21 Nov 1890
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1890
Page
1
A crowd at the Weysler banquet heard a patriotic speech by Grover Cleveland and other speakers stressing love of country and civic duty. The address urged unity and action, highlighting national character, sacrifice, and the responsibilities of every citizen.
Moorcowry Ala November 20 special report from the caucus opening notes Clarke the first district congressman receives some votes. A late ballot shows Clarke with votes, while new dark horses Wheeler and Clements gain. Kolb and Seay maintain strength as alliances form for a possible nomination. a three ballot process ends with Clarke and Wheeler contending.
In Galveston Texas November 20 special edition reports a sensational arson case involving the Veidenheimer wholesale grocers who built a cottonseed oil mill at a cost about 200000. Witness Collogne claims Sampson Heidenheimer applied the torch. Insurance disputes arose as the defense sought to cast doubt on the witness. Authorities pursued Collogne after disappearance and arrest in San Francisco, then reappeared in Galveston. The jury must decide if Collogne lied about witnessing the blaze as the trial proceeds with Heidenheimer potentially facing charges if Collogne is dismissed.
The House Appropriations Committee met in Washington with only Representatives Sayre, Cogswell and McComas present. No quorum formed, plans to advance appropriation bills, including District of Columbia and pension funds, with subcommittees in charge. A full report to Congress expected when it meets. Miss Marlowe’s condition shows slight improvement. doctors optimistic about avoiding surgery after further consultation. In Blaine’s district a contest for 1392 Republican nomination for Congress erupts as candidates seek support. Drivers in Indiana coal mines strike, seeking a $1 per day increase amid potential general suspension. Southern and Western Railway Club meeting in Nashville with master mechanics and builders represented.
Barker Brothers & Co bankers and brokers failed with doors closed at Fourth and Chestnut Streets. Abraham and Wharton Barker, directors in railroads, faced unprofitable investments. Edward Meeler named assignee. Investor runs and bank strains followed as rail securities like Oregon Pacific and Chicago lines deteriorated.
A chaotic dispatch from Standing Rock notes troops ordered to the reservation and mass panic among Indians near Pine Ridge. Dances persist, Sitting Bull’s influence wanes, and General Ruger’s presence reduces followers. Rumors of clashes swirl as officers, ghosts dances, and troop movements shape a tense northern frontier.
Rochester authorities report Moses B Marks, once a Flour City Nations bank employee, forged the cashier William A Waters’s signature to demand 5000 in currency from the National Bank of Commerce. A misdirected call led to the cash being released via American Express, with Marks then located in a house of ill repute. detectives recovered all but 150. The thief, a trusted local youth, remains at large.
Floresville resident seeks details on the disappearance of his wife and infant child after a train wreck near Kyle thirty miles north of the city Monday night. The husband arrived as rescuers searched and no definite clues about their fate have emerged. The woman’s brother accompanied her from East Worth to Austin. the conductor recalls seeing them shortly before Kyle.
The London World and Labour World weigh John Parnell's leadership as calls for his retirement grow after a scandal concerning Irish home rule. Davitt and others urge the party to separate personal matters from national goals while Farnell defends his position and asks for a public verdict from Irish supporters.
In Eurax Georgia on November 2 a man named Thomas Allen cut his face when a jog at Evans Land and Lumber Company caused a split injury. Dr B W Watkins treated the wound and Allen was doing well.
Persistent anti slavery era style notices describe an agitation urging banding to emigrated Conzo dis tetal Afne to Washington Techan tetled three Sioes promising free passage for enslaved people. Rumors of a Passwre steamship, claims of guarantees, and a violent train incident in Washington state accompany police reports of robberies and arrests in Waycross, Tupelo, and Huntsville. A local church fair and community notices round out a tapestry of crime, tension, and public events.
A midperiod library event gathers members of the improver company to discuss plans and activities. The meeting highlights interest from local residents and affiliates, with emphasis on community engagement and upcoming projects. Figures and exact names are obscured in readable text but indicate a formal gathering at the library.
A tragic event at a local dance venue has left a young woman dead and several others injured. Emergency crews rushed to the scene as investigators began to gather details about the incident near Willow Alley. The coroner and authorities prepared to review the fall of the victim and assess the situation.
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