Flambeau Thoroughbred Stallion Offered At Low Price
Due to low cotton prices and hard times the thoroughbred horse Flambeau will stand for a low price of 15 dollars to guarantee a foal. Colts can be seen at Jackson and Griffin among other places. His home is Jackson, with standing at Jackson Griffin Indian Spring Monticello McDonough and additional locations. Thompson & Torbet Jackson Ga.
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Flambeau
Jackson
Griffin
Indian Spring
Monticello
McDonough
Thompson &Torbet
Jackson, Ga
P. P. P. advertised salve and cures across customers
An assorted advertisement fragment touts P. P. P. as the best salve for cuts bruises sores and skin eruptions with a money back guarantee. It includes testimonials from Savannah Orlando and other places praising PoP P for impure blood rheumatism eczema and several ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Bryans
Washington Hosts World Temperance Union Leaders
Washington readies for a world temperance convention as Miss Francis Willard and Lady Henry Somerset arrive with the petition against government sanction of the liquor traffic. Miss Olive Seward hosts the visitors amid events at Metropolitan Church and Convention Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washinecton
Washington
Women’s Christian Temperance Union of
United States
Francis K. Willard
Henry Somerset
Wormley’s
Olive Seward
Lincoln
Three Per Cent Bond Bill Sparks Senate Debate
In Wasumerox February 14 report the Senate debated Vilas Sherman amendments to free coinage as Vilas sought to read a bill to save the United States 16 million. The measure would authorize 3 percent bonds up to 65 million dollars payable in gold and redeemable after five years with semiannual interest. A Sherman substitute on free coinage was read and laid on the table. The article notes Senate focus on post office funds and District of Columbia business in the House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasumerox
Senate
Vilas
United States
Sherman
Finance Committee
Secretary of the Treasury
Post Office
District of Columbia
Minority Report on Currency Bond Contract Debated
A Ways and Means Committee report to Congress on the presidents message regarding a $62,000,000 bond contract is discussed. The house allows the minority to present their views. Also, a Brooklyn rail case reports a grand jury true bill against Atlantic Avenue railroad officials for alleged ten hour law violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mittee
Washington
Ways and Means Committee
House
Brooklyn
N. Y
Ben. Norton
D. J. Quinn
Atlantic Avenue Railroad
Gas blast wrecks Cutter lumber office. man dies
A gas explosion and ensuing fire leveled the Cutter & Brother lumber office in Meadville. Geo Cutter died, while his wife, son, and a female worker were seriously injured. a horse was killed in the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meadville, Pa
G. H. Cutter
Wilding
Cutter & Brother
Geo. Cutter
Cotton market summary from New York and Liverpool
The Sun reports New York cotton fell 1 to 2 points then recovered 2 to 3 points ending dull with 59,090 bales sold. Liverpool spot prices held steady with 10,006 bales traded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
the Sun
Liverpool
Trial of Pool Operator Irwin Provokes Lively Court Session
Yesterdays proceedings in the Irwin pool operator case grew highly contentious with persistent clashes between counsel. The defense presented Martin a New York broker showing Irwins high profits and large wheat volumes traded, while Ferguson accused the district attorney of oath violations and attempted to expose the prosecutors identities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsmuns
George M. Irwin
Martin
New York City
Irwin
Chamber of Commerce Committee
New Southern States Passenger Association Formed in Atlanta
At a mass meeting in Atlanta on February 14 representatives of Southern railway lines agreed to form the Southern States Passenger Association to harmonize differences within the old Southern Passenger group. The new contract was adopted unanimously, separating from the Southern Railway and Steamship Association. A March 12 meeting will elect a commissioner independent of the freight group to sign the new articles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Southern Railway Lines
Ald Southern Passenger Association
Southern States Passenger Association
Southern Railway
FRE BOND GOLD ON DEPOSIT AT SUB TREASURY
New York on February 14 the bond syndicate began depositing gold at the sub treasury instead of the assay office. The change consolidates two accounts and adds weighing duties. Total gold coin deposited since Monday morning reaches 8 015 009 with 825 000 at the assay office and 2 800 000 at the sub treasury. Names of depositors were not released on request of the syndicate managers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Bond Syndicate
Sub-Treasury
Washington
Assay
Harry Hayward Defense Opens After Prosecution Rest
Minneapolis report notes the Ging murder trial adjourned as the prosecution rested late yesterday. Harry Hayward, unshaken, promised the defense will present its case today with his remark that both sides have a tale to tell and that may change the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Minn
Harry Hayward
Wyckes In His Home Life
Thomas H. Wyckes vice-president of the Pullman palace car company failed to answer Judge Tuthill’s order in his wife’s divorce suit. A default was entered after five days to plead answer or demur. Mrs Wyckes accuses him of assaulting her and denying social comforts.
