Compress Men Demand Hearing On Railroad Rates
A meeting of the compress men of the south in Atlanta furious over a proposed cut in cotton compressing rates from 10 to 7 cents per hundred. They prepared to present grievances to the Georgia Railroad Commission, forming a committee to urge an open hearing next Tuesday. The effort follows tension after railroads backed the cut at a Manhattan Beach meeting.
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Atlanta
South
Railroad Commission of Georgia
Southern Railway and Steamship
Manhattan Beach
Sam Lampkin
Georgia Supreme Bench
New York
Comoiatien
Affset
Cou
J. H. Rucker
Athens
Ing
D.C. ‘Itch
Kiflin
Wesselowaki
J. D. Turner
State Capitol
Trammell
Milronta
Company My
VIGILANT FORTUNE AND YACHT PLANS DISCUSSED
Lexpos Aug 29 interview with Howard Gould outlines plans for the Vigilant for winter layup after the Cape May cup race. Gould cites absence of Brittannia and limited entry invites with Mediterranean racing ruled out. He hints at a 20 rater built by Nat Herreshoff for next year and notes George may build a yacht to defend America’s cup. Elsewhere in Wasuinatos President Cleveland and officials depart Washington for New York aboard the Gray Gables train car.
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Rivington Street
Fabricias Levene
Timothy Collins
Collins
Herman
George
Lexpos
Howard Gould
Gould
Nat Herreshoff
Jing Mgarda
America
Wasuinatos
Cleveland
Lamont
Tharbher
O'Reilly
Washington
Gray Gables
Preven
Panesylvania Railroad
Carlisle Criticisms On His New York Visit And Sugar Bill Ties
A lengthy account describes Secretary Carlisle's visit to New York and his handling of the sugar schedule and the senate bill. It notes criticism, alleged influence on amendments, disputed letters, and claimed strains with the president while detailing his movements and brief visits to the Havemeyer office.
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Wasaxatoy
Carliale
Senate
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Itor
Harrin
New York
House
Carlisle
Kmg Carlisle
Oar Trast
New York City
Morneth
Hr. Kuipreth
Downe
Dia
Jarria
Galle
Harris
White House
Chinese and Japanese clash reported near Fort Wontu scene
James Davidson aged 90 of Enon farm, in this county, died by self inflected razor wound after a mental illness history. The report notes a battle between Chinese and Japanese forces and references Fort Wontu Texas as a location in August.
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Buawomat
Fort Wontu
Tex
James Davidson
Charles Martin
Enon
Double Tragedy in Braceville Town Main Street Shootout
In Braceville on a Tuesday afternoon two men die in a feud driven shooting. Solomon Brown and John Gribbin clash after alleged liquor contraband search. Gribbin dies from gunshot wounds, Brown's son Isadore also participates, several shots fired in Still's Store area. Gribbin, Irish native about 40, had been appointed state constable and faced earlier tensions with the Brown family. The incident prompts a sheriff's investigation and a jury inquiry. A separate brief notes a New Orleans councilman being bribed and indictments against city officials in unrelated cases.
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Pasenger Station
Solomon Brown
Simon Brown
John Gribbin
State Dispensary
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Brown
Marslal
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Taday
Baltimore
Holoman Brown
Bolomon
Isadore
Herman
Isadore Brown
Grribbin
George A. Bhill
Herman Brown
Mr. Still
Savannah
Ireland
Blacki Ms
Peru faces constitutional clamp and import shock
Reports from Peru warn of a serious political crisis with habeas corpus suspensions and executive power tightening. Imports face a 90 percent duty rise, while regional authorities enforce draconian measures amid unrest. Agricultural areas report crop damage from heavy rains, with cotton losses up to twenty five percent. A veteran journalist in Chicago notes are part of broader coverage on Peruvian affairs.
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Wasmixoros
State Department
Peru
Republic
Gorman Defeated in Great Senate Fight Amid Turmoil
In a heated political clash, Senator Gor mast faces a setback as anti-Germanite opposition gains ground. The county splits into nine districts for Democrats with two in doubt, signaling tight races and renewed tensions in the administration’s upper chamber.
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Gormast
Townes
Whelms En
Pullman Pal Car company sued over saloon powers
Attorney General Moloney filed an amended bill in quo warranto proceedings against Pullman Pal Car company officers. He plans a new line of attack to test the right to engage in saloon business and the powers claimed by the town.
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Pullman
Chano
Moloney
Pullman Pal- Car Company
A New Car Plant at Kansan Hiawarma August
A newly organized company backed by Chicago capital plans to build cars and general manufacturing in Kansan Hiawarma. Work will begin once foundations are arranged, with Louis Mi and others among the key figures. Captured in Rewped Murderes, Stance, Fla, Sheriff Johns arrives with Frank Foster as county officials pursue leads and set steps.
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Hiawarma
Pwlman
Ils
Chicago Capital
Bae Mimba
Wats 'Ett
Allen
Coe Anyaity
Louis Mi Awedi
Fe Sons Ot Tial Pulinan ‘Ps
Ver Organiaation
Johns
Frank Foster
Epperson
Foster
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