06 Apr 1899
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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1899
Page
1
The Vienna Progress reports railroads finance employee hospital care by wage deductions. The Wabash road injured engineer received $6500 after a court found the railroad must hire competent surgeons. The surgeon was described as a confirmed inebriate, and negligence led to malpractice.
The article notes the sudden death of France's chief executive during a troubled era. It reflects on the president's modest public stature yet significant service as head of state and the enduring impact of his leadership in a time of national anxiety.
The piece surveys wartime worries over Britain’s food security, noting the risk of enemy seizure of grain imports and the idea that the United States could accept grain as contraband while Britain relies on naval power to avert a blockade. It also mentions an inquiry into women’s work in industry and claims about feminine traits aiding employment.
Activity in the ates and iron market rises with higher consumption and a surge in steel car manufacturing for railroads. Orders totaling 10 million dollars and steel costs around 5 million dollars this year signal immense traffic from agriculture and industry. If rates stay fair and profitable, capital will likely invest in railway stocks and bonds.
The article argues for building a single central electrical station to supply vast arid lands in Utah Nevada New Mexico Arizona and California with branch lines. It claims coal costs and poor roads hinder irrigation and that capitalists are already ordering electrical machinery in Pittsburg. Wires could reach terrain otherwise inaccessible, limiting the need for steam.
A fragmentary poem reflects on letters from the dead, memories of youth, and the contrast between present gloom and past joy. The speaker recalls voices, faces, and a room filled with laughter as children celebrate Christmas trees, urging love beyond death. FP
Captain Penran returns from nine years in India and hunts for his son after a nurse in London warns him of Ellen’s child. He rescues a hungry orphan, forgives theft, pursues clues through grim streets, and discovers the boy is his own. Ellen’s eyes spark a father’s vow to care.
The round table symbol appeared across ages of chivalry not just Arthurian times. Dugdale recounts Roger de Mortimer arranging knighthood for his three sons by King Edward, financing a three day Kenilworth tournament for a hundred knights and as many ladies, the event never before seen in England, and the round seating wall surrounding the seats led to the term Round Table. On the fourth day the golden lion was awarded to Mortimer and carried away with the company to Warwick.
Dispatches report General MacArthur capturing Malolos at 10 15 am after a brief resistance. Aguinaldo retreating north as American forces push through toward the insurgent capital. Strong entrenchments along the railroad, heavy enemy losses, and active hospital and telegraph operations noted amid continuing fighting and supply deliveries.
A Democratic state central committee event in Topeka Kansas drew over a thousand guests. Key speakers included Col W J Bryan Champ Clark and Allen C Myers with Bryan stressing support for the Chicago platform and rallying Democrats who had defected to return to the fold.
Newport News dispatch reports General Daniel E. Flagler chief of ordnance United States Army died at Old Point Comfort on Wednesday and his remains were transported by steamer to Washington on Thursday.
Washington officials held ongoing discussions on Samoa with conferences at the White House involving the president and Secretary Hay and meetings at the state department with the British ambassador and Baron Sternberg of Germany. No official word followed, aside from a navy dispatch from Admiral Kautz.
The Georgia state prison commissioners sent a list of nineteen pardon recommendations to Governor Candler. The convicts are described as in very bad condition and mostly helpless, and the commission hopes to remove them before the transfer to the prison farm.
The Ray's immunes regiment landed at Savannah from Sagua de Tanames aboard the Sedgwick and will enter detention at a naval quarantine station for five days. A violent incident occurred when twelve black prisoners resisted capture at Bronawick, resulting in multiple injuries and one death as three escaped, drawing a large crowd. The University of Georgia plans Morrill birthday observances on April 14 with a chpel address by Dr. H. C. White. A new southern Christian Science church was dedicated in Atlanta, led by Mrs. Livingston Mima. A fatal blow near Loyne Postoffice involved William B. Bell beaten by J. S. Smith, who claims it was to avenge an insult to a family member. The War Department notes concerns about yellow fever with troop returns from Cuba and possible camp sites in the south. Georgia begins convict transfers under the lease system, with 21 camps and new staff. A sale of the Confederate Soldiers Home at Atlanta is set for May 2, after prior failed attempts, with proceeds likely going to a charitable cause.
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