President May Visit Augusta Amid Congress Debates
Washington November 3 Special Cleveland favors a Augusta visit if possible. Georgia and South Carolina delegates urged him to attend the exposition, arguing southern capital and development would benefit youth and the nation. The president expressed bias toward going but foresees not leaving before December 4, with a possible short trip to Augusta between visits to the capital.
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Astwood Nomination Rejected by Senate in Session
Washington November 3 The senate rejected Henry C Astwood of New York for consul general and continued nominations to posts including Roosevelt of New York for the Secretariat and other consulships. The body also advanced postings such as Stan Huge to Rechenberg and Edgar Russell to first lieutenant in the third artillery.
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United Sebes An Lunion
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Tampa
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Uarington
Frank M. Limannel
Bennettsvile
Stan Huge Dacuos
Wisconsin
Rechenberg
Bohemia
Edgar Russell
Third Artillery
Senate Rejects Hornblower Nomination to Supreme Court
Washington November 3 The Senate adjourned without confirming Hornblower for the Supreme Court. The failure to act amounts to a rejection, forcing the President to either send another name or nominate a different candidate for the court.
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Wink Taylor Takes Charge of Grand Central Hotel
Wink Taylor, a prominent Georgia hotel man, assumed charge today of the Grand Central hotel in Columbia South Carolina. He previously ran the Site hotel in Chattanooga Gainesville and has been noted as a well known hospitality figure.
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Hngton
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East Tennessee strike looming over pay cut dispute
Knoxville November 3 with Major Fink standing by a 10 percent wage reduction workers refuse to work under it. Union chiefs from three locomotive trainmen orders arrive and plan talks with Fink to seek a settlement. If no deal is reached, a two thirds vote may order a company-wide strike.
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Arthur
Palace Hotel
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Wilkinson
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President Cleveland plans brief hunting trip amid senate repeal bill delay
Washington reports President Cleveland may slip away tomorrow for three or four days of shooting and recreation after waiting on senate action on the repeal bill. Secretary Thurber declined to confirm particulars. The president has hunted near his country home and reportedly bagged fourteen squirrels in one day.
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Thanksgiving Proclamation Issued by President Cleveland
Washington November 3 The president today issued a Thanksgiving Proclamation urging daily gratitude to God and designating one day each year for public thanks. The document opens with Grover Cleveland declaring the nation’s mercies and divine goodness worthy of praise and worship.
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Thanksgiving Proclamation by Grover Cleveland
The United States designated the Thursday before the end of November as a day of thanksgiving and praise. Citizens were urged to forego work, gather in places of worship, and recall God’s deeds, with reunions, charity, and grateful tribute to the throne of grace.
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Grover Cleveland
No Foundation for rumor of Cleveland attack
Washington November 3 Private Secretary Thurber says there is no foundation for the report that a crank attempted to assault President Cleveland today The Associated Press dispatch says the White House staff and police were unaware of any such attempt and regard the rumor as false
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Jacksonville Eyes Corbett Mitchel Fight Purses Growing
Jacksonville sports circles report progress toward bringing the Corbett Mitchel bout to the city. A letter from Richard K. Fox claimed Jacksonville can host if $20 000 is raised locally, a target already said to be met. Foreseeable December dates, favorable weather, and open hotels bolster hopes amid authorities’ cooperation.
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United States
Richard K. Fox
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Newsboys Parade At Chicago World's Fair Grounds
Six hundred newsboys from Detroit arrived by a Michigan Central train to join a parade at Jackson Park. The group explored the Midway and enjoyed rides on the Ferris wheel while a simple sandwich and milk meal was served before they head home tonight.
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Terminal Station
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White City
State to expand convict farm cultivation in Roanoke region
The North Carolina state will not abandon its convict farms on the Roanoke river but will add 2 500 acres to cultivation. Floods in the Roanoke River cost the state about £20 000 this year while 1 200 bales of cotton and 60 000 bushels of corn were produced. The state convention of the Young Men's Christian Association met at Henderson this afternoon and favorable reports on its growth were read. Professor Massey of the State Agricultural and Mechanical College will accompany Congressman Alexander on a western trip to inspect the beet sugar industry as a possible new enterprise. A wealthy company plans beet cultivation and sugar manufactories in the west to offset short seasons. The county board of health reports the deaths today at the Home for the Aged of Mary Page 104 and Harriet Mordecai 101.
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Bomb Found On Westminster Bridge Buttress Near Parliament
London reports a loaded seven pound conical bomb was found Wednesday last on a Westminster bridge buttress near the House of Parliament. Police seized the device and, per Scotland Yard, experts study whether it was armed. The Globe published the sensational item this afternoon and confirms police details.
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Riot in Kajane Austria Evicts Miller Sparking Clash
Vienna reports a miller eviction in Kajane triggered a large villager protest against police. The riot left four villagers dead and five officers seriously injured. Military forces were sent as authorities seek calm amid continued tension.
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Kiajame
Firefight on East Tennessee Express Train Robbery
Two gunmen boarded the Knoxville and Louisville express at Coal Creek water tank and robbed messenger R D Scribner. Police chief Atkins and Lt Hood wounded, bandit Smith captured while partner Gerding fled but jailed. both Knoxville-born. Robber duo expected to strike again amid armed guards.
