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Columbus Enquirer Sun

Location

Columbus, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1889

Page

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Bussey's Sudden Departure Sparks Cash Shortage Probe

In Be thoughts and alarm, W W Bussey, teller of the Eagle and Phenix firms, quits the city as a commission audits cash on hand. A note to his brother hints at disgrace. investigators find a shortfall of about 16 000 dollars against the vault balance of 60 000. Friends and stockholders react with shock as Columbus searches for answers.

Enquirer Sun W. W. Bussey Tller Eagie and Phenix Manufacturing Company Eagie and Phenix Saving Department Enquinen Sun Busay John Peabody Bussey John Peabony J. Bigby LaGrange Julian Rinsome Macon Pearsody Busey Afernoon Busses A. St Young Mr Young Woodruff Mr. Bussey Duan W. B Heary Bussey Buswey Teder Mr. Hussey Teller Charles Berkele Atlanta Henry Bruce Bruce Goapany Enquirer Henry Bussey Columbus Jill Bussey Cit Tom McGhee Crenshaw Calhoun Thomas Williams Finyd Toe Corner William Chaney

Parnell Commission Hearing Details On Irish Alliance Plans

Ex Fenian witness testifies about Sullivan O Connor and Bally conventions in 1881 83 detailing Irish alliance plans preparations for dynamite actions and arms shipments He describes meetings in Chicago Philadelphia and London incidents with Parnell Davitt and others and the evolving Irish National League leadership.

Arson Trial Ends in Acquittal for George M Bradt

George M Bradt, on trial for three days in CuH at Trancoca, was acquitted of arson in the blaze that damaged a city block last summer. The loss was $300 000 and five lives were involved, with the jury reaching a verdict after about twenty minutes. Bradt is a prominent businessman and the case drew wide attention.

Cuh Trancoca George M. Bradt

Sullivan denies LeCaron Parnell links in London trial remarks

Alexander Sullivan ex-President of the Irish National League in America tells an AP reporter he never discussed Parnell with LeCaron. LeCaron, who claims Irish sympathy and Union Army service, is linked to the Times libel suit. The Chicago meeting Parnell spoke at was led by Governor Cultom. LeCaron reportedly lived at 17 LaSalle Avenue Chicago and later left for Europe with his family. his son Henry remains.

Tate Cis Alfred L. Young Enquirer Sun Bussey Boney Bassey Broad Street Mr. Bussey Philip Etler Wagon Bridge Gil Bryant Columbus Gus Bryant Cutlon Eufaula Here Seale Henry Bussey Bafaula Joe Enquirer Sun Euravuna Ala H.C. Bussey London Parnell Parnell Commission Michael Davitt Witness Beach LeCaron Alexander Sullivan Sullivan Ireland Parnellite Witness F.C Webster The Times Breslin New Jersey New York John O'Connor Charles Russell O'Connor Hannon America Charles Russel O’connor Palmer House Gallagher Wrotier United Brotherhood England McKay Lemasney Michael London Bridge Henry James WAL A. S J. G Chicago S. P. O’connor Timothy Healy Betts Aggres Irish Nation Father Sheady Sheady Directory Brotherhood Engaa Hannen Charies Russell Jaustine Hanoen United Kingdom Gaillagher Head Rossa Jim McDennitt Clingham Wooster O. 5 Egan Ezin Cams League Philadelphia Ezan Moonry Bolan Clan Na Gael Baidwood Lilcamp Davitt Extan Land League National League Gladstone Ejgland Thos. Brennan I. R.B M. B Frank Bryne Sheridan Daly Castlebar CuicaGao Irish National League In America Associated Press Times-Parnell Union Army Evening News Beach Doctor LeCaron Parnell-Times Honore DeCarson United States Braidwoods Illinois LaSalle Avenue Dr. H. LeCaron Taesvign Europe Henry

Arbeiter Bund Members Debate Police Spies

About 15 Arbeiter Bund members met at Wendtz hall in Chicago on February 6 to discuss police spies among the group. They agreed to name and occupation lists for a proper committee to vet members and expel those deemed deceptive.

