Gossip From the Gate City Editorial Row and City News
Atlanta dated May 7 reports public opinion on the Atwood affair with Gate City Guard tensions. It details a confrontation between Atwood and Capt Burke, a slap by Hooper Alexander, and the Guard’s heated stance amid rumors. Names include Atwood Burke Alexander Tower Johns Towers Tolbert and state university visitors list.
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Atwood
The
State University
Atlanta
Gate City Guard
Capt. Burke
Mr. Atwood
Morelot Water
Board of Visitors
Hooper Alexander
T. BE. Atkinson
Senoia
Bangenger
Dahlonega
B. H. Bloodworth
Monroe County
Carlton Chapman
Macon
Lawton B. Hvans
Augusta
H.C. Hornaday
M. L. Parker
Dawson
Thos. G. Pond
Albany
Wm. Beott
Mell
Destruction Leaves City in Sack Cloth After Mine Disaster
The disaster left women widowed and 180 children orphaned. Some Chinamen resisted coffins and were forced to comply. Many houses broken, stores closed, city in mourning with flags at half mast. All hope of saving miners abandoned. nearly all were from Cornwall, Yorkshire, Wales, and a few from Nova Scotia.
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Cornwell
Yorkshire
Wales
Nova Scotia
The Mystery of Tarbell Wife Shooting Solved
Elkhart reports Tarbell confessed to deliberately shooting his wife in the head and wounding himself to mislead investigators. Mrs Tarbell, who had just nursed their baby, was shot and the infant fell into the buggy. She is recovering at her parents home in Caldwell Prats Racine County.
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Mis.Warken
Wis
Wisconsin
Elkhart
Caldwell Prats
Racine County
Tarbell
Diamond Hoodoos and Odd Superstitions From Baseball
A New York sports column catalogs eccentric pregame rituals among the New York league club players. It details Gillespie’s chalk figures, Buck Ewing’s toothpick fragments, Ward’s foot stance, Keefe’s mark patterns, O’Connor’s reactions, Tiernan’s lie test, Dorgan’s bat ritual, O Rourke’s mask rule, and Richardson’s base-guarding marks, noting the Phillies won on Saturday. The item then briefly notes the Rome Iron Company’s rising steel plant in Chattanooga.
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New York
New York League
Philadelphia
Gillespie
Buck Ewing
Buck
Ward
Keefe
O'Connor
Tiernan
Dorgan
Q O’rourke
Richardson
Phillies
Petition seeks suspension of long haul clause for Amite City gin
The Gullett Cotton Gin Company of Amite City La filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission a petition asking for permanent suspension of section four of the Interstate Commerce Act as it applies to their wins feeders and condensers. They say isolation from central rail routes prevents receiving freight relief promised in law and causes material loss. Judge Schoonmaker visited Pittsburgh en route to New York and noted the commission will reconvene in Washington on the 16th with testimony favoring continuation of suspensions. Commissioner Walker of Vermont was reported ill.
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Washington
Amite City
Interstate Commerce Commission
Illinois Central Railroad
Prrtseurg
Judge Schoonmaker
New York
Memphis
Tenn
Walker
Vermont
Public to be Excluded from Washington Monument
The Washington monument commission met to consider closing the monument after June 1 due to ongoing vandalism by visitors. Marble is chipped, bronze Swiss tablet letters bent or stolen, Nevada stone ornaments mutilated, and the commission may bar access to the shaft to stop the acts. Separately, the secretary of the treasury signed a contract with immigration commissioners in New Orleans to enforce federal immigration laws there.
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Washington
Washington Monument Commission
Nevada
Secretary of the Treasury
Commissioners of Immigration
New Orleans
Escaped convict Josephus Compton flee town Eden Alabama
An Alabama report says Josephus Compton, a former legislator and moonshine producer jailed in North Carolina, escaped prison years ago. He later became Eden town marshal and a contractor, but a requisition from North Carolina led to his abrupt disappearance after summary notices. Local officials issued arrest warrants.
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Anniston
Ala
St. Clair County
Josephus Compton
State I
Kissane
Kentuccky
Eden
Compton
Independent Party
North Carolina
Georgia Pacific Tody
Josephus Caston
Jefferson County
Birmingham
Talladen and Coosa Valley
Social sensation in Mexico over Miss Bazaine affair
A Mexico City report notes two challenges resolved without violence amid dispute over Miss Bazaine daughter of the French marshal. Cassino club bars Spanish minister Vercero Armesto amid Spanish colony support for the minister. An English baron, offended by a dance with Miss Bazaine, challenged the club and sought police protection, with mixed responses from authorities.