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Steep
Seven Masked Men Rob Train In Arkansas Slays Conductor
Fast express No. 51 known as Cannon Ball was halted at Oliphant Arkansas seven miles north of Newport by seven masked men. Conductor J P McNally was shot and killed while protecting the train. The robbers looted the express car and passengers then fled northward as authorities sent bloodhounds and dispatched aid from Little Rock and Newport.
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Train Robbery Loot Delays Until McNally Remains Return
A posse and bloodhounds pursue the robbers after a hold up on the railroad. The train with Conduct or McNally is due about 2 15 this morning. Full details of the robbery are not yet known and railroad officials have no estimate of the stolen amount.
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Prendergast Trial Set For Next Monday In Chicago
Chicago reports that Prendergast, accused of Mayor Harrison’s murder, will face trial in criminal court next Monday. He lacks an attorney but intends to hire one, with Judge Dunne likely to appoint counsel. The prisoner kept mostly indoors to avoid gawkers and lamented press coverage, claiming the newspapers harm him.
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Jadie Horton
Sam
Confessed His Crime in Night Operator Slaying
General Kennedy, held on suspicion of murdering Night Operator Lowery at Shell Mound Tennessee, confessed that he and cousin John Kennedy attempted to chloroform the operator and rob the depot on several visits. John shot the sleeping operator through a window, then both entered the room and fled. The local mood is one of intense emotion.
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Tarred and feathered couple terrorizes Pembroke community
In Pembroke Georgia on November 3 Bryan Sykes a Black man and his wife were attacked in their home by unknown assailants. They were tarred and feathered after being dragged from their bed and bound to a log. Sykes was beaten and left unconscious while his wife endured tar and feathering leaving her head shaved to remove tar. Police report loss of several cotton lots and other property as suspects remain at large.
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Quarterman Gauth Captured Near Savannah After Drunken Row
Savannah November 3 Special Quarterman who shot and killed Wor near Premormort in a drunken row two weeks ago was captured this morning at Oliver station on the Central Railroad about thirty five miles from the city. Lanier arrested him and authorities were notified. Deputy Sheriff Nathan left for Oliver tonight with a warrant to bring him down tomorrow morning. Coroner's jury verdict found Quarterman guilty of murder.
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Lewellyn S Statement on Settlement Terms in Legislative Dispute
Wichita Kansas November 3 Governor Lewellyn read a statement about the February settlement terms after a political speech. The note cites a night agreement involving Sheriff forces and no ejection from the Douglass house, with later references by Speaker Douglass. The account also notes George R. Peck and a transition to other items.
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George R. Peck
Tragedy at County Fair Sparks Fatal Altercation
At a Marion County fair in Chaveston D C Arthur Bethea a white man killed Press Bowen a Black man after Bowen drew or threatened to draw a public safety item. Bethea fatally hurt Bowen shouting through the heart as Bowen stood intoxicated and challenged at close range.
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Specia
Newa and Courier
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S. C
Arthur Bethea
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Bethea
Mortgage Book for Houston and Texas Central Railroad
A thirty page bound mortgage note was read in Brenham Texas on November 3. The instrument for 5,068,000 was executed by the Houston and Texas Central railroad in favor of a New York loan and trust company and the Southern Pacific. The obligation is repayable in gold with bonds of 1,000 each due April 1, 112.
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Courthouse and Records Burned in Holmes County
The Lexington courthouse in Holmes County burned this morning destroying the courthouse building all the docks and official records. Special dispatch from Jackson reports the fire caused extensive damage with the structure and records lost.
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Coinage of Dollars Resumed in Treasury Orders
Washington report states that following treasury instructions, the Philadelphia and New Orleans mints were ordered to resume coinage of standard silver dollars, providing seigniorage as directed by Secretary Carlisle.
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Secretary of the Treasury
Carlisle
Philadelphia
New Orleans
William Simpson & Sons Win Top Award at World’s Fair
Chicago on November 3. William Simpson and Sons earned the highest medal and diploma for excellence for their printed calicoes silks and cotton dress goods at the world’s fair.
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William Simpson & Sons
Chinese Get More Time
The president signed a bill extending six months the period for Chinese to register under the Geary law.
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President signs New York World’s Fair bill victory
Washington November 3 The president today signed the World’s Fair and exposition bill securing the fair to New York and confirming state support amid political battlegrounds for the project.
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Trade Prospects Repeal Comes Late for Industry
New York dispatch notes R G Dan & Cols Weekly Review of Trade says repeal of the silver purchase act boosts confidence but will not avert past failures or fully aid creditors. It cites mixed effects across sectors with improved cotton collections and tentative gains in textile demand, while iron, steel and wool remain weak.
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R. G. Dan & Cols Weekly
Revew of
Howe
Congress
Stedmet Ion
United States
Canada
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Iowa
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Tiurope
Weekly Cotton Report Reaches Two Million Mark
New Orleans November 3. Secretary Hestors weekly cotton exchange statement shows a weekly excess over last year of 1,381 bales for the first three days of November. The 2,000,000 bale milestone is reached in the week, with totals for September 1 to November 3 at 2,412,770 bales. Receipts at all ports reach 1,795,908. exports today total 44,326 to France, the Continent, and Britain. Southern mills take 134,086, interior receipts 125,724, stock 262,508. Foreign exports for the week run 221,100, season total 9,?178. The report notes declines in southern mill takings and provides figures for overland and canal movements.
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