Arbeiter Bund CuHicaGo Wendtz Hall

British Consulate Buildings Wrecked in Chinese Riot

Advices from Shanghai report a riot at Ching Kian Foo in which the British consulate and seven foreigner houses were destroyed. The British man of war Matine was dispatched to Ching Kiang Foo to protect lives and property of British subjects. President Cleveland and Mrs. Cleveland arrived in New York and are staying at the Victoria Hotel while inspecting prospective apartments in the Gerlach.

London Shanghai Ching Kian Foo Ching Kiang Foo New Yorks Cleveland Coil. Lamont Victoria Hotel Gerlach

Three Negroes Assault Mother and Daughter at Gunpoint

A brutal crime near Sumitt Mississippi as three men force entry into Mrs. Laullie Gordons home during a storm. The son reports one assailant killed after an immediate confrontation. two others at large with authorities pursuing them. A suspect allegedly confessed to implicating others.

New Orleans Times-Democrat Sumitt Miss Laullie Gordon Mite County

Bayard Accepts Berlin Propositions on Samoa Talks

Secretary Bayard informed the German Minister in Washington that the U S government accepts the Berlin resumption of Samoa conference talks begun in 1887. Senate Foreign Relations committee adjourned after caucus to discuss but not yet vote on Sa-moan matters and revenue policy resolutions.

Washington Bayard Berlin Samoa Senate Committee On Foreign Relations Saulispury Curlin Philadelphia Drug Exchange Congress Senate

Great Strike Ends as New York Street Cars Resume

New York voters see an end to the transit stoppage as surface lines resume operations. Police presence remains, with patrol wagons ready. Union influence is curbed as roads demand workers who pledge nonunion alignment. Conductor Charles Walker, who shot a striker, remains in court as inquest proceeds.

New York Second Avenue Broadway Third Avenue Charles Walker James McGowan Walker Poe Auis Brooklyn

Samoa tensions spark German, American disputers

Otto Hiersch letters claim Samoa conflict centered on German private property. US steamer Nopsic allegedly supplied rebels via Captain Leary of Adams. German Consulate efforts to block war munition sales deemed futile. London Daily News notes Bismarck ignored obligations to Britain. Count von Bismarck’s friendliness seen as aiding American interests and Australia.

Hampura Fed Hamburger Otto Hiersch Samoa Londoon The Daily News Bismarck Great Britain Herbert Bosaiarek America Germany

House committee advances territory admission enabling acts

Washington February six The House Committee on Territories held its regular meeting and finalized action on the enabling act for admission of Idaho Wyoming and Arizona. A five member subcommittee chaired by Representative Springer will draft a report to explain delays and hearings. The panel favored the omnibus bill, with a nearly unanimous vote, while some members preferred admitting territories individually.

Washington House Committee On Territories Idanu Wyoming Ariza Union Pot Springer

Names Settled Upon Coal Operators Cabinet List

In Indianapolis on February 6 1890 coal operators and miners visited the President elect and presented a cabinet slate headed by Col Read as Secretary of State. They named Blaine Wiedom Russ Wanamaker Evarts Warner Miller Charley Foster and Judge Estee among possible appointees. The President elect signaled encouragement about adopting the slate.

Indianapolis Ind Blaine Wiedom Russ Wanamaker Evarts Warner Miller Charley Foster Estee Dow Col. Read Gen Harrison Saeni

Senate caucus adjourns without consensus on nominations

Democratic Senators met in a morning caucus attended by about fifteen members and spoke for an hour without reaching any agreement on policy or nominations. Each senator urged preferred items for priority, delaying final decisions as the Senate turns to appropriation bills. Senator Harris noted no consideration of unsettled nominations.

Washington Senate Harris Canndier Civil Service Commission Messrs Cockrell Teller West Stewart Daniel Republican Party Chandler

Democratic Measurers Attend Whitney Reception

Washington February 6 Democratic members of the House and Senate attended Secretary Whitney's reception at his residence. Governor Hill of Newark joined the gathering with prominent Democrats outside Congress. Hill met Senator Ransom and was escorted to dinner before leaving for New York later.