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Mexico
St. Louis
Iss Bazaine
Cassino Club
Senor Vercero Armesto
Boston
Cotton Congress adjourns as Texas farmers plan new industries
A Waco report states the State Farmers Alliance Cotton Congress concluded after a week with aims to start wagon and agricultural implement manufacturing, cotton presses and oil mills. Over ten million dollars represented. Arrangements finalized for statistics collection and an early Texas charter. Five hundred delegates anticipated.
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Louis
Waco
Texas
State Farmers Alliance Cotton Congress
Eruptions of the Earth and Labor Conventions Reach West
Novaurs New Mexico and Virginia dispatches detail a volcanic eruption thirty five miles southeast of Magdalene with lava and smoke. An aftershock is reported near the Senora river as excitement builds over a visit to the Sierra Azul mountains. In Iyxcuacna white labor knights bolt the convention, plan a separate ticket, and Democrats may endorse the white slate for municipal offices.
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Novaurs
A.T
Senora
Magdalene
Senora River
Sierra Azul Mountains
Whetstone
Iyxcuacna
Tnights of Labor
Feld
Colored Knights Tee
Mania for Pretty Girls Ends in Church Marriage
At Derrorr Michigan on May 6 the marriage of Rev Wallace Radcliffe to Jessie Walker drew attention to lawyer G H Woodruff who had shown a pattern of pursuing several Fort Street Presbyterian church women. He sent letters warning rivals and caused trustees to bar him from the church with police protection. Woodruff admitted faults and pledged to stop. Radcliffe noted the clerical white necktie is not universal peace, warning that Woodruff might again face public scrutiny if he slips.
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Derrorr
Mich
Wallace Radcliffe
Jessie Walker
G. H. Woodruff
Fort Street Presbyterian Church
Radcliffe
Todruff
Woodruff
Mexican military prisoners appeal to higher court for reprieve
A Nagles, A. K. telegram from Sr. Louis Mo May 7 reports Governor Torres says Mexican military prisoners awaiting execution have appealed to a higher military court in Mexico for repeal. The case moves to the president and secretary of the military. Prisoners are confined in Guayamas and separated. each faces death sentence if denied.
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Sr. Louis
Nagles
A. K
Torres
J.J. Chatham
Military Court of Justice
Mexico
Louis EF. Torres
Guayamas
Baltimore and Ohio deal revived by director reshuffle
A rumored Baltimore and Ohio restructuring may install Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton Lake Erie and Western and Richmond Terminal nominees as directors. The plan aims to create a through line to Philadelphia and New York, with some hurdles from Louisville New Albany and Chicago and another road joining. Several named directors are reported among the syndicate, though details remain unsettled. In Milwaukee, anarchist Paul Gratt Kau was sentenced to one year hard labor, with stay considerations and possible appeal to the supreme court. Mrs. A R Parsons attended. The courtroom drew spectators keen on the case.
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New York
Baltimore and Ohio
Cincinnati
Hamilton
Dayton
Lake Erie
Western
Richmond
Louisville
New Albany
Chicago
Philadelphia
Robert Garrett
C. E. Bryce
Samuel Thomas
Henry 8. Ives
George I. Seney
Alford Tully
George H. Stayner
Milwaukee
Wis
Paul Gratt Kau
Milwaukee Garden
House of Correction
Sloan
Gratt Kau
Supreme Court
A. R. Parsons
Gratt Kay
The Standard Attacks Government Over Times-Dillon Incident
London May 7 The Standard maintains a scornful tone toward the government over the Times Dillon case. It claims Irish members will brandish the offer to probe charges, while the government balked at the ordeal. The piece accuses the government of feeble bearings and delicate adherence to present circumstances.
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London
Standard
Church Burned in Dixon Ill Cost 15000
Dixon Illinois May 7 St Patrick s Church in this city was burned at 2 o clock today The church cost 15000 dollars.
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Dixon
Ill
St. Patrick's
Washington Pashionables at Ivy City Week of Social Splendor
Washington society throngs the capital with Patti opera performances at the National Theater, Ivy City horse races, a grand circuses visit, and lavish parties. Cabinet officers, foreign diplomats, and social leaders attend full dress events, with hedge bets and costly suppers highlighting a week of operas, races, and informal receptions. Distinguished guests Mrs. Cleveland and family feature among weekend gatherings and fashionable equestrian displays.
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Washington
Ivy City
Patti
Janish
Legation
Emma Abbott
Com Ky
Robirey Beoce
Baltimore
Congress
Arriviny
Navy
Droshky
Nore
On the Track Wins at Kempton Jubilee Meeting
At Kempton Park Jubilee Meeting the Jubilee Stakes for 8000 guineas saw Bendigo driven by F Douglass claim victory for H T Barclay. Tyrone, Mart ley, and Harpagon also earned places in a field of eighteen. In Nashville the Falls City and Enchantress races produced notable finishes, with Cal Owens and Enchantress among winners.
