08 Sep 1887
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1887
Page
1
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Proceedings of the International Medical Congress in Washington report a chaotic general session with altered program notes. President Davis curtails papers and schedules, banning improper invitations while security tightens for the banquet. Concerns arise over nonprofessionals entering the event, with mixed commentary on attendees and officials handling.
Reporters note confusion over policy and subject matter in September 7 coverage. References to Secretary Purcell, congressmen, and elections appear alongside oblique remarks on a death and a longtime state figure, with scattered railway accident details and injury tallies.
Tennessee special report claims internal revenue staff sought funds to oppose prohibition. Ed Wells, a storekeeper, alleged a deputy collector urged $5 to support anti prohibition efforts. collectorsdeny the charge and say no order was issued. The article cites correspondence and statements from Wells and Deputy Collector Boyce.
The Catholic universe selects Washington City as the site for the university with Bishop Keane as rector. Prominent prelates including Cardinal Gibbons Archbishop Corrigan and Bishop Ireland attend the session. Funds near eight million dollars are needed with about seven hundred thousand secured, while a Sulpice-backed theological department is planned.
Tornado moved south from Michigan hitting Sylvania blowing down derricks and tearing buildings. Horses killed, a brick schoolhouse destroyed, extensive damage to roofs and chimneys, with miles of ruined corn and unroofed homes. Insane asylum losses reach $9000 as a doctor and family survive a near-miss. Wabash train wreck reported nearby. no deaths yet.
Report from Albany outlines the Supreme Court appearance of Taeab Sharp with Judge Van Brunt and others, a discussion over defense notice leads to adjournment to Tuesday September 13. District Attorney warns against bail, while Stickney quips about possible mind lapse. Also notes a separate Augusta Georgia incident in the Chronicle composing room where foreman Pughe disarms and ejects a printer after an altercation, causing injuries and fear of further trouble.
In St Helena Parish Louisiana a confrontation at a saw mill ends with Manhall Enastery and Swearinger dead and Newman wounded or fled. Swearinger fired on Enastery. Enastery then fired and killed Swearinger before pursuing Newman. Newman, the sole survivor, is held on murder charges. Details indicate a dispute turned deadly with firearms.
In Parliament a move to censure the government over forbidding Irish meetings is planned. Liberal leaders will press the issue as Conservatives prepare an autumn campaign across 220 towns with 68 MPs backing the effort. The debate will open with Mr Sexton leading in committee as Mr Parnell remains ill.
Augusta Ga September 7 Special members of the builders trade union struck on new buildings to protest contractors not discharging non union men and against timber suppliers paying low hours. by noon tomorrow most may return to work as strikers number under a hundred and nonunion crews resume.
In Chicago on September 7 Master Workman William H. Pow erly spoke to Knights of Labor members amid a German Catholic center convention. He asserted the Knights are temperate and not enemies of Germans, urging sobriety and peaceful labor action. The Mitsch resolution was rejected and old officers were reelected as arrangements for a future general convention were set.
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