Awake O Sleeper Call Upon Thy God in Tireless Storm
Reverand Talmage urges Jonah like sailors aboard a troubled ship to wake, pray, and seek the God of fathers mothers and children. He cites shipwrecks and moral peril as warnings, ending with a Medal of Honor note for Alonzo H. Pickle’s wartime救 heroism.
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Jonah
Nineveh
Joppa
Senecaptain
Sandy Hook
Firsh
Tarshish
Farshish
Dation
Mediterranean
Theodore Parker
Renan
Life of Christ
Andrew Jackson Davis
David
Paul
Christ
Death
Perdition
Satan
Brock
Greenland
Pattier
Grardener
Countess of Huntingdon
Jesus
John Hardoak
Massachusetts
Boston
China
Canton
Mary
Earth
Tuz
BILLARP'S LETTER ON LOBBYISTS AND SORDID TRICKS
A Georgia observer decries rising solicitation by polished swindlers in the south. He describes professional lobbyists using debt, gifts, or names to secure votes, notes cases of patent medicine certificates, and recounts a personal encounter with a veteran tramp who exploited charity.
Postmaster Arrests Reported in Texas Robbery and Embezzlement
New Orleans dispatch states John R. Pellerson late Tyler Texas postmaster has been arrested for robbing the nails while A J Neely former Waxahachie Texas postmaster is under arrest for embezzling postal notes and money orders Chief Postoffice Inspector M D Wheeler relayed the information.
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M. D. Wheeler
New Orleans
John R. Pellerson
Tyler
Tex
A. J. Neely
Waxshacke
Crop outlook improves in Georgia with hopeful gains
The weekly crop report notes heavy rain in the south and light showers in the north. Central counties see needed moisture and a large corn harvest is assured. Cotton remains small and backward in the north, but pest absence and favorable trends give reason to expect a crop above average.
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Georgia
Whitecaps in Texas Post Notices Demanding Negroes Leave
In Delta County near Lamar, whitecaps posted notices forcing Black residents to depart or face hanging. Panicked mobs fled, 2000 acres of land and crops abandoned within five miles, contracts canceled. Some owners stayed to sell, including a 100 acre colony with no offers yet despite strong land value.
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Delta County
Texas
Lamar County
Growth of the South Industrial Upswing Report
A weekly survey of the southern economy shows wage increases in major mills and the reopening of long-idle plants across states from Kentucky to Florida. Notable gains include Norton Iron Works and Ashland Wire and Iron Co in Kentucky, Old Dominion in Virginia, and Maryland Steel in Baltimore, with many plants resuming operations and numerous new industrial projects planned or underway in the region.
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South
Norton Iron Works
Ashland
Maryland Steel Co
Biltimore
Amon
Citico
Chattanooxa
Cowan,Tenn
Brena Vista
Pulaski
Warwick Pottery
Wheeling
W. V
Harriman
Moulton
Texas
Monroe
N. C
Iuman
Tenn
Gadsden
Ala
Jacob Weiss Mfg. Co
Greenwood
Miss
South Pittsburg
Enn
Anniston
Owensboro
Eky
Richmond
Burlington
Hillsboro
Bamberg
Greer Depot
Alcola
Megantown
W. Va
New Oreins
Poplar Grove
Ari
Orange
Waco
Horse Creek
Mobile
Gadaden
High Springs
Fla
Jasper
Sherman
Fairmount
Ralegh
Louisvile
Tifton
Gaffney City
S. C
Charleston
W.a
Dayton
Knoxville
Chattanooga
Governor Overrules Gary in Mineola Camp Whipping Case
Governor Atkinson concluded that Captain Gary violated rules after a lengthy hearing in Atlanta. Four witnesses, the penitentiary’s chief keeper, the attorney general, lessee representatives, and Col. Glenn heard testimony about Porter Stocks’ death at Mineola camp. The governor issued a formal order revoking Gary’s commission as whipping boss.
