12 Mar 1890
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1890
Page
1
Fragmentary text suggests a local brief involving names like Sheri and a general reference to a place or event. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR, but the snippet hints at a community report or notice with potential names and locations.
A critical column charges the ruling party with ruthless extravagance as pension bills rise and federal finances darken. The piece argues tight spending and reforms are needed to avert a looming fiscal crisis and protect retirees.
Ex Speaker Carlisle surveys fiscal outlook and warns of Republican plans to push massive pension and relief measures. He estimates immediate pension arrears of 471 million and annual costs surpassing 100 million for service and widows. Other bills would raise benefits, with total deficits possible even without tariff cuts or tobacco tax repeal.
In a House debate, critics warn that passing bills could force higher taxes or more debt, while opponents argue the party must take full responsibility. The discussion notes reform promises and political blame from the prior campaign as bills await Senate action. Also mentions appointments and a presidential party’s southern tour with stops in Charleston and St Augustine.
The opening prayer drew a small senate attendance, a quorum call followed, and after meeting all actions were approved. In Wyoming news, the committee of the whole moved a privileged bill for Wyoming admission, with debate over timing and committee referral and passage by party lines.
A March telegram from Commander Bishop reports the United States steamer Iroquois arrived at Port Townsend Washington after two months adrift from Honolulu to Sumatra disabled by a broken piston rod and disarranged machinery. The crew is well and will coal and provisions before heading to San Francisco. Clark Expelled in New York Shooting Affair
Taulbee, a congressman, dies after a clash sparked by an affair and a controversial Kincaid incident. Reports detail the shooting on the capitol steps, self defense claims, and defiance by supporters. Kincaid faces trial, with Kentucky figures offering aid. The piece recounts Taulbee’s career, wealth, and public persona amid the tragedy.
On March 11 striking shirt makers join with cloak makers to push for shorter hours and higher pay. Seven large shirt contractors concede, with smaller firms expected to follow. women workers are being organized. Cloak bosses accept most terms except for the minimum working time. Pants makers seek shorter hours and union rights, but bosses oppose. Committees from both sides confer as postmaster Sanders is arrested in San Francisco for mail robbery.
Corumpray C March 11 Sheriff Nichols earns praise for saving George Turner of Spartanburg from a 400 strong lynch mob bent on murder. Turner escaped under cover of darkness, reached Luson by train, and is now jailed in Richmond awaiting trial for Edward Finger’s murder. Nichols recalls a Spotsylvania era courage as he protected Turner and faced down an angry crowd.
A large blaze at Third and Vine streets in Cincinnati damages Stern Mayer & Co and a neighboring hotel. The five story stone building, valued around 20 000, housed Stern Mayer & Co with 200 000 in goods. the Burnett House was saved despite roof smoke and burning blinds. Firemen faced falling cornices and engine hazards during efforts to contain the fire and move equipment. Insurance is reported at 250 000.
After heavy rain, the Mississippi River gauge rose to 38.5 feet with crevasses at Point Chicot and Sappington under repair by government pilings. Levees from Arkansas City to the Louisiana line are said strong with no major plantation damage yet. River forecasts suggest rising waters and delays to trains. a washout blocks Mobile and Ohio service, while other routes report partial operations and ongoing flood mitigation efforts.
In a March 31 debate in the House of Commons Lord Randolph Churchill denounced the Parnell Commission and government actions as unconstitutional. He argued the inquiry used criminal charges against political opponents, pressed for a unanimous vote against the proceedings, and condemned the use of a three-judge commission without a jury. Churchill criticized closure methods, cited financial penalties, and accused ministers of bias and manipulation. Chamberlain, Gladstone, and Goschen faced sharp exchanges as the debate continued with cross-party denouncements and support for the inquiry’s dismissal.
March 11 reports say Moran colliery fire spreads with around one hundred miners killed and many still unaccounted for as volunteers and rescuers search amidst debris. Four entombed men escape through a crevice, confirming grim losses and ongoing recovery efforts.
A garbled dispatch touches on a boxing result in Le Augustion, a trial involving Lommanier Metalie, and remarks on ex Vresident Fiadden and ex Sec retary Phen in a New Orleans scene. It mentions a United States steamer Trogeete at Port Tornvent and a Tennessee representative day, with various legal and transport notes.
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