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Curiaco
Thomas H. Wyckes
Pullman Palace Car Company
Tuthill
Boston Fruit steamer arrives towing damaged schooner
The Boston Fruit Company's steamer Brookline, from Port Antonio Jamaica, arrived at Vineyard Havey Mass towing the three masted schooner Edward H. Blake of Bangor Maine. Blake sailed from Brunswick Ga January 26 for Boston. Her sails are badly torn and her deckload gone but she appears otherwise undamaged.
Fire destroys large business block in Columbus
Fire tore through the Deniy-Ferson block at High and Elm streets in Columbus last night. The four story stone building burned after 5:50 p.m. and soon the whole structure was engulfed, with damage estimated at a citywide loss.
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Columbus
Deniy-Ferson
High
Elm Streets
Fire collapses bury dozen Lynn firemen at Hutchinson store
In Lynn Massachusetts February 14 a basement fire at William Henry Hutchinson's Munroe street hardware store led to a four story wooden building collapsing. A dozen firemen were buried in debris. eleven were recovered with three dead and others sent to hospital as rescue continued.
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Liynn
Mass
William Henry Hutchinson
Munroe Street
House poised for near fate of gold bond resolution
Washington February 1 The house rules committee has not met on the gold bond resolution yet it will be set as a special order for today to limit debate and allow a vote before adjournment Officials expect a close contest with strong resistance from some eastern Republicans while others doubt the measure will clear the 27 vote opposition from the Springer administration bill remains a key benchmark
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Washington
House Committee On Rules
House
Springer
General Bethune Dead at 91 Voice of Georgia Pioneer in Arts
General James Neil Bethune a prominent Georgian, longtime owner and manager of Blind Tom the famed negro pianist, died at his son's Washington home aged 91. A 1827 University of Georgia graduate, he served as solicitor general of his county, edited the Times and Sentinel and the Enquirer, and was a Creek war colonel. He leaves six children and will be buried in Columbus beside his wife.
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Washington
James’ Neil Bethune
Tom
University of Georgia
Times and Sentinel
the Enquirer
Columbus
Warrenton
General Bethune
J. D. Bethune
Arizona
N. T. N. Robinson
the Treasury
St Augustine Steamship Arrives After Delay
The missing lumber laden steamship St Augustine, traveling from Jacksonville to New York, arrived at her destination after five days overdue. Agents Foster Marvin and Haynes reported a New York telegram confirming the arrival and attributing the delay to rough weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Fla
St. Augustine
New York
Foster, Marvin & Haynes
Knights of Labor Miners Split Form New Group
In Columbus on February 14 a Knights of Labor committee appears unable to agree on plans toward the general assembly, signaling a probable secession to form a new order. District assemblies 3 and 8 show strong membership, while charges against National mine workers officials fail. A late night meeting reaffirmed the secession and creation of a new organization.
