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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1895
Page
1
Announcement offers Flambeau as a thoroughbred stallion priced at 15 dollars to guarantee a foal. Colts visible in Jackson and Griffin, with home base in Jackson and standing at multiple locations including Griffin Indian Spring Monticello and McDonough. Thompson & TorBET of Jackson Ga promote breeding prospects amid hard times.
J R Carmichael invites customers to visit his guano house at the Jackson Carriage Factory to inspect the assortment of popular brands and get prices. He notes long experience and reports from farmers to recommend brands that pay customers best.
Rioting continues in Brooklyn with militia involved and new casualties. Militia fire on attackers, car routes opened, and public safety deteriorates as linemen and electrical workers join strike, threatening more trolley disruptions across the city.
The Florida Central and Peninsular railroad will reduce salaries of all employees by ten percent starting February 1. The cut aims to offset reduced earnings caused by the frost that destroyed the orange crop. Some trainmen threaten to strike. Washington summary notes warm Georgia and rain in Alabama.
In Norfolk on January 24 a libel suit for fifty thousand dollars was filed in circuit court by John E. Massey Virginia superintendent of education against the Norfolk Pilot editor Samuel W Small its directors and R E Bird of Winchester over alleged bribery charges involving the American Book company and school contracts The case names Governor O Ferrall and Attorney General R Taylor Scott on the board of education and could attract wide attention with the trial to be set for first rules in February leading counsel are Alfred P Toom and Judge John Neeley.
The national convention adopted a statement of principles for permanent organization. Officers named include Chairman Thomas T. Bean of Ohio, Vice-Chairmen William S. Dunning New York and E. P. Wilson Ohio, secretary and fifteen vice-presidents such as J. F. Hanson Macon GA and John B. Moore Alabama. T. H. Martin of Atlanta on the constitution committee. Speeches by War ner Miller New York on the Nicaragua canal and M. E. Ingalls Big Four railroad president on relations to South America.
Washington reports the Republicans in the senate call a party caucus for tomorrow at 10 o'clock in Mr Sherman’s room to decide on financial legislation. The caucus is expected to endorse individual senators' views that there is no time for a thorough currency revision this session. If treasury deficit requires bonds, they will support the issue, but only if no other currency measures are included.
In Jacksonville on January 24, officials from about ten railroads in the South Atlantic states endorsed a resolution urging all lines in the region to adopt a six mills per car mile freight rate, matching cuts recently set by trunk lines in the north and west. A full regional meeting is needed to ratify the action.
The New York board of trade and transportation banquet at Delmonico's drew about two hundred guests. Hon. Darwin R. James, president, presided as Hon. H. A. Herbert secretary of the navy delivered the principal after dinner oration on "The navy as related to trade and transportation."
London January 24 Dieck Burge received a letter from James J. Corbett about the Corbett Jackson prize fight. Corbett offered a £5000 aside meeting at the National Sporting Club six weeks after his bout with Fitzsimmons, set for December. Jackson said he would fight within four months but rejects any further delay.
Fire swept the top floor of the four story brick building at 11 and 18 Schenck street owned by Frederick Lenhardt. Three men employed by the concern were burned to death, two others were fatally burned. The blaze caused about $7,000 in losses.
Arthur Pardee, bookkeeper for Florida Hardware, died by suicide in room 14 at Battelini's hotel in Jacksonville yesterday afternoon at 1 30. He had been drinking heavily. no cause is given.
In Washington on January 24 the Senate and House discussed two major financial bills and a Behring Sea seal herd resolution. Senator Dingley proposed to permit immediate slaughter of Alaska seals and convert proceeds to Treasury, with a caveat if Britain cooperates. Secretary Carlisle's reply and the bill were sent to Ways and Means. The day also noted Captain Carter’s memorial and Hawaii unrest. The Senate touched proposals for a telegraph line to Hawaii and new monetary measures, while Turpie opposed the Nicaraguan canal bill before adjournment.
A man named Jenkins, posing as a tombstone vendor but acting as a state dispensary spy, was fired on through his bedroom window last night in Hartsville 8 C January 24. The bullet struck his neck but is not considered serious.
The Reichstag committee adopted the anti disorder paragraph but rejected a section that would have fined inciters 600 marks and jailed them for a year. In Bevin a Lokal Anzeiger report notes a strict search of military barracks found no dangerous socialist literature.
Two thousand miners in St Clair County coal mines threaten to strike over wage scales. They argue the current pay is lower than that in Central and Northern Illinois, prompting the labor action.
Lonxton January 4 Colonel Long for the Conservative party was elected to Parliament for the Eve sham division of Worcestershire. He defeated Liberal candidate Mr. F Impey by 4760 votes to 3585.
General James N Bethune former owner of Blind Tom and ex solicitor general of Georgia remains very ill at his son James A Bethune home 818 D street northeast Washington January 24
Mrs M E Hicken known by several aliases was found guilty of forgery and sentenced by Judge Richard H Clark to two years in the penitentiary. She fainted at sentencing and had caused merchant fraud across the south by cashing checks.
