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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1895
Page
1
Advertises extending standings of the thoroughbred horse Flambeau at a price of $15 to guarantee a foal during 1895. Notes visible colt prospects in Jackson Griffin Indian Spring Monticello McDonough and other locations. Thompson and TorBET of Jackson Georgia promote the sale with home base in Jackson.
An 19th century style advertisement extols P. P. P. as the best salve for cuts bruises and skin ailments while promising satisfaction or a refund. It includes price 25 cents per box and seller R G Bryans of Jackson and notes testimonials from Savannah and Orlando praising the tonic for impure blood rheumatism and general weakness.
Julia E. Johnson of Stafford's P. O. South Carolina reports thirteen years of eczema and severe itching. She says her son in law bought her six bottles of Blood Balm and she was entirely cured. She asks publication to help others with the same condition.
A local loan office operates on the upper floor above the Yellow Store in Jackson Georgia offering real estate financing. The address indicates an upstairs location serving property buyers in the area with standard loan negotiations and terms.
The House passed the navy appropriations bill after four days of debate, adding three battleships and nine torpedo boats to the naval buildup. An amendment limited armor plate prices and required two torpedo boats to be built on the Mississippi, with a separate resolution about dismissals in the Treasury. The Senate debated the Jones silver bill alongside the Indian appropriation bill.
A Plymouth Rock Pants traveling auditor tried to cash 1000 worth of checks from J. B. Redwine about three weeks ago but failed. The agent identified as M. M. Knapp recalls the incident. Knapp claimed a Cuban trip. F. J. Tay tried to mortgage stock at the Atlanta branch with a man posing as the local manager accompanying Tay to Redwine’s office.
At Wade near Gainesville Florida on February 21 W T Pevy shot Tyson fatally after a dispute over money owed Tyson and J L Dancy Pevy shot Tyson in the back Dancy fled and Pevy was wounded in the stomach but expected to recover Tyson died and Dancy escaped
Macon Georgia February 21 J H Hertz a retail clothier has in the last three days filed mortgages on his stock totaling over 15000 dollars. The business remains open and continues operations despite financial pressure. Hertz has faced ongoing embarrassment and sought security against creditors.
Pekin correspondent reports Mr. Pethick once United States vice consul at Dentzin has left to meet Li Hung Chang. The emperor seeks a full explanation of recent defeats and wants details on war expenses and their handling.
Secretary Lamont transmitted to the House the engineers' report recommending deepening the Carabelle harbor channel from the river mouth to the bay to improve navigation in Florida. The action aims to enhance harbor facilities and shipping access.
In Constantinople dated February 21 the Porte reverses the Bey routh governor's ban on interior tours. The move follows protests by Sir Philip Currie the British Ambassador, restoring tourist access to inland areas.
In Fea r t mountains eight miles south of JoonparR Missouri a woodchopper John C Warner his wife and three children were found frozen to death in an isolated cabin. Neighbor James Rollins discovered them and neighbors buried the family on a hillside likely died February 8 during a deep freeze.
The 62,500,000 United States four percent bonds opened at 10 a.m. with Morgan & Co. handling the issue. Bids arrived mostly by mail and subscriptions were closed twenty minutes later with demand running well above supply. Morgan asserts details will be released Saturday when allotments are made.
Gustave Geduldig a florist associated with Mrs Adelaide Davison died after exposure of a liaison and the sudden death of Davison. Geduldig, who had a family and faced public shame, consumed poison at home after a period of distress and nervous behavior. He died last night, leaving a note of personal crisis following the scandal.
Miss Mamie Orr and Mr. Lawrence R. Goodman wed at the Second Presbyterian church manse in Charlotte. The couple, opposed by her police officer father Sergeant Orr, eloped after she left her home for her sisters. Goodman is head clerk and Orr cashier at the Bee Hive.
In Tren ton New Jersey notices warn of wage cuts across several sanitary potteries ranging from twenty five to fifty percent. Pressers affected will meet to discuss action and a strike is considered probable as manufacturers claim the decline in business leaves little sanitary ware selling.
A Talbotton report states General Marion Bethune, longtime Talbot County official and former representative to the Georgia legislature, died at his residence in Talbotton at age 78. He served as county ordinary for years and was a Reconstruction era congressional representative from Georgia’s fourth district.
A Constantinople dispatch reports that Jaffa customs actions provoke annoyance and hindrance to American tourists visiting the Holy Land. Complaints were filed with United States Minister Terrell.