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Columbus
Committee of Knights of Labor
General Assembly
Knights of Labor
Pittsburg
McBryde
New Order
Knight of Labor
C. R. Martin
A. A. Adams
National Mine Workers
National Miners Association
Meteor causes Georgia panic reports and meteorite fragments
A Tuesday night meteor sparked a panic across northern Georgia. Residents felt a wine like tremor and saw a bright flash while unsure if it was an explosion or quake. Joel Chandler Harris estimated the object speed near 90 miles per minute. Fragments were later found in Hall County.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Joel Chandler Harris
Ilall
Trust Magnates In Session At American Tobacco
The annual stockholders meeting of American Tobacco in Newark was adjourned to March 15. Of about 318000 shares, roughly 30000 attended. Four directors to be elected: George Arents, Benjamin Duke, George Gail, Josiah Brown. Secretary Browne declined to discuss stock fluctuations, saying the focus is on dividends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
N. J
American Tobacco Company
Parker & Depue
Prudential Building
George Arents
Benjamin Duke
George Gail
Josiah Brown
Browne
Wall Street
Thirty Year Three Percent Gold Bond Authorization
Washington February 14 Mr Wilson chairman of the ways and means committee reports to the house a joint resolution authorizing the issue of thirty year three per cent gold bonds. The report includes the president’s message to Congress and the treasury contract with a European syndicate for the bond purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Ways and Means
House
Congress
Treasury Department
Southeastern Druggists elect officers in Atlanta meet
The Southeastern Druggists Association elected D. D. Phelps of Nashville as president H W Williams of Fort Worth as first vice president Theo Meyer of St Louis as second vice president T C Peek of Macon as third vice president A G Cassell of Vicksburg as secretary M A Fall of Atlanta as treasurer The delegates were hosted at Piedmont Driving Club and the convention adjourned to reconvene in St Louis in May 1896.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Southeastern Druggists Association
D. D. Phelps
Nashville
H. W. Williams
Fort Worth
Theo. Meyer
St. Louis
T. C. Peek
Macon
A. G. Cassell
Vicksburg
M. A. Fall
Piedmont Drive Club
Senate confirms several federal appointments and promotions
The Senate confirmed Sinclair Taliaferro as United States attorney for the eastern district of Texas. Postmasters named include Albert Munez of Arabia Texas G Polk of Coleman and D H Bell of Bastrop. Lieutenant Colonel George L Gilespie corps engineers to join the Mississippi River Commission with other army promotions also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Sinclair Taliaferro
United States
Eastern District of Texas
Louisiana
Albert Munez
Arabia
Texas
G. Polk
Coleman
D. H. Bell
Bastrop
George L. Gilespie
Corps Engineers
Mississippi River Commission
Army
Sultan seeks American style business lecturer in Constantinople
The Turkish Sultan requests a United States educated professor for a business college in Constantinople who can lecture in French and apply American business methods. The note comes from the U S minister at Constantinople to the State Department dated February 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasaixeton
United States
Constantinople
State Department
Turkey
Weather Forecast for Southern States
Washington reports February 14 forecast for Virginia North Carolina and South Carolina fair and warmer with west winds. Georgia eastern Florida western Florida and Alabama show fair weather warmer with northwest winds. Tennessee expected generally fair Thursday with northwest winds.
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Washington
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
Tennessee
Snow returns to New Orleans in rare winter repeat
New Orleans reports a second snowfall of the season with heavy flurries beginning at 11 30 pm and persisting into the morning. Montreal cold snaps are echoed in the south as ice and snow disrupt travel and utility lines.
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New Orleans
Buoys mispositioned at Beaufort bar stalls inbound vessels
Beaufort North Carolina February 14 reports all buoys on the harbor bar out of position forcing inbound vessels to take pilots as the aids to navigation are shifted fifty to seventy five yards off their normal marks.
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Beaufort
N. c
Wage scale restoration not yet considered by Southern rail
A February 14 meeting between Southern railway officers and a worker committee yielded a harmonious exchange. The company announced a detailed pamphlet explaining why no general wage increases will occur, citing long-term conditions, prior reductions, and a plan to equalize pay across lines. The new schedule, claiming solvency and gradual improvement, would take effect May 1 unless workers request an earlier date. The committee will review the statement.
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WaAsatheron
Southern Railway Company
Baldwin
Spencer
East Tennessee, Virginia & Georgia
Richmond
Danville
South
Fire Captain Implicated in Michigan Fire Series
Samuel Graham of Hose Company No 3 was arrested in Ypsilanti on arson charges after a pattern of vacant-house and outbuilding fires on the east side. Charles M. Walker confessed implicating Graham and Archie Harrison, though Harrison remains at large.
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Ypsilanti
Mich
Samuel Graham
Hose Company No 3
Graham
Charles M. Walker
Archie Harrison
Harrison
Storm and Wreckage Aboard Bedlington Storms to New York
The British tramp steamer Bedlington, Captain Baxter, arrived in New York in a mutilated condition after a gale 830 miles east of Sandy Hook on February 8. She had sailed from Norfolk February 6 with a cargo of corn and flour to Glasgow. damage included smashed steam pipes swept decks and ruined boats.
