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Newspaper

Jackson Argus

Location

Jackson, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1895

Page

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Flambeau Offered at Low Price for Foal Service

Advertises a thoroughbred horse named Flambeau offered at $15 due to cotton price slump. Notes locations where foals can be seen in Jackson, Griffin, Indian Spring, Monticello, McDonough and more. Also mentions banking ad copy about secure deposit services at Jackson Bank Co and safety against burglaries.

Flambeau Jackson Griffin Indian Pring Monticello McDonough Ther ToHompson & Torbeet Jackson, Ga Jackson Bankig Co

Carmichael Advertises Five Star Fertilizers and Seeds

Notice to customers advertising a wide selection of brands including guano and cotton seed meal. J R Carmichael promotes his fertilizer house at the Carriage Factory with deliveries and personal service based on long experience in the business and trusted supplier recommendations.

Son Carriage J. Rk, Carmichael

Collision sinks Elbe with 350 lives lost in North Sea

London January 31 The North German Lloyd steamship Elbe bound Bremen to New York was struck by a small steamer fifty miles off Lowestoft. One hundred sailors and passengers perished and survivors were landed at Lowestoft. The wreck left 385 aboard, 21 rescued, many in half clothes frozen and exhausted.

London Elbe Bremen New York Lowestoft Wildflower Stollberg Neussel Weser Schulthiss Linkmeyer Sitting Furst Vicebe Wenning Singer Seibert Dreson Batko DeHardee Greenham Hofmann Lugen Schlegel Vovera Suffolk Steamship Company United Press Lloyd

Strikes End in Brooklyn Transit Peace Restored

Brooklyn troops withdrawn after a conference between Major Schieren and Brigadier General McLeer. Police to handle remaining disturbances as 6000 striking workers return and city trolley lines resume service. Strikers press legal action to annul Brooklyn Heights charter and compel Atlantic Avenue Railroad to operate.

Brooklyn Schieren McLeer Albany Brooklyn Heights Company Atlantic Avenue Railroad

Spain and United States enforce modus vivendi at once

Washington reports Secretary Gresham that the Spain United States modus vivendi passes Madrid and takes effect immediately. Spain grants Cuba and Porto Rico the second column duties while the United States extends its lowest duties to Cuban and Porto Rican products. The pact lasts until a definite treaty or three months notice to end it.

Washington Gresham United States Cuba Porto Rico

Central American alliance discussed involving Guatemala

An announcement from Mexico City says Nicaragua Honduras El Salvador and Costa Rica may form an alliance with Guatemala in case of trouble with Mexico. Salvadoran minister Castellanos denied knowledge of the plan and officials say no official confirmation exists. The move could heighten Mexican suspicions of Guatemala.

City Mexico Nicaragua Honduras Salvador Costa Rica Guatemala Senor Castellanos

Fatal Boiler Explosion at Denver Electric Power House

A boiler at the Denver Electric power house in West Denver exploded, wrecking the building and machinery. Coney Betzer was found dead. William Cafferty and Hugh Wise are believed dead. John Brown, Frank Walrod wounding, Stanley escaped with severe burns. Property valued at $150,000. rail transit will be disrupted.

Denver Colo Denver Electric Power House Coney Betzer William Cafferty Hugh Wise John Brown Frank Walrod Stanley Walrod Denvers

Law as to Train Wreckers Approved by House Committee

Washington January 31 The house commerce committee agreed to report favorably a bill punishing train wrecking and train robbery. If death results from wrecking with intent to plunder the crime carries the death penalty. Nonlethal cases face 1 to 20 years imprisonment. Applies to all interstate lines and mail trains under ICC jurisdiction.

Washington House Commerce Committee Inter-State Commerce Commission United States

Publication Ban in Colombia News and Treasure Find

January 31 report notes a decree restricting press to official revolutionary news in Colombia. British warship Pelican has sailed while the potential departure of the US cruiser Atlanta stirs anxiety among foreign residents. Also, $60,000 in gold found at a saw mill near Neal dale Washington County by Jesse J. Drew. believed buried during the Civil War by Captain Barefield.

