03 Mar 1885
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Newspaper
Columbus Daily Enquirer Sun
Location
Columbus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1885
Page
1
Contained are dispatches about uneasy negotiations between Russia and Britain over frontier tensions, and a potential collapse of talks. Reports from Sydney and London cover maritime incidents and philosophy on governing, including a Phoen mixed with party politics. Earthquake shocks hit Grenada and surrounding areas, with casualties feared. Italian fortifications at Maslowh are noted as part of regional tensions.
A chaotic report details revolts and deadly violence across a border region with shootings and mass arrests. It notes a government crackdown, numerous injuries, and ongoing trials as authorities move to restore order amid mounting unrest and prisoner transfers.
House and Senate debate naval appropriations and inaugural ceremonies amid partisan tensions over representation and protocol. Amended bills on ships, yards, and equipment faced stiff votes while New Orleans Exposition funding sparked costly rounds. Members argued dignity, precedent, and national interest as sessions stretched into night.
Washington March 2 The National Democratic Committee met at the Arning hotel annex with Barnum presiding for ten minutes of greetings and a tour to review the executive mansion procession. The public debt statement shows February decline of 3.205 million, with totals in gold and silver certificates and other securities listed. the post office appropriation bill discussion centered on a subsidy clause and third class offices. Congressional business covers sundry civil, fortifications, pensions, military, and post office bills with ongoing conference talks and anticipated votes. detective arrests in Albany detail suspects tied to Cleveland threats and inspector Byron's assessment.
Miory of Maantly records Dr Joseph M Loner remarks on Washington relatives about 800 kin in multiple states. Washingtons favored agriculture, some studied law or medicine, many pursued surveying. Noted traits include tall figures, hospitality, and ambition for public positions, with strong ties to Virginia, Tennessee, and Kentucky. Local judges and figures such as Bushf rod Washington cited, and a New Orleans report mentions a separate court verdict and a fatal incident connected to a narcotics case.
The New York ethnological society met to discuss John Bayard’s lineage as part of the Bayard family’s long Senate representation. A portrait of Colonel John S Bayard was shown, linking historic ties to prominent families and Maryland property inheritance. Separately Tammany bay contingent left for Washington with a large group and the Cleveland Manning Lamont party departed Albany for Jersey City en route to the capital.
A chaotic note outlines alleged homicide involving Alvin Dixot and a wife murder in Millet by Abe wa Wits. The document claims a county sheriff investigation and lists motives tied to a bounty, wealth, and a burial scene near Arlington. Local rumors point to a dramatic night at a temple and a confrontation leading to the bride’s death.
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