07 May 1890
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1890
Page
1
A garbled Piedmont Park exhibit tale recounts Booth and associates near Atlanta. The piece mentions Tim and Booth attempting an entertainment venture, with references to controversy, public interest, and local figures amid a chaotic description of events and remarks.
The Southern Society of New York plans a May 2nd unveiling of the Robert E Lee monument in Richmond. An estimated 250 attendees are expected with many from New York and New Jersey. officers include Colonel G Dickinson and Major J H Stewart, among others, assisting with travel and arrangements.
The procession bore the late Senator from Kentucky to the Baltimore and Ohio station for a special train to Lexington. Members of the Kentucky delegation and state officials joined the solemn departure with honorary pallbearers and city authorities present at the Capitol and station.
A lengthy report details the Willie Leaphart murder in Leaington and a suspected conspiracy. Rosa Cannon testifies about Charley Canon and others, while a governor’s inquiry hints at partisan manipulation and a possible reward for the killers. the inquest identifies several suspects and notes public anger across the state.
A large fire at the Singer Sewing Machine factory in Blened Elizabeth Burzanera New Jersey destroyed the main binding and spread rapidly from the third floor machine shop. Firefighters fought the blaze as walls collapsed, risking many escapes. two thousand workers were employed, with likely complete loss of the factory and extensive records and books. Insurance and total losses are undetermined amid widespread damage. Also noted, Floyd & Co bucket shop bungle winds down in Curacao port. grain quotas and wheat prices surge, with losses expected for customers. The senior Floyd, Georgia-born, remains active as the firm winds up operations.
In Riverside and nearby townships witnesses told the Clayton Breckenridge committee that most voters supported John M Clayton. A dramatic clash erupted when Judge McClure struck attorney Armstrong in the face, prompting arrests and tense adjournment as the hearing continued amid a packed gallery.
A devastating blaze at the Longue Pointe asylum near Montreal consumed the building and killed an estimated one hundred or more inmates. Firefighters lacked water and only tanks could be used, as the structure collapsed in flames. Sisters of Charity tried to save others as chaos and a mass exodus unfolded, with a tense scene of trapped patients and brave rescues.
Special Justice Kennedy in the supreme court hands down a decision in Capital City bank versus Charles Parand et al. with a lengthy opinion detailing the Right of Nelson from Atlanta in 1888, payments, arrests in Canada, and settlement negotiations, leading to dismissal of the plaint with costs. The case moves toward the court of appeals as creditors seek the transfer of Syrings duatt. The report also covers the Eighth Annual Convention of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union in Rome Ga and a Louisville suspension of a reporter.
Congress adjourned amid Beck signatures and silver caucus chatter. St Paul women rally for reform while Chicago carpenters end a strike with an eight hour day. Reston ordnance works contract may boost East Challanges. An imperial session opens with a long speech as brokers push Dayton Administration figures. Amauot of 512000 cited in legal note.
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