Repeal Fight Shifts as Cleveland Aids Compromise Plan
In Washington Oct 3 special report Carlisle and Gorman clash over unconditional repeal while President Cleveland leans toward a compromise. Senate delays action as Cabinet roles shift and Stevenson resists any forced vote. Taylor nomination to Bolivia lingers, and appointments move to cabinet review. Georgia figures attend Congress with rail case and bureau posts discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shington
Evdy
Cleveland
Gov Northen
Ator German
Helyas
Sec
Carlisle
Pres
Gorman
Car and
Lamont
Venee
Corman
Caria Row
Sen“iorman
Dorman
Senate
Ierman
Steavenson
Etary Carlisle
Stevenson
Tevenson Pais
Otary Carlisle
Congress
Springer
Senate Quorum Restored as Silver Purchase Repeal Debated
In Washington the Senate, amid a chronic no quorum state, finally reached the required forty three members. The Silver Purchase Repeal bill was taken up with Mr Dolph reciting President Cleveland’s views on silver. Dolph argued Cleveland favored repealing the act and opposed further silver coinage, while Teller pressed for chances of silver legislation under the current administration. The discussion continued into the Fourth Column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Taylor
Nister
Bolivia
Taylor
Coun
Cleveland
Foreign Service
Senate
Washington
Morgan
Dolph
Teller
Allver
Mr. Dolph
Warner
Ohio
Congress
United States
After the Storm Mobile Suffered Severe Damage and Loss
Mobile and surrounding areas reel from a gulf coast storm that halted rail and road service, sank vessels, washed out bridges and roads, and left many dead or unaccounted for. Reports describe flooded streets, wrecked churches, widespread destruction, and bodies recovered from marshes as crews race to assess total losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Ala
Gulf Coast
Commerce Street
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Crescent City
Lee
Lotus
Colonel Woodruff
Annie L
Mobile Bay
Joan
New Orleans
Scranton
Western Union
Venetia
Geays Menry Lusses
Lown
East Pascagoula
Louisville and Nashville
Pascagoula
West Pascagoula
Biloxi
Louiseville and
Nashvane
Montgomery
Three Mile Creek
Tensas
Bay Minette
Dyas Creek
Vannah
Sea Islands
Pensacola Struck by Destructive Gulf Storm
A fierce hurricane slammed Pensacola starting at 6 am and raging until nightfall. Winds peaked at 66 mph with torrential rain causing widespread damage to buildings, boats, and rails. several ships beached while telegraph and rail services were disrupted and no fatalities were reported.
The Damage in Louisiana Orange Trees Blown Down
New Orleans details reveal storm destruction and loss of life exceeds initial reports. Wind peaked at 60 mph with higher gusts inland. major buildings unroofed and a levee revetment washed away. Pointe a la Hache suffered widespread ruin with several deaths. orange crops ruined, worth about 350,000 dollars, and Bradish Johnson’s orchards sold for 65,000 dollars.
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New Orleans
Weather Bureau
Stxty
Sarapera Street
Burdette Street Mission Church
Northeastern Railroad
Colemen’s Boiler Shop
Pythian Hotel
Lake Pontchartrain
Louisville and Nashville Railway
Plaquemine
Justice
Pointe A la Hache
Leon LaFranche
E. Levanders
Bradish Johnson
South
Mr. Oteri
Fresh Redoubling of Yellow Fever Cases in Georgia Exposed
October reports reveal fifteen new yellow fever cases across White and Colored groups in Brunswick and surrounding areas. Three deaths occur including Rosa Nisi and infant of Blount Bowen, while doctors overwork amid wet weather and a looming surge in infections. Medical teams mobilize from Savannah Jesup and St Simon’s Island to manage the outbreak.
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Brunswick
Rosa Nisi
Blount Bowen
Ema Willis
Thifteen
Ella Ford
Willie Sucre
Harold Morgan
J. J. Speers
Fred Winchester
Theo Johannessen
J. B. Mock
Phpinas Fisher
Elsey Camphield
Sallie Wrynchester
Mary Reddish
Priscilla Reynolds
Villiam Moore
Elbert Robbins
Joseph O
Mary Nelson
Gardi
Jesup
Ifager
Jekyl Island
Burford
St. Simon's Island
Faget
C. J. Dortlinger
Fancy Bluff
South Brunswick
St. Simon’s Island
Health Board
Hugh Burford
Murray
Booth
Shreveport
Wall
Tampa
Fla
Lincoln
Savannah
Alexander Beck
Atlanta
J. W. Jaynes
Sandie
Unwarranted rumors spark health inspection in Waycross
In Waycross and Waresboro Georgia Surgeon General Wyman ordered Dr DeSaussure to inspect reported sickness. He found no suspicious cases in Waresboro and declared Waycross free of illness after his inspection. Mayor Knight sought authority for the rumor and a rigid yellow fever quarantine was proclaimed for Jesup St Simons and Jekyon islands to prevent entry of people baggage or freight into Waycross.
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Waycross
Waresboro
Wyman
L Des Saussure
DesSaussure
DeSaussure
Knight
A. M. Knight
Savan- Nab
Jesup
St. Simon’s
Jeky Islands
Cty
Waycress
Fleeing from Jesup reports yellow fever panic in Georgia
News from Jesup Georgia dated October 3 describes yellow fever suspicions across four town districts. Surgeon Murray arrives by special train from Brunswick, orders detainment at Camp Detention, while residents flee by private conveyances. Dr Lincoln also arrives as depopulation and cordons surround the city amid panic. Cottons opening rapidly in Raleigh with state agricultural reports predicting October 20 completion. labor fully employed on farms.
