20 May 1884
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1884
Page
1
The readable fragments indicate a legal or city notice with names, streets, and organizational hints. Entities include a building, Atlantic Georgia area references, and scattered street names. The text is incomplete but points to a formal notice or directory item from a Southern paper.
Reports from New York to Louisville and Petersburg describe a broad banking panic. Bank directors resignations and new appointments accompany suspensions at several institutions including W.B. Scout & Co and the Planters and Merchants bank. Details discuss deposits, state funds, and efforts to settle differences among financiers while warning customers of temporary closures and possible recoveries.
A remnant of riots in Darville reports Governor Cameron to send troops as George Adams, identified as the riot leader, was attacked and hospitalized. Mayor Johnston sought state aid for the May 20 election. officials claim no disturbance since the November riot and expect a peaceful vote.
In Bartimong Maryland on May 19 Bishop J A Shorter led the African M E general conference. Tomorrow officers will be elected as Senior Bishop D A Payne receives a small episcopal district to finish church history. Fred Douglass and Thomass Fortune spoke. Douglass recalled barefoot days on Holliday Street and pledged to pursue equal rights. A California resolution urged Congress to push civil rights protections in the upcoming national campaign amid debate. Washington reports note Mabine’s racing win and a flurry of conventions planning with Chicago hotels securing rooms for the major party gatherings. The day includes adjournment chatter as appropriations, land deals, and real estate actions move through committees.
Nevada Representative Cassidy says the Pacific coast delegation visit to Governor Tilden was purely social and not political. He notes widespread misreporting from interviews that never occurred and asserts Tilden would likely accept the Chicago convention nomination if offered.
Sunset Cox states that no one can answer what Tilden will do but believes he will yield to nationwide pressure and accept the nomination If nominated he would be elected and the New York democracy would unite in support with no dissenting votes Cox asserts Tilden would be the likely nominee and winner if he agrees to run
In Washington on May 19, strong debate swirls around the Kinzer appropriation bill and the nine figure sums passed previously. Senator Anthony reportedly plans to resign next week due to health risks, as doctors say he cannot safely perform his duties.
In Washington on May 19 Senator Cameron presided as others presented petitions including Florida land grant forfeiture against the Atlantic Gulf and West Indies rail road. Bills were introduced to arm Palmetto Guards, and a finance committee review of bank failures was ordered. A land grant inquiry for the New Orleans Pacific railroad was set for tomorrow. The labor statistics bureau bill advanced under Garland amendments before executive adjournment. Congress members, plus Pendleton and others, traveled to Charlotte for Independence anniversary events.
In the U S House on May 19 Mr Turner of Georgia, chair of elections, delayed consideration of the Wallace McKinley election case due to improper report distribution. McKinley of Iowa sought either disposal today or a one-week delay. The session shifted to appropriation bills with debate over treasury bond redemptions and land grants, plus detailed totals for the legislative budget and departmental appropriations.
A May 19 story reports public ceremonies for the czar’s son, royal processions through Saint Petersburg, oaths of allegiance, and honors for Prince William of Germany. The city shone with flags, decorations, and special church services as the imperial family participated in events.
United States departments outlined exhibits for the New Orleans World’s Exposition. State will show cotton and wool fibers with market data. War and Ordnance bureaus display engineering models and artillery progress. Navy to show ordnance and ships. Post Office to operate a functioning office with railway mail gear. Interior and Smithsonian sections feature ethnology geology fishing and maritime life. Booths will illustrate progress in cotton spinning and American invention across agencies.
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