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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1883

Page

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Enduring cenotaphs mark Congressional cemetery pages

In August reports describe Washington monuments and the Congressional cemetery’s array of cenotaphs for departed congressmen. It notes poor upkeep, government ownership nuances, and notable graves including George Clinton, Elbridge Gerry, William Wirt, and Lincoln vandalism incidents amid historic names like Clay and Calhoun.

Washington Monument Lincoln Jackson Jefferson Congressional Congress Jtig Conpresa Congressional Cemetery Washington Christ Chhurch,Episcopal Haress George Clinton Elbridge Gerry Gerry Clinton Hye New York City of United States William Wirt Hindwusburg Jonathan Gilley Cobdgress Maine Kentucky Javoon Cilley Benjamin Lincola Letta Taylor and Harrison Fnally Otlcinls Uriah Tracy Connecticut Lemuel Boden West Virginia Clay Calhoun Lovejoy Adams Stevens

Return of Oscar Wilde in New York amid style reform

Oscar Wilde arrived in New York from Liverpool aboard the Britannia and checked into the Hotel Brunswick. He plans rehearsals for his new five act prose drama Vern, to be produced at Union Square Theater on August 20, citing political themes and his brief stay in America for lectures in England.

America New York Oscar Wilde Liverpool Britannia White Starling Brupawick Mr. Wilde Oscar Legland England Chillian Greenaway Walter Crane

Woman Attempts Suicide at Boarding House

In Cainsixatt August 15 a servant named Dara Beynot attempted suicide with a pistol in a boarding house. She survived a heart wound, tells a lengthy confession blaming no one but hoping for death. She recounts meeting a man and an angry ride with Mr Massey, with a tense claim of fidelity and a planned meeting at her sister’s. The article also notes Catholic church affairs and a Vatican gathering planned for November with European and American prelates to discuss church unity and relations.

Cinaisxatt Mias Dara Beynot Dura Tiryant Ary Boy Alpine Marc J .M. Massey Mr. Massey Massey Cathulic Connells St. Louis Rome Baltimore Kelly Pres- Jesuit Theological Seminary George Wand Provin Lisvoux Neb Robert Miller William Miller Ernest Smith Ort Os Mont Lewis Denver Col Doubble Colorado Frank Hutchinson Hutchinsy Irene Davenport Pomeroy Mascntine, Iowa Allison Leovish Vation Wuld Arnold Consritcnes

Telegraph Wire Cutters Strike Sparks Labor Dispute

In New York 140 telegraph wires were cut overnight with twelve gold and stock lines damaged. Western Union reports no arrests yet as line men repair the damage. A Senate subcommittee in the Post Office Building probes strikes and labor movements, hearing from John Campbell of Pittsburg on wages, hours, and conditions. Campbell notes widespread wage cuts since 1870, the Brotherhood of Telegraphers seeks higher pay and eight hour days, with Western Union resisting and alleged intimidation and blacklisting. The hearing also covers company profits, stock dividends, and labor organization context.

New York Sumarville Weezer Union Telegraph Company Sincre O'Clork Somerville Western Union Company Senate Committee United State Senatory Blair N.H George Mississipp Pugh Alabama Call Florida Aldrich Itbode John Campbell Pittsburg Knights of Labor Brotherhood of Telegraphers United States Canada Brotherhond Pennsylvania New York City New Orleans Memphis Nashville American Rapid Company Western Union Br. Rhoml Companie S Chia Wa sTu Chicago Brotherhood American Rapid Baltimore and Union the Commercial Amer Rapid Company Campbell Willis Steagan Western Union Telegraph Office Messrs Drape & Boylston Mir Kiser T. D. Mead Jerry Goldsmith Wishtower Lieuteant KL Vorbis Milter K Bridy Southern Express Company Tod H. Bowles Wob Wail Street Penly Uduts Eran Melen Mark Lam Chauncey Early County Dr. Geer Calhoun Tir Uber Kimball Iaatasts Mr. Dews Heker Mr. Chauncey Tdn Digpeteh Iositartions Hitler

Fhe Morribla Torture Incident Alleged by Squaw

An August 1 account describes a brutal execution by members of a tribe who allegedly hanged and strangled a man after breaking the victim’s arms and legs and burying him alive. The report notes the hanging was carried out with a rope and multiple people pulling, ending with the body left at the scene.

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The Kimball Fire ruins and treasure search unfold

Eyewitness accounts describe the Kimball hotel aftermath with debris, wall collapses, and safes opened by fire. Inspectors remove valuables to the Atlanta Nation bank while police guard ruins. Officials vow swift demolition and reconstruction as crowds observe the dangerous scene.

Fire Incident Details Expose Heroic Efforts and Losses

Reports describe heroic escapes and substantial losses from a city fire. Senator Parks saved valuables including silks, while insurance agents and merchants assessed damage and prepared for claims. Telegraph offices buzzed with inquiries as business moved to recover from the blaze.

Where They Are The Abhing Places Of The Hoxine

The text describes relocated railroad ticket offices once at Pryor street now moved to Wal street near the passenger depot. Named individuals from railway companies are listed as managing the relocation including Do ugh Gallagher Mallory Verney and Honmphreye with affiliations to Louisville and Nashville Missouri Pacific and B and 7 and G. P. Honmphreye continues on Fifth Page.

Mabel Lert Angasl Carl Darangar I ‘Dy Weateras Emil Pretorius Westlich Coure Cesea CH Noonan Pryor Street Wal Street General Railroad and Steamship Price Messrs Fred Dough Louisville and Nashville A. AL Gallagher Missouri Pacific Jamez Mallory Kennesaw Alf Verney G. P. Honmphreye

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