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Newspaper

Cleveland Progress

Location

Cleveland, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1895

Page

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Passerger Transit Authority Roles Listed in City Notice

A garbled OCR item lists multiple titles and agencies including Assistant General Passenger Wagerators, DG, Atlanta, Ryder Superintendent, and Charlotte North Oneal with references to Washington D.C. The fragment suggests organizational roles within a transit or administrative body and mentions locations and names, though the text is incomplete and lacks a clear event or action.

Atuantafa Ryder Suparinendea Charlotte North Oneal Green Qulp Gen Sipt

Natural Gas Explosions Rock Tennessee Area

Several explosions of natural gas near Whitebuff in Dickens County Tennessee sent up tons of rock and earth. A second blast followed the first, throwing stove-sized blocks and creating a fifteen foot wide ground hole. Gas roar and visible oil traces were reported as witnesses heard the eruption from afar.

Whitebuff Dickens County Tunn

Grocery price list from New Orleans market

Local market list detailing assorted groceries and prices including sugar, flour, oats, wheat, and meat products. Lists buyers and product varieties with regional terms and ranges for per unit or per sack pricing. Includes eggs, butter, lard, bacon, chicken, onions, cabbage, and milk products with miscellaneous commodities.

New Orleans Peer Georgia Ghickens Torbank California

Governor Atkinson Improves With Nourishment and Rest

Reports say Governor Atkinson shows steady improvement after a day of nourishment and rest. Doctors note no bad symptoms, with chicken soup aiding strength. governor remains under care at Dr. Holmes' Halcyon sanitarium and is unlikely to be walking soon.

Atkinson J. B Holmes

Gentry Defense Faces New Allegations in Yorke Murder

A Philadelphia dispatch reports sensational rumors surrounding the James B. Gentry murder trial of actress Madge Yorke. It is hinted the defense will claim Gentry killed Yorke over alleged morbid affection toward actress friend Miss Lida Clark, and compare it to a past scandal involving Alice Mitchell.

Madge Yorke Philadelphia

Advance in Steel Prices Hits Rail Racks in Chicago

The Diliais Steel Company of Chicago announces a 2 million ton boost in steel rail value, raising price from $23 per unit due to higher coke and labor costs. The move targets yearly justification amid rising production expenses.

Diliais Steel Company Aru Micago Dhuan

Bank President Agnew Indicted for Embezzlement and False Entries

United States grand jury in Tucksonyville charges A W Agnew president of First National Bank of Qeath Florida with embezzlement misapplication and entry falsification. Prosecutors say he credited personal accounts with about 25000 and moved 3400 check to his private credit plus embezzled 17500 in notes coins. Bank suspended recently. recovery uncertain for depositors. Agnew out on bond awaiting trial.

Munda A. W. Agnew First National Bank of Qeath Fla Grand United States Court Tucksonyville National Bank J. R. McDonald Agnew Uiter Bond

Mclaughlin Sentenced in New York Police Inspector Case

New York judge Barrett sentenced former Police Inspector McLaughlin to two years and six months in state prison for extortion. The judge expressed regret over a wrecked life and noted the clemency exercised, calling the verdict a reflection on the law’s authority despite powerful influences.

New York Welnesday Barrett McLaughlin

Paper Combine Planning Big Capital in Newspaper Trade

A group of newspaper paper manufacturers in New York and New England, including the Niagara Falls and Glen Manufacturing companies, discuss forming a big capitalization and possible trust. Reports place potential capitalization at 20 million dollars with 10 million in bonds, and several dozen firms may join. It remains unsettled. Also noted are a Raleigh mineral water company charter, the Great Baltic North Sea canal opening, a Norfolk and Western station fire in Cooper West Virginia, and other assorted items.

