21 Jul 1883
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1883
Page
1
The Western Union strike mood shifts as executives rally staff nationwide. messages flow, branches reopen, and reinforcements pour in from Chicago to St Louis while leaders promise a long fight to maintain company control.
Telegraph workers across cities rally in a broad strike, with managers fighting to keep service. In Atlanta, 400 members gathered, 40 initiated, and reports say the state shows mixed results as branches reopen and message delays persist. Operators from Nashville join Atlanta forces, while Georgia towns report varied activity and no major wire cuts.
A report from Grafton and surrounding towns details the defalcation of John L. Hechmer, former supreme treasurer of the Catholic Knights of America, amid losses claimed up to 30,000 to 470,000 dollars. M J O'Brien succeeded him as treasurer after uncovering discrepancies and an ongoing conflict over funds. The case frames Hechmer as a trusted civic figure whose retirement led to a cascade of financial irregularities, with investigations spanning Cumberland Maryland and Lebanon Kentucky. The article notes uncertainty over prosecution and the impact on his family and the order.
Calcutta boards report a deadly cholera surge with 2240 deaths in the year, breaking monthly records into April May and December. Dispatches describe widespread infection across towns, UNESCO hospitals, and refugee movements while noting wind patterns and public health measures in response.
Paris dispatch states differences with England over Tamatave Madagascar appear close to settlement. Galen report notes Anglo French colonists have reached understanding on Tamatave trouble. Lancaster crew excesses criticized as police arrest sailors and officers. Aldershot orders four batteries of field artillery for active service. Cotton worm widespread in Montaoweng Alabama.
The son of Parson Brownlow recounts his life from youth in Wythe County Virginia to editor and post office official. He details Brownlow's war era work, political fights with Fayette McMullen and others, and his rugged defense of himself in duels and street clashes.
Public health measures issued July 1 establish a quarantine against all Mexican South American and West Indian ports. Any vessel with yellow fever on board cannot dock in the city. Prohibitions extend to visits by doctors and midshipmen. a consul's actions at Vera Cruz and Havana are noted. a ship fumigated at sea will sail for New York. a dying baker and doctor are reported.
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