Whisky Trust Sold in Chicago Auction to Reorganization Committee
The whisky trust case ends as the Distilling and Cattle Feeding Company property sells at Chicago courthouse steps for 9.8 million to the Reorganization Committee. General McNulta, receiver, opened the sale at 10 a.m. with Marshal Arnold and four deputies present. Levy Meyer for the committee renewed the bid and provided a $50,000 earnest money, while the decree's terms required full adherence to conditions.
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Distilling and
Whisky Trust
Chicago
Sule
Reorganization Committee
John McNuilin
Marshal Arnold
Levy Meyer
Bry Name
Enite
McNulta
Taylor Sentenced to Five Years in South Dakota Case
Ex treasurer Taylor received a five year penitentiary term in Pierre for robbing the South Dakota treasury of 82367 000. The crowded courtroom heard the judge discuss the crime and relevant statutes while noting attempted settlements and forged state funds. Separately, the Embreeville Iron Company furnace in Tennessee will start blasting on September 15 with a 200 ton daily capacity.
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South Dakota
Pierre
Taylor
Snell
Taylr
Todge
Wikithe
Gettine
Tennessee
Embreeville Tron Company
Embreeville, Tenn
Silver Democrats Convene to Plan 1896 Silver Policy
Delegates gathering at the Metropolitan Hotel in Washington discuss a nationwide bi metallic platform. A committee from twenty states drafts a plan for a national organization and calls for free coinage of silver at 16 to 1.
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Washington
Conference of
Silver Democrats
Democratic Party
Harris
Turpie
Jones
Arkanene
Senator Jones
Arkansas
Hinrichsen
Mlinois
Horrin
Tennessee
Daniel
Virginia
Jones Aninn
Tatsha Pruevias
Tachie
Georgia
Senaa
J. BF. Johnston
E. W. Carmack
Senator Daniel
Kentucky
W. Woodson
Colorado
A. Nowell
North Dakota
W. BR. Bierby
Ohio
Yoder
Delaware
J. F.anesbury
Maryland
M. M. Pullman
Mississippi
Stocksdale
South Carolina
J. F. Trentlen
West Virginia
J. J. Cromwell
Texas
Hare
Florida
Beard
Stone
Call
Jarvis
Walsh
Messrs
Stone Hinrichaen
Carmack
Committee On Resolutions
Texaa
Missouri
Europe
America
United States
North Carolina
District of Columbia
National Committee
Isham G. Harris
James KR. Jones
David Turpie
Indiana
W. J. Stone
W. H. Heinrichsen
Illnois
Casey Youn
Executive Committee
Respite Granted for Mrs Nobles and Gus Rambles
Attorneys for Mrs Nobles asked Governor Atkinson for a stay until after the October term of Twiggs County Superior Court to enable an extraordinary motion for a new trial. Gus Pambles, her co defendant, received a similar reprieve. The governor’s order delays the case until noon October 18 to allow the motion, and no merit of the case was to be considered.
Death of Murray County Whitecapper John Quarles in Prison
John Quarles known as the Whitecapper and criminal defendant from Murray County Georgia died in federal prison at Columbia Ohio on Tuesday afternoon. He had been sentenced by Judge Newman in Atlanta in the spring to serve a term for the assault on Henry Worley and died of meningitis leaving fourteen children and a widow. He was forty five years old at his death.
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John Quarles
Murray County
Henry Worley
Newman
Columbia
Quarles
Atlanta
Seventeen Robbers Executed by Mexican Authorities
Advices from Fronteras Sonora report seventeen robbers killed for the Messenger robbery six weeks after Colonel John Weir was killed and $6000 taken by highwaymen in Sonora south of Bisbee. Mexican authorities pursued the bandits with vigor. Seven teens of the group were convicted and shot. one American among the accused. Forty others who aided or sympathized were pressed into the Mexican army. Most involved came from Fronteras. nearly all robbers in the region have been shot or are at large.
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Fronteras
Sonora
Mex
John Weir
Bisbee
Argust
Shipped its last ore for 1895 at Ishpeming mines
Rumor says at least one Ishpeming Michigan mine shipped its last ore for 1895. Companies may favor continuing the strike until navigation ends. Stocked ore could fetch 56 cents or a dollar more per ton next season. There are 750000 tons on hand with potential to reach a million, and strikers’ families fear cash-only stores will cause starvation in weeks.
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Michigan
Striking Miners Seek Wage Terms in Marquette
The striking miners of Marquette Michigan led by a union committee marched to each mine tied up by the strike to learn the companies terms. Managers refused conference unless the workers were employees, marking the first attempt to learn wage concessions offered.
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Marquette
Mich
Washington notes on treasury rules and weather bureau changes
Treasury regulations govern exhibition imports for Atlanta Cotton States Exposition. Posts offices receive initial clerk hire allowances. Navy and treasury discuss court and auditing powers. Weather bureau shifts observation time to 8 a.m. CST starting Sept 1, aiding early crop condition reports for cotton, sugar, and rice regions.
