Georgia Legislature Adjoins After Wrangling at Midnight
The Georgia legislature adjourned at midnight after long wrangling over the tax and appropriation bills. The session saw passage of the military care measures, home for disabled Confederate soldiers, and various local charters and bank incorporations. News notes include pardons issued by the governor and ongoing conference committee battles over the Lunatic Asylum and public building appropriations.
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Atlanta
Senate
Williams
Macon and
Brunswick
Atlantic and
Birmingham Air Line Road
Bartlett
House
Hancock County
Heard County
Carrollton
Macon County
Commissioners of Roads
Fulton County
Swainsboro Bank
Moreland
Coweta County
Newnan
Bank of Quitman
Savings Bank of Columbus
Athens
Americas
Ware
Hezekiah McDaniel
Upson
Macedonia Church
Butts County
Home and Loan Banking Company of
Whitfield
Rice
Finance Committee
Branch College
Western and Atlantic Railroad
Hall
Shorter
Savannah News
Thomasville Exchange and Banking Company
Board of Commissioners of Roads
Johnson County
Sparks
Berrien County
Preston and
Savannah, Americus and Montgomery
Sardis Methodist Church
West Atlanta Street Rail Company
Ocean City
Tybee
Sk County
Randolph County
Superior Court
Hall County
Dawson County
Rome
Ptoauihorse
Jefferson
Mir. Arnheim
J. L. Gilbert
Evening Journal
Gilbert
Messrs
Arnheim
Hand
Wilkinson
Gordon
Felton and
Harrell
Decatur
Conference Committee
General Assembly
Georgia
Pardons Issued by the Governor in Alabama Budget
Montgomery reports a busy December with pardons granted to several convicts by order of the Governor including Robert White Romeo White Jim Knight James Edmonson Ben Simmons Charles Johnson and Sherrod Steele. Also noted are a horse theft arrest a white thief jailed for robbery and two school closures for holiday vacation amid social season notes in the capital.
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Robert White
Lowndes County
Romeo White
Lowndes
Jim Knight
James Edmonson
Talladega
Ben Simmons
Charles Johnson
Mobile City
Sherrod Steele
Autauga Circuit Court
Christmas Pardons Granted by Georgia Governor
Atlanta reports executive clemency in several cases. John G. Lee, imprisoned since 1888 for bigamy, is described as an imbecile in poor health. S. Tyson, confined since 1831 for murder, received life. the motive cited involved Tyson’s daughter being struck. Ww. O. Miller, serving for perjury, is called an imbecile and linked to influence by J. P. Porter, whose term ends soon.
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Atlanta
John G. Lee
Muscogee County
Schley County
Tyson
Ww. O. Miller
Hale County
J. P. Porter
Editors Ordered to Testify in Philadelphia Bribery Probe
In Philadelphia Judge Biddle required William M. Bunn of the Sunday Transcript and Hugh A. Muller of the Daily News to testify before the select council bribery investigation. They must reveal the sources of information behind editorials alleging attempts to bribe councilmen over the Northeastern Elevated railroad project. The editors refused to disclose sources, citing newspaper ethos. They will appear at the committee’s next session to answer questions. The notice followed an appeal by the city solicitor. Bond offerings in Washington totaled 191,000 with 971,100 at 4 percent accepted.
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Philadelphia
Biddle
William M. Bunn
The
Sunday Transcript
Hugh A. Muller
Sunday World
Select Council
Explosion on Illinois Central train causes panic in coach
In Tuscon Illinois on December 22 an explosion from a hot water pipe in a day coach filled the car with steam, triggering a rush to exit and trampling injuries. Mrs Ida Pierce of Tuscon survived the chaos and pulled the bell cord to stop the train, while several women tried to jump from the train but were restrained by men.
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Tuscon
Ill
Ilinois Central
Ida Pierce
Merve
Greenfell and His Troops Review and Praise Victory
General Greenfell reviewed the troops today at Seraxim, praising their bravery in Thursday's action. He read congratulatory telegrams from Stanhope, the Secretary for War, the Duke of Cambridge, and the Queen. The troops cheered enthusiastically.
