10 Aug 1895
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1895
Page
1
A damaged OCR fragment shows scattered references to banks, allotments, and company terms. It mentions Savannah and Southern Bank, with scattered dates and names obscured. The text implies corporate notices or bond matters but lacks coherent facts.
Treasury officials worry over a possible raid on the gold reserve as bond offerings approach. Reports note small current withdrawals but warn of organized pressure in October and September. Officials hope a turnaround will curb the anticipated drain and restore confidence.
The Washington Post editorial denounces government alliance with a syndicate of capitalists to protect the treasury. It notes stock market weakness, gold drain, and bond shipments from London to New York. It calls for a plain explanation of the nation’s financial peril and criticizes private power over public funds.
Ex Speaker Charles Cusp in London says there is little interest in bimetalism among the people and that the movement has not educated the public. Al McNeil of the British League notes fast-growing membership, while England views progress as slow in the United States. The inquiry touches on possible successor to Justice Howell B. Jack but remains unresolved.
A Washington hearing before Comptroller Bowen discussed whether the sugar bounty law, authorized by the last Congress, is constitutional. Caffery of Louisiana argued the executive branch lacks power to judge constitutionality. Bowen suggested that view is essentially correct, while Caffery said the judiciary must review such statutes as to whether funds may be appropriated.
Senator Caffery defended the separation of powers in a heated session about executive actions and constitutional validity. He argued Congress may repeal trade bounties to curb industrial distress, noting only the Supreme Court can decide constitutional questions. Adjournment followed, with July Semmes of Louisiana to speak next.
Jackson Miss August 1 8 The Democratic convention of Mississippi ended in a rush after a tie vote. John De Meones of Landervale was nominated for governor as the tie was broken by a noon vote. Officials named include Kilnson secretary of state I L Power editor W L Holhe treasurer J A May attorney general Wiley N Nash superintendent A A Kincannon land commissioner J M Simonton revenue agent J H Jones Brown Adams railroad commissioner Evans Jackson County J Jans Monroe and John D Mein nes Lauderdale The action was a regular uproar and stampede for trams at 1 a m.
The North German Lloyd will suspend the Baltimore to Bremen Hamburg route from October to April due to poor business. Ships Munchen Dresden Stuttgart and Weimar will be withdrawn this fall and winter. Roland i, Roland, and Willebad will substitute, carrying steerage only. Passengers to Europe will face reduced services as four ships are retired long term.
Five to ten deaths daily among Negro refugees near Eagle Pass Texas as smallpox spreads. Health officers impose strict quarantine. new arrivals from Mexico vaccinated. Surgeon General directs four hundred and eighty camp kits and supplies to sustain life until outbreak subsides. One hundred fifteen cases reported among about four hundred refugees. no deaths yet. Medical staff from New Orleans and Washington oversee arrangements. Texas health authorities sought aid.
The Kings County surrogate weighs probate of Susie Palmag's will dated September 30, 1875. It bequeaths the estate to her husband as sole executor without bond, with assessed totals of 266000 in real and personal property. Also notes extended troop deployments to Cuba.
The Catholic Total Abstinence Union met in New York with Rev. James L. Cleary presiding. A majority and minority report split over St Vincent’s beer and a call for strict Sunday excise laws, while resolutions urged abstinence, liquor advertisement bans, and cooperation with non Catholic groups, selecting St Louis as next meeting place and re electing officers.
In Nashville the convention bid warm welcomes to bishops Corrigan and Ryan and others for their cooperation. Mrs. Lake said Miss Frances Willard asked that Rev. George Git of Charlestown Md be sent as a fraternal delegate. Father Ott and Father Fillott led prayers as delegates renewed their pledge. telegrams of sympathy for Justice Jackson poured in from across the country as funeral plans formed in Nashville.
Reports from Washington describe a flood of appeals from missionary organizations seeking protection for U S citizens in China. The State Department says Minister Denby is working to secure safety and prevent attacks on missions as dispatches detail looting and threats.
Nearly twenty people were injured in a street car wreck near Crown Hill cemetery in Cole Histon on August 9. The crash, caused by a misplaced switch, sent a motor phasing into a trailer filled with reunion attendees. Victims include Martin Ken and Maggie Mitered among others. most injuries are not life threatening and recovery is expected.
The vice royal ordered an investigation into the Kucheng outrages and directed immediate action. He dispatched 1,500 troops to Kucheng to protect the ingessionary buildings and arrest the guilty parties at once.
Rev A G B Leonard of the Methodist Missionary Society voices concern over Chinese outrages against Americans. He cites cablegrams showing mob violence and criticizes repeated indemnity payments without life security promises. He urges stronger action by England and the United States.
In Zanesville Ohio this morning, 76 year old Jacob Gizaz a retired banker weakened by illness approached the Cincinnati and Muskingum railway depot and knelt placing his head on the track as the train approached spectators watched in horror. He did not survive the strike and death is reported.
New York August 9 Bradstreet's review notes strong demand for steel and iron with widespread plant utilization and rising prices. Cotton leather and prints advance while copper strengthens. business failures number 209 this week, down from last year. Regional reports show hopeful fall business in the east, active Texas building, and improved collections in Nashville. Sugar bounty delays persist. cotton trade moves with confidence as western markets show gains and corn and wheat prospects improve.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.