County Directory and City Offices Listing
County officers and board members listed with titles and districts. City directory shows Mayor and councilmen. Churches and secret societies noted with meeting times for local civic life.
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J. F. Carmichael
J. O. Beauchamp
J. W. Crawford
B. J. Jinks
L. Williams
T. J. Cole
C. R. Carter
Simon Hardy
Joe Jollyewart
G. M. J. L. Barkley
H. G. Asbury
T. C. Woodward
G. M
J. M. Ball
J. E. Hale
J. W. Fletcher
J. W. Minter
J. L. Pye
S. K. Smith
J. W. Holoway
J. H. Cole
J. van Wright
D. B. Moore
I. P
Howard Ham
J. P
F. ‘Z. Curry
N. P
T. J. Collins
T. P
Bell
O. B. Knowles
J. L. Barnet
A. H. Ogletree
W. F. Douglas
E. E. Pomp
T. J. Lane
J. W. Carmichael
B. P. Bailey
T. M. Furlow
J. W. Bell
G. W. Gardner
Treabyterian
Mr. Pharr
Blue Lodge
Redmen
Fanned by the Wind Endangers Forest Settlements in Northwest
Fires circle Aitken Minnesota on three sides as strong winds drive flames toward Mille Lacs Lake. Nordland reports a burned boy, and Fisher Meadow near Estella is wiped out. Firefighters in Iron River and Ashland mobilize crews to contain backfires and protect towns amid widespread destruction.
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Aitken
Minn
Nordland
Mille Lac Lake
Pine Woods
Chippewa Falls
Wisconsin
Fisher Meadow
Estella
Murray
Portswing
Iron River
Ashland
Duluth
Pacific
Cleavedau
Duluth South Shore and Atlantic Railroad
Marengo
Shiloh
Scott
Ashland Fire Department
Asland
Representatives of Her Commercial Interests Meet in Birmingham
About twenty representatives and rail road officials gathered with Birmingham's commercial club yesterday to discuss the citys future growth. They noted Birmingham handles more tonnage for railroads than the entire southern cotton crop, and the session aimed to spur an active campaign to accelerate industrial and commercial development.
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Brax inGham
Bamingham
Commercial Club
Birmingham
Prominent Carolinian Dead Hon H C Pressley Passes Away
Cuarkston South Carolina September 6 Hon B C Pressley ex judge of the court of general sessions first circuit died at his Summerville home aged 80 He was an assistant United States treasurer before the war and after the war was reappointed without solicitation He authored Pressleys law of magis trates a well known text in the court rooms of the state.
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Cuarkston
B. C. Pressley
Court of General Sessions
First Circuit
Summerville
Pressley
United States
Pressleys
Murdered by Burglars in Cleveland
Police Sergeant Nicholas Sheehan was shot dead at daylight while pursuing two burglars. The killers fled. no clue to their identities. Burglars had earlier attempted to blow the Ohio Provision Company mill safe in New Bedford.
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Cleveland
Nicholas Sheehan
Ohio Provision Company
Tragedy in Jacksonville A man murders wife and wounds mother in law
In East Jacksonville W F Hayes age 20, a fisherman, killed his sixteen year old wife and mortally wounded her mother Mrs Susan Nasin last night. The wife had left him months earlier and lived with her mother. A watchman found the bodies at 5 am and Mayes husband of the murdered woman was arrested nearby. Mrs Nasin identified Hayes as the shooter.
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Jacksonville
W. F. Hayes
Susan Nasin
Hayes
Nasin
Repairing the White House Renovation Starts
The White House is closed for repairs as workmen begin extensive renovations expected to run to mid next month. The semi circular driveway will get granite paving and the building will be repainted inside and out with furniture and decorations thoroughly cleaned. Public access will be barred during the work.
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Washington
White House
Forest Fires Ravage Western New York Farmlands
Western New York endures destructive forest fires in Chautauqua and Erie counties. In Chautauqua, flames sweep meadows, woods, and farms as families flee expanding danger. Falconer growers organize bucket brigades, several farms burned. In Erie near Windsor, fires spread rapidly despite farmer plowing efforts. Hot dry air and no rain persist.
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Chautauqua
Erie Counties
Barraro
N. Y
N.Y
Falconer
Erie County
Windom
Breckinridge Rally Intensifies Ahead of Ashland Primary
In Lexington Ky on September 6 Colonel Breckinridge pushes his nomination with a flurry of day and night meetings across the Ashland district. His campaign reports frequent gatherings as Owens and Settle committees list speakers. Prominent citizens join the effort while national figures steer clear of the race.