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Atlanta
Chicago
St. Augustine
Ela
Greenville
Baton Rouge
Athens
Charlottesville
Natchev
Miss
Bristol
Tenn
Conrad
Goek
Ransom
Treasury
Beeretiy Wike
Key Woat
Ila
New York
Key West
Spain
United States
Weather Bureau
Bullefind
Rnie
Secretary of Agriculture
Explosion Kills Six Men Near Meharty Pennsylvania
A pre mature blast on the Pittsburg and Eastern railroad near Meharty Pennsylvania Friday evening killed six men and badly injured as many more. The accident followed a planned explosion sequence, and rescue crews responded to the scene. Authorities began investigations into the cause of the premature detonation.
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Pittsburg
Feriorry Language Merit Highlighted in Assessment
A note points to language fluency as less critical than other skills, framing grammatical accuracy and clarity as key merits for evaluating communication ability. The report emphasizes concise expression and precise wording as essential in professional settings.
Florida lynching tied to nine deaths shocks Jupiter
Special from Jupiter Florida reports Bam Lewin was dragged from Juno jail and hanged at the courthouse by a mob. Deputy Perkins fired. Keyser was killed. Lewin, a Vermont native, had killed nine men across states including Montana and Texas before his capture and execution. The public approval of the lynching is noted.
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Tie
Jupiter
Fla
Bam Lewin
Juno
Keyser
Lynehers
Perkins
Keyror
Lewis
Biscayne Bay
John Highsmith
John Davis
Nassau
N. P
Florida
Ret McGregor
Vermont
Hoe Vonsted
Montana
Texas
Collision Between City of Macon and Schooner Lewie
The steamship City of Macon collided with the three masted schooner Captain Lewie on the Delaware as City of Macon neared Philadelphia. Captain Lewie’s crew and passengers reacted calmly while the schooner’s crew panicked and drifted from the scene.
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City of Macon
Delaware
Philadelphia
Lewie
Covan Steamship Route Change Between Bayannal and Boston
Cable says Covan Steamship Company will reroute service between Bayannal and Boston due to mounting urban traffic concerns. Officials indicate adjustments aim to improve travel times and cargo handling.
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Mount
Georgia Corn Crop Major Harvest Expected This Year
The weather bulletin predicts Georgia will harvest the largest corn crop on record this year. Cotton prospects falter due to uneven rainfall, while peaches and watermelons face overstocked markets. rains failed to align with needs. The overall farming outlook remains mixed despite a potential corn windfall.
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Georgia
Menna Aa
Growth of the South Industrial Outlook Week Report
Reports on southern industrial matters show rising activity with higher nativity and improved business conditions. Iron production increases, lumber demand grows, new textile expansion continues, and several large-scale plants and mills are chartered or expanded across Virginia, Kentucky, North Carolina, Texas, and Florida.
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With & Mexiskipps
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Clamoreau Pipe & Foundry Co
Lynchburg
Watt Iron and Steel Syndicate
Middleborough
Labelle Tron Works
Wheeling
W. Va
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Arle
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Morrillton
Ark
Birmingham
Ala
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Clarksville
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Pny
Newport News
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Whitfield
Fla
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Vas
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Union
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Florence
Galveston
Raleigh
Olemrne
Tennessee
Huston
Chattanooga
Tenn
Curiosity and Simplicity Define Real Character
A concise reflection on how curiosity and simplicity shape true greatness of character. The saying suggests balance between inquisitive spirit and clear, unified conduct marks admirable virtue.
Capsized Boat Takes Seven Lives Off Ocean City
A pleasure outing from Ocean City, Mil, ended in tragedy as a ten person boat capsized after passengers shifted to one side. Seven people drowned, including William Storrs and family members, Lut and Lena Hall, Myrtle Stevens, and two others. Local rescuers recovered the bodies with grim condition reported.
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Mil
Aham
William Storrs
Laura Storrs
da May
Eva
Lut
Lena Hall
Bishopville
Del
Mies Myrtle Stevens
Shelbyville
Storrs
Philadelphia
William Hudson
Hudson
Minmouks Point
Hall
Myrtie Stevens
William Hall
Hull Girls
Ida May Hudson
Quinlans Freed to Testify in Holmes Case
Patrick Quinlan his wife and Patrick Owens, held in Chicago over the Holmes case since Englewood discoveries, were released by police on Saturday night. A lawyer previously sought habeas corpus to free them, but they chose to stay in custody while authorities may need their testimony at Holmes murder trial.
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Patrick Quinlan
Patrick Owens
Chicago
Englewood
Steamer City of Macon Sinks Schooner in Delaware River Collision
The steamer City of Macon bound from Boston to Savannah collided with the schooner William Ovex in the Delaware River. Deputy U S Marshal Daniel Hunt seeks $4 000 damages claimed by the schooner owners. City of Macon released after security of $5 500. Steamer sustained stem damage and will require days to repair.
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Colliston
City of Macon
Boston
Savannah
Philadelphia
William Ovex
Delaware River
United States
Daniel Hunt
Macon
Blackburnesque Returns Edge Re-Election Hope
A Frankfort dispatch says early returns show Senator Joe Blackburn meeting enough pledges to secure another Senate term if Democratic districts maintain majorities. Opponents note many pledges come from supporters of sound money, and claim many Democratic nominees for the legislature oppose free silver.
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Frankfort
Joe Blackburn
Senate
Blackburn
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