19 Oct 1893
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1893
Page
1
Washington October 18 Special The day featured renewed fireworks as the senate remained split and furious. Democrats wrestled over a compromise while a caucus tug-of-war risked dissolving party unity and drawing Republican populist action.
Washington October 18 reports the plan for a senate democratic caucus to take the form of a conference for exchanging views rather than binding action. A majority of democratic senators signed the call, but repeal men did not. Leading democrats from both sides meet at 2 o'clock to advise Senator Gorman on his course.
Senator Voorhees said in Washington that he will push to keep the new recess schedule for now. He favors daily sessions from ten to twelve, arguing it speeds work and curbs long speeches. He believes the end of the debate may come this week.
In Palestine Texas Peyton Graves a grocery merchant shot Nat Blackshear who was employed at Fox and Lucus’s store. Graves fired four times his pistol jammed Blackshear fired back and Graves left the building then fell to his death as they neared his home. Blackshear was wounded once in the stomach. Family affairs caused the trouble.
Major Isaac Brown, Pennsylvania official, admits stealing the Confederate flag from the General locomotive exhibit in Chicago and plans to present it to the Grand Army post in Corry. Libby Prison Museum asserts ownership and warns of legal action if returned.
Patrick Walsh of Georgia, chosen by President Palmer, responds to Secretary Morton at a World’s Columbian Exposition event. He lauds agriculture, credits the South’s rise, and envisions a stronger national unity and broader nationalism through the fair. Applause follows.
Washington October 18 The president sent to the senate his nominations for federal posts In Interior John R B Crownover of Arkansas to be receiver of public moneys at Dardanelle Ark and Wavy Pay Inspector Thomas T Caswell listed among the Naval War or Navy yard postings plus additional appointments awaited confirmation.
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A massive blaze at William Campbell & Co on West Forty-first street and adjacent buildings in Manhattan caused extensive damage. Firefighters battled flames, saving some occupants after a rapid spread. The fire consumed Harland & Nevins, Campbell works, and several adjoining structures, with losses estimated at 3.5 million dollars, Campbell alone citing two million.
Baltimore October 18 The second ceremonial of the Catholic church in this city marked the twenty fifth anniversary of Cardinal James Gibbons elevation to the episcopate. Archbishops from across the country attended with many bishops and priests. A pontifical mass was celebrated and a congratulatory letter from the pope read by Rev Dr Rooker. Cardinal Corrigan preached the sermon. After mass, the hierarchy attended a banquet at the seminary of St Sulspice in honor of the cardinal and fellow bishops.
Panms arrives in quarantine at Galveston with one crewman and passengers from the French steamship Marseilles which foundered off the South Atlantic coast. Quarantine forbids boarding and the Marseilles crew and passengers stay aboard until tomorrow evening when they may land. Other reported disasters include a Lake Erie steamer sinking near Port Delray and a Mexican vessel wreck near Cape San Lucas with about eighteen men drowned.
Mexico city reports the Pacific coast storm caused extensive damage to stock and crops in Tepic territory. Thousands of dollars in losses to ranchers and farmers. numerous villages swept away. The death toll rises to about 150 with many bodies recovered.
Knoxville dispatch reports Bud Lindsay a notorious mining-district desperado was shot fatally by Deputy U S Marshal McGhee at the Jacksboro courthouse entrance. Lindsay, once a Coal Creek rioter and leader, faced murder and riot indictments. McGhee is jailed. The exchange followed a dispute with Lindsay cursing McGhee and being shot after brandishing a blow. The story also notes Lindsay’s violent history and a long feud with lawmen in the region.
Memphis dispatch reports Mrs. G. W. Cooper, wife of a farmer ten miles south of Jackson, Tenn., was beaten and outraged by Jim Davis, a Black man. A posse searches the countryside as authorities warn of possible lynching.
Paris reports show French papers praising the czar's thanks to President Carnot for Russian sailors' courtesies at Toulon and Paris. The Moscow influence is described as bracing for France, raising belief in republic stability and military strength, yet stirring worry of a potential European war. France's hot temper and pride are highlighted as factors increasing regional danger.
Paris reports musician Charles Frencaly Gounod died after a stroke suffered at his Saint Cloud residence. Born June 17, 1818, in Paris, he studied at the conservatory and won early prizes, later pursuing church music in Rome.
In Hanovi courthouse Richmond Virginia on October 18 Generals Fitzhugh Lee and Thomas L Rosser longtime Confederate leaders and friends faced off in a joint political discussion. The event featured ex Governor Leo opening and closing with each general speaking for an hour and a quarter on party lines. Rosser criticized O Ferrall and Cleveland while asserting his ally would not become United States senator due to political compromise.
The Chinese Six Companies cooperate with police to arrest and deport suspected highbinders under the Geary law. Sixty two Chinese were held as vagrants. fifteen released for being hardworking. forty seven to be prosecuted and deported with Six Companies providing evidence. A meeting of Six Companies and merchants pledged aid to clean the community.
In New York on October 18 Francw Flagg assistant to President Farge said the American Express Company has no official information of a missing sum from a shipment sent from New York to New Orleans. He confirmed $50,000 sent by a New York bank but noted $22,000 appeared short when the cafe containing it opened in St. Louis. Until western management confirms actual loss, only $22,000 is believed missing.
Charleston dispatch reports the dispensary constabulary seized ten gallons of whisky from the Southern Express Company destined to Charleston. The liquor, from Augusta, was traced to King Street establishments run by W. J. Kowenot and B. W. Govtjen, whose premises were closed and bonds posted as officials recovered the goods. The theater crowd dispersed during the performance with over 200 standing patrons leaving.
N R Wallace assistant ticket agent of Broad Street Philadelphia station of the Pennsylvania line drowned himself in a bath tub at the Pennsylvania hotel Monroe avenue and fifty sixth street Chicago this morning. About three months ago he arranged quarters at the hotel for himself and bride. Yesterday he appeared at the hotel without the bride and has since been acting queerly.
A. W. Steinblicch and his daughter Ida died from gas exposure at the Kaiser hotel in Chicago on October 18. His son William also perished after the discovery this afternoon. The family had traveled from Hampton, Iowa to attend the world’s fair. Authorities believe the gas was drawn from a source in the rooms.
Engagement announced for Senator Faulkner of West Virginia and Mrs Virginia Whiting daughter of Col onel B H Whiting a Hampton banker. The wedding is planned for early next year in Fort Monroe Virginia.
Special report from Lithonia Georgia on October 15 notes Rev. W. Si Shea of Atlanta closed a revival at Lexington near here. The event drew attendees and contributed to local spiritual interest.
Washington October 18 The senate resumes after recess Morgan attacks a Supreme Court ruling as political. He cites papers, defends minority rights, and condemns efforts to force unanimity while Hoar contesting the timing and accuracy of statements about justices. Morgan calls for repeal of the Sherman act and clashes with Mills over secession history and wartime loyalties.
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