Washington Lee House Senate Whitney Hill Newark Congress Hid Waoitney Ransom House of Representatives Nnoon Secrary Wolley New York Capitol Randall

German Embassy Passport Incident Sparks French Critique

Paris reports Le Paris attacks Count Von Munser for denying a passport to a Ninetieth regiment surgeon seeking to visit Strasbourg to see his dying mother. Col Zenar’s day order condemns passport laxity, Liberte hints at testimony against Zenar. Radicals push constitutional and electoral reform questions to top legislative agenda.

Paris le Paris Publshes Count von Munser Nintieth Regiment of Infantry Strasbourg Col Zenar Ninetieth Liberte Col. Zenar Radical Left Chamber of Deputies

Two Streamers Collide and One Vessel Sinks

The British bark Large Boy bound for Auckland was towed to Soelhead in a sinking state after a collision with an unknown four toasted steamer off Beachy Head. Reports claim the other vessel carried passengers and possibly seals aboard. the area net sunk eight minutes after the collision.

London Large Boy Auckland Soelhead Pigot Jas Colusios Beachy Head

Seven Dynamite Guns Contract Awarded to Pneumatic Gun Co

The Secretary of War awards a contract for seven Dynamite guns with accessories to the Pneumatic Dynamite Gun Company of New York for 390500. Two eight inch and five fifteen inch guns will be ready for service within eight months, to be placed at Sandy Hook New Jersey Fort Hamilton New York and Fort Warren Boston.

Washington Feo Secretary of War New York Inco Sandy Hook N. J Fortehuyler N. Y Fr. Warres Boston

Senate Panel Endorses Panama Isthmus Prisas Aid Amendment

In a morning session Senator Sserman reported favorably an amendment to the sundry civil appropriation bill from the foreign relations committee. The amendment would permit the President to safeguard the interests and property of U.S. citizens at the Isthmus of Panama and authorizes up to $100 000 for this purpose.

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Treasury Bond Tender Reports Mixed Results

Treasury today sold 44 percent bonds for 4035.00 at 109.0 while another tender of 2,700,000 at 108.3 was rejected. The auction date is February 6 in Washington.

Washington Treasury

Riow Map Directors Elected for Rail Company

Riow Map Virginia February 5 stockholders of the Rimand and Chesapeake Railway Company elected directors J B Vace T C Leake Jr G Tinsley A Monteiro and T A Cary to guide the line through the coming year.

Riow Map Th- Riamond and Chesapeake Railway Company Urday J.B. Vace T. C. Leake, Jr 3. G. Tinsley A. Monteiro T. A. Cary

Balloting for United States Senate in February

A February 6 report notes a state senate ballot with 59 votes cast, Kenna leading Morrill and others, but a needed majority not reached. A later dispatch from Rome cites a January letter from Randolph to the Pope seeking a divorce to marry a celibate, sent to the Rector for review amid a familial dispute.

Pransiort Ziiasg Rome Radolph

Nicaraguan canal bill debate closes in House

In Washington the House resumed consideration of the conference report on the Nicaraguan canal bill. Key speakers urged adoption or modification while others warned against isolationism. The conference report passed 177 to 0 and the day included further motions on naval matters and Indian affairs. Weather outlook for Georgia noted fair but colder conditions with variable winds.

Washington House Nelson Minnesota Senate Kelly Pennsylvania Pacific Chipman Michigan United States Isthmus Canada Sawoa Nis Central America Nicaragua United States of America Dingly Maine Buckalew Clardy Missouri Yeas Dinuley Committee On Merchant Marine and Fisheries Secretary of the Treasury United States Revenue Richard Rush Behring’s Dingrey The Bush Seale Treasury Department Hateb O Neill Wm. H. Emery Committee On Indian Affairs Peel Arkansas Dakota

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