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Greenfell
Seraxim
Stanhope
Duke of Cambridge
Hazing Case Sparks Cadet Protest at Virginia Military Institute
Lexington VA Dec 22 Cadets at Virginia Military Institute deny claims that infighting arose from punishing aging Cadet Sconor of Kentucky. They insist the best feeling prevails. London Dec 22 Mr John Bright's condition improves.
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Lexington
Virginia Military Institute
Sconor
Kentucky
Ney
John Bright
London
Disastrous fire in Cincinnati factory kills one and injures many
A blaze at L A Strobeil's picture frame factory in Crxerswall decimates crew safety, with Captain Jerry Bray perishing as fifth floor collapsed. Firemen Morton Anderson John Flaherty George Bushing Thomas Hunt later hospitalized alongside others. Separate blaze in Missoula destroys hall and hotel, with Henry Hawthins and George Collins missing after a lamp explosion.
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Crxerswall
L. A
Morton Anderson
John Flaherty
George Bushing
Thomas Hunt
Davis
John McGuern
John White
Anderson
McGuern
Missoula
Mont
Exchange Hall
Henry Hawthins
George Collins
Troops Fight Prairie Fire Near Fort Assinabaine
From Fort Assinabaine Mont a dispatch reports six infantry companies and three cavalry units are battling a prairie fire six miles west of the post. Winds at thirty miles an hour drive flames toward the garrison risking frame barracks officers’ quarters and supply barns. At 2 am the wind pushed fire into the garrison enclosure, dampening hopes of saving the post.
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St. Paul
Fort Assinabaine
Mont
Southern Republicans renounce Cabinet names for Harrison
The Star reports that the House Committee of Southern Republicans will not present any cabinet nominees to President Harrison. They aim to promote a Southern man in the cabinet, while purging carpetbaggers and aligning Republican principles with regional interests to win widespread Southern support.
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Harrison
Washington
the Star
House
Todey
The Race War Rescuer Attempt Ends With Shootout
A mob of armed negroes led by John White tried to seize a prisoner held by a white constable in Montevallo Alabama. A gun battle followed with about 100 shots exchanged. White and several others were wounded. authorities expected no further trouble.
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Nashville
Montevallo
Ala
John White
New Orleans Race Day Attracts Fast Times
Weather clear and track good as four races light field events unfold. El Dorado and Fred Woiry dominate heats with fast times, Lula May and Jen nie B. securing winning runs, Kitty Pease tops a four race card with Countess and Pritchett placing.
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New Orleans
Eldorado
Fred Wooiry
Pratus
Fred Wovoiry
Lula May
Syntax
Jennie B
Redleaf
Cheney
Kitty Pease
Countess
Pritchett
American Pomological Society will meet in Ocala in 1889
The American Pomological Society of the United States and Canada will hold its annual convention in Ocala Florida on February 20 21 and 22 1889. President P J Berckmans of Augusta Ga says it will be the largest and most interesting session ever held. Every state will have an exhibition of its fruits.
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American Pomological Society
Ocala
Fla
American Pomological Society of
United States
Canada
Pla
P. J. Berckmans
Augusta
Larree Moat
Union
Train collision injures crew near Atlanta on shared track
An Atlantic Pacific passenger train and an East Tennessee, Igidia and Georgia freight train collided on a segment shared by both lines near Atlanta. Both engineers and firemen were injured. the passenger engine engineer is described as probably fatally hurt. Only the engines and front cars left the track.
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Atlanta
Osman Digna's Letter to Emin Pasha Reproduced
A copy of the Khedive's Letter to Emin Pasha forwarded by Osman Digna to Gen. Greenfell is identified as an exact reproduction of the original. A Handoud spy report says Handoud village is crowded with wounded Arabs including several Emirs.
