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Newspaper
Columbus Enquirer Sun
Location
Columbus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1888
Page
1
In the House the Nicaraguan canal bill prompts multiple amendments. Debate centers on government guarantees and regulatory provisions as supporters urge passage while opponents warn of hidden liabilities and stock manipulation risks.
The case centers on Philip Daly and others accused of a plotted blackmail ring aimed at wealthy men. Confessions reveal a plan to lure victims to a Fourth Avenue flat, threaten with chloroform, and extort about thirty thousand dollars. Hermann and Meredith are named as key figures, with Stanton as the witness and organizer.
The St Luke parsonage hosted a large reception last night for Bishop W. W. Duncan, hosted by Rev A M and Mrs Williams. Guests admired the decorated parlors and the warm greetings as Bishop Duncan, residing in Spartanburg, will preside at the South Georgia Conference in Eastman next week. A grand luncheon was served by several ladies.
W H McKenzie foreman at Eagle and Phoenix factory received a telegram from Asheville NC stating John McBride was found dead under a trestle fifteen miles from Asheville on the NC and Western railroad. He fell or was thrown from the trestle. Thornton and Howard left for Asheville to bring the body to Browneville for burial. McBride was a Browneville resident with a wife and children. A breach of trust case is to be called at the current Superior Court term. he was out on a $50 bail.
R G Dunn & Co reports unusually full trade data with a generally confident outlook but present slackness in some sectors. Cotton crop delays and large bank accounts press prices. Southern failures rise and weather unsettles clothing and boots markets. exports, gold, money markets and rail rates receive mixed signals as duties and tariffs loom.
Patrick Malloy appeared in the witness box at the Parnell Commission after being arrested in Dublin and escorted by police. Attorney-General Webster questioned him without yielding a substantive title of evidence, while Michael Davitt cross examined and Malloy denied knowledge or intent. Davitt alleged a Dublin solicitor offered money to influence him, a claim overruled by Presiding Justice Hannen.
Tom Gann, accused wife murderer, was transported from Dayton to Chattanooga to escape possible mob violence. He proclaimed his innocence in a lengthy interview amid fears he cannot be moved to Dayton for a hearing due to the strength of the evidence and crowd threats.
Georgia lawmakers in Atlanta clash over a uniform public school book system with a push to favor Southern authors, while debates on a colored university and state tech funding unfold. The Senate extended the session beyond the constitutional limit as eight days remain, and the House advances the appropriation bill including $8,000 for the State University at Athens and $8,009 for a colored university with moves to redirect funds to Atlanta University.
In Findlay Ohio William Lightfoot Eybraim Werrick and Phil OConnell were overcome by gas while cleaning an oil still from Peerless Refining Company. Lightfoot died and Werrick died while OConnell survived though recovering leaving families destitute.
The American Forestry Congress elected officers: President Gov. J. A. Beaver of Beerrenes Louree. H. G. Joly of Quebec. J. French of Boston. Cheries Moore of Mobile. Hubert Welsh of Philadelphia. George H. Parsons of Denver. Secretaries: J. B. Hudson of New Hampshire and N. A. Eggieston of Washington. The next meeting will probably be in Philadelphia.
Secretary Whitney orders Richmond Galena and Yantic prepared for sea and to sail for Port au Prince Haiti. Navy flags shift to Richmond as flagship. Ossipee also to Port au Prince if needed. Officials say no troop deployment confirmed.
Senator Sherman denounces the state report as unconstitutional or extra constitutional depending on its purpose and asks for referral to the Privileges and Elections Committee. Senator Stockbridge announces Michigan delegation support for J C Burrows for Speaker amid party unity claims. Georgetown College plans a three day centennial with Catholic prelates and leaders from Europe and America attending. Bond offerings total $92 100 with $1 400 of 4 4 per cents at 108.
Thomas Tyrell testified before the aqueduct military court of inquiry about dry packing and deliberate poor workmanship. He described inspectors pressuring workers for kickbacks, patches left in shafts, and misrepresented muck removals. Emery denied directing slights, while Lucas allegedly profited from the scheme.
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