Verax arriving Queenstown from Mobile to Liverpool reports a fire discovered in hold number five while at sea. The vessel sustained no serious damage and continued voyage after the incident.
A Berlin dispatch says Emperor William will attend the funeral of Austrian Archduke Albert who died at Arco on Monday. The imperial appearance underscores continued relations between Austria and Prussia amid the mourning.
In Wasninetos on February 21 the president received visitors including Speaker Crisp and Senators Jones of Arkansas Vilas Faulkner Palmer and Call.
Columbus February 21. Bribery charges against John McBride president of the American Federation of Labor and Mark Wild trade assembly chief were not resolved by the miners convention which exonerated McBride. Wild plans to resign pending full investigation with a national scope, while a bank check indorsed by McBride prompts scrutiny of funds from last summer’s strike. Labor leaders across the country endorse Wild and dispute the convention’s findings.
A Texas delegation from the Houston cotton exchange and board of trade visits Boston to persuade mills to relocate part of their plants southward. The group includes John H. Kirby James A. Patton and W R Sinclair. They said they do not seek to move all Boston or New England operations but aim to attract one or more mills with incentives to Houston.
Miss Carrie Laurence was found murdered yesterday at her home in Old Allendale North Carolina. Authorities suspect robbery as the motive since she lived alone and may have had money at home. The community is shocked and detectives will pursue the culprit.
Frederick Douglass the renowned African American orator died suddenly at 7 o clock last night of heart disease at his Anacostia home. He had attended a women's convention earlier, where he sat on the platform and appeared in good health.
President Cleveland issues his annual fur seal proclamation dated February 18 and made public yesterday. The document differs only in date and signature from previous proclamations.
The Sun reports cotton advanced 1 to 2 points then declined 2 to 8 points, closing weak with 102 599 bales sold. Liverpool spot sales reached 14 000 bales at hardening prices, but overall prices remained unchanged. Futures in Liverpool rose 11 points before closing quiet. In Washington Harvey E. Osgood, New York chief clerk of the fourth assistant postmaster general, died after a sudden apoplexy at his desk just before noon.
Savannah Georgia February 21 Robert G Fleming superintendent of the Savannah Florida and Western railway died yesterday afternoon after eight days stricken with paralysis he was one of the best known railroad men in the south
A severe blizzard hit Muskecon Michigan yesterday with heavy snow and winds at blizzard speed. The town reported drifting snow and zero visibility as residents hunkered down through the storm.
Philadelphia officials report John D. Gilmore arrested for stealing mail and forging drafts connected to five letters from the First National bank of Williamsport valued at about $60,000. He forged cashier W H Painter’s signature to drafts totaling $960 and attempted to pass them through Delaware County and Camden firms, while employed at West Branch bank of Williamsport.
In Scotland near McRae Georgia on February 21 Marshal Wood shot Charlie Clements a black railroad worker with a Smith & Wesson revolver once in the thigh and once in the collar bone after Clements and others attacked him following Wood arresting Clements' wife for disorderly conduct. The wounds are not serious and he is expected to recover.
Salineville Ohio February 21 all local coal mines are operating at full capacity for the first time in ten years. The mines can load over one hundred cars daily and employ about six hundred men. Indications point to an early resumption of work at the Salineville furnace company plant, idle for six months.
Colonel Robert G. Ingersoll drew a large refined audience at O'Briens Theatre in Birmingham Alabama on February 21. He delivered eloquent speeches that captivated listeners with a hypnotic effect and earned tributes to Shakespeare as a highlight of the event.
Jefferson City February 21. By a 91 to 40 vote the lower house passes a joint resolution accepting Sedalia’s bid to move the capital to that city. The condition requires Sedalia to erect state buildings superior to those at the present capital.
Prominent Marylander Charles Carroll of Carrollton and head of the Carroll family died in Arken S C yesterday afternoon from fatty degeneration of the heart. His remains will be shipped to Baltimore for interment.
Mr Wheeler of Alabama introduced a bill in the house to grant 23 040 acres of unoccupied lands in Alabama for sale to benefit the Alabama State Normal College at Florence. The measure aims to raise funds for the Florence institution by disposing state lands.
In Ocymera Washington on February 21 Mr Campbell introduced a senate bill making it unlawful for any male person to wear a queue with fines between 100 and 500 dollars The aim of the measure is to drive out the Chinese.
Mrs Bourke Cockran died in her Holland House apartments after a two year illness. The death occurred late yesterday afternoon in New York on February 21.
Forecast from Washixeton on February 21 indicates fair, warmer weather for North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia with southwest to west winds. Alabama is expected to be fair with west winds.
