Exemption for Perishable Freight Cars Dominates Georgia Senate
On August 1 in Atlanta the Georgia House considered sessions hours and a bill to exempt freight cars laden with perishable freight from the Sunday law. Senate introduced inquiries including new bills for Clayton in Raybun county and South Rome incorporation. Adjourned following routine readings and minor acts.
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Bro Enn Clay
Russell
Clarke
Olive
Oglethorpe
Berner
Monroe
Chappell
Muscogee
Columbus and Gulf Navigation Company
Lamar
Richmond
Simmons
Sumter
Harris
Catoosa
Senate
Pringle
Dean
South Rome
McKamy
Ritchie
Clayton
Raybun County
Roberts
Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenue
Dodge County
Heard
Wright
Muinitia
Yondars
Hen . i
Barnesville
Pike Coun
Serious labor stand leads to mass mill closures
In Pittsburg on August 1 tensions rose as the Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers enforces a rule barring holding two jobs. Mills in Lehigh Valley and Youngstown shut after non members were not discharged. Several thousand iron workers may join idle mills as manufacturers refuse to recognize the extra job ban. clashes feared at Bolar Tron works and other plants if no settlement is reached.
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Iron Workers
Pointer & Sons
Bros Bonnell & Co
Mahoney Valley Iron Compy
Carwight, McCurdy & Co
Youngstown
Ohio
Akron
Girard
The President forgoes visits by delegates
The president announced it is a necessity to request cities sending delegates to Washington for invitations to visit him to instead mail communications. He will abstain from engagements this month, possibly leaving September 30 for a tour to St Louis Nashville Chicago Minneapolis Milwaukee Atlanta and other cities, traveling the usual route and meeting as many people as time allows.
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Washington
White House
St. Louis
Kansas City
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Milwaukee
Chicago
Nashville
Atlanta
The Boodle Trial Opens Amid Crowd Clamor in Carcaco
In Carcaco on August 1 a huge crowd gathered for the boodlers trial. An hour before opening, hundreds queued for admission and more pressed toward the courthouse doors, reflecting intense public interest in the case.
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Carcaco
Peple
Courtroom tension as defendants seek mercy or fight on
Crowds packed the hallways as eleven defendants faced opening court. Most expected pleas of guilty, while others believed a last stand might bring an accident in their favor. Defense attorney Alexander Sullivan began witnesses after Grinnell rested, including a surprising defense by Wassoman who claimed bribery charges were unfounded and recounted funding the Democratic convention in 1881.
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Siall
Grinnell
Alexander Sullivan
Nelson Morris Hacker
McCarty
Lyn
Morris
Washington
Chiscago
Ferry Duel Moves Forward As Boulanger Chooses Seconds
Paris August 1 Ferry has chosen Proust and Riagnat as seconds for a duel with General Boulanger. They will meet at Proust's residence tonight to set duel conditions. The report also notes Afghan revolt suppression threats and other dispatches from Can dahar and Moscow.
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Paris
General Boulanger
M. Ferry Saking
Epinal
Boulangers Ferry
Ferry
Proust
Riagnat
Boulanger
Prouet
Forgery Arrest of Central Union Telephone Bookkeeper Whitman
J Whitman a bookkeeper for the Central Union Telephone Company was arrested today for forgery and committed to criminal court under $25,000 after waiving examination. He forged two $20,000 checks with three signatures each. Banks had him arrested yesterday. company says $20,000 was robbed. Whitman could not find bondsmen and was jailed.
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Chreaco
J. Whitmar
Central Union Telephone Company
Telephone
Whitman
Bo Day
Yellow Fever Rise Reports Two New Cases in Florida
The board of health reports two new yellow fever cases in Yellow Peover Krvy Wes Fla as of August 1. No deaths occurred in the past twenty four hours.
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Krvy Wes
Fla
Board of Health
Georgia Officials Change as Georgia Holds Property in Tennessee
Atlanta reports Captain T D Trish retires as chief clerk. Walker Dan son promoted. J R Harris of Barnesville fills vacancy. Col Larry Gaunt named deputy revenue collector for Athens District. Attorney general denies state cannot hold property in Tennessee, saying Georgia holdings are subject to Tennessee law. Also reports a colored man Bob Stevenson arrested for running a blind tiger. Margaret Davis dies after church funeral panic. three suspects discharged after preliminary hearing. Adjutant general forms circulars on attending the Philadelphia convention. governor approves expulsion of Capt H C Wood from Spalding Greys and revokes his commission. fatigue caps received. House committee hears governor views on pardons board. Georgia Bar Association meets. reunion postponed. rewards offered for stolen records in White County.