Coton Columbia Republic of Colombia Pelican United States Atlanta Jackson, Miss Jesse J. Drew Neiladale Washington County Barefield

Oregon Deadlock Unbroken

Sauem Ore January 1 There was no change in the senatorial situation yesterday.

Oregon Sauem, Ore

Senate Debates Rail Bill amid Fierce District of Columbia Clash

The House rules committee pushes a five minute rule for the Reilly Pacific railroad funding bill with extended debate and a Friday Saturday schedule, while the Senate Finance Committee fails to agree on financial relief and adjourns after ratifying the Japanese treaty. The debate features sharp exchanges, calls to limit discussion, and interruptions as the parties clash over procedures and policy.

Washington House Catchings Reilly Pacific Committee On District of Columbia Committee On Rules Boatner Yeas Finance Committee Senate Senator West Missouri St. Louis Sherman Committee On Finance

Italians Seek New Climes as Unrest Grows in New Orleans

The Montebello will dock with at least 500 Italian passengers from Palermo. They emigrated to Louisiana for sugar work but wage cuts to fifty cents a day have left them unable to live. Reports say general unrest among new arrivals and up to 1000 may depart within thirty days seeking better conditions abroad.

New Orleans Montebello Palermo Ital Louisiana

Freight collision near Hulls Station Alabama injures crew

In TruscaLoosa Alabama a head end collision between two freight trains occurred on a curve after the southbound train failed to receive orders to side track. Several crew members were injured but lives were saved as both engines and twelve cars were demolished.

TruscaLoosa Ala Hulls Station

What Cleveland Will Do The Outcome of a Failure to Legislate

Rumors swirl about actions by the president and Secretary Carlisle but no official statement. No bond issue is planned unless Congress fails to back the president’s request for financial aid. If needed, the president could issue bonds under the resumption act, likely four percent thirty year bonds, contingent on the gold reserve and treasury conditions.

Washington Carlisle Congress

Income tax yield projection grows beyond earlier estimates

Washington reports shifting forecasts for the income tax. Initial guesses ranged from 15 to 18 million, later rising to 30 million. Representative Hall now suggests the tax could bring in over 50 million, with Treasury officials not disputing that level. About 300,000 taxpayers across all districts are expected to contribute.

Washington Congress Hall Missouri House Internal Revenue Bureau Treasury Department Treasury

Temporary receiver named for Distilling and Cattle Feeding Co

Judge Taft appoints Union Savings bank and Trust company of Cincinnati as temporary receiver for the Illinois Distilling and Cattle Feeding company. Initial petition sought J P Greenhut and C B Lawrence, but the court chose the Cincinnati firm after deliberation and will confer with Judge Groscup of Chicago.

The Union Savings Bank and Trust Company, of Cincinnati United States Taft Union Savings Bank and Trust Company Distilling and Cattle Feeding Company of Illinois J. P. Greenhut C. B. Lawrence J. G. Schmidlapp Groscup Chicago

Death of Colonel Nathan W. Osborne at St Augustine

Colonel Nathan W. Osborne, commander of the fifth regiment United States Infantry stationed at Fort McPherson Atlanta, died here yesterday from a complication of disease. He had come to St Augustine a month ago seeking relief from a climate change but his illness worsened. His adjutant Lieutenant Hunter Liggett accompanied him and last Sunday Quartermaster F. C. Kimball was summoned from Fort McPherson.

St. Augustine Fla Nathan W. Osborne United States Infantry Fort McPherson Atlanta Osborne Hunter Liggett F. C. Kimball

Editor Page M. Baker Pleads Guilty in New Orleans Assault Case

In New Orleans on January 31 editor Page M. Baker of the Times-Democrat pleaded guilty before Judge Moise to carrying concealed weapons assault with a dangerous weapon and assault and battery. He was fined 250 dollars or 30 days on the first count and sentenced to 750 dollars or four months in parish prison on the remaining counts.

