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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1894

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Exposition Delegation Seeks Rapid Government Support

Delegates reported progress in pressing for a federal exhibit building at the southern exposition site. Members in Washington met with lawmakers, and committees prepared cost estimates from government departments to justify a generous appropriation. Officials remain hopeful of quick action and strong backing from both houses.

Atb Exposition Trey Rooumani Houses of Congress Hunsa Messie Chak Howell Piling John RB. Goodwin Nord Pume Wall Ud Te Summ Damin Mittee Louisiana Brook Ucation Vassis Howell Spalding Goodwin Department Atlanta Delegan Collier Congressreen Holaus Wand Ietera Wight Augusta

Inferno in Jones Woods Park Sparks City Fire Alarm Toll

Flames engulfed Jones Woods park in a major blaze tied to old wooden structures. Fifteen engines battled ten alarms, with losses estimated around 1 093 or 1 000,000 and property damage outside the park cited at 171,000. John Scholthen of the plastic gardens put losses at 500. The conflagration recalled historical city landmarks and spread through wooden towers and annexes. The cause remains a mystery as authorities limit details.

Newark Empire City Coum Washingtor Park Jones Wes Sity-Tinth Shane Tawr Beds Aremen John Scholthen Plaste Gardens Jones Woods Sixty-Eighth Street East River Manighs

Storm Ravages Minnesota Wisconsin Bridges Dams Fail

A great storm in Minnesota and Wisconsin caused half a million dollars in damage and seven deaths. Bridges on the Le Croix Engalle and Chippewa rivers were washed away, dams failed, and railroad traffic halted. Drowning incidents reported near Anika New Richmond Spring Valley Minden.

St. Paul Minn Minnesota Wisconsin Northwest le Crois Engalle Chippins Nghning Anika New Richmond Wis Dugalle Spring Valley Wiz Minden East Tennessee

Close in Alabama May De feat the People's Will

In Montgomery and statewide reports the Alabama Democratic primary battle centers on John Johnston and Calhoun Oates. Delegations from counties including Montgomery, Jefferson, and Blount show split support and prorated votes, with Johnston leading in several counties and Oates claiming strength in others as the state convention nears on May 22.

Johnston leads at Alabama county conventions in May 16 rallies

Reports from multiple Alabama counties describe county conventions endorsing Johnston for senator and Morgan for reelection, with Oates and Hale factions contesting some delegations. Delegates instructed to vote solidly for Johnston, while other races nominate Hundley, Fletcher, and Rowe for state offices amid platform reiteration and education posts.

Gates Montgomery Ala Montgomery County Honr A Graham Cleveland Jones Hoar Alabama New England Caloagh Oates A . Sayre Morgan Sayre John W. R. Sanford Walton Hill H. Serens Thomas H. Clark Mr. Sanford Sanford John G. Winter Beats M_ Chiaholm T S Herbert Wow Vaniliver John L Cobbs H C Tompkins Charles T Pollard T. H Morton H. L. Wigglesworth W. H. Lawson James W Underwood H. C Lanlar P B. Mastin Amos Jones Dr. c . Baker W Dd. Zuber D. C. Fannin J.T Cone D E. Lewis Blount Johnston Oneonta Blount County Calhoun Anniston Jacksonville Johnston R. B. Kelly W. C. Scarbrough White Plains L. D. Miller Centre Qytes Chicago Cleburne Johnton Edwardsville Hon. P. Howell J. L. Roberts J. A. Denman J. R. Moore T. J. Burton W. M. Denman Captain Johnston Colbert Tuscumbia Dallas Selma Oates L. Etowak Gadsden Grover Cleveland Denson J. ‘H Trotter WL Culbertson F M Boozer J E Morphee Fayette M R Seay H W Laird M B McCollum W. W Jones L L Stewart Doswiher Robert F. Peters State Senate Peles Florence Kirk Jackson John T Morgan General Assembly United States Senate Madison Huntsville Madicounty Oscar R Hundley Senate A S$ Fletcher Natham M Rowe Allay W R. Newman C J Martin Ben P. Hunt Ro H Whitman John W Grayson J. P. Powell John F Smith A. J Murdock Tancred Betts Walter Byrne M H Anderson W. J Nelley J. B. White Ro E H. Pettus Tuscaloosa Oavtes Tusccaloosa Northport Brookwood Moony J J Mayfield Walter Patton Newton Whitfield J H Curry Hale Greensboro Hale County A. M Tunstall Tunstall John T. Morgan United States Turpin Lowndes Hayneville Willis Brewer Co. P Rogers, Sr Charles A. Whitten Lloyd Bullock Oatesunion Springs Congress Clay Talladega W. B. Garrett Browneville

Senate Opens Probe on Bribery Attempt for Tariff Vote

Washington May 16 Special The Lodge resolution to investigate bribery attempts to sway senators Hunton and Kyle to vote against the tariff bill stirs debate. The alleged lobbyist W Buttz is described as an aging former congressman from South Carolina. Hunton confirms the episode occurred over a month ago and says he notified bill managers, while Kyle is away. The second section may reveal sugar trust influences, but prospects of discovering facts appear slim, forecasting a farce.

