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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1894
Page
3
President Mewborne speaks at Greensboro on August 14 1894 urging NC Farmers Alliance to adopt currency reform a labor exchange and a robust public education push He advocates subtreasury checks faster
Gov Carron of Tennessee seeks Eii Ramsay for Madison county case on false pretences. Reports from Whiteville and Elkin note heavy rains harming cotton, tobacco, and crops. Harris, a Roaring Gap resident, aged 109, mentioned. A roller flouring mill in Lenoir draws farmer interest. a Croatan suspect, Chatum, escapes from the penitentiary. Multiple local incidents include burglaries in Wilmington, a 150 pound sturgeon catch, and a dynamite accident in Rowan.
The Senate passes a bill for the exclusion and deportation of anarchists. In Cleveland the Salt Works burned causing a loss of 150000 dollars. In Sheridan Wyoming four men were killed by a rock slide from blasting. Suaneval reports 50000 Japanese troops landed in Corea with more en route as war fever peaks. AvrToora notes the disappearance of Harry A. Gardner with 150000 stolen from the Second National Bank. J N Beacon of Farmers National Bank in Watauga shoots himself amid faming speculation fallout. Wichita National Bank in Southwest placed under the Comptroller of the Currency with just 26000 in specie and significant bad paper. county commissioners hold 14000. President M Levy and Cashier C A Walker oversee suspension details.
Santo Casino, accused assassin of President Carnot, was executed at 5 AM in Lyons. Soldiers and police guarded the scene as a large crowd gathered to witness the rendering of justice.
A report from Yoroyama states a major clash occurred on August 10 between Japanese and Chinese fleets off Weihaiwei. Japanese forces sunk several ships from the northern squadron, as reported.
The President transmitted nominations including an Assayer of the Mint at New Orleans Armand M Delavallade. Indian agents Thomas B Tet ter at Fort Hall Idaho and Marshall Peter at Klamath Oregon. Army Fleet Lieutenant B Bellinger Fifth Cavalry to be Quartermaster. Luther Stephenson's nomination to Togus Maine was withdrawn.
London August 13 Lord Spencer opened the second reading of the evicted tenants bill in the House of Lords. Baron Balfour of Burleigh urged rejection. The Lords adjourned as Sir William Harcourt and Mr Balfour observed the dull debate, while Lord Salisbury and Lord Rosebery prepared remarks for tomorrow.
Cornine New York August 13 three daring highwaymen were captured yesterday. Hi Biddy Martin terrorized Hornellsville area for two years, robbing many and suspected of murder near Arkport. He and two accomplices fought police in a pitched battle before capture by six farmers and local officers.
Washington Aug 13 The Senate focused on the Sundry Civil Appropriation bill conference report with most disputes settled aside from about a dozen issues. Chiefly disputed was the site for a new Government Printing Office as the House proposed retaining the current building and acquiring land to erect a new facility.
The House opposed the Mahone site and the Senate dropped its amendment. The bill is amended to remove the printing office site provision and the issue is postponed to the next session.
Madison August 15 Wisconsin moves to sue the United States for 7 975 005 77 for munitions of war supplied in 1861 with partial payment and interest. Attorney General O Connor notes statutes of limitation may bar part of the claim but sovereign immunity may preserve it. The Governor has authorized the Attorney General to sue in the State's name after his notice to the Governor.
A young man named E Knaxandere, claiming to be Australia's champion short distance runner, shot Della Stovall in the afternoon and then shot himself. Both victims are seriously wounded. Knaxandere’s skull fracture is reported. authorities say jealousy caused the attack. Stovall had come from Roanoke to Norfolk for the incident.
The Senate approved a new Chinese treaty, aligned with Bayard’s earlier draft, aimed at limiting Chinese immigration for ten years and allowing future regulations. It preserves U S sovereignty while matching international norms, and includes provisions for identifying American citizens in China. The vote signals strong congressional confidence that U S interests are protected.
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