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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1897
Page
7
A San Francisco drama of Alaska's reindeer shows colonists and Eskimo alike embracing the herd as a durable answer to food and transport needs. Reindeer pasture could sustain millions, with Lapp herders teaching Eskimo and natives to manage and milk the stock while dog teams wane.
A 1897 article contrasts past chilly parlor spaces with modern design favoring warmth and livability. It argues against cold white gold schemes, recommends cohesive furniture, abundant lighting, artful mantels, and many books, plus a practical plan for an attractive parlor.
A writer claims Augusta Victoria, wife of William II, is the model hausfrau of the German Empire. She shuns state affairs, devoting herself to her many children and charitable works. Born to Duke Frederick, she learned domestic economy in Schleswig-Holstein. Her marriage in Berlin united a modest upbringing with imperial duties. Some royals deem her dull, yet her aim is steadfast devotion as wife and mother.
Lowell Massachusetts with about 80000 residents burns its garbage at roughly eighty cents per ton. A weekly operation burning 100 tons cost 80.75 dollars. At a rate of 100 tons per week, annual furnace operating cost runs about 4200 dollars.
A early hour blaze on Market Street Chattanooga destroyed the six story Richardson building, killing Boyd Owing and trapping architect 8 M Patton. Losses exceed 500000 with valuables and legal records burned. The fire originated in the boiler room and caused a hall marked explosion. The building belonged to American Investment Co New Orleans and housed many firms and offices.
The Vesuvius arrived at Fernandina Florida from Jacksonville and towed the tug Alexander Jones into port after detaining it under command of a government officer. Captain J J Atkins protested and left the tug, claiming liability for detainment while holding war material contracts. The Jones belongs to Wilmington Pilots Association and rumors suggest a mistaken Spanish government representative involvement.
The Hamburg American steamer Pennsylvania arrived from Hamburg at New York Sunday evening with 18 200 tons of cargo and a 29 foot draught crossing the bar. On board were 981 passengers and a large miscellaneous cargo including 60 000 bags of sugar.
The House, after a three day recess, by unanimous consent passed the Senate joint resolution to charter a vessel to carry food to India's famine sufferers and then adjourned until Wednesday. The session opened with unusually large attendance and followed a personal explanation from Mr. Terry of Alabama regarding leadership remarks.
A Sunday morning blaze gutted a four story frame tenement at 111 117 Madison Street and nearby addresses in Hoboken New Jersey. Thirty families were driven from their homes after a five hour fire. all occupants escaped with only three families preserving their belongings.
Distress rises along the Mississippi as levees near Memphis and Austin McCloud struggle against overflow. Hundreds of thousands of sacks and dirt fill bags to raise risked dykes while guards patrol and two men die attempting to blow the Mississippi levee.
President of the Greek Legislative Body M Zaimis writes to Mr Gladstone thanking him for standing with Crete and Cretean Christians. Gladstone replies that his mission was to fulfill a duty to prevent dishonor and promote justice, stating that Greeks and Greeks will prevail if powers act wisely.
Imperfect South Carolina tax laws exposed, two months of expert review reveal shortages across counties. Former Richland County treasurer Campball admits $5,000 discrepancy as state sinking fund receipts misallocated by sheriff. Comptroller general notes systemic shortfalls in treasurers’ books. Cashier Lineberry from Durham surrenders after returning all property to cover missing funds totaling $9,000.
Prominent Negro leaders from Tennessee and north Alabama convened a congress at Normal Alabama under the Agricultural and Mechanical College for Negroes. Delegates discussed race welfare and issued resolutions advising to avoid debt, shun lawsuits, and foster friendly relations with all people.
The California Supreme Court denied Theodore Durrant’s rehearing request on the trial appeal. Chief Justice Beatty dissented, indicating Durrant’s fate is settled in state courts though he may seek federal intervention.
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