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Newspaper
Atlantic Weekly Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1895
Page
4
A white mob attacked black longshoremen and screwmen at New Orleans docks in fog shrouded hours before dawn. Six blacks were killed and about a dozen wounded. two white screwmen were arrested. Authorities fear a prearranged, coordinated assault with militia readiness and potential federal involvement.
In New Orleans on March 14, agents of foreign steamship lines met at Alfred Leblanc's office amid a Tuesday riot at Harrison line wharf. State troops were stationed at each loaded ship while White Screw and other unions coordinate with stevedores. A railway workers strike adds tension as city leaders pledge to use full civil and military power to curb riotous assemblies and protect labor and business interests.
G. Jones, president of the proposed Oklahoma Central railroad, announced that a corps of surveyors will enter the field to locate the line from Sapulpa to Oklahoma City, despite President Cleveland vetoing the bill granting authority to build in the territory.
Denver March 14 Judge Hallett issued a temporary injunction restraining New York-Chance company from encroaching on Delmonte ground near Creede where both mines lie. The case hinges on apex ownership when veins cross lines and mirrors a prior U S Supreme Court ruling. Also noted are deaths and a murder trial opening in Sioux City and Wapello regarding a Courtney Jarvis case with court proceedings and sanity defense.
Colonel William Moore a well known figure in the piano trade across the country died in Worcester Massachusetts at 57. Born in Devonshire England he served Idaho Springs Colorado as mayor twice and was on the governor's staff for two years.
In a brisk ten round match Charles Kid McCoy outpointed Australian Shadow Maber from the opening bell. Maber was out fought throughout and McCoy secured the decision on points in a rapid contest dated March 14.
On March 14 1898 reports say Admiral Meade sails from Port of Spain to La Guayra Venezuela with three ships ready to defend American interests if trouble arises. In Reichstag Centrist faction opposes Kanitz state grain monopoly bill. Bolivian uprising at Baranquilla suppressed. leaders arrested. Professor Huxley ill with influenza.
Brigadier General Barland commands 600 troops to guard colored screwmen as work resumes on the levee amid riverfront tensions. Governor Foster, ill but staying, says force may be needed to protect lives and commerce until calm returns. No shots fired. negotiations continue for settlement.
In a telegram to the Chicago Board of Trade Relief Committees Governor Silas A. Holcomb reports drought relief needs in western districts. About 32,000 families require seed and feed, estimated at 180 bushels per family, with corn, wheat and oats ratios. Distressed families seek seed to sow and repay after harvest. many depend on charity.
In Denver a Austrian named Alois Foidl killed himself on Logan avenue by detonating a dynamite cartridge, blowing the left side of his body into fragments and scattering debris through the neighborhood. The report follows references to other city incidents and national events.
A New York firm Coffin & Stanton backed a 360000 bond issue for Santa Cruz and later sought refunding with longer term bonds. bonds were hypothecated in eastern banks, leaving two sets accruing interest. In Kansas City, bookkeeper A J Coulter of the Electric Light company is accused of embezzling several thousand dollars over years, after 1889, and is described as a social figure and “high roller.”
Fire in Kansas City on March 14 caused total losses estimated between 350000 and 860000 dollars. The Western Newspaper Union and Great Western Type Foundry buildings burned, with type, presses, and stock lost. The English building owned by Kersey Coates also damaged, with substantial financial impact and insurance details noted. Nearby rate changes and a fatal Chicago shooting were reported, plus other incidents and notable events including Victor Hugo’s pantheon placement.
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