Washington Lodge Hunton Kyle Senate W. Buttz Here Congress South Carolina Sugar Trust Dili Mr. Kyle

Coxey’s Counsels Enter Writ Appeal in Court

Washington May 6 counsel for Coxey Browne and Jones fled in Judge Bradley’s court an application for a writ of certiorari to stay the verdicts in Police Judge Miller’s court Justice Bradley will rule Friday The district attorney said sentence would be suspended pending decision The Coxey camp at Bladensburg saw continued dimming of the corral and growing drunkenness while bread is baked from flour shipped from Missouri President Cleveland’s absence delays a new term and possible sentence for Coxey Trowne and Jones

Cleveland Onion l F. Morton John Brashears Herhing Aiinots Cameron Miller W.B Wilson Jonna Vairny Pennsylvania A. A. Adams Ohio Joseph Kunkerley Indiana Slade Maryland John Bahey Chamber of Commerce Pennsyvania John Melryde Case Hall Washington Coxey Browne Jones Bradley Miller Bladensburg Missouri Trowne and Jones Breckinridge W. C. P. Breckinridge Supreme Court of the District of Columbia Joseph C Breckinridge United States Army Pollard District Court of Appeals

Young Swindler Cashes Postal Notes in Fernandina

A young man bought seventeen 10 cent postal notes at Fernandina post office and later cashed one in Jacksonville for $4.10. The notes bore numbers 13764 to 13780. The man vanished after using the notes to obtain money, with banks and a lady later presenting similar notes. Postmasters alerted, noting the torn dollar strips and likely fraud.

Jacksonville Mla Fernandina Clark

Knights Elect Officers and Meeting Site Named

Hamilton Douglas of Atlanta elected Grand Chancellor of the Knights of Pythias at Columbus Georgia. C W Underwood of Rome named vice grand chancellor while I Zacharias Bainbridge becomes grand prelate and W T Leopold Savannah grand keeper of records and seal. Meeting place Atlanta chosen for next session with Americus runner up. Savannah wins prize drill at exposition park as Du Guesclin division wins in field events. The lodge authorizes funds for chancellor expenses and 1000 dollars for Uniform Rank.

Hamiton Douglas Chien Pythians Columbus Gand Lodge Knights of Pythias Hamilton Douglas Atlanta C. W. Underwood Rome I. Zacharias Bainbridge W. T. H.leopold Savannah H. H. Woodruff Wadley J. M. Sanders Grand Outer Guard W. H. Stywald West Point Grand M E. C. A. Cox Americus Exposition Park du Guesclin

Teutonia Drill Team Wins Field Prize at Savannah Event

The Teutonias led by Captain Cox and Lieutenant Nett dominated the drill, earning first prize 7200 Augusta division. Savannah teams La Guercelin and Gate City claimed second and third prizes with 125 and 100 dollars, while individual honors went to A J Renkle 25 dollars and others. Knights of Pythias grand lodge session adjourned with petitions favorably acted. Alfred Herrington hints at a congressional bid conditional on June primary votes in Emanuel County and district support.

Charles A Cox Broghton Savannah Juciter Witte Teutonias B Vaughan R J _ Nehring Tip Harrison Tobe Newman Charles van Hoper EA. Butcher J W Willis Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythias du Guesclin Lodge of Grand Lodge Sovereegn Ile Swainsboro Alfred Herrington Democratic Executive Committee Emanuel County Oklahoma Colonel Herrington Congressional Club M. Herrington

Churchmen Assemble at Seventy Second Diocesan Convention

A Georgia Diocese convention opens in Griffin with Bishop Kelson presiding at St George's. Clergy and lay delegates attend, F F Reese elected secretary, Rev C C Nelson chairs. Bishop Renick seated, women's auxiliary active, and Hunter delivers an opening sermon. Griffin hosts the event.

Kelson Grifii Ga Protestant Episcopal Church In Georgia Stephen Eliott St Geory’s W. A Hunter Columbus Hunter Rieht C. C. Nelson F F. Reese F. C Renick Equatorial Africa Louisville Renick South Griffin Reys Anderson Barnwell Barrett Benedict Black Beatty Craighill Dainer Denniston Dodge Eppes Green Judd Kimball Knight LaRoche Lucas McConnell Perry Pise Reese Streng Sturges Turner Tichnor Walker Walton Williams Winn Bourne

Democratic platform backs free coinage and trumps the McKinley bill

At Lane Missouri May 16 the Democratic state convention adjourned after a long night without finalizing its platform. The silver plank calls for free bimetallic coinage of gold and silver, restore the standard, and reject gold monometallism. It endorses President Cleveland and repealing federal election laws, with nominations of Francis M. Black for supreme court, W T Carrington for schools chief, and Joseph H. Finks for railroad commissioner amid party euphoria.

Kansas City Platform Committee United States Congress Jackson and Benton Cleveland Democratic Congress Republican Party Dixie Blend Bell American Protective Association Francis M. Black Supreme Court W. T. Carrington Joseph H. Finks

Snodgrass nomination fight dominates Tennessee convention

Chattanooga May 1 The Third Congressional District Democratic convention at Cleveland adopts resolutions on silver, the Wilson bill, tax repeal for state banks and endorses Harris Bates. Balloting shows Snodgrass leading with 104 to 67 for Frazier. 114 needed. Delegates from contested counties join Snodgrass, provoking fervent, prolonged debate.

Chattanooga Tenn Tennessee Cleveland Wilson Harris Bates Snodgrass Frazier Frazer B Robertson Mcafinn

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