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Atlanta
T. D. Trish
Walker Danson
J. R. Harris
Barnesville
Larry Gaunt
Athens
Philadelphia
Spalding Greys
H. C. Wood
Wood
Grim
Gordon
Cieorgia
Atlantic
Elevencres
Georgia
Union
United States
Congress
Tennessee
Attrney-General
Athornay
Conjeeluen
Western
Ninth Street
Tenth and
Nashville
Bla Mare Babel
Bend
Atedoke
Georgialands
Reading Aeauber
Chattanooosa
Langston Murder Trial Opens in Virginia
The trial of Langston for the murder of John H. Ruffen began in Virginia. The initial indictment was quashed due to an ineligible juror owner, prompting a new jury and indictment. Juror selection has been contentious, with only a few jurors secured and witnesses to be examined starting tomorrow.
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Langston
Ranks Langston
John H. Ruffen
Hey
John M. Langston
United States
Hayti
Ruffen
Virginia
Langston Roffin
The Debt Statement July Decrease Reported
The Debt Statement from Washington shows a July decrease of 4,444,604.83 dollars. Cash in treasury stands at 453,204,361.57 dollars and gold certificates outstanding total 1,441,661,141. Certificates of deposit outstand at 38,450,000 and legal tenders remain at 356,081,016. Fractional currency, excluding the amount estimated lost or destroyed, is 26,945,749.87.
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Washington
Arrest of St John of Blake schooner case shocks Chicago
Piseed Cader Bond of Chicago reports that St John, owner of the schooner Blake, who is thought to have helped McGarigie, was arrested at the breakfast table by Inspector Bonfield. He was promptly taken before a magistrate and, waiving examination, gave bail of 20,000 dollars with D. Boick acting as surety.
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Cader Bond
Chicago
St. John
Blake
McGarigie
Dr St John jailed after failed bail consent in anarchist case
A Chicago doctor, Dr St John, is jailed after bail attempts faltered in an anarchist trial related conspiracy charge. Warrant issued remains active as another suspect, McGarigle, eludes arrest in Canada, with extradition efforts reported and police noting a planned rescue scheme thwarted.
Knoxvilles lagitation to Cleveland from Knoxville chamber
The Knoxville chamber of commerce officers and directors forward a letter to President Grover Cleveland inviting him to visit Knoxville. The missive extols Knoxville as a growing mountain city near the Cumberland and Allegheny ranges, inviting proclamation of support from East Tennessee and neighboring Virginia, Kentucky, and North Carolina residents.
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Knoxvings
Tenn
Chamber of Commerc
Knoxville
Grover Cleveland
United States
Chamber of Commerce
Kensville
Ehiul Mapistoate
Cus Eves
Myx
Cleveland
Commonwealth
Pra Yuisee
Alleghany
Virginia
Kentucky
North Carolina
Coke Strike Truce Ends as Guards Withdraw and Union Split
The last of Winkerton guards, fifty, are withdrawn from coke regions and pass through Perrsnena en route home to Chicago. President Himmel of the Miners' Association is jailed on conspiracy charges with bail set at 1000. Coke workers vote on absorbing Knights of Labor or Miners' Amalgamated Association as operators push for a sliding wage scale. The Columbia Bank failure in Philadelphia shows no new statement yet. assets are said to cover liabilities near 300000, with some assets uncertain in value.
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Winkerton
Terdaay
Chier
Himmel
Associa Lount West
Lois Curing
Coke Workers
Knights of Labor
Miners’ Amalgamated Association
Columpiin Bank Paine
Philadelphia
Phillips
With & Co
New York
Saratoga Rires Extra Race Day Attendance
Saratoga on August 1 reported fair attendance for an extra day. The track was in fair condition and the weather was beautiful. Queen Elizabeth won the first race with Harry Russell second. Safe Rannedh unplaced. Subsequent results include Bwilt, Spring field, Pomona, Lelox, and Kambaurette winning races with listed placings and times.
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Saratoga Rires
Saratoga
Queen Elizabeth
Harry Russell 2d
Rannedh
Queen
Calumbine
Vosburg
Lelox
Santa Claus
Harrodsburg
Kambaurette
Belle Law
Avery
Painter James Martin Falls From Brooklyn Bridge
James Martin a 17 year old painter on Brooklyn Bridge fell about 16 feet from the scaffold into the East River. A tug rescued him and he was taken to Chambers Street Hospital where doctors monitored for possible delayed internal injuries. He later showed only a side pain and appeared not seriously hurt.