New Orleans Page M. Baker Times- Democrat Moise

Moonshine murderers plead guilty in Henry Worley case

In Atlanta on January 31 John Carnes and Sam Peeples moonshiners implicated in the hanging of Henry Worley an informer pleaded guilty in U S court. Worley escaped the noose but was shot dead days later and authorities expect the two men to be used in the broader murder case.

Atlanta John Carnes Sam Peeples Henry Worley United States Worley Carnes Peeples

Cotton States Exposition invites Washington correspondents

The Cotton States Exposition directors will invite Washington correspondents to visit Atlanta. They will supply a special train and all access with the exception of the corpse, which is reserved for a Congressional funeral.

Atlanta Washington

Guatemala and Mexico Seek German War Material

Berlin reports Guatemala has placed large orders with top German factories for war material. Mexico is said to be negotiating with German makers of small arms as of January 31.

Berlin Koelkische Zeitung Guatemala Mexico

Further Reduction in the Gold Reserve Reported

The Treasury gold reserve declined to 44,551,822 dollars after withdrawals from several sub-treasuries, as reported yesterday in Washington on January 31.

Washington Treasury

National Suffrage Convention Opens in Atlanta With Record Attendance

The twenty seventh annual National American Woman's Suffrage Association session opens at DeGive's opera house in Atlanta with the largest attendance in the group's history. Susan B. Anthony to deliver the annual address. Dora Phelps Buell Elizabeth A. Yates and others scheduled for talks. The event marks the first southern gathering of the organization amid strong hospitality. Delegates include notable activists from multiple states. sessions begin with formal prayers.

Atlanta National American Woman’s Suffrage Association DeGive Opera House Susan B. Anthony Dora Phelps Buell Colorado Rocky Mountains Elizabeth A. Yates Maine Anna. Howard Shaw Pennsylvania Robert R. Hemphill South Carolina Alice Stone Blackwell Massachusetts Caroline E. Merrick Louisiana Elizabeth Lysle Saxon Lillie Devereux Blake New York Josephine K. Henry Kentucky South Mary C. Francis Ohio Carrie L. Chapman Cott J. Colton Lynes Georgia Henry C. Hammond H. Augusta Howard State Association Claudia Howard Maxwell Marion Howard DuBose

Inaccurate South Dakota Agriculture Report Sparks Dispute

Aberdeen South Dakota January 31 controversy over a government agriculture report. Citizens claim the 1893 and 1894 wheat acreages are misquoted and cite a 50 percent rise in corn acres while wheat declined. Officials defend methods and present divergent data on crop shifts statewide.

Aberdeen South Dakota

President's Interest in Art and Trentanove Visit

Signor Trentanove the Italian sculptor met with President in Washington joined by Senator Mitchell of Wisconsin. He presented a photo graphic model of the Pere Marquette statue chosen over fourteen competitors for Wisconsin’s national hall of statuary commission.

Washington Mitchell Wisconsin Signor Trentanove Pere Marquette National Hall of Statuary

Break in Cleveland Cabinet Report Postmaster General Bissell to Leave

Washington dispatch reports that Postmaster General Bissell will retire with the present session of Congress. Rumors point to William L. Wilson of West Virginia as a possible successor, but officials deny any decision has been made. Bissell has refused to discuss the subject.

New York Washington Dispatch Evening Post Cleveland Bissell Congress William L. Wilson West Virginia

Navy cruisers and torpedo craft planned for coming year

The Pall Mall Gazette reports the Cabinet proposes in the next financial year to build four first class, four second class and two third class cruisers, twenty torpedo boats and twenty torpedo destroyers at a total cost of 6.5 million pounds.

