County Directory and Local Officials Listed
Ordinary J F Carmichael sheriff J O Beauchamp deputy J M Crawford surveyor B J Jinks treasurer T L Williams tax collector T J Cole tax receiver C R Carter coroner Simon Hardy clerk superior court Joe Jolly court 3rd Mondays in February and August. Road commissioners and board of education names and addresses, jury commissioners, justices of the peace, mayor, councilmen, churches and secret societies details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Carmichael
Sherif
J. O. Beauchamp
J. M. Crawford
B. J. Jinks
T. L. Williams
T. J. Cole
C. R. Carter
Simon Hardy
Joe Jolly
G. M. J. L. Barkley
H. G. Asbury
T. O. Woodward
G. M
J. M. Ball
J. E. Hale
J. W. Fletcher
J. W. Minter
J. L. Pye
S. K. Smith
J. W. Holoway
J. H. Cole
J. van Wright
G. M. B. Moore
R. M. Harper
F. M. Maddox
W.O. Crawley
Cornelius McCluare
T. H. Nolan
I. M
T. P. Bell
R. M. Fletcher
J. G. Coldwell
G.M
J. H. Maddox
J. J. Wilson
J. C. Barnes
Board of Education
W M. Mallet
A. G. Hitchens
J. T Goodman
Dr. Carmichael
J. M. McMichael
E.E. Pound
Court House
H. N. By
H. L. Brown
H. C. Shaxton
N. P
W. A. Waldrup
J. P
Steve Mooe
James Jolly
J M. Maddox
Howard Ham
F. Z. Curry
J. Collins
O.B. Knowles
J. L. Barnet
N P
A. H. Ogletree
W. F. Douglas
E. E. Pomp
T. J. Lane
J. W. Carmichael
B. P. Bailey
M. Furlow
J. W. Bell
Li A.m
G. W. Gardner
Li A. m
Presbyterian
Mr. Phar
Blue Lodge
Redmen
Desert the Wigwam as Gilroy and Martin quit Tammany
New York reports Thomas F. Gilroy and James J. Martin will retire from Tammany Hall. Gilroy sails for Europe with his wife and two children, staying into April. Martin seeks resignation from the police board and Tammany, hoping to end the Platt influence in the Wigwam.
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Martin
Tammany
New York
Thomas F. Gilroy
James J. Martin
Tammany Hall
Gilroy
Europe
Police Board
Strong
Tammany P
Mr. Croker
Croker
Lexow Committee
Pres. Martin
Platt
Hall
South's Industrial Lead Expands Across the South
The Tradesman reports ongoing activity in southern industry for the week ending January 15. Four furnaces will blast at once in Sheffield Alabama Covington Virginia. Southern coal miners produce more coal and coke demand rises due to furnaces. Lumber demand grows and Louisiana cypress remains strong while poplar is scarce. Industrial capital from the north grows, with Boott and Massachusetts mills seeking to build in the south, Athens Georgia eyed. New cotton mills formed in Birmingham Wilmington Irene Ozark Flora Charlotte Shelby Portsmouth Raleigh with multiple capitals.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
South
Sheffield
Ala
Covington
Poplar Association
Boott Mills
Massachusetts Mills
Lowell
Mass
Athens
Birmingham
Wilmington
N. C
Irene
S.C
Ozark
Flora
Miss
Charlotte
Shelby
Portsmouth
Raleigh
Dr Parkhurst Declares War On Police Reorganization
New York discusses Dr. Parkhurst's pledge to fight Albany over the Lexow committee police reorganization bill. He opposes a bi partisan commission, urging a single headed body and a swift but orderly transition to a new force to replace the current department. He warns against delaying changes and vows protest if aims are blocked.
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New York
Parkhurst
Albany
Lexow Committee
New York City
Appomattox Post Office Name Restored in Virginia
The post office department issued an order restoring the name Appomattox to the Virginia office formerly renamed Surrender and changing Appomattox Farmlery Nebraska to West Appomattox. Mrs Hansbrough, wife of Senator Hansbrough of North Dakota, is seriously ill with typhoid pneumonia in Washington with little hope for recovery.
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Washington
Appomattox
Virginia
Post Office Department
Nebraska
West
Hansbrough
North Dakota
Senate committee backs extra judge for southern New York
Washington January 16 The senate judiciary committee reported favorably Senator Hills bill for an additional judge of the southern district of New York, advancing the proposed expansion of the court.
