committee
Rochester
Dillon
American Flint Glass Workers Association
Rochester Tumbler Works
D. J. Edwards
Queen
W. P. Hardee
Savannah Florida and Western Road
South Florida
Callahan
Lowell
Mass
Hiscock File Company
West Chelmsford
Constantinople
Epirus
Metzovo
Congress
Bynum and Owen
Freetown
New Orleans
The
Picayune
Shreveport
Big Cypress Bayou
Bossier Parish
Harrax
N.S
Liberta
White Island
Erwin Secum
Stettin
Bullock
Orlando
Fia
Robert Bullock
Ocala
Second District
Dougherty
BIG Democratic Rally
West Virginia
RLOT
High School
New York Associated Banks
Wynaton High School
H. Stevenson
Efrich
M. D. Blanchard
Empire Stables
J. L. Treadaway
Produce Commission Merchant
Chancellor & Pearce
Grocers
Fourteenth St
Fist Avenue
Atlanta Female Institute
College OF Music
Constantin Sternberg
M&3
J.W. Ballard
Care Enquirer
Galumbas Shirt and Drawers Factory
G. J. Peacock
Patchen Boy
Action
Fidigres
Daniel Lambert
Lexington, Kentucky
R. Howard
First Avenue
Thirteenth Streets
Punch Doughtie
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