Windom Denies Sensational Interview Report
Windom denies sensational reports of a presidential interview with McVeagh and Arthur. A cabinet meeting allegedly harmonious, with no personal criticisms, is claimed to be misrepresented. Also included is a Thanksgiving proclamation by President Arthur and a revenue crackdown update from Collector Clark in Atlanta noting seizures and improved compliance.
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Ry Windom
BlacVeath
Col Clark
Comsioner Rauw
Mnewn
Wasstxerox
Windom
Arthur
McVeagh
Judge Lettie
Grant Mim
South
New York
Raum
Gurcan
Intern Revenue
Clark
Atlanta
Georgia
Cotton crop outlook improves on favorable weather nationwide
A Bradstreet dispatch cites 579 correspondents reporting 72 cotton producing countries show nationwide improvements in top crop conditions since September. Weather through the South has favored maturation, with Texas as the notable exception due to excess rain. Worm damage reported in several states but some areas show boll exposure aiding ripening. forecasts suggest a higher potential out-turn than last year, though depend on local weather and acreage changes.
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the Enquirer
Brad Street
Beth
Texas
South Carolina
Tivargin
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisianea
North Carolina
Virginia
Georgia
Florida
Alaba
Mast
North
Carolina
Tennessee
Arkansas
Arkaneag
Encenase
Robtan
Frost Threat Delays Peak Crops Across Southern States
Light frosts hit Tennessee, Arkansas, and northern Texas threaten second growth and top yields. Readings show fruiting percentages by state with Louisiana leading at 78 percent and Georgia at 23 percent, while several states hover in the single digits or low tens, signaling a nationwide average near twenty percent for crops.
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Tennessee
Arkonans
Texas
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisana
Arkansas
Experiment in Gold Mining in Georgia Dredge Venture
A Maine inventor Mr B Hedge arrives to test a vacuum dredging process on Georgia rivers to lift and wash gold bearing sands. A large boat near Leathers's Ford will set up machinery. projected output 200 pans a minute at four to five cents per pan, with 15 to 18 dollars per ton cost. Initial experiment expected in about two weeks amid prior failed attempts and a historic Grant Windom dam venture.
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Georgina
B. Hedge
Maine
Tur
Georgia
Hedge
Leathers's Ford
Nobles
Ledge
North Geongjn
Grant
Windom
Flooding Hits Honduras Busy Banana Trade Route
A Spanish Honduras flood after heavy rain around October 20 destroys bridges and the only railroad from Puerto Cortez deep into the interior. Two hundred miles affected, with towns submerged. Deaths reported around 50 and total losses estimated at 20 million dollars, plus 45 million rail construction at risk. The railroad disruption threatens fruit exports via Puerto Cortez.
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Purcapacrita
Iit
Fruit District
Hyesieck
Fere
Operatives Move for Better Wages and Spinners’ Meeting
FALL RIVER reports secretary How ard will call a meeting of the Spinners union on Monday. Wages remain low but purchasing power down 10 to 20 percent since early times. Delegates from the National spinners convention to be discussed with covention in Pittsburgh. Giuseppe Esposito, Italian bandit, seeks suit for 70000 against Angelo Conzeno in New Orleans. In Providence, Roger A. Pryor purges himself of contempt by apologizing in the Sprague case.
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Pau. Revin
Mass
Howard
Vomting Covention
Pitsburg
Enposite
New Orleans
Pergiog Wimaci
Provivencr
R. J
Supreme Court
Roger A. Pryor
Sprague
New York
Prominent Figures and Events Across Nations
A collage of brief notes from the era reports arrivals in France, an Indiana smallpox school suspension, a New York sightseers visit, a legal purge of contempt, a pastor’s resignation, a Cincinnati fair profit, a St. Louis German Lutheran anniversary, Apache conflicts, rail-line politics, and presidential Sunday visitors. Foreign notes mention cholera in Mecca, large pilgrim counts, papal condemnation rumors, Irish land issues, and political ballots.
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Sexaton
Isaam G. Harris
Tennesee
Bards
France
Madison
Indiana
New York City
Geskerat
George S. Mills
St. Louis
Thorssnh
Jarsy City
O'Conner
United States
San Carlos Agrency
Vanbentas
Chicago
Newark
Colgsel Gaenns
New Jersey
Yorktown
Massachusetts
Richmond
Arthur
Grant
Horace Porter
John Roach
Richard
Imma White
Roger A. Pryor
Blaine
Fifth Avent Hotel
Mtecca
Ealec
Star Route Case Sparks Delays and Official Allegations
The opening of the star route case reveals accusations of government delay and possible Corkhill complicity with star route thieves. MacVeagh and Corkhill dispute who bears responsibility as grand jury actions, adjournments, and the handling of information test the Justice Department and post office probe. District Attorney Corkhill defends his conduct and urges transparency while legal maneuvers threaten indictments and prompt questions about accountability.
