11 Jul 1890
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1890
Page
1
A lengthy convention summary describes Democrats and allies debating party unity at a large gathering. Leaders urge reform, rail against government corruption, and advocate a platform stressing honesty and decency while outlining plans for a future coalition to advance Democratic goals.
Georgia Republican Colonel BF G Wade defends the force bill in an interview, arguing it is the South’s urgent need. He cites county population disruption and precinct consolidation as Democratic overreach, warning many voters may abandon efforts under force. A postmaster appointment and Marine Band plan in Augusta are noted, with statistics efforts announced by Superintendent Peter and a list of agents.
At the National Educational Association session in Minneapolis, officers were elected led by President Willim EB Garrett. Archbishop Ireland argued for state and parish schools with religious instruction, opposing compulsory secular education and endorsing a system balancing church influence with state oversight.
The July 10 report details winter wheat conditions across several states, noting a slight regional dip in Kentucky and varied progress in the southern plains. It cites advanced sprouting in many areas, overall near last month’s average, with frost and pests impacting yields and quality, especially in the Atlantic coast.
Information from the navy department indicates rising tension between San Salvador and Guatemala after a government change. Vessels, including the Thetis, ordered from San Francisco to the Central American west coast will avoid interference unless protecting American interests or aiding American subjects. Reports note Admiral Belknap may assist in Corea and protect consular interests, while limits on interference are emphasized.
London July 10 reports from the Press Association say a cabinet reconstruction is under way. W H Smith will likely be raised to the peerage with Churchill succeeding him as leader in the House. Lord Hartington is advised to resume but prefers to stay outside. Salisbury obtained the queen’s assent to changes as the government drops several bills for this session and shifts focus to land cession, housing for workers, and census preparations.
A colonial era court in Spartanburg County postponed the murder case State v Samuel Jefferies and Columbus Roberts for the death of Dr Alexander White. Roberts received no bill while Jefferies faced a true bill with a continuance sought by the state due to missing witnesses and the defendant’s age. The trial now moves to October term.
General Patavieya was appointed captain general of Cuba while in New York a monster Cooper Union meeting protested cloakmakers. Colonel Beekman Dubarry, named commissary general of subsistence with brigadier general rank, was approved by the president. Mount Washington reported twenty five degrees above zero. An explosion on the Friedolch der Gross injured several crew. The Alabama Terminal and Improvement Co plans lines from Mobile to Memphis via connections with the Illinois Central and Mobile & Ohio.
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