Bond Issue Sparks Senate Clash and Georgia Nominations
Washington January 17 news reports Secretary Carlisle plans to issue five percent bonds February 1 to resume specie payments, prompting Republicans to denounce the move as a GOP alarm on silver. Allison criticizes timing while Bailey pushes restraints. Beckwith secures Savannah port collector nomination and Georgia figures, including postmaster delays in Macon and social notes from the capital.
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Wasshington
Erlisie
Ganuz
Carlisle
Bailey
Texas
Tafaul
Tom Johnson
Democrata
Johnson
House
Congress
Forney
Alabama
Jacksonville
Ala
Senate
Brock Beckwith
Savannah
Beckwith
Bishop Beckwith
Georgia
Bilsse
Cabaniss
Macon
Th. Bissell
H. B. King
Augusta
Henrietta Alexander
Grammercy
Crisp
Miss Lester
Charles Chester Bassett
Day in the Senate and Hawaiian affair discussed in Washington
In Washington on January 17 the senate debated the civil service law and the federal elections bill with Republicans weighing plans for action. Senator Berry attacked postmaster policy, Gallinger urged repeal, Hoar defended, and Cockrell supported intent. A senate caucus was set for tomorrow to decide on procedures, while the Hawaiian investigation featured Lt Swineburn’s testimony on landing times and troop locations amid disputes over the provisional government.
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Washington
Senate
Berry
Gallinger
New Hampshire
Hoar
Massachusetts
Cockrell
Missouri
Vcuandler
Congress
Gray
Delaware
Frye
Capitol
Swineburn
Honolulu
Arion Hall
Blount
Lilinokalani
Governmentuilding
Stevens
Sual
Mio Ewluetarn
Corbett Mitchell Prize Fight Moves to Duval County
Jacksonville report says Duval Athletic Club confirms Corbett and Mitchell will fight in Jacksonville area on January 25, 1894. Officials warn troops may be used to prevent violence, with a large circus tent planned to house up to 600 spectators, while sheriff Broward pledges obedience to the governor.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Associated Press
Duval Athletic Club
H. L. Mitchell
Richburg
Corbett
Charley Mitchel
James J. Corbett
Mitchell
St. John’s County
St. Augustine
Sheriff Perry
Broward
Duval
Perry
Corbett-Mitchell
St. John’s
Charley Mitchell
Duval County
Jockey
Sheriff Broward
Mr. Bowden
Athletic Club
Montana
Helena
Mon
Helens
Richards
Montana Bans Corbett-Mitchellight Over Principle Penalties
A fragmentary report notes that Montana would prohibit the Corbett-Mitchellight weaponry under any circumstances with penalties for principles ranging from six months to two years, implying potential militia intervention if needed. The text reflects a debate on arms legality and state enforcement.
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Corbett-Mitchellight
Montana
Usual Skirmishing Reported From Rio de Janeiro
On January 17 in Rio de Janeiro the conflict remains routine with skirmishes continuing. Rebels hold Mocanga Island while Armaco’s five government guns limit their gains. rebel admiral expected tonight with reinforcements for a landing near Rio. Government predicts eventual victory as siege of Bage costs rebels about five hundred men. Business and daily life are hindered amid the ongoing struggle.
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Rio de Janeiro
Mocanga Island
Armaco
Mocangu Island
Admiral de Mello
Rio
Peixoto
Bestowing the Honors on Bulgarian Prince and Imperial Decrees
Emperor William decorates Prince Ferdinand of Bulgaria and others with the Black Eagle at Berlin on January 17. A municipal committee rejects an eight hour workday for city workers while approving extra winter work on public buildings. Court invitations go to the United States ambassador Theo Runyon and Mrs Runyon. Anti Semite petitions on secret laws are deemed impracticable for inquiry.
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Emperor William
Ferdinand
Bulgaria
Berlin
Order of the Black Eagle
Count von Eulenburg
Prince von Scahuburg-Lippe
Herry Singer
William
United States
Theo B. Runyon
Runyon
Assassination Casts Shadow Over San Domingo Crisis
In San Domingo President Lewin rules with an iron hand as his old foe General Marchina, held prison for over a year, is executed along with eight others. Authorities say they helped fund a dynamite plot against government buildings. The Red Line steamship Philadelphia carried passengers including American minister F. C. Partridge returning from Calais.
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Lewin
Marchina
New York
Red Line
Philadelphia
Calais
F. C. Partridge
Venezuela
Washingto
San Domingos
Richmond and Danville Bill Proposes Railroad Reorganization
A state senate bill authorizes forming a corporation to purchase the Richmond and Danville railroad and consolidate lines across states. The plan backs reorganizing the system, with likely sale of the road, while preserving control of affiliated routes.
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Richmond
State Senate
Richmond and
Danville
Trial of Police Captain Gaston for Killing Strickland
In Jackson Tennessee on January 17 a jury hears the trial of Police Captain T C Gaston for the killing of W C Strickland. The defense portrays Strickland as a threat to Gaston and cites personal disputes. Mrs Strickland watches in court as Gaston testifies about the shooting scene and his state of mind. The case draws regional attention with witnesses about weather and local connections.