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Osman Digna
SuAlim
Khedive
Emin Pasha
Greenfell
Handoud
Cold Wave Hits Saranac Lake Deep Freeze Recorded
In Saranac Lake New York a severe cold wave gripped the area with temperatures plunging to twenty two degrees below zero at the Signal Service station last night. Observer Jas P Mitis reports the reading.
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Saranac Lake
N. Y
Jas. P. Mitis
Hermansville Fire Destroys Northern Michigan Town
Mayoming Michigan December reports total destruction by fire of Hermansville six miles north on the Chicago and Northwestern Southern Sport Line. Hermansville, a lumbering town of about 400, faces severe cold with likely great suffering among residents as no details are yet received.
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Mayoming
Mich
Hermansville
Here
Chicago
Southern Sport Line
Infanticide Suspected in Ditch Death of Newborn Boy
A newborn colored boy found dead in a ditch on Third Avenue between Thirteenth and Fourteenth streets. Doctor Mayer testified the infant breathed after birth and skull fracture plus cord neglect caused death, classed as infanticide. A coroner's inquest convened with jury including Geo Abner as foreman. adjourned to Monday at 1 p.m. for further facts.
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Smith
Third Avenue
Thirteenth
Fourteenth
Palmer
Sim Griffin
Griffiln
Fourteenth Streets
Lainey
Laney
Captain Palmer
E. H. Mayer
Negro Stevedore Falls Overboard From W D Ellis
Lewis Slaughter a colored stevedore on the steamer W D Ellis fell overboard and drowned last Thursday afternoon near Sampsons Landing between the Pensacola and Atlantic railroad bridge about 250 miles down the river from Columbus. A small boat was lowered too late and he did not surface again despite a search. a $20 reward was offered for recovery. He had just left the fire room and was unusually warm when he hit the icy water causing loss of strength.
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Lewis Slaughter
W. D. Ellis
Sampson's Landing
Pensacola and Atlantic Railroad
Columbus
Slaughter
Yellow fever germs photographed in tissue first time
Prof A J Detmer of Ohio State University reports photographing the yellow fever bacilli within tissue for the first time. The germs appear as four forms in distended ruptured capillary masses, seen in liver and kidney tissues sent by Dr James Reeves of Chattanooga.
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Steinberg
John Hopkins University
Decatur
Asia
Reeves
Federal Grand Jury in Indianapolis recesses to Jan 14
The Federal Grand Jury in Indianapolis recessed until January 14. Before adjourning they summoned Jadze Woods and sought further instructions not released to the public. Judge Woods and Assistant District Attorney Claypool said no extra instructions beyond those at empanelment. The jury did not indict tonight. many indictments are anticipated but deemed small. The Dudley case status remains secret.
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Indianapolis
Federal Grand Jury
Jadze Woods
Woods
Claypool
Dudley
Conservatives push clerk’s appearance before Parnell Commission
In the House of Commons on December 22 Mr Kimber moved that the clerk appear before the Parnell Commission when it reassembles and present the members’ roll with Parnell’s signature. The motion passed 54 to 13 amid allegations of prearranged Conservative planning. Separately in MapkgiD on December 22 the Correspondent Militia reported reforms and officers from the general staff assaulted paper editors. the officers were arrested and later paroled.
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Blair
du Biznon
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Lowspan
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Kimber
Parnell Commission
Eee
Parnell
Sexton
Mapkgid
Correspondenta Militia
General Staff of
Army
Petard Explodes At Canovas Del Castillo Residence
Maprio Dec 22 A petard exploded last night at the door of the residence of Senor Canovas del Castillo. Only slight damage resulted, but the household was greatly frightened. No arrests have yet been made.
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Maprio
Senor Canovas del Castillo
The Parali Suit Arrests 29 in London Times Case
Proceedings in the Parali suit against the London Times report 29 individuals detained by an advertising agent as alleged members or associates of Wright & Waiter. The action centers on ownership and control questions tied to the defendants and the claimed plaintiffs.
