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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1889

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CUMMINGS PLANS TEN MILLION RIVER HARBOR AMENDMENT

Washington January 7 Congressmen Amos Cummings of New York will offer a substitute river and harbor bill proposing about ten million dollars for principal harbors and a few large rivers while excluding interior rivers. The move aims to win presidential approval but faces House resistance to trimming allocations. The Panama Canal resolution moves through Senate, with debates and committee actions shaping final wording.

Washmoron Amos Cummmings New York House Senate Mr. Cummings TWE Atlanta Candler Macon Georgia Columet Coluel Buck Blount Male Lucket Ecingas Swalle-Roliott Currey Stual's-isMiett South Carolina Smalls Demovista Lam Ludge Crisp Committee On Electtors Elliott Elliot Wis LW. &B Panama Canal Wasaryasoy Chandler Committee On Ralsippi Gray Edmunds Mcsos Fum Moore Elheed Seniis Wien Mosrs Prman Moran Yeas Alt. Reed Gherma Hey Sr. Amerson Kansas Reed Woqueram Navy Choafle Tidiana Anderson Towa Fron Kaneag Ganvat Namne McReed Andersons Sue Andersons Messrs. Chondio Indiana Linn Minnesota Sehlbach New Jersey Oklahoma Union

Great Strike Ends and Railroad Officials Respond

Reported correspondence between officials and engineers discusses the end of a major strike on the Q line. Messages from Henry B. Stone of the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railway outline authority, fair handling of those involved, and plans to promote loyal workers while excluding violence. Also notes another Duluth coal handler strike conclusion and reactions to a Philadelphia circular by Master Workman Powderly.

Cureano Byron Henry HB. Stone Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railway Chicago Uuem EL Rexrys Ciicaso Raab Carener Committee Brotherhood Locomotive Enginesre Peiting Nur Jenty Barlington Sac Company Mttled Alex I. Cavener Willam C. Hayes W. Perley A. W. Logan T. Hallarake Edward Kent Thomas Harmpiuavs T. P. Bellow A. Lemery Halle Philadelphia Birrmtory Indianapolis Mole Troceele

Negroes threaten whites at Arcola over alleged plot

Excitement rose in Arcola Mississippi as several Black suspects were arrested for allegedly burning Colonel Laston residence. A plot to murder the Laston family was claimed, though the plan’s final act was not carried out. Prisoners reportedly escaped and local Black residents gathered in large numbers, with rifles sent to Avcola as a show of force.

Arcola Mississippi Mis Washington County Miss Laston Icis Maling Sesils Erie D Cixcixnall Benjamin E. Hokins Fidelity National Bank Tichmond Strees Columbns Penitentiary Hopkins

Sundry Civil Bill Advances in House Committee

The House committee on appropriations completed the sundry civil appropriation bill. It totals 22.8529 million dollars, with significant provisions for public buildings and printing. Named appropriations include library building 500 thousand, homes for veterans 1.145 million, public building construction 1.787 million, and quarantine service 50 thousand. A separate note limits printing United States notes and fixes steam press royalties. A meteorological instrument provision favors unpaid observers. The speaker is to appoint members to visit Alaska next summer to study a uniform territorial code, with 75 thousand dollars allocated for that pursuit.

House Secretary of the Treasury Birmingham Ala Chattanooga Tenn Greenville Congressional Library United States Bureau of Engraving and Printing Fignal Service Bil Alaska

Desperate Remedy Ends in Double Tragedy in Ea

A dentist Dr J H Nysr of Ea yesterday killed his wife after a long illness she suffered from and then shot himself. The couple had no children and had traveled seeking relief for her health. The act appears premeditated as both deaths occurred instantly.

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Mayors and councilors in Atlanta inaugurate new administration

John T. Glenn succeeds ex-mayor John Cooper as mayor and outlines standing committees. Old council convenes with full attendance, discusses tax, education, and city finances. Committees file annual reports detailing cash, taxes, wells, sewers, parks, schools, and streets.

Glenn John T. Cooper Mr. Cooper A. Collier Sldermanic Board G.H. Tanner H. A. Bosnton T. Alen L. B. Nelson H. M. Coutel Frank P. Rice John Thomas Glenn W. A. Hemphill John H. Mecassin Jacob Hens Albert Howell W. M. Middlebrooks N. C. Hutchison James M. Stephens Joseph Hirsch P. J. Moran James J. Meader James Cooper General Council Iere Colfer Shawman Treasury Sfolos Streek

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