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Washington
Senate Judiciary Committee
Hill
New York
Black Resigns as Illinois Congressman at Large
John C. Black resigns as congressman at large from Illinois. The resignation was laid before the house yesterday, with Wasiverox noted for the record.
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Congressman Black
Illinois
John C. Black
The Modified Carlisle Bill Reappears in Congress
Secretary Carlisle has not endorsed the Jones plan for unlimited silver coinage. President Cleveland supports another push to bring the Carlisle bill back to the house in a modified form. Democrats plan a new edition with changes to what may be used for 30 percent bank deposits to secure currency.
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WasuinecTon
Carlisle
Cleveland
House
Banking and Currency Committee
Impeachment Vote on Judge Ricks by House Judiciary
The House Judiciary Committee, in a five hour session, voted seven to six to report a resolution impeaching Judge Ricks. Six of seven supporting impeachment were Democrats Culberson Boamer Dearmond Lane Bailey Stockdale plus Republican Updegraff. Opposing were Powers Ray Childs Broderick and Goodright.
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Washington
House Judiciary Committee
Ricks
Culberson
Texas
Boamer
Louisana
Dearmond
Missouri
Lane
Illinois
Bailey
Stockdale
Mississippi
Updegraff
Iowa
Messrs. Powers
Vermont
Ray
New York
Childs
Broderick
Kansas
Goodright
Kentucky
Frauds Under Scrutiny in Tennessee Assembly Vote
Nashville January 16 The Tennessee House adopted a Senate resolution by 58 to 41 to form a joint committee to investigate gubernatorial election fraud before declaring results The Populists joined Republicans in the vote There were rumors of H Clay Evans seeking to be sworn in as governor but the claim was groundless Republicans pledge aid to the committee to ferret out fraud and hint at startling revelations
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Nashville
Tenn
House of Representatives
Senate
H. Clay Evans
Turney
Richmond College Muddle Over Boatwright Election
At a Richmond Virginia trustees meeting on January 16 no charges were filed against President Boatwright, and his election stands. Professor Harris resigned as Greek chair and Dr Wythe Davis left the board, but both resignations were laid on the table.
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Richmond
Richmond College
Boatwright
Harris
Wythe Davis
Palmetto Aid to Nebraska Urges South Carolina Relief
A Charleston committee of the Young Men's Business League calls on South Carolinians to donate provisions for Nebraska sufferers. The plan aims to gather carloads in Charleston and ship them west to famine districts. Assistant Treasurer Jordan reports $1,250,000 in gold withdrawn from the New York sub treasury, with $650,000 for export and $500,000 by banks, leaving a $76,081,799 reserve.
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Charleston
S. C
Young Men’s Business League
South Carolina
Washington
Jordan
New York
Treasury
Siamese Prince Mahavajirunhis Dead in Bangkok
Prince Mahavajirunhis crown prince of Siam dies at Bangkok on January 4 prompting a telegram of sorrow from London. In related news, Judge Simonton signs a decree to sell the Asheville and Spartanburg railroad, with sale set for Spartanburg on February 15.
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Prince Mahavajirunhis
Siam
Washington
Mahatjatha
United States
Great Britain
State Department
London
Crown Prince of
Bangkok
Charleston
D. C
Simonton
United States Circuit Court
Asheville & Spartanburg
Spartanburg
Cotton closes steady with small daily loss in New York market
In New York on January 16 spot cotton remained dull and unchanged. Futures fell 2 to 3 points before a slight rally, finishing the day with a net loss of 1 point on total sales of 56,300 bases.
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New York
Sun
Dover Bank Sensing New Developments Upheld
Dover New Hampshire reports two new developments in the Dover national bank sensation as Bank Examiner Dorr continues the examination.
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Dover
N. H
Dover National Bank
Dorr
South Carolina Postmaster Confirmed
The nomination of Robert S. Link as postmaster at Abbeville South Carolina has been confirmed by the ate.
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South Carolina
Washington
Senate
Robert S. Link
Abbeville
S. C
Treasury Balances Reported in New York
Treasury balances show Coin at 71,384,000 dollars and currency at 68,799,000 dollars as of January 16 in New York.
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New York
Treasury
Casimir-Perier resigns as French president in Paris
Paris reports Casimir-Perier has resigned after failing to resolve the Dupuy resignation crisis. He told the senate president and cabinet, urging withdrawal of ministers’ resignations to transfer power smoothly. Public reaction spans consternation to jubilation as questions of a successor and parliamentary mix suspend.
