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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1894
Page
2
About fifteen hundred demonstrators converged at Waldheim Cemetery in Chicago on Sunday to honor Spies Parsons Fischer Lingg and Engel, executed for their roles in the Haymarket riot. Herr Most spoke to the crowd.
California's Democratic candidate for governor leads by about 2000 votes, while Republicans hold the rest of the state ticket and expect a majority of at least twenty in the next legislature.
The Georgia House of Representatives pushed routine business with a motion to excuse all committees for Friday and Saturday, adjournment to Monday, and multiple bills advancing or pending. Legislation covered elections timing, street paving payments, weapon penalties, and funding for schools, libraries, and the deaf and dumb school, with committees and commissions proposed for state institutions and education reforms.
Long session notes span committee actions and bills in Georgia legislature. Issues include temperance dispensaries, road law repeal, convict lease timing, public school funding plans, benevolent society regulation, debtor family allowances, and Northeastern Railroad finances. Senate adjourns and reconvenes with executive confirmations of several judges and solicitors.
A Washington special reports President intends another bond issue under the resumption act amid Democratic opposition. The Treasury announces proposals for United States 5 percent bonds, $50 million maximum, due in ten years, with payments in gold coin and specified deposit terms.
Captain Loud, after 38 years at sea and later a fisheries supervisor, describes severe nervousness and chest pain. He reports using Dr Miles' remedies, especially New Heart Cure, and credits them with restoring his health and sleep. W. L. Carmichael and R.G. Bryans & Co. advertise these products in a testimonial style.
A New York special reports that the new government issue is already assured. Drexel Morgan Co and Speyer Co along with John A. Stewart head United States Trust Company stand ready to take the whole issue. Drexel Morgan in London finds the issue favorable and will bid large amounts. If public subscriptions lag, these firms will together take the bulk of bonds.
The national board of marine underwriters of New York authorizes A L Farie in Savannah to pay 1000 dollars for the arrest and conviction of those who burned cotton ships. Total rewards now reach about 25000 dollars.
The International Line steamship St. Louis was launched at Cramp's shipyard with President Cleveland and Mrs. Cleveland aboard. Mrs Cleveland christened the vessel with champagne, as about 25 000 spectators watched the ceremony at Cramp's yard.
Late returns on Saturday night indicate Culberson holds a majority between 40 000 and 60 000 with populist support up sharply from two years prior.
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