Pomeranian Disaster On Atlantic Return to Greenock
London February 11 The Allen line steamer Pomeranian returning to Greenock after a heavy storm from Glasgow to New York. One captain died, two officers drowned, crew and passengers lost, survivors exhausted. Navigation instruments swept away, third officer assumes command to salvage vessel. Also brief notices on bondholders, a Texas blaze, Michigan election, and Cincinnati flood fears.
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City takes hard line on vagrants amid police sweep
Chief Lamar Intende notes intensified efforts to remove idlers with James Harmon a 60 year old white man jailed on vagrancy charges awaiting a county court hearing before Judge Mathews. The judge vows enforcement but requires proof of true vagrancy. nonworking but seeking work is not enough.
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Strauss for the Cabinet A Georgian to be Postmaster General
Isidor Strauss of New York appears poised for Cleveland’s cabinet as postmaster general. A Georgian by birth, Strauss grew up in Talbotton and Columbus and is linked to Oscar Strauss. He heads a major crockery firm and co leads R H Macy & Co, with strong executive credentials praised by Democrats in the North.
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Turkey
Democratic response to Gresham appointment in cabinet
Washington reports varied Democratic views on Judge Gresham's cabinet appointment. Senators West Voorhees and Representatives Fitch Brown Bynum Springer praise his ability, anti machine stance, and tariff alignment, predicting broad support across states like Indiana New York and Missouri, with popular approval expected to grow.
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State to Census Georgia School Children
State School Commissioner Bradwell prepares to conduct Georgia's school census. County and city boards will select enumerators who will collect data on age 6 to 18, race and sex, school attendance, literacy, and disabilities. Enumerators are paid two dollars daily for about two months.
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Lecturing Lord Beresford seeks southern tour from jail
Rome Ga February 11 Lord Beresford defies fate by pushing a lecturing tour through the southern states while jailed on forgery charges. An advertisement in Dramatic News promises half interest to a manager for $500 capital, amid a nationwide sensational push to capitalize on his notoriety.
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Cleveland plans limited Lakewood visit amid busy agenda
President elect Cleveland travels to Lakewood for a brief stay and meetings with key officials before March 4. Col Lamont and General Furlong discuss cabinet selections with emphasis on Judge Gresham, Indiana and Illinois support, and a strong foreign policy. Cap Joyner arrives to inspect Atlanta's new paid fire department and is praised as a top fire chief. Three more Sumter County Confederate widow pensions are approved, bringing total in the week. Cotton movement shows a 2,000,000 bale shortfall milestone and weekly gains in New Orleans market.
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