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Lexington
Ashland
Breckinridge
Owens and Settle
Morton for Senator from Nebraska Rumor
In Washington on September 6 a report says Secretary Morton plans to enter Nebraska’s Senate race. He aims to swing the state to Democrats backing Cleveland’s administration. Treasury Secretary has begun a quiet canvass while Senator Manderson campaigns, and Senator Allen backs Bryan’s nomination.
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Washington
Morton
Nebaska
Cleveland
Secretary of the Treasury
Manderson
Alien
Bryan
Downtown Easement Restaurant Business Paralyzed by Overflow
The long wished for rain yesterday caused streets to resemble a river. Sewers overflowed and basements flooded. In the downtown district the case of restaurant and saloon business was paralyzed and wholesale horses stored below ground suffered heavy losses.
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Cmicaco
Septembay
Accident maims Ella Durance's brother in Florida home
Ella Durance allegedly mishandled a pistol at the Durance residence in Acme Florida, mortally wounding her brother Willie as John Tillis, her lover, was nearby the weapon discharged. The incident is described as an accidental shooting with the pistol firing from Ella's hand.
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Acme
Fla
Phase adds new twist in Glascock divorce case
Washington report details Carrie Brady Glascock naming Nevada Senator Stewart as corespondent. She alleges the senator drugged her in his office to secure a government job, then money flowed and a compromising liaison followed until divorce proceedings. Washington social circles doubt her claim, calling it blackmail.
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Washington
Glascock
Stewart
Nevada
Carrie Brady Glascock
Pollard
Breckinridge
4Lascock
Strike Leaders in Court Contempt Trial Opens
In CarcaGo on September 6 the contempt cases against Eugene V Debs George W Howard Sylvester Kelliher L W Rogers James Hogan W E Burns Leroy M Goodwin W J Elliott and J F McVean directors of the American railway union opened before Judge Wood. Over 100 witnesses have been subpoenaed as prosecution and defense teams exhibit a bril liant array of legal talent. Ex district Attorney Mil christ and Edwin F Walker lead for the government while W W Erwin and S S Gregory represent the defendants. Gregory asked for a jury trial but Judge Wood denied it. Witness examination began and continues today.
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CarcaGo
Eugene V. Debs
George W. Howard
Sylvester Kelliher
L. W. Rogers
James Hogan
W. E. Burns
Leroy M. Goodwin
W. J. Elliott
J. F. McVean
American Railway Union
United States Circuit Court
Wood
Milchrist
Edwin F. Walker
W. W. Erwin
8S. S. Gregory
Gregory
Renomination of Governor Waite by Acclamation at Colorado Populist Meet
At Pueblo Colorado September 6 the state populist convention reconvened to consider credentials and seating the Waite delegation from Arapahoe county. Waite was renominated by acclamation amid a riotous denouement and temporary organization made permanent.
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Pueblo
Col
Colorado
Committee On
Waite
Arapahoe County
Populists Hope Shifts After Senator Jones West Move
Washington dispatch notes Populists expect major gains after Senator Jones defects from the Republican Party. They predict Idaho may swing to populists and Colorado already shows populist strength. Senator Dubois denies following Jones west and cautions against assuming western senators will mimic him.
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Washington
Jones
Republican Party
Idaho
Dubois
West
Colorado
Montana
Wyoming
House of Representatives
Tillman
South Carolina
Senate
Arrest of St Louis firm for Mississippi warrants printing
Chief Hazen reports the arrest in St Louis of Secretary Smith of the St Louis Bank Note Company, which printed the $5 and $2 warrants for Mississippi. The president and Chicago branch agent Holmes are to be taken into custody. Mississippi officials face a federal case as the warrants are deemed illegal and banks withdraw support.
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Washington
Hazen
Treasury Secret Service
St. Louis
Smith
St. Louis Bank Note Company
Mississippi
United States
Holmes
Chicago
Jackson
Miss
Stone
Louisiana Planters Meet Pledge Protect Sugar and Rice
In Franklin Louisiana a large gathering of planters met at the invitation of J W White district secretary of the national protective league to address tariff issues. They resolved to back only candidates pledged to protection for sugar rice lumber salt and related industries and to nominate a protective candidate in Louisiana's third district.
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Franklin
J. W. White
National Protective League
Democratic Party
Congress
Many Chiefs Must Go in Treasury Reshuffle
Secretary Carlisle calls for resignations of Peter S Garrettson James P Lowe and Frank Milliken chiefs of divisions in the architects office and treasury department. Several others in the comptroller and treasury divisions are notified their services will end after October 1 as treasury reorganizes under the act.