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New York
Mathew Bedlington
Baxter
Bedlington
Norfolk
Glasgow
Sandy Hook
Pilot boats arrive safely at Quarantine New York
Several Pilot'G boats named Hermann Delicha Caldwell H Colt E D Jordan E C Knight James Stafford and America reach Quarantine amid earlier anxiety.
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N. Y
Hermann
Delicha
Caldwell H. Colt
E. D. Jordan
E. C. Knight
James Stafford
America
Cranston the Englishman Who Seeks Damages in Hawaii
John Cranston, an Englishman from London, known in Seattle for five years as foreman of dray teams with the Seattle transfer company and later a self employed drayman, left impoverished after a discharge on April 1, 1894. He later borrowed funds to reach Honolulu, and now threatens a damages claim against the Hawaiian government for banishment. He appears not to have been fully naturalized as an American.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
John Cranston
Seattle Transfer Company
Honolulu
Cranston
London
Pullman Exonerated After Court Appearance
George M. Pullman appeared before Judge Grosseup and was cleared of the charge of evading the court order. He testified he was not in his office when the subpoena arrived, being in Wicke's office instead. He then left for New York later that afternoon to honor prior arrangements.
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Curiaco
George M. Pullman
Grosseup
Wicke
New York
Mr. Pullman
British syndicate to acquire Elgin and Waltham watch firms
The Elgin National Watch Company of Waltham Massachusetts will consolidate and be taken over by a British syndicate. The combined valuation is $16 million with Elgin owning $9 million and Waltham $7 million. The two plants produce about 85 percent of US watch movements, with Elgin employing around 3,000 workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
the Times
Elgin National Watch Company
Waltham
Mass
Elgin Company
Elgin and Waltham
United States
Elgin Works
New York Treasury Balances Reported for Coin and Currency
In New York on February 14 the Treasury reported coin holdings of 69,890,000 dollars and currency totaling 78,402,000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Treasury
New York
Railroads Face Changes and Expansions Across Regions
The New York Central breaks ground in Buffalo for citywide improvements while Seaboard Air Line indicates traffic department changes. Rumors of leadership shifts swirl at Cincinnati Jackson and Mackinaw with executives moving. Wood returns to Pittsburgh from Florida as Tipon takes Knoxville Cumberland Gap and Louisville road post. Burke denies Eastern passenger agency offer. Dallan becomes general southern agent of Hoosac Tunnel Line in Louisville. Shattuck to arbitrate Western differential disputes as B&O eyes full block signal rollout. Chicago meeting to review systems on Chicago roads and select the best approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seaboard Air Line
Cincinnati
Jackson
Mackinaw
Wood
Lennsylvania Lines
Florida
Pittsburg
Jonathan Tipon
Knoxville
Cumerland Gap
Louisville Road
Eastern
Burke
Louisville
W. B. Shattuck
Ohio and
Mississippi
Baltimore and Ohio Company
Chicago
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Plambeau
Bucklen
Collins & Jinks
Dempsey
Savannah
Gaa
Hayving
Joux Morris
J. N. McElroy
Orlando
Lippman Bros
Sirs
J. N. McEnroy
Messrs
Exira F. Jones
Orange St
Julia E. Johnson
Stafford’s
P. O
W.W. Anderson
Frank Z. Curry
Anderson & Curry
Attorneys AT Law
M. M. Mills
Attorney At Law
Watkins Building
M. V. McKibben
Morrison
C. W. Buchanan
Prop
C. H. Cantrell
J. D. Watkins
EFA
Ofc
Watkins Hall
Temperance
Atlantic
Vilas—Sher
Board of Trade
Brooklyn Stokers
le Ford
Treasury
Harry
Hayward
Wyckes
Blake
San Antoniro
Tex
Morgan City
Southern Pacific
Longpon
Lynn
Bethune
Superintendent Fleming Critically II
Robert G. Fleming
Savannah, Florida and Western Railway
Fleming
Hampton Roads
Fort Moxrorv
James River
Capes
Michigan
Will Gresham
Hawai
Pullman
Sampson Pope
Senate Committee On Privileges
Gray
New Corporation Counsel Company
Francis W. Scott
Aqueduct
Office of
Corporation Counsel
William M. Clark
Brookfield
William Brookfield
Lee Phillips
Civil Service Board
New York Central
Buffalo
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