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Porter Stocks
Mineola
Atlanta
Stocks
Col. Glenn
John T. Stocks
Atkinon
Gary
Bosa
Smallpox Quarantine in Eagle Pass Refugee Colony
Advices from Eagle Pass Texas report 123 smallpox cases among negro refugee colonists held in strict quarantine. Five to ten deaths daily among the sufferers. Health officers take every precaution to stop spread. Negroes quarantined and new arrivals from Mexico vaccinated. No new cases yet in Eagle Pass.
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Eagle Pass
Texas
Mexico
Mississippi Democratic State Convention Nominates McLaurin Governor
The largest convention in Mississippi history, led by J B Booth, nominated ex Senator A J McLaurin of Rankin County for governor by acclamation after a day of speeches, with Miller and George named permanent chairmen and other statewide officers chosen on the first ballot. The body adopted resolutions endorsing tariff laws and Missouri money principles, adjourned to Thursday morning.
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Mississippi
J. B. Booth
Panola County
Democratic State Executive Committee
Jackson
A. J. McLaurin
Rankin County
Booth
J. C. Longstreet
C. Miller
Lauderdale
George
Carroll
Miller
Rankin
McLaurin
Walthall
United States Senate
Hornblower
Supreme Court
Senate
J. H. Jones
Wilkinson
J. T. Power
Hinds
W. D. Holder
LaFayette
M. Q. May
Simpson
Democratic Party of
Missouri
Democratic Party
Alabama Miners Strike Over Car Load Height and Wages
About 150 workers at Sloss Iron and Steel Ruffner mines in Ruffner Alabama, mostly Black, walked out after noon Wednesday demanding higher pay from 55-60 cents to 60-65 cents per car and removal of the six inch load rule. A three Negro and two white committee met Superintendent Gooddson. request denied and strike followed. The committee was dismissed and instructed to report for all sums due. Negro workers reportedly began removing tools as the strike continued. Brookside Cardiff Brazeal areas largely unchanged with only a few men at work loading pre strike ore.
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Sloss Iron and Steel Company
Ruffner
Ala
Gooddson
Brookside
Cardiff
Brazeal
Convention adjourns after nominating railroad commissioners
The convention finished its labors and adjourned Saturday morning at 12 45, having broken the deadlock on railroad commissioners. It nominated M. M. Eyaus of Jackson county, J. J. Evans of Monroe, and John P. Menroe of Lauderdale, with MeInnes on the forty eighth ballot. The adjournment caused an uproar and stampede for trains at 1 30 a m.
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M. M. Eyaus
Jackson County
J. J. Evans
Monroe
John P. Menroe
Lauderdale
MeInnes
Through Georgia Summaries of County Happenings
A monthly digest notes Georgia events from Berrien to Clarke. County premiums total 137 to Worth 167.50 and Irwin 89. Marshallville shipped 106 car loads of peaches at 1200 to 1800 dollars per car. Clarke county plans a county exhibit meeting at the courthouse on Tuesday August 20. The Albany Herald urges railroads to cooperate with fruit growers. Dr. Rogers defends counterfeiting charges, claiming innocence. The fifth regiment eyes Albany rifle range contest on the 21st with $300 in prizes. Athens church records show four pastors in 1570 to present, with 2,570 white members. Professors Hunnicutt and White tour Georgia organizing farmers institutes across Hawkinsville LaGrange Newnan Waynesboro and Sandersville.
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Clarke County
Albany
Obear
Artesian City
W. E. Wooten
Albany Guards
Presbyterian Church of
Athens
Moses Waddell
University of Georgia
Nathan Hoyt
Burkhead
Hoyt
Charles W. Lane
J. B. Hunnicutt
State College of Agriculture and Mechanical Arts
Georgia
Hawkinsville
Huonicutt
LaGrange
Newnay
Farners
Hungicutt
de. H. C. White
State College
State Agricultural Society
Waynesboro
Sandersville
Farmers’ Institute
State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts
White
Hunnicutt
Agriculurists to Meet at Brunswick August Convention
The State Agricultural association outlines a three day program at Brunswick from August 13 to 15. Notable speakers include ex Governor Northen on Immigration and Col E B Stalhman on producers relation to carriers, with addresses on education and teacher farmer themes. The gathering expects large attendance and will elect new officers as President J O Waddell declines reelection.
