Georgia Legislature Passes Railroad Charters and Lunatic Asylum Bills
The Georgia House debated restoring a bill to aid Imperial Fire Insurance and passed amendments on city water works for Dalton while introducing new bills including regulating fertilizers and a Tallulah Falls Railway project. The Senate moved to incorporate several rail lines and regulate liquor near a hall, with adjournment following, as anarchist circulars and political chatter circulated around Chicago and national campaigns.
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Atlanta
Yarelock
Little
Howell
Fulton
Imperial Fire Insurance Company
Yeas
Glenn
Whitfield
Dalton
Gamble
Tate
Pickens
Felton
Tallulah Falls
Huff
Hargees
Georgia
Hunt
Sparta
Bailey
Spalding
Senate
Cartersville
Marysville
Knoxville Air Line Railroad Company
Louisville
Waynesboro
Alexander
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Caines
Gwinnett County
P. F. Addison
D. J. Hayes
Rachael Batty
Franklin County
Steins Lotteries
W. W. Bord
William Wilson
Mary Ann Williams
Phabe Parker
Charles D. Pearson
Rosa DeLaney
Sarah Dales
Madison and Eatonton Railroad Company
Convicted ex Secretary of State in Baton Rouge case
The jury in Baton Rouge Louisiana returned a guilty verdict against ex Secretary of State Will A. Strong. He was indicted months ago for embezzling about £3000 of state funds during his term tied to the sale of election ticket paper.
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Baton Royne
Will A. Strong
Strong
Prohibition Question Arouses Tennessee Voters
Chattanooga September 21 The prohibition campaign reaches fever pitch across the state ahead of the September 29 vote on a constitutional amendment to ban the sale and manufacture of spirituous and malt liquors. Prohibitionists rally wide support with women and temperance groups active. antis push hard campaigning. Public sentiment varies with many expecting defeat though some cities plan house to house canvassing.
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Chattanooga
America
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Daily Press
Li ‘E
Stock Market Marginally Slips Amid Bond Offerings
New York September 21 The stock market showed less activity with marked shifts between strength and weakness. Bears led a broad selloff after small bond offerings to the treasury, forcing prices down briefly before a late rally. Reading, Western Union, New England and St Paul influenced the day, with 495000 shares changing hands as the market closed near its best levels.
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New York
Bears
Treasury Department
Reading
Yaluen
Western Union
New England
St. Paul
Missouri Pacific
Grovesteen Pell's Assignment Lists Mixed Securities
The assignment of Grovesteen & Pell shows assets including 6,000 East and West first consolidated bonds, 635,000 Rome and Decatur first mortgage bonds, East and West Alabama Railway shares, Rome and Decatur Railway stock, 420,000 Bankers and Merchants Telegraph bonds, 1,750 Commercial Telegraph preferred shares, assorted smaller holdings, and large indebtedness to the firm. Market illness explains the value deviation as securities have no current market value.
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Grovesteen & Pell
New York
First Consolidated
Alabama Railway Company
Rome and Decatur Railway Company
East and West Alabama Railway Company
Rome and Decatur Railw Companye
Bankers and Merchants Telegraph Company
Commercial Telegraph Company
Walsch Matthews
Carolina Central
Carolina Cental
Dillon Speech Draws Press Verdict and Law Realities
London reactions from The Times and The Standard on Dillon’s address at the national league meeting in Limerick. The Times hints at an unconscious confession of weakness if the government continues to enforce the law. The Standard declares the law now a reality and notes the league’s leaders seek to uphold its errors amid an upcoming sharp struggle.
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Dillon
London
the Times
National League
Limerick
Aries
League
Rome Celebrates Anniversary of Italian Occupation
Rome marked the anniversary of Italian troops entering the city with processions and a veterans’ banquet. The day featured a bright illumination and the unveiling of a statue of Cola Rienzi. Prime Minister Crispi donated 2000 to fund an orphan asylum in honor of Rome’s occupation.
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Rome
Cola Rienzi
Slane Crispi
Bond Offerings and Purchases Totals. Treasury Purchases Rise
Washington September 21 bond market report shows total offerings to the treasury at 1,370,990 with purchases of 21,065,300. Prices ranged from 107.90 to 105. The figures reflect active demand and varied yields across securities bonds.
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Parchanea
Washington
Treasury
Convict Investigation Hearings Open in Georgia Supreme Court
Testimony centers on treatment of convicts, camp management, and whipping practices at multiple camps. Witnesses describe who carried orders, who managed guards, and how discipline, clothing, and rations were handled, with focus on Camp Old Town and Chattahoochee facilities.
