Georgia Congressmen Back Atlanta Cotton States Exposition
Washington report shows Speaker Crisp and Senators favor government aid for the 1944 Atlanta Cotton States exposition. Georgia lawmakers, led by Hoke Smith and Colyett, pledge strong backing to attract a grand national exhibit, with ministers in Central America urged to engage.
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Washington
Georgia
Congress
At-lanta
Congresqn
South
Crisp
Atlanta
Colyett
Smith
Central America
Livingston
E.am
South America
United States
Turner
Air
Tate
K. Russell
Maddox
Black
Ixster
Ne South
Ae Capital
Product of the Mines. 1892 mining output report
Washington reports the 1892 mining season exceeded all prior totals with a value of $684,778,768, led by iron and copper gains. Bituminous coal rose to 113,237,845 tons value $125,196,189 while Pennsylvania anthracite rose to 64,850,450 tons value $42,000,000. Petroleum and natural gas fell as metals and coal surged, aluminum use rising for future cookware.
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Geological Survey
Washington
Tonew
California
Pennsylvania
Mitchell Signs Agreement to Fight Corbett With Modifications
Charley Mitchell signed amended fight articles in Jacksonville under Duval Club pressure. The match would occur in Duval or St Johns counties and gloves would be supplied by either Corbett or Mitchell. Governor Mitchell and Bowden sought a public, licensed contest with police protection, while Corbett pressed for five-ounce gloves furnished by the champion.
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Corbett
Jacksonville
Fla
Charley Mitchell
Duval Athletic Club
Duval
St. John’s County
Mitchell
Bowden
Mitchel
Masterson
Colorado
America
Associated Press
Athletic Club
Sullivan-Kilrain
Richburg
Miss
Methodists
Times-Union
Palatka
Florida
The
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Atticus G. Haygood
Georgia
Augusta
Corbett- Mitchell
Jack O’brien
Income Tax Plan Gains Ground in Congress
Washington report notes an agreement to levy a 2 percent tax on all income over 4000, a key Democratic win. It details cross‑party support, regional impact, and likely House passage with Senate risk over sugar duties and potential amendments. Senator Colquitt’s improving health is also updated.
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Washington
Congress
Ways and Means
Turner
Georgia
House
Illinois
Indiana
Wisconsin
Michigan
Representative Black
Hiineis
New York
New England
Tex
Bourke Cockran
Cockran
Senate
Louisiana
Committee On Ways and Means
Ways and Uivans Committee
Internal Revenue Department
Alabama
Colonel Oates
Estill
Beckwith
Savannah
Brock Beckwith
Colonel Estill
Savannah Morning News
Senator Colquitt
Colquitt
Houtelle
Maine
McCreary
Kentucky
Repubiicans
Howard Guilty on All Eight Indictments in Fraud Case
Jackson Tennessee January 3 Special George Frederick Burgerne Howard, a noted foreign claim swindler, found guilty on all eight indictments. Verdict on first ballot after four weeks of trial. Jury foreman said no dissent. Howard faces possible life sentence if full penalties applied. bond unlikely to be below $20,000. Witnesses coached by Howard arrested for perjury. The case marks the end of frauds across multiple states and nations.
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Howard
William Lord Moore
Hammond
Gass CARIree Tennessee Has Been Paying Coup Years Before They Were Due
Nashville special report notes state funding board records show gross carelessness by former administrations. Coupons misclassified and stored improperly led to improper payments including 100 dollars paid for coupons not due until 1997 and about 200 dollars paid yet not canceled. Death at a Boxing Match in Des Moines Iowa describes a bout where Porter Scott fell after a blow and died minutes later from brain concussion.
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Tennessee
Nashville
Tenn
State Funding Board
DesaMoines
Iowa
Porter Scott
Silan Taft
Matuers
Scott
Toledo in Flames as Chamber of Commerce Burned
A devastating January fire in Toledo destroyed the Quale elevator and multiple blocks fronting Madison and Water Streets. The blaze spread across Summit Street, gutting Wonderland and the Chamber of Commerce building, with total losses estimated near 1.2 million dollars and no fatalities aside from a smoke incident to Captain Frazier. Cleveland Detroit and Adrian dispatched engines and men. wind aided spread. insurance coverage uncertain but substantial.
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Toledo
F. N. Quale & Co
Madison
Water Streets
Madison Street
C. A. King & Co
Water Street
Chamber of Commerce
Hon. T. P. Brown
Western Union Telegraph Company
American District Company
Wone Derland
C. H. Moore
West & Truax
Summit Street
Hartford
Postal Telegraph Company
Western Union
Toto
Water and
Madison Streets
Quale
F. N. Quaie & Co
A. King & Co
Wenrance
T. BP. Brown
Wonderland
West &Truax
Frazier
Young & Backus
Franch Confesses Bombing at Madrid Liceo Theater
Salvador Franch, a noted anarchist leader, was arrested and confessed to planting the Liceo theater bomb in Madrid on January 3. He claimed sole responsibility, described the dual explosions, and said twenty five people were killed with over fifty injured. he evaded capture by escaping during the panic and remaining in hiding with help from fellow anarchists. He said he made the bombs himself from prescribed formulas and expressed regret that few people died. Franch is described as about thirty, from a respectable family, who left home at fourteen to join anarchist circles in Barcelona.
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Franch
Liceo
Madrid
Salvador Franch
Soo
Barcelona
Anarchist Society
Charles Carlson Testifies About Leaving Chicago
Charles Carlson testified he left Chicago fearing for his life after threats from friends of alleged conspirators. His cross-examination yielded no new important details. Sarah McMerver testified from the stand about being near Cronin's office the night of Bissam, consistent with her sister's prior account.
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Chicago
Charles Carlson
Dona~hue
Coughlin
Carlson
Sarah McMerver
Cronins
Bissam
Co O' Sullivan
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Speaker Crisp
Hoke Smith
Brownaville
Miguel Ruiz
Antonio Franco
Mexico
MR. Turner
Ayl
Liz
Ey Hughes
Mr. Canada
Canada
Nberty
Unanimou
Uncle Sam
E Ross
Ingersoll Road
Shepperd’s Bush
London
Eng
Jackson
Europe
Gulf and Tennessee Railroad
Constitution
Marshals Office
Healy
Gleason
Brockaway
Prendergast
Diety
En House
James
Cleveland
Detroit
Adrian
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