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Jackson, Tenn
T. C. Gaston
W.C. Strickland
Gaston
Strickland
Columbus
Miss
Jackson
Alabama
Georgia
Lynching of a Black man in Missouri after double assault
In Missouri near Valley Park and Manchester, a mob hanged a Black suspect in a dawn lynching after an alleged pair of assaults on Mrs. Al Munge and Miss Allie Harrison. The culprit was bound, strung from a tree, and subjected to a long choking death followed by a volley of gunfire as the mob dispersed.
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Hobbers
Grand Rapids
Mich
Miles McKendrick
South Grand Rapids
St. Louis
al Munge
Allie Harrison
William R. Harrison
Valley Park
Manchester
Hanging of Henry Heist Ends in Gettysburg
Henry Heist was hanged at 11 14 a m in Gettysburg after being convicted of murdering Emanuel Mown on February 1 1893. The two wood choppers shared a cabin near a furnace site. Mawn was found mutilated on March 2 and buried in a leaf covered grave. Heist fled but surrendered March 18 claiming innocence.
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Gettysburg
Heist
Henry Heist
Emanuel Mown
Thad Stevens
Old Maria Furnace
Mawn
No Place for Him. McElwee Flees Twelve Miles
Greensboro, January 17. New details emerge on the Gilmer house shooting. E R McElwee fled the parlor as shots rang out above, ran twelve to fifteen miles to Climax, stayed a day, then returned. Gilmer hires Col James Morehead as attorney. his wife employs Col James E B Boyd for divorce.
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Greensboro
N. C
E. R. McElwee
Gilmer House
Julia Dick
Weather man testifies in Coughlin trial Chicago
The prosecution in the Coughlin trial rested its case after weeks of recurring sensations. The last hours of testimony focused on identifying numerous exhibits entered as evidence. The state had hoped Joe McLaughlin would arrive from Scotland to testify but did not.
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Chicago
Coughlin
Scotland
Joe McLaughlin
Andrew Foy
Tragedy of the Sea As Amsterdam Sails Toward Rescue
The Dutch steamer Amsterdam reports heavy gales and a near sinking of a schooner in mid January. Six crew offered to救 a crew of fourteen, but a snow squall capsized the lifeboat, drowning all but one rescuer. Names of lost rescuers are listed. the vessel Maggie E Wells is identified as the wreck.
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New York
Amstedam
Rotterdam
Amsterdam
Maggie E. Wells
J. Meyer
E. Carpenter
A. J. Guayn
Stewart A. Diss
Geichhorn
A. von Wiett
Vender Velitt
Maggie FE. Wells
Gloucester
Mass
Trestle Collapse Traps Italian Laborers in Jersey Meadows
A rotten trestle on the New York Susquehanna and Western line near Fairview, New Jersey, caused a grav el laden construction train to plunge three cars into Bellman’s Creek. One worker was killed and another died at hospital. twenty others were seriously hurt. Deputy Coroner Erger gathered the dead at Volke’s morgue, while wounded were sent to St Mary’s Hospital Hoboken. Authorities said all aboard were accounted for.
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New York
New York, Susquehanna and Estern
Jersey Meadows
Fairview Station
Bellman’s Creek
Frank Lappel
Fairview
Fred Erger
Hoboken
Volke's
St. Mary’s Hospital
Jacob Hartridge
OBrien Is Discharged In Embezzlement Case
In Chattanooga on January 17 M J OBrien faced trial for embezzling 75000 from the Catholic Knights of America while supreme treasurer. The defense argued the group was unchartered under Tennessee law, prompting a plea of abatement and a court discharge. OBrien posted 15000 bond pending appeal as the case drew national notice. A separate report from New York states crank James Bradley received five years for wounding a supervisor during a building incident.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
M. J. O’brien
Catholic Knights of America
Order
Knights
Tennessee
O’brien
Supreme Court
Crank
New York
James Bradley
Fred C. Matthes
Broadway
Fecorder Smith
Court of
General Sessions
Bragence Smashers. se Augustine Convention Opens
The American Association of General Bag Agents held its thirteenth annual convention at the Ponce de Leon in St Augustine Florida on January 17. Delegates from several firms gathered for the event to discuss industry matters and plan activities for the year ahead.
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Augustine
Fra
American Association of General Bag- Agents
Ponce de Leon
Hill claims good time on the road as jail bid looms
Chicago January 17 Harry Hill, arrested Monday night and held in Cooke county jail, says he has traveled on free passes and intends to lead a correct life. He criticizes Tolleson and hopes for release via writ of habeas corpus with attorney C N Blackburn.
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Chicago
Ill
Harry Hill
Harrison Street
Cooke County
Georga
Constitution
Hill
Harry
Atlanta
Tolleson
Cincinnati
Louisville
Duncan
Lexington
Cincinna
Toledo
Detroit
Ragitoad
Quebec
Windsor
Jim Dunning
State Street
C. N. Blackburn
Blackburn
Painer
Painter
Alice Marin Hill
Fi2
Smiths Suit Against Athens Waterworks Trial Opens
New York January 1 Spectani The Athens city waterworks case proceeds in Kings County Supreme Court after a motion to dismiss. Plaintiff H Smith testifies about purchasing the old water works while W H Howell, president of the company, describes compliance with contracts and Athens pure water supply. An expert chemist testifies samples meet required standards. The judge indicates the motion may be ruled on after further evidence. Nearby, burglar Sam Spencer faces charges in Meridian Mississippi with related legal proceedings.
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New York
Tompany
Athens
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San Domingo
Virginia Senate
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American Protective Association
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