In executive session the Senate confirmed William Sizlar as postmaster for Orangeburg South Carolina. The confirmation follows a standard confirmation process and sets Sizlar to head local mail operations.
Chief Arthur of the Engineer's Brotherhood and Chief Sargent of the Firemen's Brotherhood reach Washington with talks on wage plans and possible labor disruption. Vice President Baldwin says proposed equalized wages exceed current pay and notes debt reduction. A settlement is anticipated in coming days as meetings with conductors engineers and firemen leaders are planned.
In Hawkinsville Georgia on February 21 Frank Carruthers and Wash Strong were retried for the murder of I L Carruthers. Both juries found them guilty and Judge Smith imposed the sentence to be hanged privately on March 15.
Hon Gorman D Gilman of Boston writes to a morning paper affirming the torture story about Capt Davies of Honolulu is false on its face. He attributes the tale to royalist sympathizers in San Francisco and notes Davies was paid only 20 dollars, not the 10 000 promised by rebel leaders.
Tacoma February 21 report that the Northern Pacific Steamship company will operate a steamer each way every three weeks in summer starting May 19 between Tacoma and China and Japan. The vessel on the route is unnamed but is believed to be the first of two modern liners under construction at Fairfield shipyards in Scotland for the Northern Pacific line.
London report says Lord Rosebery deeply resents that no ministerial colleagues defended him in the House of Commons during the debate on the Chamberlain amendment to the address. The Birmingham Post cites attacks by Sir Charles Dilke and Mr Labouchere as the context for his grievance.
Nocates Arizona February 21 Collector Sam F Webb of the Arizona customs collection district announces the quarantine against Mexican cattle has been suspended until March 10 official notice received from the department of agriculture at Washington yesterday.
Dover Delaware on February 1 reports no change in the U S senator tally. Higgins leads Republicans Addicks Massey Walcott and Bayard tallying 9 6 8 7. Democrats Tunnell 1 and 1 absent.
Jason Swanson, a young newly married man, was found hanging from a beam in his barn in Sneak Valley Georgia. His wife left briefly to call on a neighbor and returned to discover the body with no apparent reason for the act.
Lexington Virginia February 21 there were no new developments in the bank of Lexington wreck yesterday. The examination of the passbooks continued and it is probable additions will be made to the 150000 shortage already found.
The fourth annual session of the negro conference at Tuskegee Institute in Montgomery gathers about 350 farmers from Alabama Georgia South Carolina and Mississippi with leaders from Hampton Institute Clark University and other institutions. Delegates call for land cultivation higher schoolhouse construction longer terms stronger leadership character and avoidance of debt with plans to hold similar conferences in every feasible community.
The Aquia Creek train robbers Morgan or Morganfield and Searcy began trial. Morgan faced the first counts. the conspiracy charge was discharged while the others stood. The defense filed general and special demurrers to the indictment, and the judge reserved decision until morning before adjourning.
The News Papers Publishing Association opened its ninth annual convention in New York City with 87 members present and expectations of 160 total attendees over three days. S. T. Kauffman of the Washington Star presided in President J. W. Scott's absence as discussions focused on advertising and circulation.
United States loan prospectus issued late yesterday sparked a line at Morgan's with a flood of subscriptions this morning. The loan was subscribed many times over and the premium climbed to 43 at one point.
A Hong Kong dispatch to the Globe reports a magazine explosion at the Takoa fort in Formosa. It claims two thousand died, correcting an earlier February 6 report that estimated fifty deaths and many injuries.
Lake City Mich February 21 The home of Jacob Gaukel at Star City was destroyed by fire yesterday morning. His two children aged two and five were cremated. The parents were away and the fire's origin is unknown.
Signor Merlino an anarchist was acquitted yesterday in Florence after a trial over alleged publication of seditious pamphlets. The verdict was loudly applauded by spectators in the courtroom.
Paris reports that the cabinet will act immediately if the Reichstag approves bounties on exported sugar. France aims to counteract the impact of such subsidies on its market and economy.
New York balance sheet shows Coin of $76,262,000 and currency of $75,159,000 as of February 21.
The lower house of the Indiana legislature approved a bill making prize fighting illegal. In Augusta Mrs. McKinney wife of the noted blind fiddler Kim McKinney was found dead in bed at her home. J E Lutz Co shoe and hat merchants in Knoxville filed a deed of trust to James Co White. Secretary Carlisle with Mrs Carlisle and W K Carlisle left Washington for New York to bid farewell to W K Carlisle before his voyage to Europe.
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