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New York
James Martin
Brooklyn Bridge
Chambers Street Hospital
Georgian Lands in Tennessee Law Question Stirs Chattanooga
A Chattanooga Times summary describes a Georgia land dispute tied to the Western and Atlantic railroad in Atlanta. A local attorney argues Georgia owns the depot area and adjoining parcels, asserting exclusive sovereignty and Tennessee occupants, while legislature and governor weigh sale implications and cross state jurisdiction.
Stock Market Mixed Mood in New York Session
The New York stock market showed overall improvement with hopeful sentiment and short covering after early losses. Gould and Henry suspensions added pressure, Readin weakened before a late recovery, Lake Shore lagged among leading issues, and the day ended with feverish but unsettled trading and uneven gains.
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New York
Gould
Henry
Bears
Lake Shore
Readin
Market closes firm after steady trading in heavy volume
A steady and uniform spread of values persisted into the close with a halt around 2 p.m. and only insignificant losses. The day ended firm to strong at near the high marks, with most prices higher. Total yesterday volume reached 399,000 shares.
Military officer Samuel Jones dies after Civil War service
The obituary notes Samuel Jones, once a Virginian born officer and lawyer, who served in the army, joined the Confederate service, and rose to general rank. He studied at West Point and pursued a legal career before the war. His death is reported in connection with wartime records and public notices.
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Samuel Jones
Peneral
West Point
Jacob Sharp in Ludlow Street Jail Condition Deteriorates
Bad health and severe pain afflicted Jacob Sharp at Ludlow Street jail. He suffered from stomach dizziness and exhaustion after a night of torturous sleep. Prison doctors deemed his condition dangerous as he awoke to begin duties in his cell.
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Jacob Sharp
Ludlow Street
Dle
Marly
Sharp
Che Stinach
New Free Delivery Rates to Be Set in South Regions
Government says three new delivery fees will be established in Columbia Shreveport Dallas and Charlotte. Interior Department notes that the February 25 decree to prevent improper maintenance of legal fees on public lands has generally been complied with, with strong emphasis in Arizona and New Mexico.
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New Pree Welivery Sateway Wastisaton
Columbia
Shreveport
Charlotte
Interior Department
Arizone
New Mexico
Reed Committeeman Held for Sanity Examination in New York
Charles H. Reed, a former city resident now in Jersey City, was committed to Bellevue Hospital for examination after entering a North Side building Saturday. He is described as suffering melancholy with unclear disposition to be decided.
Damage from Lightning Strikes in Vermont and Massachusetts
A late July storm damaged about twenty homes in Northampton County Petuny Vunin and eight in Warren County Nowerapy. Lightning struck and caused fires and power losses, with significant damage to events in Baston and South EF doshouts. Estimated total damage reaches 12,000.
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Ai Aod Bieietida
Baston
Northhamton
Petuny Vunin
Warren County
Nowerapy
South
Murder at Oak Love Halifax County Invasion
Two white men Dale Adicing and Henderson Jett ride horses at dark Saturday near Halifax County. Both intoxicated, Adicing’s horse wandered riderless. Adicing was found stabbed to death near the road with many wounds, indicating mangling. Police report details are unclear due to damaged text but imply a violent homicide.
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Viruinda
Kiemmonp
Oak Love
Halifax
Dounty
Dale Adicing
Henderson
Jett
Adkins
Lorie
Adicing
Death of Hubbard's Wife Reported in Washington
The state department was notified of the death of the wife of United States Minister Hubbard after a long illness. Mrs. John A. Logan has arrived home in the city. She is reported to be in a series condition. A shoulder blade injury from an earlier accident will need a reset as the first operation failed to heal.
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Hubbard
Washington
State Department
United States
Hugsbard
John A. Logan
Ship
City Approves Visit Invitation to President in October
Augusta officials announced formal action to invite President Cleveltined to visit the city in October. The move follows local wishes to host a high profile visit and strengthen ties with national leadership.
Death of Rev. H. Fy Chasry Vicar General of Dogese
A dispatch from Alexandria reports the death yesterday at Naurhoches of Rev. H. Fy Chasry, Vicar General of that dogese. The notice notes his leadership and service, with funeral details to follow.
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Naurhoches
H. Fy Chasry
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