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Newspaper
Columbus Enquirer Sun
Location
Columbus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1888
Page
1
Gray Co announces closing out of Columbus store with January move. Large dry goods sale features silks at half price, table linens, wraps, cloaks, calico velvets and dress goods at cost or below. Bargains include remnant dress fabrics at 10 cents, 45 cent towels, and 5 cent kerchiefs. Call early before stock breaks.
The city chose J. H. Palmer as marshal over J. A. Beard by 87 votes amid boisterous crowds and police quelling brief fights. Aldermen elected: Garrett, McPhail, Kirven, Dozier, Foley, Curtis, Klink, Clegg, Farmer. M. M. Moore reappointed Clerk and A. Odom reappointed City Sexton.
The Vesuvius dynamite cruiser built for the government by Cramp left Kensington and ran a measured 457 100 knots in 12 minutes 44 seconds, alleging 21 47 100 knots with possible small error. A second run drew two of four boilers under draught, recording 15 34 for the mile and noting boiler and rpm variations.
John Hootinger was shot and killed by John Shipp in Oakwood in Harrisonburg County Virginia. Shipp surrendered to Justice Rohr claiming self defense and was bailed to await grand jury action. Hootinger died that evening and Shipp remained jailed awaiting proceedings.
The President granted clemency to W. C. Jordan, formerly convicted in South Carolina for selling liquor without a license, and to Charles Slater for violations of the international revenue laws. Jordan received a six month sentence and fine, while Slater’s case involved related violations.
The Georgia House met at 10 a.m. today with the Appropriation bill postponed to Monday. Senate bills were read first time, and new measures referred. Rep. Morgan of Pulaski introduced two bills to repeal voter registration in Pulaski County and to regulate alcohol sales in prohibition counties. House bills were read a second time before adjournment.
Atlanta December reports show House members split among DuBignon Blount and Northen with Northen favored by alliance members. Judge Joel C. Fain resigns Cherokee Circuit seat. Tigner heads a rail bill sub committee opposing rapid transit bill as Mitchhel joins Spalding delegation. State adjourned with a dull session yet many bills read.
The Journal de St Petersburg denounces foreign mass-invention claims about Russia’s aims behind a recent loan. It rejects German warnings about a Danube pontoon and warns against fear of Russian securities, asserting economic revival continues without venturing into vainglory or abandoning peaceful recuperation proclaimed by the Tsar. Evictions to Begin Again.
Berlin debates East Africa policy as Arabs reportedly wipe out German colonists and the Reichstag faces a shift in leadership. Kaiser Wilhelm backs a forceful response while Count Herbert Bismarck faces pressure over explanations of policy.
At a meeting in Chicago the Anarchists call for a mass gathering at 34 West Lake Street, with an open air meeting planned at Haymarket Square. Police Chief Hubbard orders 15000 officers on standby and warns any meeting will be broken up. He vows to revoke licenses of halls used.
Chief Arthur, Grand Chief Engineer of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, arrived in Memphis at the request of Louisville New Orleans Texas railroad workers. He aims to help settle grievances over salaries and hours on the Memphis and New Orleans division, with committees meeting officials and an amicable settlement anticipated.
A dispatch from Anaconda reports the Anaconda Company smelter in Butte closed indefinitely. Over 1500 workers affected as furnace fires were extinguished and the Chambers syndicate operations at Butte City also shut, affecting about 2000 more jobs. Manager Daly offered no reason beyond a message from J B Hoggin of San Francisco. Montana votes show Carter leading Republicans with 22 436 while Clark trails Democrats with 17 Wilson Prohibitionist 148 and Carter’s total 5126.
In Birmingham Alabama Emma Hawes is found murdered in Lakeview Park with a heavy axe blow and iron weights. Dick Hawes is suspected of killing his wife and child May Hawes whose body was earlier found in the same lake. A mob threatens lynching. guards fire on the crowd, nine killed and many wounded.
The Birmingham Howes murder case draws continued attention in Montgomery amid rumors of Dick Hawes as the suspect. Hawes, known to travel between Montgomery and Atlanta, has friends here who doubt his guilt. He once sent his children May and Irene to a Montgomery convent, later joined by Mrs. Hawes.
A White Cap warning written in red ink threatens to burn houses if Georgetown residents continue threats. Dated Mount Crab, the letter cites a Cincinnati conference and mentions White Cap operations centered at Mount Crab.
A sensational murder in St Louis follows a long feud involving A T Spear and ex Mayor Biedler. The teen son of Spear shot Biedler in the street. Spear is missing and feared to face lynching, while Biedler’s past accusations fueled a volatile animosity.
In Metcalf County last Tuesday James Demumbrum and his eleven year old son were waylaid by Hack Walkup and his son after a hog dispute. Hack Walkup shot Demumbrum in the abdomen. the boy stabbed the two men with a Barlow knife, mortally wounding Demumbrum who died Wednesday. The Walkups were arrested yesterday and the younger Walkup remains in danger from his knife wounds.
Benjamin D. Keck, a former clerk at Second National Bank, is found $4,000 short in his accounts after a two week audit revealing faulty entries and miscalculations. He was relieved Thursday, with bank officials fearing a larger shortage. Bondsmen hold $3,900 in security, and Keck denies any wrongdoing.
Paris December 3 The Sixth Siecle reports the government may introduce a bill to insure the Panama canal’s completion if needed. Nama Gilly declines defense as prosecutor’s committee moves against him for charges against the Committee. Laguerre refuses for political reasons.
The Treasury Department accepted 395 700 of 44 per cent bonds at 108. Total bonds purchased under the April 17 circular reach 99 024 of which 51 396 650 were 4 per cents and 347 637 400 were 4 per cents. The cost was 117 450 457 with 10 877 paid for 4 per cents and 439 579 paid for 44 per cents.
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