South Exposition Boost and Southern Industrial Rise
A lengthy year end summary notes Atlanta exposition impact on the south and confirms rising industrial strength. It highlights new shipbuilding contracts, expanded iron and coal output, 1,409,000 new spindles and 4,000,000 total spindles in sight, and a southern immigration influx signaling robust growth into 1896.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Atlanta
Huttle
Igat ii
Nia
Couny
Iso
Alent
Alabama Colonel Dies After Accusing Wife of Poisoning
In Gapspen on January 1 Colonel Henry Williams died after hours of agony. He told relatives his wife poisoned his dinner basket to end his life, claiming a mill coworker threatened him. Doctors predicted his death as family disputes and alleged insanity surfaced.
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Diesang
Gapspen
Henry Williams
Williams
Iesis
Woman reports accidental discharge kills assailant
Mrs. Josie Purcell and her husband told authorities Ed Miller forced entry at Darbyville near Circleville. Miller allegedly threatened and attacked Purcell. she fired a self cocking revolver in self defense, and Miller died from a forehead wound.
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Miller
Mil
Verdict of Coroners Jury in Theater Disaster Blame
The Jun verdict finds one person responsible for the Front Street theater disaster after eight hours of inquiry. Witnesses challenge the verdict, with claims of planned panic for plunder and accusations of others tearing earrings as crowds fled.
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Bathsore
Jun
Front Street
Analone
Schneider
Isaac Lacks
Lacks
Rector Denounced in California Church Dispute
In Placerville Bishop Wingfield denounces Rev. Pierce as a liar during a service and threatens to remove him if the parish becomes a mission. congregation members defend the rector who has served eighty years. Also reports a mob threat to spiritualist Emily Palmer and assistant Mortimer, with Mortimer fleeing to the city prison.
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Placerville
Cal
Wingfield
P. E. Church of California
C. Pierce
Mr. Pierce
Columsus
Emily E. Palmer
Pat J. Mortimer
Io City Hall
Mortimer
Thei Mortimer
Senate Finance Chair Morrill Talks Bond Bill Pace and Free Coinage
Senator Morrill, new Senate Finance Committee chair, says a Thursday meeting will address the House revenue and bond bills with bond first. Senator Jones of Arkansas pushes a plan to pass the tariff bill first and amend the bond bill to permit free coinage of silver to fund government needs. He cautions the plan hinges on party votes and potential presidential veto.
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Jones
Washington
Morrill
Senate Committee On Finance
Voorhees
Regatian
Mec-Voorhees
Arkansas
Prospects For Reorganizing Oregon Railway and Navigation
Port land Jan 1 The outlook for reorganizing the Oregon Railway and Navigation Company is not encouraging per reports from New York. McNeill will soon return home and stockholders resisting any assessment hinder action. Union Pacific and Southern Pacific are said to oppose the plan, aiding efforts to sell the road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon Railway and Navigation Company
Portland
Oregon Railway Navigation Company
New York
McNeill
Union Pacific
Oregon
It Is to Be Known After an Unsuccessful Territorial Promise
A brief note from the era records an unsuccessful pledge regarding territorial governance, with limited readable context about the promise and its aftermath. The fragment hints at naming or declaration but lacks concrete details on parties, locations, or dates.
No Word From Britain on Venezuela and Hawaii Annexation
Reports claim Queen Victoria sent a tone similar to the Prince of Wales in a Venezuela dispute note but officials say no new British communication has arrived. The piece also covers Hawaii's political future with President Dole advocating U S annexation and gradual federation to fit local needs.
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Victoria
Prince of Wales
Wasuixeton
United States
Great Britain
Lord Salisbury
Olney
Victor Uy
Wales
The
United
Esos Phelps
Linco d Brever
Commission
Pordon
Netself
Dol
Sagh Itis Es
Jim
D. States
England
Miss Field
Hawaiin Islands
Americans Die in Bolivia After Trap in Chuquisaca
Four American citizens Charles Joiner George Miner Alfred Hearn and Thomas Caldwell traveled from Brazil to Chuquisaca Bolivia where they were cheated in a scheme. A confrontation escalated with Gonzales who drew a pistol but was stopped. The Americans were executed after a delay and messages to the U.S. consul were blocked. Their horses and other property disappeared as Gonzales distributed them to friends.
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Bolivia
Charles Joiner
George ‘Miner
Alfred Hearn
Thomas Caldwell
Chuquisaca
Brazil
Sepenelvelys
Dennis Coving
Mark
Gonzales
Gongales
Army reserves called out and Armenian bishop arrested
A dispatch from Constantinople reports army reserves mobilized at Moosh Sardis Alashgerd and Bitlis. The Armenian bishop of Erzeroun was arrested and sent to Con Jeanine sparking unrest as officials brace for disorder. In Texas McKinley support grows and conventions planned. Also Cincinnati seeks convention funding while Music Hall is expanded. Savannah reports money wife gone and a man missing after a business dispute.
