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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1894
Page
1
A fragmentary notice centers on a mythic tale about Asnes and a figure called the Hands of the Jin Maddle. Readers glimpse a legend framing a local curiosity or marginal column in a historical page.
The Daily reports on the Hawaii matter stirring Congress as President Cleveland faces pressure over Blount’s mission. Debate centers on executive action versus congressional handling, with parties split and Republicans pressuring for accountability. The piece covers potential bond and loan certificate plans to shore up treasuries and anticipated income tax debates, noting Sen. Colquitt’s improving strength and Speaker Boutelle’s looming actions.
Secretary Gresham said no official news from Honolulu would be released before dispatches arrive from the Corwin tonight. He stated all dispatches will be transmitted to congress immediately and put in duplicate as sent, with Congress controlling further action. The administration plans to await congressional guidance.
Washington January 10 Special The president resents democratic papers faulting Mr Gresham for the Hawaiian blunder and asserts that he from the start took charge of the matter. He concedes responsibility for orders to Commissioner Blount and Minister Willis but will not shift blame to the secretary of state.
In Chattanooga on January 10 the jury convicted Charles Oscar Kellar of embezzling 2709 dollars entrusted to him by the Chattanooga Drawing Company for agency work in Monroe Louisiana and Natchez Mississippi. He was sentenced to seven years in the state penitentiary and plans to appeal to the supreme court.
In Washington January 10, Democratic Congressman Tom Johnson of Ohio argued against protective tariffs, urging free trade and proposing to place steel rails and structural iron on the free list. He pledged to fight pools and trusts as a representative while advancing reform.
Jacksonville January 10 Bowden manager of the Duval Athletic Club bets $1000 that within a week Governor Mitchell will publicly concede that Florida will not stage the Corbett Mitchell fight. He offers no reasons, promising the time will prove him correct. The club continues to defy the governor and hints the more defiance, the better the chance to pull off the contest. The club also notes public inquiries about money returned for reserved seats amid doubt over the event.
Savannah, January 10 Special. H B Plant, president of the Plant Investment Company, spoke in Savannah en route from New York to Florida about the Corbett-Mitchell fight. He prefers Cuba for a longer travel haul and says he would carry railroad patrons to view the event if held there or in Florida. He denies pursuing Port Royal railroad, opposing prize fights though willing to transport willing travelers under Plant system. He notes Florida business and travel outlook is not yet robust.
At Harrisburg the Pennsylvania Democratic State Convention nominated James Benton Hancock of Franklin for congressman at large. The nomination was seconded by Samuel C. Wagner of Cumberland and carried by acclamation. Hancock endorsed the party platform and the Wilson bill in full.
Fire at Arbuckle and Son's cotton warehouse in Memphis destroyed a half block of the building. The blaze began at 9 30 in the morning and raged for two hours, burning over 1 500 bales of cotton out of about 2 500 stored. Arbuckle Sons Co. faced about 46 000 in losses, with other firms also suffering. insurance details were not known.
Charles Spinks, an insurance agent from Meridian, was indicted for manslaughter by the grand jury after a fatal stabbing at Camp's mill following a corn dispute. He surrendered in Meridian, posted $3,000 bail, and awaited the grand jury verdict. A separate auction in the city saw a Georgia buyer purchase a lot for future business.
From Mexico City via Laredo January 10 special report notes strong public support in Mexico for the Atlanta Cotton States and International Exposition. President Raoul of the Mexican National Railroadbacked by government officials backs Mexico's display and efforts to secure the Highth Regimental band for a major Atlanta appearance. The Daily Two Republics editorializes that the expo will showcase tropical and semi tropical products and attract investors, likening potential gains to the New Orleans exhibit a decade ago.
Knoxville editor Tatum praises Atlanta's Cotton States and International Exposition plan. He says Atlanta's enterprise and unity will drive southern progress, with Knoxville papers eager to aid the project for the city’s upbuilding and the region’s prosperity.
Fulton veteran George W. Howard writes from Columbia to Colonel Robert G. Lamar urging Georgians to support Atlanta’s 1895 world fair. He predicts a Pan Cotton States Sub Tropical Piedmont event and says old soldiers will travel to “jubilate in the flesh.” He notes Lamar reads The Constitution daily.
The firm W E F Beck & Coe commission merchants handling salmon and fruits has assigned. Liabilities total 313,613 with a farm member potentially liable for a higher sum. Wells Fargo Bank is the largest creditor at 104.00, plus three other banks in the city with claims around 82,000. Major remainder owed to local merchants and creditors in Honolulu and several counties in New York.
The piece notes a disrupted municipal election due to two bad registrations in Knoxville, then resolved by Governor Jarney. The local election board includes two Democrats and one Republican after a resignation and anointing of M. J. Condon, described as an influential Republican ally.
Publican influence shifts control in the city party as George M. Cooley is named chairman while Heiskell claims two-year tenure and protests ballot signing issues. Central Democratic Club backs Heiskell, but Turney intervenes and Cooley is replaced by J. M. Gant, a prominent broker.
Two white condemned killers, William Hall and Joan Dockery, await a February Supreme Court ruling after conviction at the last term for a murder near Jellico. If affirmed, Cherokee county would see its first hanging. Other notes report tax receipts, potential sanitarium investment, talc and marble mining activity, Rogers marble and talc project, Kincaid property development, large lumber shipments, county debt, and Murphy graded school resuming under Principal L E B Manney.
Dr J W Hunter was shot by J L Porter as Hunter left Bryant and Avery store Porter accused of improper intimacy with his wife Porter crossed the street called to the doctor as he entered the store Hunter wheeled and grappled Porter fired while falling a pistol discharged striking Hunters vest pocket and arm but failed to cause serious harm They were separated after the struggle
In Paris on January 10 Auguste Vaillant faced trial for the bombing in the chamber of deputies. The court, surrounded by guards, found him guilty and sentenced him to death after a formal opening. He shouted Vive l anarchie as the death sentence was pronounced.
In Americus on January 10 the People's National Bank annual stockholders meeting elected directors John Windsor L S Rawson George R Simpson W C Furlow Lester Windsor and Bascom Myrick. Bascom Myrick named president with W C Furlow as vice president John Windsor cashier and Lester Windsor assistant cashier. Myrick replaces J C Roney who retires to serve as Americas postmaster. Bank of Southwestern Georgia also reelected its directors and officers Major M Speer president J W Wheatley vice president W H C Dudley cashier and A W Smith assistant.
The Matin reported that President Peixoto of Brazil may have resigned, but the Brazilian minister in Paris rejects the dispatch as groundless. Senator Gualabara notes no new evidence supports the claim, while conservative papers in Paris claim the resignation is true.
Griffin Georgia January 10 Special The Morning Call reports a two mile west of Concord killing may be accidental. John Banks and Will Strickland involved. Banks with pistol, Strickland with a gun. Banks allegedly knocked aside the gun and the pistol fired. Strickland, sole son of a widowed mother, is noted as having a late father.
In Jackson on January 10 special session notes a joint resolution seeks a joint committee on universities to count students at state colleges and to probe nepotism. It also asks whether Columbus Industrial Institute is mismanaging its origins and includes a county convicts leasing proposal. Senate passes house appropriations bill for the legislature.
Fragmented OCR describes reformers in Carolina facing arms movements and March farmer meetings. Italy arms for war with French frontier actions. Vienna notes mobilization in Liguria Piedmont sea batteries. News cites Kaleac movement proof of revolutionary tensions and European alarm.
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