09 Feb 1894
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1894
Page
1
A damaged OCR fragment mentions Georgia places and names with unclear context. It references a prize, costs, roots, and a company in a garbled line toward a GA locale, with no coherent event or outcome to state.
After hours of filibustering a quorum of all platform democrats formed in the House and the silver seigniorage bill moved to commit of the whole. Speaker Crisp oversaw the session as Richard Bland and others debated the measure, with prospects of passage amid GOP bolters and threats of a veto by Cleveland. The treasury disclosed gold deposits and bond payments as the debate continued.
Washington report details a prolonged session over Bland’s silver seigniorage bill. Democrats faltered over arrests of absentees as the House debated procedural moves, calls for a quorum, and the measure’s fate in committee despite extensive voting and divisions among parties.
Meridian reports from Marion county describe the Purvis rescue as the hour’s sensational topic with divided opinion. Sheriff Magee’s illness follows the event as Gov Stone’s action looms. Purvis family, press, and a small group recount a six hour dash to New Orleans as newspapers publish differing accounts.
In Columbia Mississippi on February 8 Governor Stone said he had received no official information about the Purvis case. The whitecap was to be hanged yesterday. the rope broke, he collapsed, and the crowd and officials urged restraint. The sheriff planned to return Purvis to Meridian for further instructions and resentencing under law.
Birmingham February 8 Special delegates allied to the Jeffersonian and populists nominate Captain Kolb for governor with a full ticket. Republicans stay aloof as Congress-like rhetoric flares, a clash with Bill Stevens interrupts the meeting, and the platform calls for free vote, money reform, and graduated income tax.
The platform calls for wage payments in legal money on a semi monthly basis, creation of a state inspector of weights and measures, election of mine inspectors, and prohibition of child labor under thirteen in mines. It also urges development of material resources, upbuilding of industry, and protective laws to encourage legitimate investments.
Alabama Republicans meet in Birmingham with a harmonious session electing a mixed white and colored committee to push unity. They praise William McKinley Jr. and Thomas B. Reed, vow to avoid Cap tain Kolb's influence, and anticipate stronger party efforts if unity is achieved.
Jackson February 8 Special Neither legislature branch passed major bills as they wrap up loose ends ahead of adjournment Saturday. Appropriations mostly completed. A committee report vindicating the blind institute was adopted unanimously. Senate and House named commission members to locate the prison farm. Governor Whitfield nominated to supreme court seat. Longino and Terrell named for district offices. Mayers and Conn named to bench seats. Ne benevolent institute superintendents renominated. A reception for the legislature by Governor and Mrs Stone is underway at the governor’s mansion.
The National Association of Democratic Clubs formed July 4, 1888 held a private noon session in Washington on February 8 with Chauncey F. Back as president and Lawrence Gardner as secretary. W L Wilson, who chaired the committee, left at 11 for a trip to the City of Mexico to rest after aiding the tariff bill, with Benton McMillin presiding.
The Kansas Supreme Court holds Governor Lewellyn lacked authority to remove Mrs. Mary Ellen Lease from the state charities board. Lease will begin an investigation tour of state eleemosynary institutions, and Lewellyn is said to be relieved by the ruling amid political pressure.
The old warship Kearsage was wrecked on Roucador reef on February 2 while sailing from Port au Prince Haiti to Bluefields Nicaragua. Officers and crew were saved. Lieutenant Brainard reached Colon with news and a relief vessel was ordered to assist. The City of Para is reportedly available for rescue. A separate report notes a gale along the North Sea coast with casualties and floods in Inverness and Perthshire.
In Philadelphia on February 8 the will of George W. Childs was admitted to probate. The brief document, dated August 1 after the death of Anthony Toreach an Air, bequeaths his aura ectaco totus to his widow absolutely. The witnesses include George W. Childs, Drexel, and James W. Paul Jr., with the estate valued over $100,000 real and over $100 personal.
Charleston jury returns verdict of not guilty against Thomas Marks, a barkeeper, in a raid case under the dispensary law. Warrant not read, eight to nine constables with pistols drawn, defense asserts no notice to identify state officers. Trial highlights include constables entering without a read warrant and a swift acquittal in three minutes.
The Florida Grand Army of the Republic encampment at Sanford February 8, 1894, unanimously resolved that Congress recognize the United States military telegraph corps and grant proper honors and pension benefits. The 1200 telegraph operators served with valor but lack official status or discharge. The resolution urges legislative action to extend government rewards to these workers and their heirs. Also noted: Meharry Medical College graduation in Nashville with fifty-six graduates, including the first southern women to earn a pharmaceutical degree.
Religious clashes erupted near Bombay between Mohammedens and Hindus in February. The riots injured several and the area near Mans of Theatae was damaged before troops were summoned and the disturbance was quelled.
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