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New York
Constantinople
Moosh
Sardis
Alashgerd
Bitlis
Erzeroun
Jeanine
Texas
McKinley
Dallas
William McKin
Canal
Killing at Albany Thomas Reynolds shoots George Cox
Thomas H Reynolds shot and killed George Cox in Albany after Cox paid attention to Reynolds wife. Cox, a rafting time man from Atlanta, faced two close range shotgun blasts. Reynolds claimed jealousy and denied any improper relation. Mrs Reynolds said she separated from him after brutal treatment and cried out during the shooting.
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Thomas H. Reynolds
George Cox
Albany
Cox
Reynold
Reynolds
Hatten
Atlanta
Americus
Doctor Murdered as Farmer Attacks Heady
Dr A A Young was killed near Buffalo North Dakota by C A Peterson in an insane frenzy. Peterson rode to town barefoot claiming wolves killed his sheep and knocked out the bank cashier who tried to calm him. Men found Dr Young dead with a battered head. Mrs Peterson and daughter fled.
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C. A. Peterson
Farco
N. D
A. A. Young
Buffalo
Peterson
Dr. Young
Elaborately Arranged death by own action
Henry Rickman, an assistant superintendent for Metropolitan Life, was discharged and died by gas at the company offices after arranging a couch on a table with a tube to a gas jet. Indignation over unlawful arrests in Pawnee county prompts suspensions. A man in St Louis died by self-inflicted gas at a hotel after stowing away as HT Jones. Florida orange groves survived the cold. California wheat imported to Sydney. wartime munitions orders tied to old Victorian fire plans.
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Arpany
Jan
Henry Rickman
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Kansas Orry
Star
Perry
O. T
Pawnee
Unitedtates
Electing Officers and City Salary Schedule Adopted
The new Council met at noon and Mayor-elect McMahon took the oath. Salaries for city offices were set including Mayor 1200, aldermen 100, clerk and treasurer 1200, police and fire officials with varied pay, and street, water, and lamp staff rates. New committees were named and an ordinance to abolish the Bureau of Pro Motion passed after remarks by Rhodes and others.
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O'Farrells
McMahon Snd
Center
Lowe
Barrow
Foster
McMahon
Salares
Methyip
Hostler Fire Department
J. F. Foster
Cobb Lampkin
W.C. Orr
Henry
Bensie
J. 5
McKie
Alderman Barrow
W. T Moon
R. J. Felton
C. A. Suddeth
B. W. Rove
H. Hill
J. A
J. D Lesser
O. J. McCarthy
R.B. Bullock
Hostler
D D. Newrome
Rawson
W.L. Wood
Welby McKinnon
Robert L. Porter
B. Wingfield, Sr
J. C. Orr
D M. Kenney
McMahan
Rhodes
Methvin
Cheney
Arnold
Bureau of Pro- Motion
Carlton
R Rey
The
Times
Brer
Orr
John Gerdize
Board of Education
Skiff’s Week Sale Promotes City Clock Fund Move
The piece argues city salary raises are misjudged and proposes funding for a city clock via mayor and clerk salary adjustments. It notes plans to move from Broad to Clayton Street and to clear stock of jewelry and clocks at low cost ahead of the move. It also promotes an honest cost sale of silver goods and watches.
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Ths
Broad
Clayton Street
Undefined fragmented note on teaching and politics
A garbled historical fragment references a teacher, a figure named Sack, and a corporate connection tied to Benid perhaps. The text is incomplete and lacks coherent events or dates.
Royal Baking Powder Brand Protection Case Cited
A historical notice notes the Royal baking powder case defending a well known brand against imitators to protect public health, stating the danger of inferior powders and the company's strict prosecution to keep the brand reputation and safety standards intact.
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Royal” Ag
Tule
the & Tion
By Baking Powder Company
Royal Baking
Funeral of Mr. Gabriel Jacobs in Athens
Remains of Mr. Gabriel Jacobs of Atlanta were interred at the Osonee cemetery after a large local procession. The Jewish rites were conducted by Rabbi Marke of Atlanta, followed by Masonic funeral ceremonies as the casket was lowered. Hundreds of Athens friends mourn the passing of a widely liked man.
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Gabriel .Jacobs
Atlanta
Jacobs
Marke
Athens
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George B. Richaes
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A. G. Simon, Jr
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