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Paris
M. Casimir- Perier
M. Sadi Carnot
France
M. Challemel-Lacour
Senate
Premier Dupuy
Chamber of Deputies
Charles Dupuy
Casimir-Perier
National Assembly
M. Casimir-Perier
la Petite Republique
Henri Brisson
Republic
Dissolution Possible as Southern Passenger Association to Meet
Ten members of the Southern passenger association met at the Waldorf hotel in New York and agreed to call a full meeting in Atlanta within three weeks. Chairman H Walters said several member roads have withdrawn and the group may dissolve if they cannot recruit new members.
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Southern Passenger Association
Atlanta
New York
Waldorf Hotel
H. Walters
Death of Bishop Lawrence Gillooly in Sligo
The Most Rev Lawrence Gillooly Catholic Bishop of Elphin died in Sligo Ireland yesterday. The report notes other contemporaneous items including a fainting spell at a Glasgow political meeting by the Duke of Argyle and a London anti gambling league summons against the Jockey club for betting on New Market heath.
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Lawrence Gillooly
Elphin
Sligo
Ireland
Duke of Argyle
Glasgow
Urgent Deficiency Bill Debated as Congress Returns
In Washington on January 16 the Senate resumed work on the urgency deficiency bill after two resolutions by Mr. Manderson sought treasury data on daily spirits withdrawn and sugar imports through August 1894 with owner and importer names and tax totals. The House considered public lands veto, Jacksonville building aid, and Indian appropriations totaling 6.49 million for 1896 with debate ongoing.
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Washington
Manderson
Nebraska
Secretary of the Treasury
Senate
Call
Florida
Allen
House
Committee On Public Lands
Cooper
Jacksonville
Fla
Secretary of the Interior
Excitement at Homestead as Carnegie plans layoffs
At Homestead Pennsylvania the Carnegie Steel plant under General Manager Schwab intensifies its move to reorganize and discharge over 3000 workers. Reports of unrest grow as skilled staff are removed and calls for union action spread among veterans of the 1892 strike.
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Homestead
Schwab
Carnegie Steel Company
Charles Hotchkiss
United States
Byrnes Asked to Remain as New York Police Chief
Mayor Strong declines to accept Superintendent Byrnes resignation citing long service and pending Albany changes. The mayor asks Byrnes to stay until new laws are enacted and in force to guide any action.
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Mayor Strong
New York
Byrnes
Albany
Police Department
Southern public buildings eyed in Jefferson era bill
The Sun reports a civil appropriation bill totaling 38 540 721 dollars, 7 843 793 less than prior estimates. South projects include Savannah court house project 100 000 dollars Fort Worth 40 000 Little Rock 58 000 Norfolk 60 000 Clarksville 15 000 and Mobile ship channel lighting 30 000.
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Washington
Court House
Savannah
Clarksville
Seats in the Senate Reflect Shifting Political Alignments
A round of senatorial elections across several states shows a mix of re-elections and contested balloting. Frye Chandler Hoar were re-elected in Massachusetts New Hampshire and Massachusetts while Nebraska Michigan Delaware Colorado Montana and Illinois members face varied outcomes and joint sessions to confirm results. Local factions including the A P A from Butte and Cook county caucuses influence but do not determine final tallies.
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Waasuington
Marine
William P. Frye
New Hampshire
William E. Chandler
Massachousetts
George F. Hoar
Nebraska
Senate
United States
Thurston
Bryan
Jones
Michigan
James McMillan
Julius Cesar Burrows
Donovan
Burrows
John Strong
Rockland
Delaware
Higgins
Wilcott
Addicks
Wolcott
Thomas M. Patterson
Thomas
House
Pence
Montana
Mantle
Clark
Ramsdell
Carter
Hauser
Oker
Butte
Cook County
Fitzpatrick
George E. Adams
Georges
Willetts
William E. Mason
Cullom
Spano
Shoup
Sweet
Heyburn
Browner
Claggett
Regan
Browne
Brown
Moscow
Butler and Pritchard Named In North Carolina Senate Battle
In Raleigh on January 16 Marion Butler was nominated to the long term Senate seat after a joint party session, with Pritchard afterward named by Republicans. The fusion seen in the caucus may fray Bolten and Pritchard factions, while calls to repeal the railroad commission and abolish capital punishment signal a strengthened party control as Democrats sharpen oversight on expenditures.