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Wasimerex
Secreretary
Carlilse
Peter $. Garretson
New Jersey
James P. Lowe
Massachusettes
Franks Milliken
Maine
Architect’s Office
Treasury Department
Messrs
Leaver, Harrington
Atham and Beatty
Comptroller’s Office
Carlisse
Treasury
Saloon Keeper Converts by Public Fire and Sacrifice
In Market Texas on September 6 a Methodist revival drew a dramatic conversion. J W Brooks a saloon keeper publicly poured out his liquor and burned his stock and licenses in the public square witnessed by about five hundred. The goods were valued at 1000 dollars.
Commansator Confirms Pursuit of Puzzle by Haytian Warship
The steam yacht Puzzle owned and commanded by Dr J F W Chittenden arrived in Jacksonville after being chased in Haytian waters by a Haytian man of war authorities suspected arms aboard for insurgents The vessel will stay for repairs in Jacksonville for several weeks New York cotton markets closed firmer with September leading and gains in New Orleans and elsewhere
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Jacksonville
Puzzle
J. F. W. Chittenden
Haytain
Six of Cambus Crew Drowned in Wreck off Stradbroke Island
The British bark Cambus captained by Leggart, sailing from May 5 to Brisbane, was wrecked off Stradbroke Island. Six crew members drowned.
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Cambus
Loxpon
Leggart
Brisbane
Stradbroke Island
Colossal Finance Behind Southern Railway Reorganization
The reorganization of the Southern railway is backed by the Rothschilds and Vanderbilts, totaling about 30 million in new capital. Drexel Morgan & Co and J S Morgan & Co lead the effort, planning to extend Vanderbilt influence across the southern system with bonds and upgrades.
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Treumony
Great Southern Railway
United States
Rothchilds
London
Paris
Vanderbilts
New York
Cornelius
William K
Drexel-Morgan & Co
J.S. Morgan & Co
Rothschilds
Drexel- Morgan & Co
J. S. Morgan & Co
Canital
Quartette
Southern Railway
Richmond
Vanderbilt
Dempsey and McCarthy Fight to Draw in New Orleans
In a twenty round bout at the Auditorium Athletic Club both Dempsey and Australian Billy McCarthy weighed near the limit and pressed hard. Dempsey held the edge early with heavier blows but could not KO McCarthy before the bell, ending the match in a draw with the purse split.
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New Orleans
Jack Dempsey
Billy McCarthy
Australia
Auditorium Athletic Club
Dempsey
Rob Fitzsigamons
Stanton Abbott
McCarthy
John Duffy
Asheville Meeting Adopts Limits on Free Alcohol Sales
At a meeting in Asheville North Carolina of the American Pharmaceutical Association a plan to press narrow restrictions on free alcohol in the new tariff bill was adopted. A resolution urged the treasury secretary to limit free alcohol to cases where the drug is used for compounds altered to lose its properties. George A Seabury of New York was re elected chairman of the commercial interests section for another year.
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Asheville
N. C
American Pharmaceutical Association
Secretary of the Treasury
George A. Seabury
New York
Newly Arrived Bavarian Immigrant Dies of Cholera
John Peter Walther a Bavarian immigrant died in Cumberland Maryland of Asiatic cholera after a west bound Baltimore and Ohio train incident. Passengers were locked in the car as it was moved to Shaner Station near Pittsburg and side tracked. The Free man's Journal reports the circular for the Irish fund originated with the London committee of the Irish national league.
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Cumberland
John Peter Walther
Bavaria
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Shaner Station
Pittsburg
Dusks
The_ Freeman’s Journal
Irish Fund
London
Irish National League
Deadlock in Sixth Mississippi District Convenes
Past Christian Mississippi September 6 report shows the sixth district democratic convention in a deadlock with Stockdale 16 votes, Martin 9, Denny 8, Goran 6. The tally reflects a stalled selection amid internal party negotiations.
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Mississippi
Christian
Miss
Stockdale
Martin
Denny
Goran
World’s Fair Romance Ends in $75,000 Suit
Helena filed by Mrs Aaron Hirschfield against J D Hirschfield and wife seeks damages for alienation of husband’s affections. The suit stems from Aaron Hirschfield allegedly being coerced into marriage with Della slogan after a World’s Fair meeting.
