Candler Letter Sparks Georgia Governor Race Row
A sensational letter purportedly from Colonel Candler to a Rome contact attacks 1894 governor candidate W Y Atkinson’s faction as “the professional politicians.” Candler calls for a revolt of the common people and urges Evans supporters to back him, while Atkinson denies any such break with Candler and notes no promised endorsement.
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Candler
Georgia
Rome
W. Y. Atkinson
Democratic
Democratic Party
Evans
Thone
Arne D. Canvogn
Atkinson
War‘oper
Western and Atlantic
Outlove for Omaha Fund Progress in Georgia Exposition Support
Georgia commissioners report satisfactory progress for the Outlove for Omaha fund to send a state exhibit to Cainbha's exposition. A roll of honor will list contributors, with all members donating. Businessmen are urged to help raise the remaining sum, requiring 2000 donors at five dollars each.
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Georgia
Cainbha
Governor fires penitentiary officials shake up
A Nashville dispatch reports a major penology shake up Friday with Warden P H Ragsdale of the old prison and Warden Andrew McClelland of the new prison discharged. Ex Sheriff G W Farriss of Coffey county becomes Ragsdale’s successor while M H Gammon, previously warden at Inman, replaces McClelland. Inman’s vacancy is offered to John T Edwards of Marshall County, who has not signified acceptance.
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Nashville Dispatch
P. H. Ragsdale
Andrew McClelland
G. W. Farriss
Coffen County
Ragsdale
McClelland
M. H. Gammon
Inman
John T. Edwards
Marshall County
New York Murder Mystery Surface in Hast River
A mutilated male body, found naked in Hast river New York on Tuesday, shows severe dismemberment with half the head missing, the right leg severed at the knee, and both arms detached. Police suspect a new murder case echoing the Guldensuppe mystery.
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New York
Hast River
Guldensuppe
Trial of Zola and Perreux Opens in Paris Court
The Zola and Perreux trial began in the Seine Assize Court in Paris. Spectators mobbed the entrances as Zola faced strong public sentiment and police difficulties guarding the showy proceedings. Zola appeared pale and trembled as crowds shouted loyalty and anger outside the court.
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M. Emile Zola
M. Perreux
Aurore
Dreyfus Casa
Paria
Seine
M. Zola
M. LaBorie
M. Clemenceau
Vive Zola
Zola
France
Powerleus
The Queen's Address in a London Cable Dispatch
The fourth session of the fourteenth parliament meets by commission at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon. The speech notes friendly relations with other powers, Turkey and Greece peace treaty, Crete autonomy discussions, a new treaty with Abyssinia, and indicts West Indian sugar price depressions. It calls for economy in estimates but warns defense costs exceed former precedent due to imperial obligations.
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London
Victoria
United Kingdom
Turkey
Greece
Crete
Abyssinia
India
House of Commons
Union Telephone Company Organized in Portland Maine
The Union Telephone Company is organized in Portland to acquire and operate telephone lines and supply telephonic and electrical equipment. Planned capital stock totals 10 million dollars with 300 thousand paid in, and officers include President Frederick H. Gorman of New York and Treasurer George A. Beaton of Detroit.
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Portand
Maine
Union Telephone Company
Portland
Frederick H. Gorman
New York
George A. Beaton
Detroit
Quarantine Convention Adopts National System Plan
A Mobile conference ends with a square declaration for a national uniform quarantine. The Spooner bill faces opposition as delegates push for a federal health department and uniform laws. A second convention is planned for Atlanta in April 1898 with a large Southern, Atlantic, and GulfStates delegation and an arrangements committee led by Collier Moody Renshaw Horlbeck Smith Forment Ludlow Haralson.
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Mobile
Ala
Friends of Federal Control
Committee On
Spooner
Congress
Department of Public Health
South Atlantic
Gulf States
Central
South American
Atlanta
Charles A. Collier
Georgia
H. A. Moody
Maine to Havana Mission Sends Torpedo Boat Cushing
Washington dispatch reports orders to Captain Simpson commanding the north Atlantic squadron off Key West to send the torpedo boat Cushing to Havana with stores for the Maine. The Cushing will depart within a day or two and return once stores are delivered.
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Maine
Washington
Simpson
North Atlantic
Key West
Cushing
Havana
Allen Denounces Reed in Nebraskan Senate Session
During nearly the full senate session on Thursday the Indian appropriation bill was discussed and read. Nebraska senator Allen interrupted near adjournment to attack Speaker Reed, charging him with blocking meritorious legislation sent from the senate to the House.
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Senate
Allen
Nebraska
Reed
Congress
Pension measure defeated after house committee debate
A Washington special reports the house committee on invalid pensions failed to pass a proposal to bar widows and children of soldiers who marry after enlistment from pension rolls. The contentious measure, long debated since Congress convened, was defeated on Thursday.
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Washington
House Committee On
Congress
Tillmans Bill Fails in South Carolina Dispensary Fight
Washington reports the South Carolina dispensary bill was killed in the House Judiciary Committee after a split vote on amending the Wilson law. No majority means no favorable report and the measure proceeds to another committee. The move would challenge the package system and push toward prohibition.
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South Carolina
Washington Dispatch
House Committee
Judiciary
Judge Advocate Delivers Scorching Remarks in Carter Court Martial
Judge Advocate Barr opened the Savannah court martial of Captain O. M. Carter with a forceful address on witness refusals. He linked the private Paulsen disclosures about Propeller Towboat Co to press headlines and asserted the court's duty to compel testimony, even possibly via Congress, to ensure justice.
