Guiteau Case Clash Over Attorney General Duty
President berates Attorney General MacVeagh for not taking active part in the Guiteau prosecution and orders John K. Porter retained. The Star reports a cabinet meeting and the president’s insistence that the attorney general must oversee the case, with Ingersoll and others arguing on probable cause and jurisdiction. The session adjourned as arguments continued, while related notes cover sheet route actions and a Hawaii consular report. Lieutenant Commander A. H. Wright dies of yellow fever at Key West.
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Key West
Lieutenant Flipper Trial at Fort Davis Galveston
At Fort Davis the court began with Lieutenant Flipper agreeing to join original and additional charges, pleading not guilty to embezzlement of 2791.75 and related false statements. Witnesses described receiving funds, missing deposits, and a search uncovering 2400 in checks, including 1150 in spurious items, with Flipper later released after acknowledging a shortage and denying theft.
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Gilchrist Inquiry Reveals Boat Passed Under Bridge
In the Gilchrist inquiry Dan Torrence the pilot and captain stated the boat passed under the bridge all right about six hundred feet above. He tried to signal through the speaking tube for the mater but heard no clear reply and steered toward the island shore hoping to escape the current. The vessel drifted down onto the bridge and the crew knew nothing of any drinking or whisky aboard. the engine performed well until the rope tram broke. Also noted a Columbia rail accident where Marcus Williams, a track raider, was involved in a dynamite danger incident near Greenville and Columbia.
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Dan Torrence
European Comment on Blaine Circular and Americas
Foreign notes discuss Mr Blaine’s circular and US role in American politics, with Dutch and French reactions. A death of Rev George Sachewel Johnson is reported, and a strange rent promissory note scheme in Ireland hints tenant struggles amid political agitation. A Berlin Reichstag convocation and a fatal stabbing in Prussia are also noted along with other international brief items.
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Meale
West Meath
Parnell
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Red Clay connection contract awarded to Condon Co
The firm of Condon & Co won the seven mile Red Clay connection contract from East Tennessee Virginia and Georgia railroad for about 180000 dollars with total costs around 25000. Work slated to start next week after preparing camps, with 500 men to be employed. Line shifts slightly to tap the East Tennessee main stem near Calh. Project promises notable benefits to the city through local purchases and supplies.
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Captain Aldridge Pursues Woman Deserter in Atlanta Case
Captain Aldridge, aided by a stranger named William Howard from Cobb County, tracks Howard’s wife believed concealed in Atlanta. The wife, who married Howard drunkenly after parental pressure, resists reunion and recounts a troubled marriage, abuse, and a move from Chattanooga to Atlanta, where she now plans to stay while Howard presses for her return.
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Postal figures leak from Atlante post office report
Yesterday morning at the Atlante post office Postmaster Conley showed a October monthly report. Registered letters 2,203. mail letters 129,59. mail postal cards 39,36. local letters 10,775. local postal cards 12,380. newspapers 102,018. letters collected 71,464. postal cards collected 33,289. newspapers collected 12,517. Total postage on matter 042.79 and ten carriers’ expenses 598.10. In October stamp sales receipts were 035,008.70.
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Fuberite
Murdered white man shot and beaten near railroad switch
A white man returning home near Shephard's Switch on the Louisville and Nashville line was shot in the back and severely beaten. He claimed a black man named Rosa from a saw mill robbed him. Rosa was arrested as the preliminary trial began. Two other alleged accomplices were detained and may offer alibis, but strong evidence exists.
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War Eagle wreck at Keokuk bridge causes $250000 loss
The Mississippi Eddies steering War Eagle fouled a draw and swung against the Keokuk tow bridge near Beouik Iowa on November 24. The steamer listed broke a span, sunk in seventeen feet of water, with injuries to passengers and crew. Insurance on the boat is $25,000. bridge damage estimated at $150,000 with no insurance. several lives lost.
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Atlanta Board of Health Agitates Amended City Charter
The Atlanta Board of Health met in regular session with Dr. Armstrong absent. Mr Haas chaired as officers Baird Drake English and two sanitary inspectors were present. The board approved the last meeting journal and adopted a committee to draft a petition with the city attorney to secure charter amendment advantages. Rice urged extending the wagon system and universal sanitary tax assessment for the city.
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