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Corkhill
Howgate
Garfield
Washington
Cook
MacVeagh
Department of Justice
Due Cox
Wasnixerox
Criminal Court
Dunaf
Post-Office Department
United States
Jie
Cox
MacVeish
Grand Jury
Doochin
Corkhilly
Addidt
Fudge Cox
Ingersoll
Bliss
Mr. Ingersoll
Star Chamber
Shouk
Wune Mito
Se Pamapame Ee
Model Investment
Destructive Hoboken Dock Fire Destroys Eagle Dock
A Sunday Hoboken fire destroyed Eagle Dock owned by Hoboken Dock Co and leased by Wilson and Eagle line. Cargoes including steel rails and cotton were lost, with one ship cargo just unloaded from Rialto destined for Hull. Dock insured, eight years old, 256000 dollars cost, 710 by 80 feet, nearby cargoes and lighters burned. New York items note German delegates visiting Staten Island, travel to Utica, and a death of Russian political fugitive Dr Ambrose Goetz. Reports also mention Col. Smith murdered outside his office in Scranton and local unrest amid the case.
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New York
Eagle Dock
Hoboken Dock Co
Hamburg
Wilson and Eagle Steamship Company
Wilson Line
Rialto
Hull
England
National Line
London
Liverpool
Sro
Germany
Staten Island
Walker Blaine
Utica
Baron von Steuben
Ambrose Goetz
St. Petersburg
Rogela
I. i‘ H. B. Claflin Co
John Newbold
Porter
Nasty Ninth Regiment Inquiry and Rumors in Richmond
Reported investigations into alleged misconduct by members of the Ninth Massachusetts Regiment in Richmond, with testimony claiming 50 to 75 soldiers engaged in assaults on women, street parades with Black women, vehicle takeovers, and barroom invasions. Commission seeking full, impartial findings, led by local officials. conflicting statements and pending conclusions before adjutant general.
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Ricomonp
Ninth Massachusetts
Massachusetts
Carrington
Richmond
Fitzhugh
Washington
Boston
Masachusetts Ninth
Grub
New Jersey
Willimantic Makes a Suit of Clothes from Seed Cotton
The Willimantic Company and Willimentic Unen torm pany demonstrated a full process from seed cotton to finished suit. Distinguished guests including Hon. Edward Atkinson and Governor Colquitt witnessed the cotton, gin, spinning, weaving, and sewing operations culminating in a completed garment worn by Atkinson at seven thirty in the evening.
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Willwantle Company
Willimentic Unen. Tormpany
Svag
Willimantic
Edward Atkinson
Petty
Atkinson
Colquitt
Nti
Thomas's
Grosse
Atlanta
Wheeler & Wilson
Weyburn
J. A. Clarke
City Council Proceedings Highlight Atlanta Meeting
The city council convened in regular session with Mayor English presiding. Present were most members except Councilman Pinson. Captain John G. Smith of Eufaula Alabama was welcomed to the chamber and given a seat on the rostrum. Petitions read included street-name changes for Alabama street to Front, and requests for sidewalks, office space, and liquor licenses. Reports from health and finance addressed claims and damages for a rotten plank incident. Resolutions authorized purchase of three stores for the stockade and committee actions for a convention of journal agents slated for November.
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Pinson
Jones
John G_. Smith
Eufaula
Alabama
English
Atlanta
Smith
Young Men’s Lbrary Association
Hesnees, Karwisch & Co
St Decatur Street
M. J. Holland
Marietta Street
BF Jwyly & Co
Alabama Street
Front Street
Board of Health
Roberthaw
O. Sawer
Garnet and
Forsyth
Alea
Knapp
Owi Association
Iater
Noogn
Death of Hon W O Fleming Albany circuit judge
News arrives that Judge W O Fleming of the Albany circuit died yesterday in Bainbridge at 2:30 pm. His death follows reports of improvement and many in the bar and public mourn his loss. He was respected for courtesy, sympathy, and firm judicial demeanor as he served on the bench.
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Wwe
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