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Butler
Pritchard
Raleiew
N. C
Marion Butler
Senator Ransom
House
Capitol
Senate
Bolton
Railroad Commission
Ewart
Brooklyn Trolley Strike Raises Contempt Risk for President Norton
The state board of arbitration met at Brooklyn City Hall to hear the trolley strike. Atlantic avenue line president Norton refused to appear, prompting a subpoena from President Feeny and potential contempt charges if he fails to comply. Knights of Labor officials hoped for wider action as the strike lingered. Grand Master Sovereign of the Knights of Labor was expected in Brooklyn today.
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Brooklyn
N. Y
State Board of Arbitration
City Hall
Norton
Atlantic Avenue
Feeny
Knights of Labor
Sovereign
Fire Fiends Threaten Albany County Homes
In eastern Albany County Georgia incendiary attacks have burned residences gin houses stockades and barns causing hundreds of dollars in damages. Police and residents struggle to identify the culprits as the arsonists continue their midnight onslaught terrorizing the area.
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Albany
Georgia Attorney General Robert Ely Dies in Alms House
Robert Ely, attorney general of Georgia under Governor Colquitt, died yesterday at the county almshouse. Described as having a brilliant mind and an able attorney general, his decline was due to drink and morphine, and Fulton county had cared for him for two years.
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Atlanta
Robert Ely
Georgia
Colquitt
Fulton County
Arrest for Forging Pension Checks in Savannah
L. B. Toomer, colored, arrested in Savannah for forging pension checks. He is held on $1,000 bail for examination before the United States commissioner. Toomer formerly worked for the post office.
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Savannah
L. B. Toomer
United States
Toomer
Post Office
Judge James Taylor Jones Dies in Demopolis
Demopolis Alabama January 16 Judge James Taylor Jones of the first judicial district died here yesterday. He served in the 45th and 49th congress and was later elected circuit judge holding the post until his death.
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Demopolis
Fla
James Taylor Jones
Alabama
Jones
Duel Between Tillman and Evans Brothers Violent Standoff
In Edgefield at attorney G Mc Gowan Simpkins office two young men from rival families, Captain James H Tillman and Banard B Evans, fought an impromptu duel discharging pistols thrice each. No serious injuries reported. Governor Evans traveled to Edgefield following the incident. The event sparked statewide excitement though party politics were denied.
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Columbia
S. C
Edgefield
G. McGowan Simpkins
Tillman and Evans
James H. Tillman
George D. Tillman
Congressional Committee On Patents
Evans
Banard B. Evans
Simpkins
Tillman
Gov. Evans
Steam yacht Amadis found near Savannah Bay
The steam yacht Amadis, long sought by government officials, is moored alongside the revenue cutter Boutwell in the Savannah river. It was boarded and examined by Collector Beckwith and Special Treasury Agents Macatee and Harrelson. no contraband or arms were found.
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Savannah
Amadis
United States Revenue
Boutwell
Savannah River
Custom House
Beckwith
Treasury
Macatee and Harrelson
No Change in Situation at Fernandina
Jacksonville January 16 report says no change at Fernandina with Borden's warehouse under guard. Borden denies hidden arms storage and claims packages were moved in open day and night. Cuban interest in the affair remains. they regret the effort to equip Cuban patriots failed but stay hopeful.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Fernandina
Borden
Florida
Cuba
Abscounding Treasurer Featured in South Dakota Legislation
In an executive session the South Dakota Legislature voted to authorize the attorney general to hire a detective to locate the absconding state treasurer. Officials suspect the treasurer may have sailed from New York on the Persian Monarch, possibly linked to his brother in law. A separate Baltimore item notes William F. Crozier's suicide at his residence after running an oyster and fruit packing business.
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Pierre
Taylor
New York
Baltimore
William F. Crozier
H. S. Lanfair & Company
Boston Street
Death by self-inflicted gunshot in Midville
In Midville Georgia on January 16 Mr G D Scampers killed himself with a shotgun due to financial troubles. He was a respected citizen and his death is deeply mourned by many friends.
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Midvile, Ga
G. D. Scampers
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W. W. Anderson
Frank Z. Curry
Anderson
Jackson
M. M. Mills
Attorney At Law
Jackson, Ga
M. V. McKibben
Morrison House
C. W. Bucilanan, Pror
C. H. Cantrell
J. D. Watkins
Watkins Hall
Ackson
Martin and
Boss Croker
DR. Parkhurst
Tennessee
Palmetto
Asheville-Spartanburg Road
Treasury Balances
Casimiir-Perier
Day
Congress
Carnegie
Massachusetts
Chandler
McMillan
Maine
Frye
North Carolina Legislature
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Brockton
L. M. Reynolds
Judge Jones
Boain
Fernandina, Fla
South Dakota
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