London Pall Mall Gazette

Weather Forecast Light North Winds Across Georgia and Alabama

January 31 forecast reports Georgia fair with coastal rain and light north winds. Alabama remains fair with variable winds.

Washington Georgia Alabama

Bennington Ordered to Sail for Colombia

The United States steamer Bennington is ordered to sail for Colombia today from VaLeSo California. The move follows government orders issued January 31.

Valeso Cal United States Bennington Colombia

Banking Committee Report on Administration Bill Nears House

Four members of the banking committee oppose support for the administration banking bill and a motion to report without recommendation passes ten to three. Amendments total seven, with sections four and five eliminated. The committee favors passage but urges no official recommendation to the house.

Wasu Hineton Springer Illinois Banking and Currency Committee House Cox Tennessee Carlisle State Bank Black Georgia Cobb Alabama Tennesssee Hall Missouri

Parkhurst to Be Present at Epworth League Conference

The Epworth League conference in Chattanooga this June will feature Rev. Dr. Parkhurst of New York along with Hon. McKenzie Howell of Canada. Parkhurst will lecture on Municipal Government, with many prominent Americans expected to attend and the event already hailed as a historic southern occasion.

Chattanooga Epworth League Parkhurst New York McKenzie Howell Dominion John Thompson

Stocks caused his ruin in Concord New Hampshire

Charles W. Sanford, four year tax collector for Concord, left town under a cloud after a trip to New York. A letter to his wife says he should not return. Shortage likely under $15,090, tied to stock speculation. Sanford has a wife and one child.

Concord N. H Chas. W. Sanford New York Sanford

Newberry College Damages Fund Favored in Senate Panel

A bill to appropriate 15000 dollars to settle Newberry College South Carolina claims for damage by federal troops during occupation after the war has been favorably reported by the Senate Committee on Military Affairs.

Washington Newberry College Newberry S. C Senate Committee On Military Affairs

Jury panel completed in Hayward case with Dunn chosen

In Minneapolis on January 31, John Dunn a Day ton farmer was seated as the final juror in the Hay ward case. Assistant county Attorney Hall then opened the trial for the state, noting the jury's high average intelligence.

Minneapolis Minn Hayward John Dunn Dayton Hall

Amalgamated Men Reject Iron Mills Wage Proposal

In Younestown Ohio on January 31 the Amalgamated association voted nearly unanimously to reject iron manufacturers plans to reopen mills if workers accept a three dollar per ton wage scale for puddling.

Younestown Amalgamated Association

Pension Commissioner to appeal Judge Long decision

Commissioner of Pensions Lochreux says he will appeal Judge Long's case to the Court of Appeals of the District of Columbia after judgment is entered. He dismisses Judge Bradley's decision as lacking legal or logical basis.

Washing Ton Commissioner of Pensions Lochreux Judge Long Court of Appeals of District of Columbia

Louisville and Nashville Train Wreck Near Greenville

Freight train No. 71 on the Louisville and Nashville road wrecked last night near Greenville due to a split switch. Eighteen cars derailed. Conductor Cogill slightly injured. Traffic delayed several hours.

Mosire Ala Louisville and Nashville Road Greenville Cogill

Baum & Son Wholesale Merchant Failure Hits Meridian Shipment

Mosire Ala January 31 Joseph Baum and Son of Meridian Miss wholesale merchandise failed yesterday liabilities 115000 assets unknown several Mobile houses were caught

Mosire Ala Joseph Baum & Son Meridian Miss

Continued Heavy Gold Withdrawals

New York reports continued gold withdrawals from the subtreasury with $3,600,000 taken by 2:45 p m yesterday, bringing the week’s total to $10,350,000.

New York

Ways and Means OKs Duty-Free Anti-Toxine Bill

WasuiyeTon January 31 The Committee on Ways and Means voted to report favorably to the House a bill to grant anti-toxine free of duty.

WasuiyeTon Committee On Ways and Means House

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