30 Jul 1895
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1895
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR notes reference mills and quarries with cryptic codes such as L160 and CERS, plus mentions of an agent and company. The readable items imply a catalog or inventory note rather than a full news event. No person or organization clearly identifiable beyond generic terms.
A damaged OCR fragment references a public sale in Atlanta involving a parcel near Fulton Street and West Side areas. It mentions Form 50 and entry G50 with east and west sides, plus a deceased mention. Details are unclear but indicate an official sale notice for a property in Fulton area.
In Chicago the Harve y versus Horr debate ended after a 24 hour session with 145000 words spoken and 2500 unsaid points to be submitted in writing. The audience packed the Arts Club as both speakers voiced firm positions on free coinage and silver versus gold. Each side defended their figures and warned of global economic impact, while resolutions thanked participants and lauded the debate’s influence.
Curtis Johnson returns to Greenville after years away as a bankrupt lumberman, bringing wealth and gifts. He seeks his wife Miss Etta Johnson, now divorced and remarried to William H. Perry. Perry and Johnson confront each other. Johnson faints, revealing his Mexico mining fortune and intent to support their daughter.
Reading, July 2. The young daughter of Joseph Trapp was killed by a bullet while shielding her father during a drunken, abusive incident at home. The father attacked by his son, the revolver was used. no arrests reported. In New York, Dr. Corbett divorce granted. alimony to be $100 weekly per parties agreement.
A Boston Herald dispatch reports President Cleveland will not seek a third term, awaiting an official, signature declaration when the party seeks renomination. The piece notes his desire to leave a lasting historical record, awaiting the right moment to speak. Campbell and Sorg deny governor nominations. Brice may wield influence. Local garden incident details include Stern, Von Thuengen, and Bamberg affair.
In Missouri many counties met to name delegates for the state convention at Perry Springs on Aug 6. Clinton and Saline backed free coinage, Lynn pressed for free coinage, Lafayette split on a 16 to 1 measure but approved, and Andrain named twelve delegates all for free silver. Bond Syndicate Fats Up Gold. New York, July 21. Morgan & Co deposited 2,000,000 in the subtreasury to support the government bond syndicate as treasury reserves shrink for shipments to Europe and Canada. Stern arrest sparks Munich protest. Kissingen July 29. The arrest of Louis Stern of New York provokes strong protests and criticism of Baron von Thuengen, sparking outrage among guests and potential travel boycotts of the spa. Stern and his son were at the garden listening to music when the incident occurred, causing tension over rules restricting minors.
Philadelphia July 29 Cuban sympathizers cautious on report a warship is aiding insurgents en route to Cuba. They doubt the vessel's mission and warn Spain may lose leverage if tobacco exports to the United States are halted, risking Cuban-American trade and triggering U.S. sympathy for recognition of belligerents.
Rome July 29 Premier Crispi told the chamber of deputies that no European statesman desires war. Italy seeks order within its borders and peace abroad outlining Africa policy and noting a treaty with Menelek aimed to help him on the throne with Italian support. Russia, once the sole nonrecognizer, is now said to favor Menelek while the chamber largely approved Crispi's remarks. Marescalchi sought comment on Herz and Crispi but he declined amid attempts to traduce him.
About 4,000 United Garment Workers met at Walhalla and Washuzton halls to discuss a proposed settlement with contractors. The 20 shops remaining in the 6 percent group were called out, bringing total strikers claimed by the union to nearly 15,000 across New York, Brooklyn, and eastern districts.
Chicago investigators press the fragile case against H. H. Holmes as M. G. Chappel the “little mechanic” is examined yet remains agitated. Police uncover a hidden vault under the Holmes mansion and find bones, trunks and signs of a moldering scheme involving medical colleges and the Willams family.
Boston reports reveal the Massachusetts Benefit Association exposed a major life insurance fraud centered in Beaufort North Carolina. An agent and conspirators allegedly issued policies on dying or dead individuals and murdered several to claim payouts. The company halted payments and vows full investigation across involved firms.
Andrew Boyd of Boyd Gillies & Co confessed involvement in planning a May fire at his own premises in Montreal. Two gang members Paynes and Jenkins were arrested. Boyd implicated co workers to save himself, was questioned by the crown prosecutor, then allowed to leave the country as a witness. Further arrests expected soon.
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