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Newspaper
Cleveland Progress
Location
Cleveland, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1895
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR shows names and titles from Southern Railway and Eastern System staff, including agents and supervisors in Washington. The text lists roles such as General Pass Agent, Superintendent, and Traffic Manager with scattered city and initials, but no coherent event or action.
The Knights Templar grand encampment elected Warren Larus Thomas of Kentucky as grand master and Reuben Lloyd of San Francisco as deputy grand commander. Henry B. Stoddard, George Moulton, Henry W. Rugg, W B Mellah, Wales Lines were elected to senior roles. Pittsburg chosen as next conclave city. Only males can vote.
The territorial supreme court of Utah ruled that only male citizens may vote on adopting or rejecting the state constitution and for first state officers. The Edmunds Tucker Act remains in force until Utah achieves statehood, per Chief Justice Merritt and Associate Burtch. Dissenter Associate Justice King argued women should vote under the enabling act by implication.
Reports from San Francisco indicate the forthcoming boundary re-survey between California and Nevada may award California a substantial tract of land south of Lake Tahoe. The exact extent awaits formal demarcation, but the result could shift several hundred square miles in California's favor.
In Harrisburg the Pennsylvanian GOP convention ended a bitter struggle as Senator Quay secured the chair, harmonized factions, and pushed for six superior court judges. The platform backed currency stability, protective tariff, and civil service reform. Beav er and Hastings allies led the smooth, three hour session with Quay praised as masterful in consolidating party power.
The Georgia State Democratic Executive Committee met in Atlanta to organize support for the Tenth District. Members listed include A. W. Fite, B. M. Blackburn, G. C. Crenshaw, and others with proxies. A letter from Henry Hammond urged swift aid and urged action to bolster party prospects statewide. Senator Walsh endorsed prompt measures and committees were directed to visit cities and towns. The panel authorized filling two vacancies and adjourned.
Judge Emory Speer has been selected and accepted the role of orator for the opening ceremonies on September 15 at the Georgia exposition. In a letter dated August 28 from Ga, Speer expresses high honor and pleasure in joining the event, praising Georgia and the south and pledging cordial regard to Mr Any and the board. The board’s action was made public after his acceptance letter arrived.
In Sullivan Missouri a widow named Jenkins loses four children within hours after a barn suspected of harboring an alien creature injures them. The eldest probes a floor opening for a hens nest, others follow, and all suffer excruciating pain. While the mother with a two month old infant races to help, the baby falls into a well and drowns, and the three other children die despite medical aid. A rattlesnakes nest is later found under the barn.
Texas Attorney General Crane issues an opinion on the Garbett-Fitzaimmons prize fight case in response to Sheriff Cabell of Dallas County. He says the fighters and referees form an unlawful assemblage and that state laws empower the sheriff to summon police or militia. If the crowd resists, homicide can be justified to suppress riot or unlawful gatherings. the sheriff may use force if absolutely necessary.
A New York dispatch reports the body of Robert W. Inman found in front of Tater's hotel on South Beach Friday afternoon. Coroner George T. Schaefer of Stapleton took charge. identification marks were conclusive. Reward of $500 claimed by two youths, I. W. Duboise and Prod Fisher, employed at McVaye's hotel on South Beach.
Postmaster General Bissell, in Marion Ohio with his family, disputes Buffalo reports that the president offered him the vacant Supreme Court seat. He says there is nothing in the story and was en route to Gray Gables to call on the president and Mrs. Cleveland.
Charred bones and buttons from a boy’s coat found in the fireplace of a frame cottage in Irvington near Indianapolis. Detective Geyer of Philadelphia reported charred remains likely from the murdered child Howard Pelitzel. The evidence places Holmes at the scene and supports a murder charge.
The populist state convention at Lincoln began Wednesday afternoon with over 700 delegates. Senator Allen was chosen permanent chairman and Samuel Maxwell was nominated for supreme judge as delegates formed committees and adjourned. The event also seeks two university regents.
Rev Dr Talmage reflects on heaven as far surpassing earthly splendor seen in ancient Corinth. He paints visions of heavenly health wealth and beauty, the celestial throne room, the gathering of the redeemed, reunions with loved ones, and concludes with music of heaven blending earthly hymns. He cites a 1910s athletic note on J M Tyan at Tippeary.
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