Mysterious Ager Sale Notice From Trustees
Fragmentary OCR notes show an estate auction notice involving trustees and Georgia related terms. The readable bits include references to sale, 8 NS, RAS, and aged items, with unclear identities and dates.
12 Mar 1884
Page 1
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1884
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR notes show an estate auction notice involving trustees and Georgia related terms. The readable bits include references to sale, 8 NS, RAS, and aged items, with unclear identities and dates.
March 11 report from Washington describes Mr Morrison entering the House with his tariff bill looking hopeless. Observers note distrust in Morrison, Abe Hewitt’s opposition, and Democratic leaders doubting passage. The bill is unlikely to advance soon as Robotic discussion and extensions stall action.
The piece reports on the majority and minority views of the Ways and Means Committee regarding the tariff bill. It notes projected 20 to 29 percent reductions in duties, its aims to relieve consumers, and concerns about effects on wages and industry. It also covers prior bills, imports data, and calls for relief from taxes, with the minority led by Mr McKinley arguing against sweeping cuts and highlighting potential harm to labor and investment.
A northern writer claims a southern bloc of 38 Democrats voted with Republicans to end filibustering in the House during Hayes era. Ben Hill of Georgia and others led a secret meeting to stop arrests, influencing votes that helped preserve the Union and reveal party realignments amid 1880s national tensions.
In the Senate on March 11 measures were introduced including a bill by Mr. Miller of New York suspending coinage of the standard silver dollar for two years. The Mexican treaty was ratified 41 to 21 after executive session. Debates featured speakers such as Gibson and Morrill, with amendments on exports and sugar. The Senate confirmed W F Fitzgerald to Arizona Supreme Court and House reports included defense spending for Georgia and tariff reductions. Adjourned.
A dying horse thief exposes a long forgotten killing in Michigan. William Phillips, Iowa cattle dealer, was found murdered near Lexington in 1981. James Dixon, a helper, possessed Phillips’s watch and chain and died by his own hand. David Pickard, jailed for horse theft, admits knowledge of the case. Pickard claims Nealey, Dixon, and Joseph Ellis Nealy plotted the crime for 11,600 and the stolen effects. Nealey, an ex marshal, is under arrest.
Gleger from Copenhagen reports large ice in the coven area while navigating near 489 52 with five hundred feathign wasean. Passen gers from Los Angeles say 400 emigrants are near Coltan with rail and team travel to Pomona. Balihesis Assignmees Habrruone reports flour shipments by March Ti-Marchant Co. liabilities $590,000 and assets $35,000.
War dispatches report General Graham’s forces advancing against Osman Digma near Zariba while 7,000 of his troops threaten British stores and night assaults intensify. Prince Jerome Napoleon urges people to yield to the voters, amid France’s tense mood and calls to expel Orleans princes. French columns push toward Bac Ninh. Canton notes growing Chinese war preparations as European civilians move safely. Cardinal Salloni named dean of the sacred college. whispers push for other promotions. A Danville political scene unfolds with rioters and letters shaping public sentiment as trials and testimony continue. In Macon, racial and political fault lines flare over Blaine and party factions amid thefts and local intrigue.
Special to The Constitution from Washington on March 11 reports that the House ended a heated Wool tariff exchange between Mr Converse and Mr Mind. The move signals likely failure to pass any tariff legislation this session. Randalls stance, favoring internal revenue cuts over tariff shifts, supports defeat of the Morrison bill with a bloc of Democrats split on reform.
Washington March 14 Colonel W E Sims testified under Senator Vance in the Danville investigation describing how he became the Readjuster candidate for Congress. He noted prior Conservative Party hints and a confidential letter urging delegation support to influence the Martinsville district, with Williams and Cobel named in the appeal.
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