03 Dec 1880
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Newspaper
Columbus Daily Enquirer Sun
Location
Columbus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1880
Page
1
The Georgia Senate debates a rail commission bill amid strong opposition and support. Lawmakers consider postponement or reconsideration while discussing rates, interstate commerce, and potential railway regulation. A separate push seeks capitol construction funding with bids and design plans debated. News notes instrumental figures and party positions.
Special to Hoovererson reports House and Senate action in Montgomery on December 2. Measures include amendments to Auburn charter and probate appeals, a repeal of a code section affecting Russell County, fertilizer purchasing support for farmers, and a rewrite effort on ballot and supreme court salary issues. Stock trespass and a $250 fine for tele election returns in Opelika are noted.
General Hazen may become chief signal officer. Dublin elects Doctor Mavers lord mayor. Ajanta Georgia election yields Bugliss over Kimball by four votes. New Orleans mail arrives late. London notes Greek Turkish fleet talks. Roberta to receive freedom of London sword. Detention in Texas over murder case. Paris notes protest over religious decrees. Durban fire destroys sixteen buildings, $100,000 loss. Kansas fire destroys Walnut Valley elevator and Bonanza mill. Father Benoit dies suddenly in Indiana. Priests protest nuncio note to Sartheory. Covington tobacco plant destroyed by fire. Memphis grand jury indicts water company. Manchester judges arrest for election misconduct. Cough remedy touted as Dr Bull’s Syrup. Mitchell to announce Missouri rail trusts move. Texas editors include four women.
The annual report of the secretary of the navy is released detailing squadron status, vessel condition, and bureau reports. It notes the naval academy in good order under capable leadership, with studies pursued and ships cruising, while outlining strategic harbor plans, coal stations, and aims to expand commerce protection through nation built ships and increased naval strength.
Atlanta hosts a strong business gathering that forms an International Cotton Exposition Association with Joseph J. Brown as president and a slate of regional officers. The plan envisions a grand, nationwide display of cotton Industry appliances and machinery to boost cotton production and related industries, slated for October and November next year.
The telegraph dispatches from London and Havana summarize money market quotes and commodity values. Spanish gold exchange and premium rates appear from Havana while New York money and government bonds show quiet firm tone. Stock market opening signals and various listed securities are noted with mixed activity and modest gains.
December reports show cotton futures easing in New York and New Orleans with steady to lower middling prices, while Philadelphia and Savannah quote subdued middling and good ordinary levels. Exports to Great Britain and France noted. domestic receipts and stock levels vary by city, reflecting a cautious market.
A December market summary covers livestock pork beef lard and bacon trends with prices on hogs and shoulders. tobacco spirits and coffee yield mixed notes. It notes flour and sugar movements, whiskey and molasses prices, and freight rates to Liverpool along with weather and export demand impacting grains and corn.
Steamers Claudius and Claribel arrived out of Hibernian routes along with City of Bristol Iberian Vankuard Tommansee Wyorm Carl Guntav Wacawela Howard Berkley Cattle Glendower Maud Flora bound for Ponnacoly Amarylo and New Orleans signals Willmington Nonroug Der with 4370 bales of cotton plus Bleamer Langer Honmeward Adolph Engler for Galvan ten and cashiers for New Orleans Cassida for Tyler Bene Crouk for Galveston in New York port news December 2.
Election to be held at various polling places in Murogee County on Wednesday January 6. Candidates listed for Ordinary Sheriff Clerk, Treasurer Tax Collector County Treasurer, County Surveyor and Coroner. Magistrates for different districts to announce polling details and election blanks locally.
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