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Brunswick
State Agricultural Association
Northen
E. B. Stalhman
Southern Railway and Steamship Association
Harry C. White
Athens
8. D. Bradwell
Albert H. Cox
J. O. Waddell
Farmers’ Alliance
I. W. Waddell
North Georgia Agricultural College
R. E. Park
Macon
L.S. Ledbetter
Cedartown
J. B. Hunniecutt
R. J. Redding
Free For All
W. J. Northen
Atlanta
J.B. James
Fort Valley
Wyatt der. Barclay
Darien
Georgia
W. H. Felton
Marshallville
J. G McGall
Quitman
T. J. Lyon
Cartersville
J. McBryan
Philomath
J. H. Newman
Edgewood
D. Bradwell
W. B. Burroughs
A. H. Cox
E. B. Stableiman
H. C. White
Hamilton Yancey
Rome
J. J. Sanders
Penfield
Governor Atkinson Fires Whipping Boss Gary
The governor revoked Captain T E Gary s commission and cut all ties with the Georgia penitentiary after a hearing on the Porter Stocks case. The proceedings at Atlanta last week concluded with adverse findings against the man in charge of Minneols camp at the time.
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T. E. Gary
Georgia Penitentiary
Porter Stocks
Atlanta
Minneols Camp
Death and discipline ripple through Georgia prison orders
The governor revoked T. E. Gary's whipping boss commission after findings that Gary allowed abuses at Mineola Penitentiary No. 2, including unguarded access to firearms and liquor leading to Porter Stocks death. Governor Atkinson, strained by the Gary case, leaves for Newnan to rest, ordered to take complete rest and forego business until he improves.
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Lanta
T. E. Gary
Gary
Penitentiary Department
W. Y. Argixsox
Atkinson
Newnan
Warm Springs
Capitol
Condolence Telegrams Pour In Over Justice Jackson's Death
Telegrams of sympathy from federal judges, senators, representatives, and friends flooded Nashville for the late Justice Jackson. President Cleveland and Chief Justices Fuller and Brewer sent messages and a funeral set for 10:30 Monday at Belle Meade.
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Jackson
North America
Nashville
Justice Jackson
Federal Judiciary
United States
Cleveland
Buzzano
Mass
Mra
Howell E. Jackson
Tenn
Grover Cleveland
Fuller
Belle Meade
Massacre at Whasang Near Kacheng Reported
London Globe dispatch from Hong Kong says a mob attacked missionaries at Whasang near Kacheng early Thursday. Eight women and a man died, a child was killed, others wounded, and two may die. Chinese troops sent. British and American consuls to meet the viceroy. All foreigners killed were British. Americans escaped. Attacking group tied to a Chinese sect.
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London Glove
Hong Kong
Whasang
Kacheng
Will of Susie Talmage Filed for Probate in Kings County
Rev T DeWitt Talmage filed for probate in Kings County surrogate court on Friday for his wife Susie Talmage s will dated September 30 1875 The document leaves the estate to the husband as sole executor without bond and values the real property at 30000 and personal property at 136000 totaling 166000
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. DeWitt Talmage
Kings County
N. Y
Susie
Davis Monument Fund Committee Meets in Richmond
A committee appointed by the Grand Camp Confederate Veterans of Virginia to raise funds for the Jefferson Davis monument met in Richmond on Wednesday. President Ellison praised progress, noting $13,000 in the monument fund and $10,000 pledged by Houston supporters.
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Richmond
Grand Camp Confederate Veterans
Virginia
Ellison
Monument Association
Monument Fund
Houston
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Foy
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Talladega
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Whitecaps
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Irwin
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Albany Herald
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