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Newspaper
Chipley Banner
Location
Chipley, Florida, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1897
Page
1
A bleak report describes Jase nearing death as infections surge through affected districts. Health officials warn of accelerating spread and urge strict precautions. Officials stress urgency as resources in affected areas come under strain.
The report notes one new case and two deaths from yellow fever in New Orleans, with quarantines lifted and trains resuming normal service. Memphis passengers face stricter rules under sanitary regulations, while Montgomery reports one fever case and no fatalities in the suburbs. Total city-wide toll reaches 129 deaths 12 for the period.
Pelbridge claims his brother Thomas Delbridge Die by self inflicted act was a set up for insurance profits. He accuses C W Motes and Mary Delbridge of conspiring to profit from the insured amount and asserts Thomas planned a share for Pelbridge before his death. He says he possesses evidence and insists the suicide was engineered to fund the family.
A British bark named Cor Captain Everett sailing from Newcastle to Caleta Buena with a valuable cargo foundered with heavy loss of life. Only three crew members survived, including the ship's carpenter, after the vessel was wrecked on September 18th near Valparaiso.
Prison break report states the forger Thomas escaped from the Mem phis jail by breaking through bars after sawing the cell rear door. He has a history of eight prior escapes from Memphis and Chicago jails. Three accomplices with minor charges fled after the escape, with Miss Fannie Rutherford of Minneapolis noted in association.
The New York World's Cuba correspondent describes thousands of women and children starving under General Weyler's concentration policy. Noncombatants die daily within sight of Havana, with emaciation and pleas for milk as soldiers overlook the suffering. Authorities dispute figures, but the rural population faces likely extermination if the policy continues.
Washington dispatch reports a decisive Supreme Court victory for Georgia Central and Alabama Midland railroads. The court rules interstate commerce commission cannot weigh water routes in haul decisions and carriers must set their own rates. Justice Harlan dissents, warning large power shifts favoring railroads harm small towns.
The Columbia dispensary board of control notes a $43,166.15 fall in October receipts versus last year, from $135,000 to $91,000, attributing the decline to Original Package shops, blind tigers, cotton prices, and national financial strain. Despite the shortfall, the board says it has met all state obligations and has $20,000 ready for the free school fund. Colonel Jones urges staged payments totaling $70,000 over Nov–Jan 1898, while Mr. Williams cautions against pledging funds not yet available.
W Godfrey Hunter of Kentucky was appointed by the President as envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary to Guatemala and Honduras. A Republican leader, he previously served in Congress and had sought a House seat and a Senate nomination before backing Senator Deboe.
In Atlanta on Monday night Officer J T Ponder was killed during a raid at Louis Steinau's wholesale liquor house at Wall Street near the union depot. Eight suspects were arrested that evening. the case centers on Steinau's closed store and a fight over papers or valuables as the assailants fled into the darkness.
Barber Martin Thorn faced trial in Queens County Court House Long Island City for the murder of William Guldensuppe. The opening day focused on jury selection with twelve jurors sworn in before Judge Wilmot M. Smith as proceedings moved forward.
General Wade Hampton, recently replaced by General Longstreet as railroad commissioner, submits the interior department a fiscal year report noting a low water mark in railway construction. Thirty four companies with 5441 miles were foreclosed or sold from receivership, while earnings show steady improvement in the first half of the current year.
The Tradesman reports a flood of new southern industries. Lebanon Tennessee opens a flouring mill while Newport News Virginia begins a 60000 dollar gas works project. New ventures include Tisdale Mining in Butler Georgia and Grand Encampment Mining in Charleston West Virginia with capital tens of thousands to half a million dollars. Additional proposers: Morgan County Cannel Coal Frankfort Kentucky Carter Coal Pulaski Virginia and Jackson Meshier Mining Rome Georgia. New mills and factories planned across North and South with firms in Burlington Griffin Litttle Rock Hamilton Mineola Vinton Bradford Holley Belair Cordele Elk in.
A crank demanded to see President Mc Kinley at the White House and was arrested after giving a false address. The Spain note to the Woodford dispatch read aloud showed a pacific tone aimed at allaying war fears. Cabinet eyed two Bering Sea whaling plans using the Bear or the Thrasher. Buck cabled that Japan’s Foreign Minister resigned, Baron Nishi named successor.
The General Assembly of the Knights of Labor convened at Hibernian Hall in Louisville Kentucky led by Grand Master Sovereign JBR. Prominent national and international leaders attended as committees on credentials press and finance were formed. The session adjourned to 2 pm then again until Wednesday with no further actions taken.
A large fire at the Georgia state lunatic asylum in Milledgeville consumed the negro building, housing about 700 patients. Attendants restrained a stampede and safeguarded all inmates, confining them in the asylum yard as the two‑acre structure burned. Built by legislative action in 1884, the building could house nearly a thousand.
The prince of Wales celebration took place Tuesday with flag hoisting bells and artillery salutes. He was born on November 9, 1841.
A London cable dispatch reports the installation of Horatio David Davies as mayor amid drizzle and fog. The Lord Mayor's procession drew thick crowds as decorations and pageantry exceeded previous displays, underscoring the mayoralty’s popularity.
Detectives in Atlanta say conclusive evidence ties Louis Steinau Walter O Quinn and Julius Simon to the killing of Patrolman J T Ponder in Steinau s saloon on Monday night warrants sworn Wednesday charging murder. Police note strong circumstantial evidence and say more disclosures are expected while other arrestees including three black men and Jule Wyly await further action.
Late Wednesday afternoon Steinan O Quinn and Simon were remanded to the Fulton county jail by an order from Judge Lumpkin of the superior court.
The Elizabeth Nobles case was heard in the U S Supreme Court with Attorney General Terrell and Marion Harris presenting. The central issue is whether a trial by jury can be demanded after a judgment of insanity. Justice Field was absent due to illness.
Reports from New Orleans Mobile and Montgomery say yellow fever cases drop with fewer deaths and many recoveries. The board of health notes improved conditions, fewer quarantines, and revived business as an epidemic abates. Pass Christian allows entry for certificate holders while maintaining strict quarantine.
A Washington special reports a tripartite conference among the United States, Russia, and Japan resulting in a signed proto col at the state department regarding joint protection of seals. Senate ratification is required, with final text released after exchange of final ratifications.
Philadelphia officials and U S government employees were jailed on charges of conspiracy and issuing fraudulent naturalization papers. Named are Eugene Linder, city prothonotary clerk. John Merrick, U S circuit court assistant clerk. and Richard Merrick, another circuit court clerk and father of John. More arrests expected as reports say naturalization papers were sold for 17 dollars each.
Information from the lighthouse board at Washington reports the new vessel No. 69 placed on the Diamond Shoal off Hatteras rode out the storm that was the strongest in years. The successful handling is cited as proof that a vessel can be held in heavy gale conditions at that location.
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