23 Apr 1890
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1890
Page
1
Johnny Laughter and allies filled the House with jokes and jibes during a lively debate on administration policy. Speakers from Allen to Cannon ridiculed Harrison era appointments while praising reform proposals, with references to district patronage and government spending looming over the session.
A local sentiment in Charleston grew sour after the Pan American event failed to arrive, leaving residents disappointed and questions about scheduling and attendance.
Charleston mutters over Secretary Blaine as Pan American delegates cancel southern tour. vivid dispatches describe lavish receptions scuttled after late night telegrams, with Blaine blamed by locals. other reports note delegates returning to Washington, a lone Colombian envoy remaining, and press critiquing the southern outreach.
A stranger to the ladies running Centennial hall’s fair fainted near closing time. She had been dancing and eating ice cream, later revived after nine minutes unconscious. Doctors said congestion of the stomach caused the collapse. She remained at the hall with two men from Marietta, who would not disclose her name. She had said she was from Alabama visiting her aunt on Edgewood avenue near Inman park.
The graduating class of the Girls High School presents an evening of ye olden time costumes singing and recitations to raise funds for a school telescope. Admission is twenty-five cents. Shows begin at 6 and repeat Friday.
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