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Atlanta
Supreme Court Room
Hopkins
Lockett
Dougherty Camp
eDaniel
James M. Smith
Vroonepee
PIM
T. L. James
Nelms
Esquish
Sprial Keener
T. C. Hawkins
Bondurant
Jopling
Augusta
Lowe
Mr. Lowe
Hondurant
Cross
Mr. Cox
T. J. James Sworn
Orgin
Jackson
W. D. Grant
Oldtown
Hawkinsville
Smith
Old Town
Jefferson County
Dr. Houk
Peter Jackson
Hardy Mobley
Bingham
Captain English
Lessee
C. C. Bingham
Colonel Towers
Houk
Houki
Hillyer
Major Jackson
Coxwells
Gordon
P.R Dickinson
Anna New York
Georgia and Carolina
Georgia Midland Road
James
Mr. Hill
Mr. Grady
Dr. Westmoreland
C.C. Bingham
Bill Slaughter
Hardy Mabley
Georgia Midland
Slaughter
Mabley
Hard Mobley
Thad Mobley
Chattahoochee
Econviets
Louiaville Races Highlight Dusty Track and Dramatic Jockey Sitdown
In Louisville on September 21, favorites dominated four of five races as Bee Belle maiden stakes produced a surprise winner Ed Mack by a length and a half over Har pore Patton. Colonel Clark warned riders to ride to win after a tense scene with Johnny Caldwell under alias Johnn Reagan. Race results: Sour Mash first, Vice Regent second. Insolence, Florence. Ed Mack won Belle Meade stake with Patton close. Valuable and Enchantress chased. Berth led the d-year-olds dash with Lady Hinpo 2a close behind.
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Harpore Dark
Fine OE Patton
The
Rae
Ed Mack
Steen
Colonel Clark
Montana
Johnny Caldwell
Gilsey
Chicago
Prospect Park Track Meets Bumper Attendance and Upsets
At Prospect Park New York on September 21 a large crowd witnessed a lively program with favorites underperforming. Mamie Heat won the first race 1:15, Greg Cloud took the second in 1:58, Phil Lee edged the third in 1:42, Burns won the Parkville handicap in 1:56, Bo py captured the two year old mile, and Skobeloff won the selling race in 1:17 with tight finishes and no bids for later entries.
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New York
Spain
Prospect Park Track
Mamie Heat
Family Bruyvesant
Pearl Jennings
Greg Cloud
Bessie June 2d
Phil Lee
Cyclops
Armstrong
Parkville
Burns
Bollan 2d
Dry
Bopy
Taragon 2d
Figaro
Skobeloff
Bonnie
Glendon
Ireland evictions prompt landlords losing fight claims
The Freeman Journal reports that government proclaimed localities in Ireland show the widest evictions, arguing those areas were chosen because landlords are losing the battle they had sought to provoke.
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Dusurm
The
Freeman Journal
Ireland
Democrats Face Third Term Question at Saratoga Convention
Albany dispatch notes two major issues for the Democratic convention in Saratoga: whether to renominate incumbents Denis OBrien Alfred C Chapin and Eusthan Sweet and how to handle Irving Hall. OBrien and Sweet decline or resist renomination while Chapin seeks it amid party tension. Edward Avernell emerges as a possible controller candidate as reformers push to uphold party traditions.
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New York Times
Albany
Saratoga
New York
Irving Hall
Denis O'Brien
Alfred C. Chapin
Eusthan Sweet
Engineer Sweet
Atorney-General O'Brien
Chapin
Cook
Fitzgerald
Edward Avernell
Montgomery County
Suport
Wemple
Fulptonville
Ashland Academy
Greene County
Union College
Fultonville
George West
West
Senate
James Arkell
Judge L'Amoreaux
Hewitt
Congress
O’brien
Charles F. Tabor
William A. Poucher
Tabor
Buffalo
Doyle-Sheehan
Erie
Sheehan
Les
Poucher
Oswego
Kelly
Tilden
Livingston
Columbia County
John Bogart
Sweet
Bogart
Ow York
Tammany
Groud
George
Peckhallast
Géoi
Geoi
Ecclesine
Cleveland
Hill
Bob Stevens
Wyoming
Lester B. Faulkner
Dansville
Muller
Chemung
Tweed
Parker
Ulster
Crane
Greene
Mason
Tioga
Banton
D. Cady Herrick
Edward DopHee
CBSA
United States
Btates
Democrats
Bond purchases stir debate as Thompson restrains policy moves
Washington action centers on Treasury plans after light bond offerings. Acting Secretary Thompson defers policy statements, noting decisions will come only via official moves. President's involvement and a shadow of Wall Street questions surround bond dealings with 4s and sinking fund options under review. The Treasury issued terms for 44 percent bonds of 1891 and 4 percent bonds of 1907, with purchase limits and specific prices through October 8.
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Washington
Treasury
Thompson
Papcoras
Department
Biiabion
Wall Street
The
Indicator
A. E. Bateman
New York
Greene & Bateman
Star
Batemann
Hyatt
White House
Treasury Department
Washinotoy
D. C
Secretary of the Treasury
United States
Huan 8 Xomreon
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Federation of Trades Unions
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Gore
Gallagher
Warner Miller
Frank Hiscock
Thomas C. Platt
Wm. M. Evarts
Levi P. Morton
Binghamton
Republican
Maine
Buffalo Courier
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Captain James
Louiaville
Enchantress 2d
Tom Oschanter
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