18 Nov 1884
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1884
Page
1
Notice from Eufaula stating railroad timetable details for Watanta m, Georgia, and nearby towns. The schedule lists daily runs with Sundays off and a regular Wednesday end. It mentions reading dow marks and daily departures to Union Depot.
The text recounts court martial proceedings involving Judge Advocate General Swann and challenges to potential jurors, detailing objections to Rochester, Swaim, and others for perceived biases. It notes the court was organized with eleven members after dismissals, and reports other items from Santa Rosa Inlet life saving stations and Blaine’s condolence serenade in Augusta.
A stream of visitors filled the executive chamber as Governor Clegeland met with prominent figures including Gov Abbott Senator McPherson ex-Congressman Miles Ross Col T P L Lewin Robert Green J N Prdvack Orlando B Potter Senator J H Ampher Robbe and Congressman Hammond. The governor remained accessible until late afternoon then retired for private consultations with political allies.
The New York canvassers meet at the capitol amid protests filed from several counties. If all returns arrive, the final statewide result may be declared Wednesday. Industry leaders fear tariff shifts and await Congress debates. Abe Abeaby men elects Roscoe Conkling urged to secure senate seat. five assemblymen in Erie County split Democrats and Republicans on the matter.
The official vote from New York state shows Cleveland leading fusion with 235,072 to 202,261 and Cleveland’s plurality at 33,711. Missouri reports Democrat Mermaduke winning 219,015 to Ford’s 207,893, with a 11,122 majority. Also notes a pending declaration pending governor’s return and local race items in Columbia and New Orleans society circles.
Fire at Fargo Dakota destroys the Continental Hotel at 8 am. All guests escaped. losses around 75 000 with insurance 4 000. Other notes include a major blaze in Goldsboro North Carolina destroying 27 buildings and causing about 200 000 in losses, plus cotton yard and mill fires in Denmark’s area with extensive damage and multiple local firms listed among losses.
A collection of telegrams and letters debunking rumors of disorder during Blestion Day and the Palatka Florida blaze aftermath. Residents deny widespread unrest, praise Palatka authorities, call for rapid rebuilding, and urge fair treatment of the city’s colored population. Additional items note bogus riot reports in Savannah and Brunswick fire suspicions, plus several obituaries and legal notices.
Notices from Old Colony and Mount Hope mills in Somerset state a ten percent wage cut effective December 1 1884. With prior cuts totaling forty percent from base wages, workers shift to about $2.25 daily for tatters and $1.25 for helpers, while puddlers face further reductions. Other mills in New Jersey and Pennsylvania plan similar ten percent cuts, while iron and nail makers in New England face lower prices and possible job losses.
New York November 17 Judge Barrett of the supreme court discharged John L Sullivan and Alf Greenfield after ruling no illegality in their prize fight arrangement. If the deal is a sham or exceeds terms police may arrest participants. Sullivan’s manager Pat Rheedy said tonight’s event would be postponed until tomorrow night.
Mr Gladstone outlines government aim to pass the franchise bill with speed, seeking assurances the measure will pass this autumn and be carried before next year. Others discuss Congo conference aims, Chinese actions, cholera, and various international developments.
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