19 Apr 1887
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1887
Page
1
A fragment from a historical page mentions a novel style and a timeline. Names and places are unclear, but the context suggests literary discussion and publication details, with emphasis on a single author and a central work. The exact title and events remain partially obscured.
The opinion discusses petitions from express and railway groups on whether the commission can grant exemptions and regulate transportation rates under the Interstate Commerce Act. It notes requests for temporary relief, reduced or special freight allowances, and transportation for delegates and representatives, with emphasis on jurisdiction and the commission's authority to preliminarily judge and apply the law. The document references the Gama Express case and addresses potential methods for handling petitions amid complex statutory constraints.
The article discusses Section one authorizing complaints to the commission about interstate carriers and the process for investigations. It notes issues raised by railroad and transport groups, their fears over enforcement, and the commission’s role in determining legality and possible injunctions or penalties. It also critiques potential misuses of broad provisions to burden travelers, shippers, and common carriers, urging faithful application of the law.
Dover reports a theft delays action on a bill to suppress policy gambling after it left the clerk’s desk. Despatches note snow and rain across the Midwest and East, delaying public events and baseball games while ten inches of snow fell in parts of Pennsylvania and New York.
In the House of Commons, focus centers on the Irish Crimes Act amendment bill as members clash over the Times letter alleged to be forged. Parnell denies involvement while Saunderson and Sexton trade charges. Gladstone defends coercion policy and warns against secret league influence amid a febrile, partisan atmosphere.
A large railroad robbery near Greenville leads to eight arrests as a gang of white and black accomplices staged thefts from Richmond and Danville freight cars. Detective Fellows and Night Watchman Killhource tracked the gang, recovered stolen tobacco and merchandise, and recovered plunder moved to a local trainer, with Caldwell and others identified as principal facilitators.
A chaotic prison plot in the county intended to kill jailer and turnkey was uncovered, led by John Jieyd and a conspirator named Tagh. Taylor, recently convicted of grand larceny, faced sentencing with the judge reducing to three years. Forty prisoners were sent to the penitentiary from the city court. Governor announced several appointments including premacts and notaries across multiple counties. Additional pardons were granted for several convicts nearing sentence completion.
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