12 Mar 1894
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1894
Page
1
A fragmentary notice lists stock of kings and details about a company on ISTREET Avenue. It mentions a treasurer and mentions a view of the gate and late Ard. The readable text is garbled and provides limited concrete facts about values or entities.
A fragmented note reports a local debate on reducing rabbit populations tied to agricultural or religious groups. Officials weigh humane control measures as residents express concerns over ecological balance and farm outputs. The brief hints at contested policies and community names but omits clear dates or locations.
Washington May special report notes Quay leading a prolonged filibuster attempt to force reading of bills, triggering party panic. Douglas County in Georgia faces questions over endorsing the administration's financial policy as delegates dispute support for the gold standard while the tariff bill stalls.
Washington May 11 Republicans move to delay tariff legislation with a 320 page bill read aloud a full day. Debate centers on boracic acid and other acids with amendments by Jones Aldrich and Hoar. Harris blocks Chinese treaty timing. Quay withdraws municipal code bill. Senate adjourns at 6:15 pm awaiting tomorrow’s tariff action.
Washington May IL House debate on the naval appropriation bill centers on Navy yard administration and an extra force at Portsmouth yard for ex-Speaker Reed. Republicans led by Mr Cummings spar with Mr Reed while other members including Messrs Boutelle Baker Crain Meyer Geisenhainer Talbott discuss related agenda items.
The Alabama Democratic primary fight narrows to Johnston and Gates as both campaigns wrap up. Gates, the administration candidate, speaks in Montgomery while Johnston finishes in Phoenix City. Delegates to the state convention will be chosen by primaries and county conventions next week with May 22 as the nomination date. Gates declares strong support for Cleveland while Johnston’s backers claim momentum and predict a tight race.
Georgia's P O'Connor wins on first ballot at the Ancient Order of Hibernians national convention in Omaha. John C Weadock chosen vice president, with ongoing balloting for another officer. Reports on headquarters, labor bureaus, and new member speeches from Bishop Scann and Rev Dr Shahn. The convention paced by earlier revisions debate.
The Brooklyn tabernacle hosted Talmage’s silver jubilee with nationwide and international attendance. Speakers included Senator Walsh of Georgia and ex Secretary Tracey, while telegrams from Gladstone and many leaders poured in. Governor Northen featured as vice president at the southern Baptist convention session in Dallas, highlighting Baptist unity and the peaceable gospel.
Wi Nam Sylvester Harris, linked to a gang of highwaymen, was convicted on four counts of kukluxing and sentenced to twenty one years in the Tennessee penitentiary in Chattanooga. The notable case involved the murder of merchant W. W. Ingersoll on December 1, 1683, alleged but not proven. Harris faced a historic statute targeting assault by disguised persons on public roads with deadly weapons.
Lexington women plan a reception for William C Owens, opponent of Colonel Breckinridge, to protest his renomination. They intend to fill the opera house with representative women of the Bluegrass region who rarely engage in politics, signaling a large delegation and pledged attendance.
A Bradtree's weekly review notes prolonged tariff uncertainty and a coal strike wave driving about 175,000 idle workers in the coal sector with broader lay-offs in industries. It cites railroads confiscating coal in transit and widespread declines in trade in Philadelphia Baltimore and Georgia markets, alongside drought threatening crops in Jacksonville and Alabama strikes depressing activity.
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