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Cuicaco
Helena
Mont
Aaron Hirschfield
J. D. Hirschfield
Della Slogan
Della
Great Northern
Hirschfields
Hirschfield
Aaron
North Dakota
Convention Opens For Railway Mail Service Benefit
Cincinnati hosts the twentieth annual convention of the United States Railway Mail Service Benefit Association. Delegates gather to discuss support for widows and orphans of postal clerks, noting government lack of provision and rising fatalities in the hazardous railroad occupation.
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Cincinnati
United States Railway Mail Service Benefit Association
Mangled remains found. suspected railroad murders
Jon Esnoro Arkansas September 6 mangled remains of John Connell a section hand found on the Iron Mountain railroad four miles north of town near the spot where Frank Thompson was found ten days earlier and an unknown man about forty days earlier authorities suspect murder of all three men Sheriff Broadway has arrested Kelly Payne Scott Leach Lee Johnson and Bert Vinson in connection with the Thompson case
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Jon Esnoro
Ark
John Connell
Iron Mountain
Frank Thompson
Broadway
Kelly Payne
Scott Leach
Lee Johnson
Bert Vinson
Thompson
Life of Gen. David Clendenning Slowly Ebbs
Gen. David Clendenning of Oneida Illinois lies seriously ill at home at age sixty four. A former colonel of the Second Cavalry U S A he gained notice chasing John Wilkes Booth and he sat on the commission that sentenced Mrs Surratt. His son Surgeon Clendenning of the army has been summoned to the bedside.
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Clendenning
Cleveland Bookkeeper Vanishes With Brewing Company Funds
George B. Cartwright, a Hughes Brewing bookkeeper, fled Cleveland with a young woman taking a large sum of money his employers claim. Cartwright, about forty, came from the South last spring as an expert accountant and is said to have a wife and child in Boston.
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Cleveland
George B. Cartwright
Hughes Brewing Company
Cartwright
Brewing Company
Boston
Man commits suicide before daughter in Glastonbury
John Manning 35, a Williams Cutlery bookkeeper, leaped in front of an electric car in Glastonbury Connecticut. His 12 year old daughter witnessed the tragedy as his skull fractured and neck broken. He leaves a wife and three children with no stated motive.
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HartFord
Conn
Jno
Manning
Glastonbury
Williams Cutlery Company
Bartlett Presides as Busiel Nominated for Governor
At the New Hampshire Republican state convention in Concorp Chas. H. Bartlett of Manchester presided. Charles A. Busiel of Laconia was nominated for governor.
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Concorp
N. H
Chas. H. Bartlett
Manchester
Charles A. Busiel
Laconia
East end Hennepin Canal excavation underway
Work on the east end excavation of the Hennepin Canal is under way. Colorado populists named John C. Bell for congress in the second district yesterday. New Canadian barley arrives at Oswego N Y selling at 65 cents. St Louis bakers plan a cooperative bakery to counter the American Biscuit Company. Alfred J Cooksley arrested in Chicago charged with taking 2000 dollars from his uncle's estate. Otto Susdorf the highwayman and jail breaker was sentenced to nineteen years and six months in Auburn Prison. Suit begun against O Decke by Wallace W Clark of Iron Me for alienating his wife Carrie Weber of Boston.
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Colorado
John C. Bell
Congress
Oswego
N. Y
St. Louis Bakers
American Biscuit Company
Alfred J. Cooksley
Chicago
Otto Susdorf
Buffalo
Auburn
O. ¥. Decke
Wallace W. Clark
Iron, Me
Carrie Weber
Boston
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W W.anderson
Frank Z. Curry
Anderson & Curry
Attorneys AT Law
Georgia
M. M. Mills
Attorney AT Law
Court House
Jackson, Georgia
M. V. McKibben
Q.H. Cantrell
Cleveland House
Atlan
Jenniee Walace
Square
A. M- Jester
Morrison House
O. R. Gresham
H. C. Pressley
Sheehan
New Bedford
New Breprorp
Mass
Dr. Jackson
Atlanta
Alabama
Tennessee
Piss Crry, Minn
Hinkley
Hexaerra
Tex
J. W. Witt
Decatus
S. Simmons
Senator
Secretary of Agriculture
Mr. Manderson
Morocco
Taangreek
Kabyles
Denmat
Kalha
Sadhabil
Tanai
Tanilat
Miss Winnie
Ricamonp
the Dispatch
Winnie Davis
W. L. Wilson
Warraine
W. Va
Senator Jones
Louisiana
Treasury Service
Texas
Cotton
the Sun
Great Southern
Maryland
Gen
David Clendenning
ACAR
John Manning
Calera
Ala
William F. Aldrich
Aldrich
Montevallo Coal Company
New Hampshire
Hennepin Canal
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