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Eprnsngesd
Consel
Parnell
London Times
Wright & Waiter
Sackville episode sparks calls to appoint Washington minister
Lonpos Dec 22 In the House of Lords Earl of Daoraven defends U S relations and urges immediate appointment to succeed Lord Sackville in Washington. He stresses kinship with Americans, warns against further delay, and notes two big issues fishery and extradition require steady Anglo American ties.
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Lonpos
House of Lords
Earl of Daoraven
Sackville
United States
Lold
Great Republic
Atlantic
America
Lord Sackville
Court of St. James
Phelps
Washington
United
Browneville Trams Schedule and Local Moves
In Browneville today services will be held across churches. Families including Johnsons and Lockharts plan moves to Texas and Salem respectively. Miss Wall returns from Tallahassee. Annie Smith visits Browneville relatives. Dr A H Smith and Maggie Walsh wedding mentioned. infant dies from measles.
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Brownerville
James M. Johnson
Browneville
Texas
Katie Wall
Tallahasset
P.J Murphy
Aeham
T. W. Lockhart
Meres
Salem
Annie Smith
Eufaula
Noel Stow
A. H. Smith
Mias
Maggie J. Walsh
W.H Waldroup
Bane
Tare
E Bra
Smith
Frank Reese
Girard Items and Court Notices from Friday Afternoon
Girard items report Prof. Threadgill's show closed Friday after noon with exercises. Judge Tucker disposed of cases: State vs J. M. Dunnegan for obscene language. waived examination and settled. State vs Tom Hardy charged with assault. acquitted. State vs Hattie Prince colored charged with larceny. sentenced to jail after default. No preaching today at Baptist church. Sunday school at a.m. Mrs. J. Mog and Miss Dadiey visited Apalachicola for a pleasure trip. Girard M E church members meet at 2:30 p.m. for important business. Girard Methodist welcomes Pastor Rev. J. Crook. hope to do good work in the coming conference year.
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Baptist Church
J. Mog
Dadiey
Apalachicola
Stewart
Girard M. E
Girard Methodist Church
J. Crook
Narrow Escape on Broad Street Depot Train
A Black woman named Lucy Brown barely escaped a fatal fall while a moving train at Broad Street depot started away with her daughter aboard. In a desperate moment she dropped a sack of oranges under the wheels to save her, prompting praise for quick thinking and criticism of reckless conduct by railroad authorities.
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Henry Williams
Union Depot
Court Square
Greil Bros
Lucy Brown
Girard Tralia
Broad Street
Lacy
Veteran A B Thomas and early Columbus settler tale
Veteran A B Thomas born in South Carolina in 1404 moved to Columbus in 1824 during land sales. He planned Broad Street housing with Scott’s work, cleared Indian nation land across the river, and since then raised 53 crops. He hauled 39,000 silver dollars from Montgomery to Columbus in 1330, and fought Indians in 1635. Allen Scott served in civil war. surrendered a gun at Appomattox.
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Thomas
Les County
South
Caroline
Columbus
Broadtreet
Scott
Veroon
Columbus Land Company
Montgomery
Allen
J. B. Goscon
Russell Volunteers
Appumstom
Texas
Arrival of the Ellis Steamer Delivers Cotton and Passengers
The steamer W D. Elis arrived from Apalachicola with 297 bales of cotton and several passengers. Cargo included miscellaneous freight and consignments to Blanchard Hoff & Co and others. Passenger list features J D Sita J P Maroach T L Brown L Baldwin J Ouiver Colgan Kia M Gay and more from Apalachicola to Fitzgerald's landing and nearby points.
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Apalachicola
Oriton
Blanchard Hoff & Co
L. Flowney & Epping
Voope & Howard
Carter & Bradley
P. J. Jenkins & Co
Slade & Parish
E. Hochstrasser
D Sita
P Mar Oach
L Brown
L Baldwin
J Ouiver
Colgan
Kia
M Gay
John Dawson
Mel Dawson
Foesce
J H Fitzgeald
Bana Fitzgerald
Tneieen Fitzgerald
D Fitneralt
Devon
Fitzgerald's Landing
Cotlins Gilli
Seo Hardaway
Ms. Hardaway
Gordon
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