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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1895
Page
1
In Frankfort and Louisville reports, Kentucky politicians clash over silver bounty payments to sugar planters. The dispute centers on Senator Blackburn, Col Thompson, and allied lobbyists aiming to delay bounty funds to influence rival campaigns. A New Orleans sugar planters meeting notes calls for hearings Aug 7 and references fluctuating cotton prices and commodity analyses.
A historical overview discusses cotton production and prices in the United States during the 19th century. It notes the impact of foreign demand, exports, and European markets on price fluctuations, with tables showing data from 1800 to 1850 and references a period of unusually low production levels for the era.
New York July Special notes a planned racing card for the Cotton States International Exposition. Backers include Riley Graman, Lucky Baldwin, and Phil Dwyer. Georgia law complicates legality, but organizers claim vast capital and influential backers from eastern turf await favorable legislation. If Atlanta visits favor it, millions could be invested.
Chicago detectives at the Holmes building in Englewood report finding eighteen bones, a jacket fragment, hair, and a fluid vial in the basement. Dr North confirms human origin though age and chemical exposure affect color. Police hold Owens and Quinlan under surveillance as they pursue links to Mrs Connor and the Williams girls amid ongoing investigations.
The Sun Publishing Company wins a charter to start a daily in Asheville with first issue expected around September 1. Incorporators include ex-Congressman B. A. Haloc, W. J. Allen, J. D. Anderson, BR. Richuidven, H. W. butkert, W. Meeks and John Alsen. Enlas named editor, paper to advocate free coinage of silver.
Wichita confronts Merritt as police and municipal officials meet about blocking enforcement after city ordinances restricting liquor and protection laws clash with state orders. The council refuses funding for police and fire services, closing streets and halting repairs. An assistant to oversee violator prosecutions is sought, but no reputable Wichita attorney will accept duties. Both governor and attorney general insist the law will be enforced despite local opposition.
Six masked men halted the westbound New York and Chicago express between Archivald and Stryker, forcing the conductor to surrender the safe. About $8,600 reportedly taken. no passengers harmed. Officials doubt rapid capture, with several tramplish suspects questioned and limited leads.
County supervisors meet in San Francisco to decide on funding and routing a 100000 exhibit under the state board of trade for the Atlanta exposition. Railroads offer freight support of 10000, signaling strong interest in showcasing products from the famed climates.
Detective Geyer arrives from Detroit to pursue the Holmes-Pietsz case. The missing Howard Pretzel is believed murdered in Circle Park hotel, with his body possibly moved in a trunk. Officials seek funds to reproduce the exhibit and send it to Atlanta for investigation, proposing state and county contributions to cover packing, care, and transport.
Toronto July 2 coroner's jury finds willful murder against H. H. Holmes in the killing of the Pietzel girls. Coroner Johnson issues an arrest warrant as proceedings move to extradition with Crown Attorney Dewart stating government will cover expenses. This marks the first case under the new Canadian mechanism where magistrate court intervention is unnecessary.
Thurber, at Gray Gables, returns to Marion after discussions about petitions from the American Humane Society. He states the president has not yet received any petition concerning a bell fight as an attraction for the Atlanta exposition.
San Francisco July 24 A surge of public interest follows Durant's reappearance as crowds at the jail seek a glimpse. Substantial funds are being spent on his defense despite questions about his family's means. Rumors claim Mrs Durant is daughter of a Placer county mining man who may fund the trial. Detective Lees analyzes a newspaper letter sent to Mrs Nobies and wrapped around jewelry, with experts preparing a photographic exhibit.
Chattanooga reports a Pullman car scuffle between Adolph Ochs owner of The Times and Will G. McAdoo former Knoxville broker now in Wall Street. McAdoo alleges a face slapped and vows further action. Ochs counters with warning of libel suit. The clash stems from political battles over Judge Clark and a rhyming jab by Ochs.
Historic dispatches report that federal authorities ordered troops to Wyoming to halt clashes between Bannock Indians and white settlers near Jackson Hole. Telegrams from Indian Commissioner and Governor Richards urged full military force to protect settlers and return Indians to the reservation. A battle was under way with Indian police guiding efforts as officials prepared further action.
In Chicago on July 24 Judge Showalter entered a final decree dissolving the last remnant of the old whisky trust. The decision appoints General McNulta as permanent receiver with power to liquidate the remaining assets, notify shoe holders to prove claims by September 1, and oversee distributions. The receiver may pursue actions against Morris and other directors to recover misappropriated funds and seeks to set aside bonds sold at a large loss.
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