In Baltimore on January 24 Horace Baker alias George Sage withdrew a not guilty plea on forgery charges and pleaded guilty to stealing $3,100 from Harford National Bank of Belair last May. The sentence was suspended and he was returned to jail as spectators watched.
Paris dispatch reported by the New York Sun credits domestic dissension as a primary cause of Casimir-Perier's resignation. A divorce suit between the ex-president and his wife is described as imminent, with notes of their separate moves after leaving the Elysee.
Agents from Michigan coal fields offered 85 cents per ton to Wellston Ohio miners for year round work. A miners committee investigated the new fields and, if favorable, many Ohio miners are expected to relocate to Michigan.
Prerry January 24 aden reports the senate temperance committee favors resubmission with a 2 to 2 split. The report goes to the senate today as the season’s first major battle unfolds. Both sides claim victory though the bill is expected to pass by 24 to 19.
George and Howard Gould ordered two cups instead of the £100 prize won by the Vigilant in Queenstown races last July. The cups, with antique Irish harp handles and yacht scenes, arrived yesterday and will be engraved before shipping to New York next week. Dunkirk blizzard snarls travel. Philadelphia steel company reorganization moves toward settlement.
Washington reports confirm the Argentine cabinet has resigned and President Pena has resigned. Vice President Uriburu assumes the presidency. The notices come as American financial reports show cotton and gold movements, and Saratoga votes to buy a Myers ballot machine for March town meeting.
Washington January 24 The president has approved the joint resolution authorizing foreign exhibitors at the Atlanta exhibition to bring in foreign laborers to prepare their exhibits.
Ex Governor Tillman to Thomas Byron urges a national reform movement and new party formed by south and west alliance. He seeks equal rights and opportunities for Americans, free coinage, a guarded tariff, and a financial system that pays farmers fairly, warning against party labels.
Chief Clerk Daniels resignation pending acceptance but Emmett Wormer of Georgia is favored to succeed. Wormer to be acting chief clerk for about a month with a 30 day leave for Daniels. Daniels received an ovation from bureau heads and clerks before severing ties.
The partially consumed body of a white man was found in the slab pile of Chaffin & Co mill in Milton, twenty miles from Pensacola. Authorities believe it is Joseph Howard of Little Falls New York who vanished from his hotel after being seen with a stranger. His cuffs bore the name Jay Hammond though his hotel registration listed Joseph Howard.
Senator Sherman says the Supreme Court ruling on the sugar trust does not render the anti-trust law operative but affirms the law’s force. the decision states the sugar trust case falls outside its provisions. Wreckage found from the Graham and Morton screw steamer Chicosa near South Haven ends hope for 26 aboard. Rev. Dr. C. A. Stillman, prominent Alabama minister, dies in Tuscaloosa after long tenure as Presbyterian pastor.
The Sun reports cotton trends with gains of 1 to 2 points early followed by declines of 6 points in January and 2 to 3 points later, ending the period steady after sales reach 120,700 bales.
In Indiana Pennsylvania on January 24 the Blair White election contest featured testimony of payments for votes. Witnesses said voters could earn pay for White, with money and whisky offered. Walter Myers testified White promised $5 for his vote and directed him to Watt at Deposit bank for the funds.
Snow storms paralayze the Central Pacific line from Sissons to Dunsmuir with 300 workers and rotary plows failing to clear the track. An avalanche at Soda Springs halts clearing. Napa City is flooded and inaccessible by train or boat. Woodland Tahema and Yreka are isolated from the outside.
The City Vigilance league the City club the Good Government clubs the German American Reform union the Committee of Seventy the Chamber of Commerce and anti Platt Republicans unite to hold mass meetings urging needed legislation against Tammany hall and its power.
In Lydia neighborhood Deputy Sheriff Scarborough tried to arrest Beauregard Murray, a presumed relative of Congressman Murray, for malicious trespass. Murray resisted, disarmed the sheriff, and after a posse backed the officer he attempted to draw a pistol. he was shot dead with a Winchester rifle.
Justice Ingraham sentences Richard Leach and Thomas Kerrigan to death during the week beginning March 18. Sheriff Tamsen and deputies present to supervise the execution in New York courts.
In Valtejo California on January 24 an order from the navy department directs immediate preparation of the cruisers Ranger and Alert for sea with rapid coaling and provisioning underway. Both vessels are to sail Thursday under sealed orders while the cruiser Boston is also being rushed.
A nighttime fire in Chattanooga Tennessee destroyed the sheds and compress at the Tennessee River Compress company along with 1200 bales of cotton. The blaze caused extensive damage to the facility and its stored goods. Authorities investigated the cause and assessments of losses continued.
Minnesota, Illinois, Tennessee, Kansas, California, New Jersey, and West Virginia held joint sessions at noon or yesterday to elect or ratify United States senators on the first ballot or by joint ballot. Notable outcomes include Nelson in Minnesota, Cullom in Illinois, Harris in Tennessee, Baker in Kansas, Perkins in California, Sewell in New Jersey, and Elkins in West Virginia.
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