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Newspaper

Cleveland Progress

Location

Cleveland, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1896

Page

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Piedmont Air Line Schedule For Passenger Trains

The notice outlines Piedmont Air Line passenger train schedules and connections to Washington Atlanta Montgomery New York New Orleans Memphis and Richmond with through Pullman sleepers Nos 87 38 3 36 31 and 32 Exposition Flyer and Exposition connections on select days. additional cross connections via Richmond Atlanta and Greensboro with designated railway officials noted.

Washington Southwestern Pullman New York New Orleans Atlanta Montgomery New Yok Memphis Birmingham United States Fast Mail Exposition Flyer Richmond Danville Greensboro

Lithographers Strike Hits New York Firms

Five hundred lithographers walked out in New York on Monday over the lack of recognition for their union and demands for a minimum $15 weekly wage, a 44 hour work week, overtime pay, and one apprentice per five journeymen. The action involves about a hundred firms and could spur wider strikes in major cities. A Paris cable warns of looming upheaval in France with talk of a cabinet fall, possible deadlock, and dissolution of the chamber, while cautioning that republican institutions may endure the strain.

New York United States Canada Republic Paris New York Sun France Chamber Faure

New Mexico Delegate Bans Prize Fighting Near El Paso

In the house on Wednesday Delegate Catron introduced a bill to stop the pugilistic festival near El Paso Texas. The measure makes prize fighting a misdemeanor with punishment of not less than five years in prison. The house passed the bill without division.

Catron New Mexico el Paso Tex

Fitzsimmons Knocks Maher For World Title

In Langtry Texas, Robert Fitzsimmons defeated Peter Maher in 1 minute 35 seconds to claim the world heavyweight championship. The bout took place on the Mexican side of the Rio Grande with 182 ringside spectators. Maher was knocked out after a right to the chin. Corbett immediately challenged Fitzsimmons for a future bout.

Langtry Texas Robert Fitzsimmons Peter Maher Rio Grande Maher Fitzsimmon Hall Jack Steizner el Paso Eagle Pass Texas Rangers Fitzsimmons and Siler Texas Hills Julian Quinn Fitzsimmons Texas Hill Jim Hall Buck Connelly Peter Lowrey Jack Quinn Peter Byrnes Parson Davies O’rourke Tam O'Rourke Witsimmons Muaher Corbett Chicago Fitzsimmons- Mayer Willi J. Davis

Through Georgia A Georgia government and business roundup

Governor Atkinson reappointed Judge W T Shefield to Miller county court, designated Exchange Bank of Albany and Bank of Waycross as state depositaries, and Georgia pivots to immigration with plans for 100000 settlers. Georgia Normal School opens second session at Rock College, with dormitory plans advancing and admission rush anticipated. Colonel James M Smith of Oglethorpe praised for farming prowess. Waycross shoe plant moves to new quarters. Brunswick operatives on site. Legal cases involve Knickerbocker Trust Co restraining Newman Erb et al from pledging Marietta and North Georgia Railroad rights. Lindale Massachusetts mills complete waterworks. insurance rate debate in Macon. Parson B F Smith pardoned by Governor Atkinson after convict testimony. Labor meeting in Atlanta protests Pinkerton agency and police licensing. Wheelwright firm seeks transfer of Fernandina affairs to federal court. Pitch Pine Company reenters lumber business in New York.

New York Knickerbocker Trust Company That City Newman Erb Henry A. W. Post Henry K. McHarg Thos, Carmichael Atlanta, Knoxville and Northern Railway Constructing Company Marietta and North Georgia Railroad Company Miles Beach Supreme Court Receiver Lane Wheelright Company Brunswick Messrs. Croyatt & Whitfield Fernandina Reserver Lane United States Court Judge Speer Wout Pitch Pine Company William D. Wheelright Charles R. Hewitt Georgia Florida

No Pardon Denied for Redwine and Holston

The president refused pardons for Lewis Redwine in Georgia and F. M. O. Holston in Oregon. Redwine, already sentenced to six years in the Ohio Penitentiary for embezzling from Gate City National Bank, had his health cited but not deemed sufficient for clemency. Holston received ten years hard labor for forgery, with the president urging strict punishment and noting harm to veterans and pension laws.

Washington Lewis Redwine Georgia Ohio Gate City National Bank Cleveland F. M. O. Holston Oregon

Gold Reserve Surpasses $100 Million Benchmark

The federal gold reserve rose above the $100,000,000 mark for the first time since September 7, 1895, reaching $105,092,848 with Thursday’s withdrawals not yet deducted. Net after withdrawals about $104,000,000. Bond purchases total $65,500,000 to date.

Growth of the South industrial notes week by Tyndesman

Reports from the past week show continued expansion in southern industry. Cotton in planters hands is being marketed ahead of planting time with acreage and crop potential higher than last year. Mills remain busy, prices steady, and buyers cautious as new plants arise across multiple states.

McColl Jackson Newport Tenn Waxhaw Laurinburg Michigan Lumber and Manufacturing Company Capital Rash and Door Jacksonville Fla Rome Palatka Pla Savannah West Point Greenup Middlesborough Lake Province Enterprise Miss Louisburg Plaquemine High Point Cartersville Knoxville Union Newport News Anderson Atlanta Water Valley Wilmington N. G London Chattanooga Tennille Tyndesman

Gunning for Ducks on Quantico Voyage with President

President Cleveland sails to Quantico aboard the lighthouse tender Maple arriving near Widewater at dawn. Governor party includes Commander Lamberton, Dr. O Reilly, and Attorney General Harmon. Colonel Walters invites the duck shooting party with Colonel Wright Rives and other guests joining aboard for blinds and decoys.

Quantico Cleveland Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad Lamberton O’reily Harmon Withers Walters Wright Rives United States Army

Bermuda Seized Off Liberty Island Amid Seafaring Curbs

A British steamer Bermuda flying the flag was boarded by revenue officers near Liberty Island late Monday night and seized after likely preparation to depart. The ship had been under Spanish surveillance, suspected of Cuban revolutionary ties. Meanwhile Clarkesville Tennessee tobacco factory Lucket Co burned destroying 1,500,000 pounds of tobacco and $75,000 loss insured.

New York Bermuda Liberty Island Spain Lucket & Co Stemmery Clarkesville Tenn

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Piedmont Air Line W. A. Turk Tl. Hardwick Ag't Ag’t Washington, D. C G&a W. B. Ryder Charlormn, Nouri Carolina Y. H. Green J. M. Culp Trafic Washington, D, C Washington, D Ksin Dat AtSp Atlanta E Orn Norcross Buford Gainesville Cornelia Mt. Airy Toccoa Westmills Seneca Spartanburg Gailneys Philadelphia Nowa Nags Dai Tilladelph Richmond Sikaes Charlotte Soak Gastonia King Gaffneys Atlanta E.T Fitz Whips Lanky Bob Atkinson W.T. Shefield Miller County Exchange Bank of Albany The Bank of Waycross State Normal School Rock College Normal School James M. Smith Oglethorpe Waycross Opera House Wilson Massachusetts Mills Lindale Lovering Headden Messrs Walton & Wagner Macon B. F. Smith Coal City Convict Investigation High Court Smith Superior Court Chatham County Dade Dade Coal Mines Pinkerton House Crisp Hay Mesars Willis Whitfield Hawkinsville Ocmulgee Oconee O. M. Carters Black Turner Carter Brunswick Harbor Pointe Alex Carr H. O. King Carr J. B. Baird Dr. Baird Redwine
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