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Columbus Enquirer Sun

Location

Columbus, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1887

Page

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Georgia Senate Debates State Road Sale and Debt Policy

The Georgia Senate debates selling the State road to pay bonded debt arguing it may burden future generations. Speeches cover betterment, lease terms, and opposition to hastening sale, while House schedules multiple bills and discusses rules delaying progress. The session includes readings, committee reports, and adjournment pending further debate.

Georgia Stote Tennessee, Virginia and Cnue Blaeir Senate Everbody Hand Lewis Hird Wheeler Walker Chattooga Howell Fulton Atlanta Rifles Uty J. Rawls Effingham Mixon Coweta Gordon Chatham Savannah Holland Carrolls Carrollton Wilson Camden Felton Bibb Macon Huff West Habersham Franklin Thomas Hills OW Mr. Matthews Houston Matthews Glenn Whitfield Berner Monroe Justice of the Peace Supreme Court Featherstone Floyd McCord Mr. Harrison W. J. Hayes Addison Praniella County James Jordan Franklin County Lamar Richmond Watts Stewart Stewart County Duggan Hancock Committee of Rules General Assembly Perkins Burke Atkinson

Tobacco acreage dispute prompts committee probe in Washington

A committee of western and southern tobacco men pressed Statistician Dodge and Commissioner Coleman over alleged overestimation of this year’s tobacco acreage. Dodge defended methods using broad data from 25,000 to 30,000 growers and state agents, while the committee warned of underreported county yields and warned that drought effects may have inflated figures. The meeting ended with plans to reconvene and harmonize figures to satisfy both sides.

Washington J Dodge Willis Louisville Coleman Henry Glover Dodge Commissioner of Agriculture Kentucky Colman Louisville Home Journal Glover Department Bustantialy Statselaw

Storm off the Carolina coast devastates shipping and telegraph links

A massive August storm along the North Carolina coast caused extreme wind damage with estimates near 125 miles per hour. Telegraph lines south of Kitty Hawk were wrecked as ships including the American barkentine Walter S Massey suffered leaks near Chicamacomico. The Baker Salvage Company dispatched relief steamer Victoria J Peed towing a wrecking schooner eight miles south of Kitty Hawk, aiding the disabled barkentine. Further casualties await telegraphic restoration from Hatteras.

Nor ¥Ong Signal Service Sea Coast Telegraph North Carolina Kitty Hawk Walter Massey Chicamacomico N. C

Russia rejects Ferdinand's Bulgaria throne claim

The circular from Petersburg declares it cannot recognize Prince Ferdinand as Bulgaria's king. Ferdinand sought permission to visit St Petersburg to learn Russia's wishes, but the czar refused any journey. The Moscow Gazette comments that Russia's stance supports Ferdinand's retirement and warns it may abandon the Berlin Treaty if Dataria resists.

Sr. Petersburg Ferdinand Bulgaria St. Petersburg Russia Berlin Moscow

Slashed in the Stomach in Artis Georgia

A Saturday night affray near Haddock's store on Hancock Avenue left Rivers with a four inch stomach wound after a dispute over money Brown owed him. Rivers was treated at Rush's drug store by Dr. Lyndon and sent home to recover. Brown fled and has not been arrested.

Artis Haddock Hancock Guenus Rivers Rush Lyndon Brown

Contict Impending at Winnepeg and Toronto Visit

John Norquay the premier of Manitoba plans to go from Toronto to Winnipeg as signs of conflict grow in the quarter. He warned before departure that the road project might be built at the bayonet, with government resistance, potentially triggering a clash.

Oheaco John Norquay Manitoba Toronto Winnepeg

DeCassagnac Charged Over Slanger Coup Tale

Deputy Laur has summoned Paul DeCassagnac before the courts on charges he defamed BeeCassagnac in connection with the slanger coup d etat story.

Paws Laur Paul DeCassagnac Twue

Republicans Attack Roanoke Platform in Virginia Address

The Virginia Republican state committee issues a public address arguing the Roanoke platform misrepresents their record. It defends four years of governance, condemns Democratic excesses, and urges Virginians to reconsider before voting, citing taxation, tariffs, debt, and veterans’ relief. Local court notes follow with Ives & Co missing books and a judge appointing a ref eree.

Petersburg Republican State Committee Virginia Roanoke Republican National Republican Party Cleveland Internal Revenue System Tlist Democratic Party Republican Party National Democratic Party Tyes Hooke New York Houks Layer Court of Common Pleas Henry Ives & Co Agernon 8. Sullivan Adams Ives Hockstaver Noah Davis

Atlanta’s New Morning Paper Says World to Debut Soon

In Atlanta on August 22 reports warn of Judge Hall’s weakening condition and detail the State Anatomical Board meeting called by Dr. Wright with twelve delegates from five medical colleges. Letters from Bessie Lee describe a Maryland invalid sending a mocking bird and a rumor of Atlanta’s new paper, the Atlanta World, to launch around September 1 with editor G K Woodward and a seven column format at a yearly price of 12. The piece notes a $26,000 eastern outfit and a Bullock press and says capital is sufficient to sustain early operations.

State Anatomical Board Atlanta Candler Thomas R. Wright Agusta University of Georgia State Medical College Sfeusba T. R. We Tent Edward Giddings George A. Yison Atlanta World G. K. Woodward Knights of Labor Bullock Associated Press News

Stock Market Activity Shift Amid Bear Pressure in August

New York traders saw higher activity in the stock market led by bear operations. Slumps in key issues, rumors of favorable rates, and a late hour covering rally marked the day. Northern Pacific and Reading among weak spots with declines broadening. Missouri Pacific showed unexpected strength late. Total volume around 266,000 shares.

New York Bears Sciline Newpork New England Reading Western Union Pacific Mail Union Pacific Misesouri Paeide

Sumter Bank Cashier Absconds With Gold

A Sumter National Bank cashier, Charles J Bartlett, disappeared with about 5000 in gold and is labeled a defaulter for 20000. He fled on a northern train, bought a New York ticket in Florence, and left a bag containing 5500 in word. Directors fear losses total 30000 to 40000 with a 50 percent assessment planned to resume business soon. Bartlett, about 26, was trusted and tall and slim.

Charleston News and Courier BE. Bartlett Sumter National Bank Sumter Bartlett Florence New York Mercantile National Bank Athletic Coastine

Cyclone Indications Reported in Eastern Havana

Havana August 24 indicates a cyclone in the island's eastern part with winds from the northwest and excessive heat. Local observers report rising barometric pressure and unsettled skies as ships seek shelter along the coast. The weather bureau notes intensified gusts and warns residents to remain indoors during the storm approach.

Havana

Cholera at Malta Lospon report updates

In Malta over the last twenty four hours seven new cholera cases and six deaths were recorded, reflecting a worsening outbreak at the locality. Health authorities monitor the situation and urge precautions to prevent further spread.

Lospon Malta

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