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Jesup
Murray
Brunswick
J. W. Bennett
Lincoln
Savannah
Raleigh
N. C
State Agricultural Department
North Carolina
North Lina
Crop prospects and yields across state districts
The state faces variable harvests with cotton at three-fourths of average in the east, corn around average, and rice nearly harvested with good yields. Hog populations are high, less disease, and more numerous since the war. Central district cotton well below average, islands good, lowlands seriously damaged. Five ninths of cotton opened in this district. tabacs nearly cured. Overall grain except corn is good in the west.
Senators divided over nomination in finance panel
Washington October 3 Senators H Ransom and Vance split over the nomination of Elias for the North Carolina IRS district post. Vance opposes, citing higher grounds on qualifications, while Settle and other Republicans oppose Elias. The committee spent hours debating with a subcommittee to reconvene after presenting Elias’s testimony and supporting documents. A separate postmaster nomination for North Carolina was reported favorably.
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Washington
H Ransom
Vance
Internal Revenue
District of North Carolina
Senate Committee On Finance
Saud
Hope Elias
Ransom
Elias
Settle
North Carolina
Settie
Jones
Arkansas
North
Q@rouna
W. G. Turner
Morganton
J. * Haskitt
Kinston
Mittee
Oates
Alaba
Governors Dispensary Raid Strikes Charleston Tigers
Governor Tillman dispatches over fifty dispensary constables to Charleston to seize rice beer and ginger ale and arrest proprietors in a coordinated raid. Dozens of establishments were searched, fixtures removed, bonds set at 500 dollars, and arrests reported amid public agitation and warnings of further action against alleged blind tigers. The sweep prompted widespread crowds and no violent clashes as authorities pressed a broader crackdown. In a separate matter, the Palmetto trademark case from South Carolina ruled in favor of Governor Tillman against the patent commissioner.
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Charleston
Tle Arate Vapetal
West
Stata
Publc
Gailard
Pitt Street
Vincent Chris
Market Street
Mra. Chivo
Barbot
Warbot
Gaillard
John
Kennedy
Market
Archdale Streets
Crompty
Hemme
Fritz Valenhaur
F. Velne
Ifford
King Streeta
Heaneg
King Street
Calhoun
Court of Common Pleas
H. Nolte
Vanderhhurst Street
A. Note
Turnverein Hall
T. F. Murphy
Titman
Whisky Constabulary
Washington
South Carolina
Tillman
Commissioner of Patents
Justice Bradley
District Supreme Court
Tijlmanx
Mills Open for Full Time Work in Massachusetts
Massachusetts factory news reports partial resumptions on October 3 as Hamilton Woolen, Lancaster Kingham mills, Everett and Pemberton mills, and sections of Arlington cotton mills kick into full operation with wage reductions. Lowell carpet mills also restart for fall season.
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Massachusetts
Amesbury
Mass
Hamilton Woolen Company
Clinton
Lancaster Kingham Mills
Lawrence
Everett and Pemberton Mills
Arlington Cotton Mills
Lowell
Suffolk
Troops to Quiet Strife in Decatur Alabama
Lieutenant Jim Erwin of the Army arrives with state militia as Decatur braces for potential trouble at key railroad shops. Governor Jones orders troops from Birmingham to prevent violence after wage cut protests by union workers. Militia soldiers board a midnight train to reach Decatur before daylight to take charge of the situation.
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Montgomery
Ge Jones
Sheart
Morgan County
Aftsteboh
Ceat
Decatur
Decature
Louisvie
Ntem
Jones
Goupe
Birmingham
Erwin
United States Army
Ion
Cowardly Murder Near Casseta in Chambers County
In Opelika Alabama on October 3 special report says James Thomas shot neighbor W Fomby near Casseta at Avery's plantation after a heated political dispute. Three shots from a double barrel were fired within twenty yards, Fomby died within hours. Henry Fomby, brother of the murdered man, offered a reward for Thomas's arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opelika
Ala
James Thomas
W. ¥. Fomby
Jogepi Avery
Casseta
Thomas
Fomby
Exuerling
Yiel
Darneap
Chambers County
Henry Fomby
The Troubles with the Miners Save Gig
Nashville Tenn October 3 Special to Adjutant General John A Fite and Iain H Ward left tonight for where they will tomorrow pay the state troops six thousand for their services during the past two months. The troops will be disbanded and discharged since the first outbreak of the miners two years ago. The troubles have cost the state two hundred fifty three thousand dollars, with expenses this year above seventy five thousand. The penitentiary owes the state me one thousand.
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Pensacola
Flay
Athe Bay Front
Baylen Street Wharf
Warren & Co
Mey
Josephine
Wilhensia
Isabella
Pensacola and Atlantic Road
Jacksonville
Bohemia
Bay Shore
Louisville
Nashville
Gig Tenness
Tenn
John A. Fite
Iain H
Ward
Captains Fight Over Camp Presence At Knoxville
Captain Anderson objects to keeping soldiers in camp for a Knoxville visit on October 3. He argues troops should remain in camp. Adjutant Gonna and Captain Ward may appear to pay off and release the unit. The issue risks straining those jailed and their comrades, with disbandment seen as a personal crisis.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Kellar Anderson
Gonna
Ward
Selliess
Iit
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