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Columbus Enquirer Sun

Location

Columbus, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1888

Page

2

The Dairy and Weekly Subscriptions and Rates

The Dairy and Sunday delivery options in Columbus Georgia: city carriers or mail delivery with prices for monthly and yearly plans. The Sunday edition costs 1.60 yearly, with six and three month options. The Weekly edition appears on Tuesday and is mailed to subscribers for 1.00 per year. Transient ad rates are 1 per square inch for the first insertion and higher for subsequent insertions. All communications to Engor kun Sun.

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Emptiness of Republican Promises and Hayti War Talk

A Baltimore or Philadelphia era piece mocks Republican promises on wages and tariff reform, notes coal and metal mine closures in Pennsylvania and elsewhere, and discusses political fallout. It also warns of a possible US confrontation with Hayti and cites a Tribune table showing Cleveland's national vote lead and Harrison's Colorado gain amid tariff reform debates.

Harrison Philadelphia and Reading Company Pittsburg Monongahela River Ashland Shenandoah Mount Carmel Monongahela Works

Forestry Congress urged bold action to save Southern timber

The Forestry Congress closed in Atlanta urging prompt concerted action to preserve South Carolina forest wealth. It warned of waste and a looming timber famine if precautionary steps are not taken and called on forest owners and enthusiasts to act now to protect and increase the region’s timber income.

Forestry Congress Atlanta South Foreste

Impending Rate War and Bank Scandals Highlight 1892 Outlook

Reports from Chattanooga claim a forthcoming rate war as railroads tactics pivot on ticket scalpers evading inter-State commerce rules. The Baltimore and Ohio is revalued, cutting its $40,000,000 surplus by more than half and boosting confidence in President Spencer’s leadership. Debates over School of Technology funding urge an $18,000 appropriation to avoid wasting prior shop investments. Hayti tensions loom as U S. actions threaten a rebound. A Speakership race under tariff lines pits Cannon against McKinley Reed and others. Weekly business failures rise to 268, signaling cautious trade. The Boston Herald notes Cleveland may leave a united Democratic party on tariff policy.

The New York Tribune Colorado Cleveland Harrison Fisk Streeter Upo Philadelphia Acord East Tennessee Virginia Georgia Chattanooga Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company Spencer Columbus School of Technology Boston Herald the Herald

Notable Personal Fortunes and Intellectual Claims Across Headlines

Belva Lockwood asserts women outpace men intellectually by 13 percent. Ethel Ingalls to oversee society columns for the New York World. John D. Archbold owns a $10 million fortune, rising from oil field labor. James McMillan of Detroit, likely Michigan senator, valued at $15 million. Elizabeth J. Hereford, Texas poetess, tied to Sir Walter Scott. Sara W. Cates of Kansas City worth $10 million from real estate. James Russell Lowell plans a Boston winter, lectures in Philadelphia. Blaine to rent in Washington. may write on American political history. Julian Hawthorne on Zola’s purpose and artistry. Colonel John S. Moseby to Washington for inauguration, possibly a consular posting elsewhere than Hong Kong.

Belva Lockwood Ethel Ingalls Kansas New York World James McMillan Detroit Michigan Elizabeth J. Hereford Texas Sir Walter Scott Sara W. Cates Kansas City James Russell Lowel Boston Philadelphia Blaine Washington Julian Hawthorne M. Zola Johns Moseby San Francisco Hong Kong

Chattahoochee Valley Exposition Ends in Columbus

The Columbus exposition closed last Saturday with bold leadership from local and regional citizens. Organizers are praised for energetic, earnest work that showcased Columbus resources to the nation and drew successful attention beyond the city and its surrounding region.

Columbus Queen City City Opelika Democrat

Bear Encounter Frightens Man in Columbus Street Scene

A Meriwether visitor walked past a Columbus shoe store where a stuffed bear skin lay. He tore at pecans in the display and, imagining a live bear, drew his knife and cut the skin. The bear appears slain. onlookers teased the man, who regrets the prank.

Columbus Cartersville Courant

Moonshiners Captured in Wyoming County Raid

United States Revenue Officer Frank Wooten and Deputy Collector seized seventeen men near Cedar Creek. John Payne and his two brothers led illicit distilling with a large mash supply. Two Paynes were arrested after a gunfight as the brothers resisted arrest and fled with threats toward federal officers. The Paynes, long feared in the area, had previously attacked Deputy Marshal Sam Sissler and vowed to defy authorities. They are to be jailed in Charleston awaiting trial.

Charleston W. Va United States Revenue Frank Wooten W. P Ams Cedar Creek Wyoming County John Payne Payne Paynes William Payne John William Joseph Payne Sam Sissler Tommie’s Creek Raleigh United States Court Jobs Sissler United States

Fight Between Swedes and Missouri Miners Flares Up

Reports from Macon, St Louis, and Bevier describe a prolonged battle between coal mine workers and Swedes employed in Mine No 1 in Bevier. About 1500 to 2000 shots fired. several storefronts near the Hannibal and St. Joe depot damaged. multiple wounded. One Swede, Charles Thornbour of Chicago, fatally shot while fleeing. Sheriff appeals to Gov Moorehouse. Adjutant General ordered to Bevier for peace.

WasuiscoTon Macon St. Louis Bringfield Bevier Hannibal and St. Joe Charles Thornbour Chicago Moorehouse Jamison

Vessel West Meath Seized With Java Sugar Cargo

The steamer West Meath and its cargo of sugar valued at about 400000 were seized in San Francisco by Collector J S Hager. Duty of 150000 was paid, the seizure claimed for under declaring sugar quality. Warehouse, steamer, and cargo placed under seal. penalty may include confiscation and 20 percent of value. Largest seizure in port and first cargo from Java.

San Francisco J. S Hager Java

White Caps Indicted in Crawford and Harrison Counties

A dispatch from New Albany Ind reports the indictment and arrest of nine White Caps in Crawford county with arrests causing intense local excitement in West Fork English and Eckerty. The governor has assigned a noted criminal attorney to aid the prosecuting attorney. The gang’s influence has depressed real estate values halted emigration and driven residents to sell farms. In Durant Mississippi a fire in Pickens destroyed multiple businesses including Brit restaurant Oliver drug store Tucker saloon Blair Furgeson general store and Rousselab barber shop with no loss estimate given.

Curriaco New Albany Ind Crawford County West Fork English Eckerty Cargoon Crawford Harrison Durant, Miss Pickens Here D. W. Brit N. Oliver Hugh Tucker Blair & Furgeson Gus Rousselab

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