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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1894
Page
1
Washington April 16 Special The new quorum counting method by tellers at the clerk's desk replaces the speaker’s tally. Some Democrats threaten to bolt the caucus amid talks of fining absentees and pressure to enforce the rule.
News from Montevideo dated April 16 reports Admiral DeMello’s rebellion in Brazil collapsed and his capture seemed imminent. A last minute quarrel with General Salgado caused Uruguayan authorities to accept Salgado’s submission, while DeMeljo stayed aboard the insurgent ship Republica amid the dispute.
The Colorado Supreme Court affirmed Governor Waite’s right to remove Martin and Orr, ordering ouster and possession to Mullins and Barnes. The ruling found no illegitimate political motive in the removals and taxed costs against the retiring members. The new board named Behymer as chief, Oswald as first lieutenant, and Roberts as fire chief, with a turf war brewing among populists and a crackdown on gamblers. Governor Waite also ordered dismissal of state troops from armories.
Raleigh N C April 16 Raleigh prepares to receive the remains of Senator Zebulon B Vance with mourning tributes. Mayor Yeadger ordered aldermen to arrange the reception and escort to the capitol as public meetings are planned statewide to honor the dead statesman.
The Senate observed the funeral of North Carolina Senator Zebulon Vance with a prayer by the blind chaplain Milburn, a laid out bier, and a formal processional. Mourners included the president, cabinet, justices, and foreign envoy Sir Julian Paunceforte, with pallbearers named Morrill Sherman Harris and McPherson. The casket rested in the chamber as Dr Hoge gave the address on piety and public duty. The body moved to Raleigh for burial, while Asheville remained choice for interment, and the House prepared to join the Senate in the funeral.
Washington reports Miss Pollard's statement after a favorable verdict thanking the press but saying she will avoid publicity and not pursue stage or lectures. Breckinridge seeks a new trial with hopes for an appeal, while Judge Wilson receives flowers and a formal note from women praising his stance on women's advancement.
In Birmingham Alabama on April 16 special report the strike at Walker county grows tenser with about nine thousand miners expected to strike tomorrow. The Tennessee Company planned to hire African American miners at Blue Creek but only one appeared amid fears of striker violence. Deputies and a second posse were dispatched to Blue Creek as local military readiness increases while a quiet night holds.
Brief dispatches from across the Great Northern railway system report no trains operating between Crookston Minnesota and Seattle Washington. This morning the strike gained modest progress as a Fargo train arriving at 5:25 a.m. was halted, suspending traffic between Fargo and Crookston with all line branches tied up except the St Paul and Breckinridge, Barnesville and the St Cloud and Fergus Falls lines.
President Hill met with Samuel Hill of the Monts Central as they order Superintendent Brian to counter strikers at Dakota and Montana points. Many railway workers are willing to return but American Union men refuse. Brotherhood leaders warn members violating oaths face expulsion. Chiefs Clark Morrissey and Arthur arrive to oversee actions while Debs stays in St Paul.
Knoxville April 18 Special reports a wage cut of at least 20 percent posted at Jellico district mines. About fifteen to eighteen mines may see a strike by around Litt men. A broader coal field strike is anticipated on May 1 in the East Tennessee valley, potentially involving about 4,000 workers.
Coxex and the Commonweal continue their march by river, hiring canal boats to move eighty five miles from Cumberland to Williamsport. The fleet carries men horses and camp gear, with freight rates set to 52 cents a ton. A relaxed camp life follows as preparations for the next stage proceed. Meanwhile General Kel ly's industrial army moves east from Council Bluffs toward Davenport, adopting trains of empty boxcars for transit with about 150 additional members.
Effingham April 16. C and his commonweal arrive in the city with 159 men under General Frye. They camp on the outskirts and will stay to rest and clean up. Mayor Arnold furnishes food as General Frye addresses an audience from the courthouse steps. Half the force left Vandalia for Washington along the Baltimore and Ohio line. Frye’s group will move along the Old National Road toward Washington. The army grows weaker from the tiresome march and relies on local aid for tents, blankets, and cooking utensils and food.
In a federal Indianapolis court the Coffins and Albert Ree face charges over the collapse of a local bank. The government contends large sums from the First National Bank of Indianapolis were diverted through the cabinet company and hidden by relatives after the firm dissolved.
Purvis Mississippi April 16 The pre trial of five whitecaps named B Bourin Bennett Bourin E Beard John Rodgers and Walter Rodgers charged with whipping Sam Waller occurred before Chancellor W T Houston. Beers discharged while the others waived examination and each posted 91 000 bail for next term of circuit court at Columbia. The scene hints at potential lynching. Gainesville April 14 At camping ground John Blake won assaulted Hattie Weir aged several years Balding struck her head with a rock dragged her into brush and left her. she was found by a search party and will likely recover. Balding escaped with large manhunt pursuing him.
London April 16 Sir William Harcourt introduced a budget forecasting a 93,453,000 pound expenditure for the coming year with a 4,520,000 pound deficit. A new estate duty merges death duties and a graduated income tax plus duties on spirits and beer to raise revenue. The plan aims to shift tax burden to producers, not consumers, while preserving exemptions and credits for low incomes amid debates in Parliament.
The Georgia Central and Savannah and Western litigation concluded in May before Associate Justice Witte. Slesera Bijur and Weed of New York argued for the breadholders of the Savannah and Western. LU Adams of Savannah represented the receivers. Alexander L. Lawton of Savannah spoke for the Georgia Central. Justice White reserved his decision.
A North Carolina resident claims a gold nugget of unknown size lies on Brasstown Creek. The report says the nugget could be worth a fortune and has stirred growing interest among local enthusiasts who insist the mineral wealth of the area remains unrevealed.
In Hermosillo state a woman named Regina Preciado dies in Ures aged 130. She is noted as mother to twenty eight children and lived a long life in Sonora. The brief report marks a rare longevity record for the region.
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