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London
H. T. Barclay
Bendigo
F. Douglass
Martley
J. Daly
Tyrone
Kempton Park
Harpagon
Little Esa
Nashville
Tenn
Cal
Owens
Charles Marks
Falls City
Enchantress
Elgin
Bannail
Policeman Arrested for Carrying on a Usar Policy
New York police discovered an officer at his post using a policy and letter agency as part of an unauthorized operation. Authorities described the incident as an unpleasant surprise and are investigating the officer's conduct and the extent of the scheme.
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New York
Policeman Colbert Entangled in Lottery and Policy Scheme
Detective lured Policeman Morris Colbert at the Mercantile Building post on Lower Broad into a Louisiana lottery and policy scam. Colbert bought the scheme, paid the detective, and was arrested. Superintendent Murray ordered discipline, removing buttons and badge before placing Colbert in a cell. Proceeds to pension fund.
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Morris Colbert
Merchantile
Lower Broad
Colbert
Murray
Train Robbers Arrested by Rock Island Police
The Rock Island railroad reports locating a train robber gang in town responsible for months of losses from grain to goods. Officers raided the group after a raid left an officer badly hurt. Five gang members are in custody. one accomplice remains at large. They operated as professional thieves not railroad employees.
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Curiaco
Mafy
Rock Island Railroad
Liberty
Stock Exchange Dull Day Amid Mixed Bank Statement Impact
A quiet May day at the New York Stock Exchange with little feature and steady to firm prices until the bank statement. Trading saw Wabash attract foreign buyers while Missouri Pacific weakened. St Paul preferred held up despite weak New England. Fort Worth and Denver fell hard. Overall, most stocks declined except Fort Worth and Denver and St Paul preferred which gained slightly.
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New York
Stock Exchange
London
Missouri Pacific
St. Paul
Fort Worth
Denver
New England
Southern Baptist Convention Holds Second Day Session
Louisville May 7 The Southern Baptist convention met for its second day with Rev Dr Mellin presiding. Dr C C Retting of Philadelphia spoke on Bible Work and Computer and reviewed the Baptist Publication Society noting its role in supplying cheap Bibles and books. He stated the benevolent fund remained intact despite a recent embezzlement and that the offender was in prison. A second major appropriation was pursued but the culprit was captured.
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Southern Baptist Convention
Louisville
Dr. Mell
C. C. Retting
Philadephia
Southern Baptist Publication Society
The
Baptist
American Baptist Publication Society
Debt Commission Negotiations in Virginia Bond Debate
Richmond Va May 7 There was no formal debt commission meeting today but correspondence continued. English commissioners submitted their proposal and Virginia members reviewed it through most of the day. Reported figures suggest bondholders seek 991000 a year on about 8 million principal while Virginia seeks 750000 on 2 million. Hope remains for a satisfactory compromise despite uncertainty about further talks.
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Virginia
Richmond
Debt Commission
When Yops Are Hipe for Use at Public School Corner
A gentleman, paused by time's passage while watching boys play hop scotch, asks about tops. One boy explains top time comes when a keeper finds a top, starts, and others watch before all join in. The exchange captures a quaint street moment and playful curiosity of youth.
Always Keep the Upper Hand of Disease
A vintage health notice urges readers to take Brandreth's Pills at the first sign of illness and keep a supply ready. It warns that temperature changes can trigger dangerous sickness and recommends taking three to ten pills to master the trouble before it worsens.
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Brandreth
Tobacco Substitute Advice From a Quitter
A man who recently quit tobacco offers a blunt tip to readers: chew tar rope as a substitute, claiming it makes tobacco changes easier and healthier, as quoted by the Buffalo News.
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Buffalo News
Big Damage Suit Filed Against Express Company
A damage suit filed in St. Louis on April 7 names Adams Express Company and Pinkerton Detective Agency. Express Messenger Fotheringham sues for 100000 dollars for false arrest and imprisonment.
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St. Louis
Express Messenger
Fotheringham
Adams Express Company
Pinkerton Detective Agency
Legislature names U.S. senator in joint session
The Florida Legislature in joint session on May 7 elected a U.S. senator with votes Perry 25 Pasco 11 Bloxham 24 Goodrick 1. The results indicate a split among party lines with Goodrick receiving a single Republican vote.
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Florida
Tallahassee
Fla
United States
Perry
Pasco
Bloxham
Goodrick
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