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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1894
Page
2
From Washington comes brief items of interest. Newsy notes cover happenings at the National Capitol, with concise summaries of political, social, and governmental activity likely of interest to readers.
A Washington cable reports from Denby in Pekin that danger to foreign residents is greatly exaggerated and only one minor attack occurred, followed by swift punishment and an imperial directive to protect foreigners.
The article notes nickel alloyed with steel has higher tensile strength and unchanged ductility. It cites a shafting casting for the American Atlantic lntler Paris with about 90 000 pounds tensile strength. Nickel production rises from 1 000 to over 5 000 tons yearly, with Hinkel steel expanding from armor and gun use to broader applications as prices fall.
A humorous and curious reminiscence notes that only the electrical engineer at the king of Corea’s palace draws regular pay while ghosts are kept at bay by magicians and electric light. It claims unpaid salaries cause the current to fail until debts are settled, and adds medical quackery pitches and moral aphorisms typical of period adverts.
The Central News Berlin asserts China made peace proposals to Japan recently, rejected by Tokyo as inadequate. It says China would accept them, and representatives signaled willingness to acquiesce. Japan’s parliament convened at Hiroshima for a seven day session to discuss war measures. The Pekin palace is split between peace and war camps led by the Emperor and Empress Dowager with key figures like Li Hung Chang on the peace side.
Two masked men halted the Coastbound overland six miles below Sacramento and forced the engineer and fireman to the express car. Messenger Page opened the doors after initial resistance, allowing entry for the four bags of gold about 1500 dollars. The robbers uncoupled the engine and fled as the train sideswapped the trailing car.
Mrs Jennie Harrigan and her three children perished in a fire on a farm near Elizabeth New Jersey after the house burned. The husband was away. Neighbors believe the mother, driven by insanity, barricaded the barn door and burned the residence before perishing with her children aged four teen months to six years.
At a Fall River gathering on Saturday the weavers voted 875 to 75 against returning to work while the carders chose to resume with a 290 to 94 vote. Dov's fail to grasp all opportunities for your legitimate advancement in.
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