23 Feb 1894
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1894
Page
1
A damaged OCR fragment hints at legal suit matters and party names. The text mentions litigation phrases and identifiers like firsts and rights but lacks clear details or context to identify parties, dates, or proceedings.
The readable text shows a garbled mix of brand names furniture couches and references to a Smyrna area. It mentions a show and a line item perhaps about compensation or costs, but details are unclear due to severe OCR corruption. Entities are sparse and no clear event or outcome emerges.
Washington February 22 The House tangled in a partisan clash with Speaker Crisp ill and absent officials arresting members during a long adjournment standoff. Republicans and Democrats blamed each other as roll calls and protests filled the chamber, while Georgia congressmen praised their flawless attendance on the silver seigniorage bill and other measures.
Washington February 22 There was no senate business beyond extending time for a street railroad on Fort Riley Kansas A brief discussion led by Mr Hoar on a New York Times article about Florida Honduras lottery A reading of Washingtons farewell address closed the session with adjournment to Monday Hoar and Pasco clashed over lottery efforts in Florida with Pasco opposing and Florida officials backing prevention
Ithaca authorities believe several clues will lead to the arrest of sophomores who released chlorine gas in a kitchen near a dining hall during a class supper. They suspect buyers of tools and chemical sources and will arrest offenders who attempt to leave town. Students Patterson McNeil and McCullough recover as the coroner's jury, led by State Civil Service Commissioner Van Vleet, sits on the case.
The Rhode Island prohibition convention in Providence endorses the 1892 national platform, supports woman emancipation and suffrage, ridicules the major parties, and backs state court responsibility for liquor traffic. It calls for a nonpartisan returning board, higher legislator salaries, and drops a plurality-law plank. State ticket listed: Metcalf, Fowler, Greene, Williams, Helme.
A New York Southern Society Washington's Birthday banquet at Sherry's featured debate over Southern statesmanship. A. Hewitt mocked modern Southern leaders as pigmies while James Lyndsay Gordon countered, praising Southern influence in Treasury, Navy, Interior, and Supreme Court, calling them American citizens.
New York February 21 Special Correspondence reports the arrest of financier Erastus Wiman for defrauding R G Dun of over a quarter million dollars. The piece contrasts Wiman’s downfall with a Mississippi treasurer Heming Way’s wrongful imprisonment and pardon. It also lauds Joseph Keppler’s rise and warns against anarchist actions, urging lawfulness amid calls for reform and fiscal policy debates.
Erastus Wiman declines interviews except with relatives and lawyers after his arrest in New York. Warden Falcon says he appears calm and not repressed. Wiman’s written statement cites counsel and timing before speaking. The arrest shocks Staten Island locals. Wiman’s wife mourns yet believes innocence amid financial strain and public scrutiny.
Jackson February 22 Special The perjured witnesses in the Howard case remain under hold for sentence. The self confessed lips confession implicating Howard in the Bullock murder plot drew interest as the private section revealed a New Jersey born witness, married to a London doctor in 1891, substantiated by Inspector Frost of Scotland Yard.
Official returns from most counties place Grow ahead by 189,233 votes, a record tally and a 45,087 gain over last fall's Republican state treasurer contender. Nine counties remain missing, with expected increases likely keeping Grow well above 155,000.
London February 2 according to the unionist press election agents face dissolution of parliament within thirty days and are to prepare for a new vote. It is said Mr Gladstone may not stand again and Sir James Carmichael is likely to run for the Liberal party in Midlothian, the seat Gladstone has held since 1880.
Berlin February 22 government commission to fix silver value opens with Count Von Posadowsky presiding. He notes depreciation despite gold standard and plans expert discussions to stabilize silver and base practical measures. London report adds Guatemala suspends external debt payments due to silver price drop.
In Columbia and Charleston rumors swirl as South Carolina reform factions clash over an early convention. Governor Tillman is described as fence-sitting, with indications he may side with Bowden-Ellerbe. Speculation mounts that a convention call could drop soon, amid tense intra-party maneuvering and a possible governorship bid by Ellerbe.
Chattanooga in February 22 report that J A Wardlaw & Co leading grocers of south Chattanooga lost their entire stock tonight as a two story brick building was gutted by fire. Loss estimated at about 10000 with 3000 insurance.
St Augustine Fla February reports Henry M Flagler suffered an acute neuralgia attack in the head but is much better tonight. Officials state there is no ground for concern and the public health brief continues.
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