Nowspaper Om Krust Ting Wall Street New York Wall Street Unien Finfineral Plana K. B. Pullerton Runsell Niagara Falla Paper Company Glen Manufacturing Company New England The Stock Exchange

Rosebery quits as Salisbury summoned to form new cabinet

The queen summons Lord Salisbury to form a ministry after Rosebery resigns. A unionist government is expected and elections are planned around the tenth of the month. Salisbury will proceed to Windsor to be entrust ed with forming a cabinet and dissolving parliament is anticipated.

Salisbury Tondon Rosebery Lord Salisbury Lord Rorehory Lord Rosebery Windsor Castle House of Commons Flend Kay Ara Siogtine

Freight rate rise shocks Georgia peach growers

The Southern Railway and Steamship Association issued a circular raising the minimum carload weight for peaches and related fruit to 24,000 pounds, about a 20 percent increase from the previous 20,000 pound rule. Georgia fruit growers condemn the change, arguing it worsens already high rates and harms shipments to eastern and western markets. The notice, effective June 22, 1805, supersedes earlier circulars and reflects decisions of the rate committee.

Southiern Railway and Steamship Association Georgia Bewthorn Railway and Steamship Association Office of Commissioner Atlanta Vlense AY Amwlman

Consolidation Talk Amid Southern Railway Moves

A Savannah railroad man says Southern Railway with its officers plans a southern system-wide consolidation. He cites the Southern and Atlantic Coast Line agreement, Georgia Southern and Florida acquisition, and Central soon joining, predicting the Morida Central and Peninsular will lose business. He claims Plant will be limited to eastern connections with Louisville and Nashville, while a larger consolidation would curb general competition and reform through routing changes.

Savannal Southern Railway Company South Southern Atlantic Coast Line Georgia Southern Florida Central Georgia Plant Louisville Nashville Tomnsville

Powder explosion at Turin balistile factory kills sixty

Sixty men were killed and three severely injured by a powder explosion at a balistile factory forty miles west of Turin Italy on a Wednesday. The blast was caused by apparent carelessness of the victims.

Turin Italy

Postmasters' salaries cut and raised across states take effect July

A Washington notice lists July 1 changes in postmasters' salaries by locality. Georgia upgrades include Cordele to 1500 and Thomasville to 2100. decreases in Eatonton to 1000 and LaGrange hold at 1600. Alabama and Tennessee show mixed increases and declines, while South Carolina and Georgia entries reflect regional adjustments.

Washington Snmmer Georgia Cordele Covington Dalton Alabama Athens Evergreen Greensboro Ozark Pratt City Tuscumbia Union Springs Bridgeport Jacksonville Marion New Decatur South Carolina Belfort Bennettsville Darlington Georgetown Greenwood Spartanburg Yorkville Tenneskea Tacrense Bristol Clarkesville Cleveland Greenville Tuckson McKenzie Maryville Milan Murfreesboro Sewannee Shelbyville Tullahoma Deorensos Dayton Harriman Johnson Guy St. Elmo Trenton

Southern Gets It The Atlantic and Florida Railroads Sold

The Southern railway acquires the Atlanta and Florida railroad with Atlanta to gain a new union passenger depot. The deal, facilitated by Central Trust Co of NY, totals about 275000 dollars with much of the price offset by existing debts. The transfer places the Southern in control and expands the regional rail network.

Atlantic and Florida Central Traat Co Southern Railway Atlanta and Florida Atlanta Union Railway Chess Board South Florida Central Trust Company of New York Southern Railway Company Southern America Central Trust Company

Baldwin 18 Released In Justifiable Shooting Verdict

The coroner's jury in Jacksonville Florida found that Andrew Yeoman died from a gunshot wound inflicted by P M W Baldwin and ruled Baldwin's act justifiable. The inquest followed Yeoman's death last Monday morning after the June incident in Baldwin's home. The jury also noted a Tennessee act on petit larceny was unconstitutional. The Jungfrau Road project in Switzerland is funded and to begin later this year.

