24 Jun 1880
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Newspaper
Georgia Albany News
Location
Albany, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1880
Page
1
A fragmentary note discusses Mary Queen of Scots famed prayer as printed in the Evening Mail, noting a translation by E A W and its inclusion in a common place book. The passage references love, memory, and a wreath, with lilting asides about spring and a literary aside from David Garrick.
Last Wednesday a colored nurse severely whipped a white boy on Ellis street after the boy strayed. A witness was abused by the nurse. Gen. Gartrell spoke at Jonesboro on the 19th. The Post advocates better Atlanta sanitation and notes upcoming speeches by Colquitt, Gorton, and Hardeman in nearby towns. A Wilkinson County girl poisoned herself with a Jessamine vine toothbrush. A Talbotton editor was bitten by a snake. Local items touch on moon money, water works hopes in Macon, and various political admonitions amid a mix of anecdotes and poetry readings.
An editor recounts the Credit Mobilier scandal, detailing government aid for the Union Pacific and Central Pacific railroads, Ames’s bribery attempts, and the Poland committee’s findings. It notes the stark contrast between vast profits and corrupt practices, ending with criticism of James A Garfield and a dated closing remark from Eden, Ga. June 18, 1880.
George Shaffer leads the Cleveland Club in batting while Welch tops Troy. Cogswell tops Gelding. Buffalo releases pitcher McGunto gle. Worcester swaps Cory for Nichols. Buffalo spends on Galvin from San Francisco but he underperforms. Rumor: Harry Wright may manage a Philadelphia league nine next year, likely unfounded. Energetic of the Pennsylvania Military Academy defeats Globe 7 to 5 in ten innings. Pittsburg gentlemen plan a first-class nine for the National Association with stars including McKelvey Wheeler Miller Redmond Houtz McSorley Baker Sullivan Phillips Knowdell and others. Worcester to begin a six-week Western trip June 19 in an excursion car with own cook and porter, car serving as hotel. trip cost unchanged. John Marsh, Sheffield football figure, dies. Stockton Rifle Range Association, Camden ND, releases June programme. Schaffer Slosson postpone billiards championship match to June 19. Another fifteen-ball pool match eyed Wahlatrom versus Knight. Warren Smith of Hal Association seeks a rowing scull seat. Agnes Beckwith stays in whale tank thirty hours at Westminster Aquarium. A jumping match at Wellington Grounds England yields a record distance of 48 yards 2 feet 8 1 inches. winner 20, 5 feet 7 5 inches tall, 150 pounds.
The article defends Governor Alfred H. Colquitt against opponents in Georgia politics who mock his Sunday School talks and accuse him of private improprieties. It argues such slander reflects poorly on his critics, noting Colquitt’s long-standing public service and personal integrity, while asserting the political abuse will backfire.
Des Moines reports Joe Rankin the famed Frontiersman. He completed a 105 mile ride in twenty four hours across Colorado to save Major Thornburgh’s command. Rankin, Indiana County, Pa. native, 35, ruddy, mustached, 180 pounds, rode alone from Bear River to Rawlins after brief rests and horse changes, while companions quit from fatigue.
A Chicago Times report details the death of shoemaker Francis Kain at 25134 Desplaines Street after a fight with James Finnigan. Initial hydrophobia rumors gave way to a wound that swelled it is claimed mortification set in. Finnigan was sought for arrest. relatives may not press charges. Senator Bruce, first colored US Senate presider, is noted as successful in politics and business owning Mississippi river plantations valued around 200000 dollars.
Boston Herald recounts the Civil War aftermath of Senator Gordon of Georgia. He witnessed six Union infantry columns marching, ordered his troops not to shoot until close, and suffered five wounds while pleading for a lone enemy soldier not to be shot. His definitive fate remained unknown.
A compact glossary of cryptic abbreviations and slang terms with humorous or instructional meanings. Entries include signals to quit mus. d for Mouse Doctor, low L Latin swear, cheap John, A Moff, Gtt to Texas, vulgar ae doc, and other whimsical attributions. The list spans legal, collegiate, and colloquial notes with playful descriptors and cultural footnotes.
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