Multiple Murders, Elections, and Crimes Hit Several States
A wretched spread of crime and political results unfolds from Hancock to Kentucky, including Olen Belcher’s murder by his brother over a local election quarrel, plus a shootout in Versailles injuring Alfred Stanhope and Thomas Hiorington. Other incidents include two youths killed after a quarrel, a man fatally shot in Garrard county, and a drowning of a man after a dispute. Nationally, Ohio and Massachusetts report election totals. Maine shows a declining Republican plurality. Alabama and Rhode Island vote largely Democratic. Texas, Mississippi, and Pennsylvania reflect varying political outcomes and criminal episodes across the nation.
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Lewisvitln
Versaille
John Duff
Midway
Alfred Stanhope
Internal Revenue
Thomas Hiorington
David Stanhope
Harlan County
John Day
William Horne
Middlesborough
Gran Iies
J. Griffith
Raines
Garrard County
Hdrown
Luther Ray
Ray
Brown
Attorneys Sue Jacobi in $61,000 Alabama Suit
In Montacurry Alabama Sanford Jacobi who sparked a frontier sensation last winter faces a $61,000 city court suit filed by Abe Weil. The action cites past criminal assault charges and notes involvement of Colonel Gordon Macdonald and ex Governor Oates as his counsel. The case hinges on a habeas corpus writ and interstate requisition issues between Alabama and Louisiana.
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Montacurry
Ala
Sanford Jacobi
Orleans
Ean
Abe Weil
Gordon Macdonald
Oates
Loulatte
Shelby
Louisiana
Alabama
Hantje
Isiane
Tharts
Woro
Samford Illness Threatens Alabama Governor Elect
Governor elect W J Samford lies critically ill at his home in Opera Alabama with heart disease. Eminent physicians from across the state attend him. Samford has long been a prominent figure in Alabama politics, having served in Congress and the constitutional convention of 1874.
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Hicot
Alabama
Ala
W. J. Samford
Colonel Samford
General Assembly
Senator Bacon Address Touches Bills and Barbecue in Georgia
In Avianta on November 7 the legislature heard United States Senator A. O. Bacon speak before adjourning to Hast Point for a barbecue hosted by Mr. Slaton of Fulton. Bills introduced include Hall of Bibb's measure to bar unregistered railroads and Blue of Marion's proposal for a Georgia liquor dispensary system. In Dimincuum, Alabama coal miners face a 20 cent per ton wage cut this month as pig iron prices fall, with figures suggesting a potential 5 cent rise soon before wages return to 50 cents per ton.
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Bue
Avianta
United States
A. O. Bacon
Hast Point
Slaton
Fulton
Hall of
Bibb
Blue
Marion
Georgia
Dimincuum
Ala
Tober
Pratt City
Fortman Announces Candidacy for 535th District Justice of the Peace
W. M. Fortman announces candidacy for Justice of the Peace in the 535th district asking voters for honest consideration. Fortman signs the letter as the candidate.
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For Justice of the Peace
Justice of the Peace
G. M
W. M. Fortmanp
Marshal Sale in Vienna for stock on November 18 1900
Sale by W Jones marshal to be held before the Council chamber Vienna at 10 o’clock AM for cash. Stock includes a nearly black medium cow with brown back and white side spots crop in left ear two underbits right. brindled hornless unmarked heifer. three hogs a spotted barrow sow and marked pigs. Stock impounded to pay costs of impounding feeding and sale under act. Owners unknown.
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Council Chamber
Vienna
W. Jones
Pleasant Valley Items Note Local Farm News and Visits
Pleasant Valley notes a young man’s odd behavior last Sunday and the improving health of Carl E B W Roberts. J R Varnadoe and daughters traveled to Valdosta for the fair. Farmers expect crops of twenty to twenty five bushels of corn per acre and seed cotton yields around 1250 pounds per acre on one farm. Dooly’s best farming lands are in the Valley. Mrs G F Swearingen is improving after illness. Trunks and walkes are cheap at D A Taylors.
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E B. W. Roberts
J. R. Varnadoe
Mikes Beesie
Viola
Valdosta
Pleasant Valley
Dooly Ia
Valley
G. F. Swearingen
Honor Roll at Vienna High School Music Dept
The honor roll for the past week in Vienna High School's music department lists Miss Louie Fenn Ruby Burns Sallie Leonard Ora Morgan and Miss Akna Hamilton. Meanwhile Sfix watches and mend jewelry by W Thiepen are noted in the local ads.
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Vienna High School
Louie Fenn
Ruby Burns
Sallie Leonard
Sfix Watches
Bradshaw Budget Briefs and Local Clergy Notes
Bradshaw November 1900 report notes welcome rain, recovering sick residents, and a thriving church gathering. Rev G J Jennings delivered two strong sermons with good attendance. Local meals followed the fatted calf feast hosted by CG Reynolds.neighbors gathered to share in the harvest and discuss future land plans near Findley. Carlton McKinney and sister Miss Mary attended Sunday services. J H Adams reports an excellent potato crop and ample supply for the year ahead.
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John Hopeete
G. ‘J. Jennings
W. Reynolds
Findley
Georgia Population Growth Outpaces Southern States
Census figures show Georgia with 2,216,829 residents, up 878,076 from ten years ago, while the United States totals 76,295,220 against 63,069,756 in 1890. Georgia leads southern growth and eyes Texas in regional expansion. Churches urge counties to join weekly prayer meetings and advance community work.
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Georgia
Kerns
United States
Shoe Line Shines at D. A. Taylors
A neat display of footwear appeared at D A Taylors drawing attention to new arrivals and classic styles. Shoppers praised the variety and affordable prices while noting helpful staff and tidy shelves.
Henry Lupo Attends Hollow Branch Sunday School
Henry Lupo attends Sunday School at Hollow Branch on Sunday afternoon. He notes the church hires a flourishing school program.
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Henry Lupo
Hollow Branch
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