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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1893

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Senate Passes Unconditional Repeal Bill In Narrow Vote

In Washington The Senate approved the Sherman law repeal by 43 to 32 after 61 days of debate 20 000 000 words were spoken McMorgan warned the measure grants power to Democrats and big interests while Mr Cameron urged free coinage and warned of the crisis if not enacted The day featured sharp exchanges over policy and party unity with Carey clashing with Wyoming and Walcott defending party lines.

Washington Senate Or Mary Hocky Don Cameron Cameron Pennsylvania Europe Alabama Morgen Sherman Mr. Morgan Mr. Gormen Ohio Republcan-Mugwump Mugwumps Democrata Ldvgiter Cockrell Hale Maine Carey Senator Carey Wyoming Senator Walcott Colorado Walcott Commonwealth Gallerica Wolcott Mr. Carey Citisen Harris Tennessee Las Gust

Closing of the World Fair Amid Mourning and Finances

The Chicago world fair closes under a pall after Mayor Harrison's death. Officials announce a somber end with flag lowering and a salute. Treasurer Seberger reports a $2.75 million balance, with total receipts near $14 million since May, while construction costs approach $19 million and operations around $7 million.

Chicago Harrison Barrows Palmer Higinbotham Carter H. Harrison H. N. Higinbotham Thomas W. Palmer National Commission Congress Irows Rabe Peck Seberger Treasury

Chicago's Dead Mayor Remains to Be Moved Today

Chicago on October 30 shrouded in gloom as the Harrison home on Ashland Avenue bars mourners. The body will be conveyed to City Hall to lie in state for 24 hours. Police maintain quiet at the scene while messages of sympathy arrive for the deceased mayor.

Soun Chicago Harrison Ashland Boulevard Awd Jordan

World’s fair totals and horse race results headline

The report records a world’s fair attendance total of 21 453 010 with monthly breakdowns and includes race results from Hawthorne and Nashville meetings. Clifford wins the mile and a quarter sweepstakes while Yo Tambien and Lamplighter place, described with evolving track conditions and postrace remarks from owners and backers.

A Stir at the Navy Yard Over Texas Heeling

Alarm swept the Portsmouth navy yard when the battleship Texas was reported cooking at her dock. Workmen sounded the alarm, tugs rushed, marines deployed, and water pumped from the hold after a turret move loosened valves. Officials found no serious damage, water entering from open drips.

Richmond Portsmouth Saya Navy Yard Texas Admiral Brown Sanges

Emperor Francis Joseph Accepts Austrian Cabinet Resignations

Vienna October 30 Emperor Francis Joseph today accepted the resignation of the Austrian cabinet. Prince Windischgrätz and Count Hohenwart discussed forming a coalition ministry with the privy council. The Serials Defeated in Berne election. Socialists win only one of 147 seats. Other items note Times on diphtheria in London and Carnot considering re election in Paris. Meredith backed for U S judge in Richmond as bar association endorses.

Ferming i Vienna Francis Joseph Prince von Wind Ts Cour Chambber Ain Sgemver Privy Council Count Hohenwarten Gurieersten Chars Party

Crank confronts Gould in New York office scare

A man demanded $5,000 from Edwin Gould at the Western Union building. The crank, named Mongolia Andrews, was arrested after a tense exchange. Gould and investigators questioned him, noting Andrews claimed to be impoverished and cited a list of prominent names. A separate Broadway shooting left Superintendent Frederick Matthews wounded as a mob attempted to lynch the alleged shooter.

New York Edwin Gould Western Union Goulds Rosedale Kaw Mongolia Andrews Pearl Street Brooklyn Byrnes McLaughlin William Clark Clark Police Headquarters Gould Andrews Hiss Burpes Cornelius Vanderbilt Chauncey M. Depew Oliver Ames George Elisa John Jacob Astor L. J. Fitzgerald J.B. McEvery Sidney Shepherd Broadway Carter H. Harrison Chicago Frederick Matthews Thomas Bradley Matthews Postal Telegraph Murrey Street Andrewa Hansen City Kansas City Andrewsa Elwin Gould West Virginia West Port American Protective Association Chicketen. It Richmond

Porterfield on Trial for Bank Violations in Nashville

Frank Porterfield former cashier of Commercial National bank was arraigned in federal court on multiple charges of violating national banking laws. The trial focused on using bank funds to cover notes of insolvent borrowers including a $12,500 note held by Union Bank of Louisville. Porterfield pleaded not guilty. Bank officials and investigators testified about unauthorized actions and related communications.

Hets Nash Tille E National Banka Nashville Tenn Frank Porterfield Commercial National Bank Porter- Geld Mr. Baxter Frank Porterfield Haid Union Bank Louisville Frank Somerfield M. A. Spurr Charles Sykes Lewis T. Baxter Porterfield Executve L. O. Cox Union National Bank McKnight Commercial Bank

Suits for slander involve congressman and postmaster in North Carolina

Raleigh October 30 Special Postmaster J P Kerr of Asheville arrives as defendant in suit brought by W S Barnes secretary of the state alliance accusing Kerr and Congressman W T Crawford of libel and slander. Barnes seeks 5000 dollars damages and Crawford denies certification card as forged. Demurrer to Kerr’s complaint set for Wednesday at chambers before Judge Shuford. Also Charleston fraud case reported in Spartanburg with Charles P Barrett charged with forging J C Brock's name on Clifton postmaster bond and Wayside Inn in Hendersonville burned incinerary cause with losses about 25000 dollars and 14000 dollars insured.

United States Washington Rio de Janeiro Brazil Bahia Admiral Mello Count Figuerdo National Bank Europe Raleigh N. C J. P. Kerr Asheville W. T. Crawford Ninth W. 8. Barnes State Alliance Kerr Lbel c@lander Crawford Popuiar Alliance Barnes Chambers Shuford Spartanburg S. C Charles P. Barrett J. C. Brock Clifton Wayside Inn Hendersonville

Crazy Woman Thwarts Suicide Attempt on Express Train

In Philadelphia on October 30 Mrs Paul Spearing thirty tried to throw herself and her two children before a Reading railroad southbound express at Dauphin street crossing. Gateman and a bystander pulled them clear after a struggle she denied their aid. Her husband said she had attempted suicide twice before during pregnancies.

Philadelphia Paul Spearing Reading Railroad Dauphin Street

Train Derails After Cow on Tracks Kills Engineer

Charleston dispatch reports a Ridgeville South Carolina accident at 7 30 PM as Through freight No 83 struck a cow derailing fourteen cars. Engineer John Whiley of Charleston was killed and a fireman was badly hurt. Officials rushed to the scene as details remain incomplete.

Charleston S. C South Carolina Railroad Ridgeville John Whiley

TWO MEN GREATED By the Burning of a Saloon in Texas

Dallas dispatch reports a saloon fire destroying Moss Rose last night. T M Brown and his son W H Brown, occupants, were cremated. No further details given on the destruction or the town’s business district.

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Telegraph Brevities Report of Died and Deals

Sir John Abbott dies in Montreas. A million dollars will be sent by Lazard Freres aboard the steamer bound for Southampton. A London legal settlement ends a lecturer’s suit. Mrs Romton and others linked to a senator’s previously occupied residence face education supervision duties. Ambiguous names and phrases appear, lacking full clarity.

John Abbott Montreas Lazard Freres Southampton G. W.leten Henry M. Sta London Let P. Romton Jeane the Howse Senator Jones Riz Epee Peta

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