Andrew Yeoman Jacksonville Fla P. M. W. Baldwin Baldwin Yeoman Tennessee General Assembly Supreme Court

Poisoned Wife and Children Shocking Iowa Tragedy

Mrs Sanford Giles, a farmer's wife near Shellsburg Iowa, poisoned three of her six children then killed herself in the same manner. The children died, authorities report a tragic murder suicide case unfolding in a rural community.

Merself Mre Sanford Giles Shellsburg Iowa

Unsuccessful Prosecution in South Carolina Dispensary Case

In Charleston, six bills were placed before the grand jury over dispensary law violations. Judge Buchanan urged impartial presentment despite personal views. The jury later found no indictments against Fritz Mollenhauer, Henry Hemme, George F. Stenicken, M. J. Clark, W. J. Bowen, and Barney Lovett, though evidence appeared to favor the accused. Assistant Attorney General Townsend expressed surprise at the decision.

South Carolina Fritz Mollenhauer Henry Hemme George F. Stenicken M. J. Clark W. J. Bowen Barney Lovett Townsend

Tribute to Sullivan Brings Old Champion and New Meet

On Thursday June 27 at Madison Square Garden New York City John L Sullivan the famed champ will receive a monster testimonial in a grand program Johnny Dunn will be master of ceremonies A host of pugilists including Corbett Fitzsimmons Ryan Maher OBrien Hall Choynski Creedon Armstrong Carroll Bosworth and others are listed among attendees in the tribute event

Madison Square Garden New York City John L. Sullivan Johnny Dunn Apar James J. Corbett Bob Fitzsimmons Tommy Ryan Billy Smith Jack McAuliffe George Dixon Jimmy Barry Peter Maher Steve O'Donnell Jim Hall Joe Choynski Dag Creedon Dick O'Brien Jim McVoy Shadow’ Maher Bob Armstrong HY - Rica” Avigue Wels Ly Jimmy Gorman Jack Levy

President Cleveland to visit Cotton States Exposition in Atlanta

A Atlanta delegation met with President Cleveland on Tuesday inviting him to attend the Cotton States and International Exposition. He expressed pleasure and said he would visit in late October, with October 23 marked as presidents day at the exposition. He will depart Washington October 21 and arrive in Atlanta October 23. Meanwhile fruit growers plan to organize to counter railroad policies they say threaten shipments and immigration.

Atlanta Cleveland Washington Pri Rovers Chapman Trammell Smith Miller North Georgia Goib Missouri

Governor Evans Seeks Change of Venue In Charleston Trials

Governor Evans announces state will move for a change of venue from Charleston to Orangeburg in all cases involving violations of the dispensary law after a Charleston grand jury refused indictments. The note mentions a $10,500,000 Mobile and Ohio Railway mortgage amended to require payment in gold. Advices report insurgents defeating Spanish troops near Banes Gibera with Spanish forces retreating.

Golumbia Grand Jury Charleston Orangeburg Mobile and Ohio Railway Company Recorder’s Belleville Santiago de Banes Gibera Panappilen

Earnings of the Georgia Central Rail Road in April

The Georgia Central rail road earned 21768 in April, a decrease of 29599. For the year to date from July 1, the total was 1436697, a decrease of 1573.

Georgia Central Georgia Central Railroad

Capital Gossip and Diplomatic Moves in 1880s Era

Secretary Carlisle appoints Scott Nesbit Missouri as appointment clerk of the treasury and J Johnson Washington as chief clerk of the internal revenue bureau, both effective July 1. Spain must pay $1.5 million to Antonio Mora’s heirs. Olney demands immediate settlement, with Congress backing the claim. Baron von Thielman arrives as the German ambassador, to present credentials on President Cleveland’s return.

Carlisle Scott Nesbit Missouri The Treasury Herman Kratz J. ©. Johnson State of Washington Internal Revenue Bureau Nesbit San Francisco New Orleans Bluefields Marine Hospital Service Foo Clow China Nantan Wixson Baron von Thielman Washington Hamburg Cleveland Olney Baron Schloozer Spain United States Antonio Maximo Mora Mora Fish and Bayard of Pain Gresham Madrid Moroince

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