15 Apr 1890
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1890
Page
1
Representative Oates of Alabama declines to amend how loans and taxation affect farmers. The Farmers Alliance pressure continues as debates over treasury schemes, land tax, usury laws, and pensions unfold. The piece links coinage, banking, and public works to agricultural distress and votes in Congress.
Senate committees reached a preliminary accord on silver bullion and coinage amid a lengthy session. The plan envisions bullion purchases at market price with possible free coinage, a treasury note redemption option, and national bank note issuance tied to bonds, in a bid to unite Republican factions and advance a formal proposition. The panels planned further talks with the House committee to finalize terms.
The Hands Hoy steamer accident resulted from a novice wheelman losing control and signaling wrong actions. The vessel struck the shore, flooding upper decks. seven to fifteen aboard were saved or missing. Captain Colson fled ashore. wheelman, fireman, and engineer arrested. investigation continues.
A steady stream of mourners visited the Rendall residence as telegrams of condolence arrived from governors ex secretaries and senators. The casket was cedar and copper lined with services at the church and a viewing of remains at 9:30. Honorary pallbearers included George W Claids A J Drexel and Col Alex K McClure among others. active pallbearers were Capitol policemen George B Meads and other officials. The Senate and House prepared resolutions, adjourned, and noted a memorial funeral committee to attend Randall’s funeral. A mourning atmosphere pervaded the Capitol as prayers and eulogies honored the Pennsylvanian statesman.
The Bayard group led by ex Secretary T Bayard and Mrs Cipmer visited Fort Sutter under city committee escort then attended a Huguenot Society meeting and a reception at Col H E Loung's residence with a crowd of about 2000 in attendance. The visitors planned to depart north the next day. Also reports in Cincinnati suggest Lawrence Barrett may never again appear on stage, with Edwin Booth recently sharing discouraging words about Barrett's return.
Special report from Bavxawicx Georgia describes the burial of Hepmon R. L. Massey killed in Saturday's tragedy. City officials and police commissioners form resolutions and allocate $1,000 to Massey's widow. Marshal Houston improves, and the case prompts temporary insanity defense plans. Also covered is Miller and Hughes being declared a non union shop after a dispute over home vs shop work and union discipline issues among tailors.
The Atlanta branch of the Southern Travelers association gears up for May Week with finance committees soliciting merchants and securing substantial funds. Drummers work with merchants to boost rail and hotel arrangements, promising lower rates and strong local support to boost Atlanta business prosperity. The effort aims to make May Week a landmark display of city enterprise and savings for merchants.
A small fire at a woodhouse behind Mr Haggerty’s home on Georgia Avenue at 120 this morning caused minor loss, likely a few hundred dollars. Firefighters arrived with limited access but kept the blaze from reaching the main residence, which was nearly ignited. The scene drew a large crowd at Centennial Hall fair with various new items, including a silver cake basket and a chair, while other social notes and a bar association meeting update followed. The piece also mentions Miss Katie Pinan’s charity efforts at the fair and a recent marriage at First Methodist Church.
The Warren county court scene centers on McGregor Cody and the McGregor trial. Judge Lumpkin plans to adjourn for hearings in Sparte while defense and prosecution push to admit newly discovered testimony. Swan reveals a witness withheld key details that could affect McGregor’s fate, with potential for a retrial and possible pardon leverage if a conviction is avoided.
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