11 Apr 1884
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1884
Page
1
Debates in the House stall progress on public buildings spending for Georgia. Opposition to the Blair educational bill and to the wool tariff measure dominates the session as Morrison and Converse bills spark contention. House adjourns before voting on the Augusta and Macon projects amid party maneuvering and anticipated votes in committee.
In Washington April 10 the session continued with the public buildings fight. A Senate bill on presidential elections was amended and referred to the calendar. A postmaster protection bill was introduced and referred. A pair of appropriation bills for Greeneville and New Albany were debated with strong party remarks. The Chattanooga and Augusta Maine building measures faced opposition and the day ended with a committee report and adjournment. The Comptroller Knox announced resignation to become New York bank president.
A lengthy substitute from the presidential law committee outlines the process for electors meeting in December, lists duties of state executives to prepare certified elector lists, and details the joint congressional counting in January. It covers handling objections, determining proper returns, and voting procedures, with focus on Alabama and procedural order.
The Havana dispatches report March 20 arrival of the Italian transport Comte de Cavour at Port au Prince to press indemnities for American losses from riots last September. Americans demand 400000 dollars, Haitien claims 500000, French 250000, German 500000, with more after recent disturbances. Paper money issued worsens commerce as coffee prices quote at 14 to 34.
A fragmentary report details a trichinosis case with muscle tissue revealing multiple trichinae. treatment relies on cathartics tonics and nourishment, with limited recovery prospects. The World Abroad section notes Canon Barrett’s Rome posting and other news items including bank failures and a Chile Bolivia peace treaty.
A long table gathering at the National hotel brings together Atlanta founders and prominent citizens from 1840s to 1850s era. Speakers recount town growth, early commerce, political shifts, and the first newspapers as guests reminisce with humor and pride.
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