14 Jun 1884
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1884
Page
1
fragmented OCR lists names and places including Amerlcus Athintn Newnan and Marietta Park. references to Hammonds law firm and Court actions suggest public notices of estate matters and court proceedings. lacks clear dates or outcomes but indicates legal filings and government notices in Georgia.
An advertisement touts a miracle tonic named Blood Balm Co promising quick relief from neuralgia, skin conditions, and blood poisons. It asserts numerous testimonials and a six year history of cures, urging readers to try the product for dramatic health benefits.
In Washington June 13 the Senate debated the Trelevant Claim to Georgia payments amid partisan division. A party-line vote recommitted the measure to the claims committee. The House earlier passed a pension bill package and considered amendments affecting Oregon and Georgia funding. The solicitor of the treasury vacancy slows disbursing work.
Washington gossip notes a court martial order for Judge Swain amid alleged crooked money dealings with banker Bateman. The piece condemns Republican officials and calls for broader investigations into the War Department and justice system, warning of pervasive corruption and potential shifts with a new administration.
Senator Fair pushes southern investments while Indian policy moves forward. Dawes backs Carlisle school and Indian progress, Ingalls clashes on future Indian prospects. Senate plans committee trip to Indian territory during break. vice consuls named for Brazil include Langdon in Georgia and Meyers in Virginia.
In the House, a concurrent resolution authorized a temporary Capitol display for the Bartholdi statue pedestal. Senate amendments to the consular, diplomatic, pension, and other bills were non-concurred, with many private bills reported. Pryor argued for a board to determine electoral questions. the conference on post office appropriations narrowed disputes to five items, with key railroad provisions still unresolved.
Reports from New York and Washington indicate strong push toward Governor Cleveland for the Democratic ticket with Tilden delaying commitment. Flower remains uncertain as New York’s delegation balance could tilt the nomination while Tilden letters influence Western and Southern factions. Independent Republicans plan to resist Blaine, signaling a contested race ahead of Chicago.
In Boston on June 13 independents meeting backed by Harvard President Eliot urged creation of a new national party. Speakers criticized Chicago nominations and urged cooperation with Democrats, forming a 100 member executive committee and sending a 25 member delegation to New York to coordinate with independents there.
Fort Worth, June 3. At the Democratic state convention delegates were instructed to use their own judgment in selecting candidates for Chicago. The vote to reconsider Tilden and Wendicks was tabled 301 to 162 yet a resolution urging independent choice was adopted. Several named delegates and Texas officials are listed. congressional names were asked to be omitted. The convention to nominate governor and state officers meets August 19 to 24 in Austin. A separate Chicago incident reports a barn fire on Centre Avenue and Taylor Street resulting in Fred Osdell and an unknown man perishing.
The week ending today shows 262 US failures and 25 in Canada, up from last week’s 215, with increases in mid south and Pacific states. Hunt Stewart & Co New Orleans cotton factors failed, blamed on draft acceptance misunderstandings. recovery expected in days. Also reports on East Tennessee Virginia and Georgia railroad finances, Penn Bank hearing, Middleton & Co fraud fund movements, and various bank and brokerage troubles with limited details.
June reports from Key West and nearby areas recount the execution of Ota Ricio, a Cuban convicted of murder tied to a gambling quarrel, and notes his calm demeanor on the scaffold. Also mentioned is a Cuban who executed three murders in Cuba and a separate hanging, with other regional items on battles, politics, and disasters.
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