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Newspaper
Cleveland Progress
Location
Cleveland, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1895
Page
1
Southern Railway Company Piedmont Air Line division presents a condensed passenger schedule from Atlanta to Charlotte. This route details the Great Vestibuled Limited timetable and stops along the line. The notice targets travelers seeking limited, fast service links between major southern cities.
Henry Butler and John Quarles Sr. were each sentenced by Judge Newman in Atlanta to five years in a federal penitentiary for conspiracy in the hanging of Henry Worley over illicit distilleries. The men from Murray County shown mercy by jury and judge, with Habeas petition planned.
Knowles Taylor Knowles potteries in East Liverpool Ohio shut several departments causing 300 workers to lose jobs. Overproduction cited as the reason. National Saw Works in Cincinnati burned Tuesday night causing 125000 to 150000 dollars in losses with insurance of 84226 to 36 companies.
Reports from Washington discuss Fitzhugh Lee's appointment as collector in Virginia's sixth district, Ransom presenting credentials in Mexico, Thurston's cabinet status, and Japan's hawkish stance toward Hawaii. Also noted are income tax cases rehearing, postal holiday rules, and an American trust forming to control prices and output with a Chicago base.
Champion James Corbett reports a telegram from manager William Brady confirming Fitzsimmons will fund the bout and give the go ahead next Monday. Corbett plans to end theatrical dates at St Tonis early and begin live training at Anbury Park, aiming to outshine Petersiminous in peak condition.
Dispatch from Hiroshima reports The Mikado ratified the China Japan treaty on Saturday. Berlin sources say China agreed to a 36 million mark loan at six percent with a Hamburg syndicate including Muer Deutschland Heydt Co and Behrenga Song. A St Petersburg note says Russia remains unsatisfied with the treaty especially the Lion Tong clause and will guard European interests with other powers. Blackstone cotton mule spinners vote to stay out of Blackstone Cotton Company mills on Patriots Day, following New England union precepts.
President Grover Cleveland replies to Chicago business leaders amid the citys push for a public reception. He cites official proprieties, stresses the need for sound currency, and warns against monetary schemes that could threaten national solvency and credit.
A large Trexington mass meeting of free silver advocates denounced Carlisle and President Cleveland. Democrats and Republicans charged him with demonetizing silver in 1873 and claimed his current policy echoes that move. Joe Blackburn organized the event to form a bimetallic club, though its founding was postponed as financial questions were aired.
Theodore Durant, a Sunday school assistant superintendent at Manual Baptist Church, is bound over for trial by the coroner’s jury on two murder counts after Miss Williams and Miss Lamont were killed. The jury heard a shocking tale as Miss Lamont vanished weeks ago and Miss Williams’ mutilated body was found in the church library.
Herman H. Kohlsaat assumes control of the consolidated Chicago papers after securing 725 of 1,000 shares. He pledges independence in local politics and a pro honest money stance on monetary policy. The papers will generally be independent in national politics and favor protection of American industries.
The London Globe reports Britain will press an ultimatum against Nicaragua and act to enforce it if the Nicaraguan reply is unsatisfactory. It also notes a possible bombardment of Greytown could be seen as harming U S interests.
Rev. Dr. Talmage delivers a 19th century Easter sermon arguing that death is defeated in victory through Christ. He narrates ancient Easter timing, contrasts cremation and burial, and asserts resurrection of body and soul, citing historical plagues, flowers, seeds, and theological reflections. He envisions a rebuilt, perfected body joined with the soul in heaven.
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