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Newspaper

Columbus Enquirer Sun

Location

Columbus, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1888

Page

2

Trying to Boost Sherman in Southern Republican circles

The Washington meeting of Southern Republicans is seen as a covert push for Sherman as Secretary of State. Backers, once ardent for Sherman at Chicago, push for his premier status, citing negro support and patronage. Critics warn Sherman's radical rhetoric could fuel further racial violence and unrest.

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Ex Governor Bullock’s theory on the negro vote sparks debate

Ex Gov Bullock in Detroit proposes congressional inquiries into district votes to disqualify seats as a lever to shift elections and compel black turnout. The plan draws sharp criticism as unjust to Southern voters and unlikely to be supported by Republicans. Laurence Oliphant, English official and writer, dies in London after a storied career across Canada, the United States, and Asia.

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A Point Raised On Hanging Abolition Question

A New York attorney for a client condemned to hang on February 13 raised that hangings were abolished in the state by law last summer, a point that will be examined in court. The brief argues the death sentence is invalid under the new abolition.

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New Act Splits Death Penalty Method in New York

The argument over the new act names electricity as the death method after January 1 while preserving hanging for earlier murders. The attorney argues no death penalty for murders before that date, stirring debate on legality. The piece also notes the Indianapolis Dudley case status, Senate confirmation issues for Leon Bailey, and Haiti’s surrender of an American vessel. Alabama iron output rises sharply, ranking fourth nationwide behind Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Illinois.

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Notable Figures and Historical Anecdotes Collage

A collage notes prominent figures from royalty to politicians. It cites the Duchess of Cambridge paying a singer, Francis Joseph's long reign, Senator Beck’s Aiken visit, early female patents, marriage lists of New York maidens, Senator Reagan’s wife on the Senate floor, Senator Sabin’s social stature, Hadji Sulyman Saba’s age and progeny, and a playful Boulanger almanac detailing General Boulanger’s deeds across the year.

Cambridge Austria Francis Joseph Senator Beck Aiken S. C Washington Mary Kies Patent Office Lord Duke of Newcastle New York City Miss Candy Lord Rossmore Reagan Senate

Georgia News Bits and Local Fires Hit by Losses

Reports from Carrollton and Heard county note cotton crops and harvests while fires destroy gin houses and cotton bales in Lincolnton and Washington. An arm amputation occurs at Atlanta plow factory. Local officials seek re election, marriages planned at Shellman, postal clerk appointment, property purchase in Albany Troy area, and a Milledgeville widow selling poultry to feed her family.

Georgia Carrollton J. F. Mathis Lincolnton Heard County Frank Bowart Haiman Atlanta Washington E. A. Barnett Montgom G. H. Law Charles D. Haines Macon Hus Kinderbrook Lake Park Albany Troy

Immoral spelling bee, robberies, and a jailed schoolteacher

The article reports on a violent injury during a spelling bee entertainment in Villa Rica, a robbery case involving W H Collins of Butler with about $3000 in liabilities, and a string of legal actions in Macon and Clarkston. It details Milner the assassin’s knife discovery, plans to plant jute seed in west Dougherty, and the arrest of schoolteacher Barker in Clarkston for alleged thefts from his father’s safe.

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Auburn Fire and Crime News Roundup

A Friday night fire at Auburn is reported along with a store burglary at Lamar and theft of several hundred dollars. A Birmingham murder conviction follows a shooting near Selma, with the suspect bound over. A missing man near Birmingham raises fears of foul play, while Montgomery reports a busy Southern Express office and bustling Christmas trade. The convoy of construction continues in Montgomery and adults plan a large Birmingham Christmas week, as officials study the convict question in sessions. Two prison suspects in the Hawes case are released amid trunk conspiracy claims, and coroner warnings about the Birmingham trunk mystery are noted.

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Athen Courier Recalls Cotton Trade and a Pie Balance

A tale from the Athens Courier describes Mr. Matthews sending a note in cotton to learn its factory value, a Lancashire reply valuing it at 12 cents per pound, and a sale at 81 cents. A local visitor arrives with a bundle, delivering a hot mince pie as a gift, ending with a Christmas balance noted in 1888.

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