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O. M. Carter
Savannah
Barr
Jacob Paulsen
Heis
Judge Advocate
Congress
Women Fight Constables in Deadly Kentucky Clash
A Vanceburg dispatch says Constables Cropper and Thacker tried to arrest an old lady named Drew at Esculapin. One daughter attacked the officers, another drew revolvers, and in the ensuing exchange the old woman and a daughter were killed. The surviving family members are in grave condition with both officers wounded.
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Vanceburg
Siga
Esculapin
Cropper
Thacker
Drew
Du Bose Presents Spanish Government Notice at State Department
Senor Du Bose called at the State Department in Washington at noon Friday and delivered in writing the notification that Benor Delome’s resignation had been accepted. He was authorized to represent Spain as charge d affaires ad interim and, after assuming duties, paid respects to State Department authorities.
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Calle
State Department
Senor di Bose
Washington
Benor Delome
Senor du Bose
du Bose
Preacher Turned Forger Arrested After Athens Meet
Rev J H Phillips a traveling evangelist who recently concluded a successful Athens Tennessee meeting obtained 500 in counterfeit checks in the city and fled leaving his wife whom he married in Athens a few weeks earlier. He was captured in Rome Georgia Friday morning and brought back to Chattanooga Mrs Phillips from a prominent Athens family grieves over the scandal.
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Chattanooga
J. H. Phillips
Athens
Tenn
Phillips
Rome
Mra. Phillips
Atkinson Enters Governor Run as Candler Resigns
Georgia’s governor race heats up as Judge Spencer R. Atkinson declares candidacy to oppose Colonel Allen D. Candler who resigns as secretary of state on March 31. The contest promises sharp lines between factions with strong stumps from both sides and a lively Democratic nomination fight.
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Georgia
Spencer R. Atkinson
Allen D. Candler
Colonel Candler
Judge Atkinson
Candler
R. Atkinson
South Georgia
North Georgia
Will of millionaire dentist Evans to be contested in Philadelphia
Advices from Paria state that the will of Thomas W Evans, a Philadelphia dentist, valued around 10 million dollars, plans to establish a dental institute and museums named for him. Rudolf H Evans, his brother, will challenge the will in the Palais de Justice, risking a forfeiture of 10 000 dollars if he contests.
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Paria
Philadelphia
Palais de Justice
Rudolf H.evans
Hue
Candidates bobbing up for Tennessee governor in 1890s era
Judge John M. Taylor of Lexington Tennessee declares for the Democratic nomination and Chicago platform tariff revenue stance while opposing state debt increases. Congressman McMillin undecided but urged to run, race noted as exciting due to no prior nominating contest since 1890. Also a separate trial motion in Greenville Alabama over Gafford case reveals startling allegations of bias and a sister’s sacrifice.
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Taylor
John M. Taylor
Lexington
Tenn
Chicago
McMillin
Gafford
Greenville
Ala
Miller
Lloyd
John
The Worst Way Train Delay Joke
A Yonkers Statesman quip relays a ticket office exchange about a lone daily train. The passenger laments a fifty minute delay and jokes she must reach Pokevilleg the worst way, highlighting travel woes and dry humor.
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Moudif
Pokevilleg
Yonkers
Government Land Office Report Cites Acreage Change
The General Land Office report to the Interior Secretary notes an endlen total of 378,695 acres compared with last year. It highlights irregularities and reforms as well as advertisements for patent medicines and investments. Included are references to olive oil production, cures for colds, and stock market guidance from Charles Hughes at 63 Wall Street.
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General Land Office
Secretary of the Interior
Italy
California
Wall Street
Charles Hughes
L. A. W. Officers Elected After Strong Fight
St. Louis dispatch reports Potter reelected president of the L A W on the first ballot by 212 to 107 amid the most sensational contest. Other officers chosen: First vice president Thomas J. Keenan, Pennsylvania. Second vice president E N Hines, Michigan. Treasurer James C. Tattersall, New Jersey.
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Potter
St. Louis Dispatch
Gideon
Thomas J. Keenan
Pennsylvania
E. N. Hines
Michigan
James C. Tattersall
New Jersey
South Carolina Senate Rejects Free Pass Repeal Bill
The South Carolina Senate defeated the House repealing bill on Friday keeping the anti free pass law in effect for another two years. The measure would have repealed the law requiring state legislators and officers to pay rail fares.
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South Carolina
Senate
House
Columbia
Tillman
Spain Accelerates Navy Additions and Shipyard Orders
A Glasgow dispatch to The Standard reports Spain plans emergencies readiness with new ships. Clyde Bank Ship Building is urged to speed Spanish work, sending a fully manned high speed torpedo cruiser to Spain. Two torpedo boat destroyers are also nearing completion for Spain.
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Standard
London
Glasgow
Clyde Bank Ship Building Company
Spain
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Amelia
MOB
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Hou
Se Committee
Delome
Paanen
Oandler
Be. Evans
F. 41
Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
J. Nevich
Drogvishy Peice
Per Botte
Hall
Atriktog
Theal Ky Orr Shoe Oy
Thipfem Gellaonlye
Hood
Rust
Kainit
Nassau St
Wilday & Hutton
Pailadelpha
Ealers
Walder
Leley
F. Mingot
Randalls
Naleer
Jerusalem
Catal
J Fon
Dan Tut
W. Mitchell
Ler P.W
Reg
Hugh
Mantes
Drugginta
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