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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1896
Page
3
The writer reflects on hard times and rising prices, recalls 19th century costs and emigration, and argues for abolishing the Senate and letting voters choose senators like governors. He notes tariff, currency, and party shifts, predicts a presidential race with McKinley, and laments political divisions in Georgia and the nation. The piece closes with a wary endorsement of McKinley as a northern ally and a call for public voting.
Taylor Dell, part of a famed Georgia gang, allegedly fired a bullet that killed Sheriff Gwynn of Pike County near Concord. Dell, indicted for robbery and intent to murder, was surrounded by armed friends as authorities pursued him. bloodhounds and pursuit through the forests continued with slim chances of capture.
Operatives at the Dagle and Phenix mills in Columbus Georgia widen the breach with managers as unions form. Both sides remain firm on wages with no settlement in sight. Workers report they have exhausted funds and lack other job opportunities, while leaders insist they will not return under the current terms.
The Ard Cho and DOWN Eagle and Phenix mills in Columbus Georgia idle 1700 workers as a strike spreads. Doors were closed Tuesday morning with a notice stating mills shut until further notice. Weavers resist wage cuts, over half the looms idle as threat of surrender is rejected.
Ex convict Anson B Strong arrested for the murder of old man Stone and his wife Emma Stone and for the assault on Stone's daughter Hattie and the hired man Atilleon at Talmage Ohio. Stone, who helped send Strong to prison, called it another put up job. Emma is critically hurt, Hattie likely to recover, Stillson alive but dying. jail guarded amid threats of lynching.
Secretary Morton extols Biltmore in North Carolina as a model for gold standard advocates while railing against free coinage. Missouri leaders push for silver and independence from gold, with discussions of Blaine or Land as candidates. National figures and papers weigh in on bimetallism, money supply, and economic distress under single gold standard.
The president signs acts on prisoners and army policy, Senate reports favor Arizona governor nomination, and post office measures set new postal revenue and staffing levels. Arizona statehood debates continue. currency circulation totals and bonds data are reported. new free delivery provisions and office consolidations are outlined.
Raleigh News and Observer publishes a forty page tobacco edition detailing North Carolina history and industry. The report notes last year’s leaf sales at 82,000,000 pounds with an average price of 8 cents per pound and 86,000,000 pounds manufactured into plug twist cigars and cigarettes valued at 7,600,000 dollars. Leaf totals aggregate 6,540,000 dollars.
Acting Secretary Reynolds of the interior department telegraphed Governor Hayes of Arizona on Wednesday that he had been removed from office effective immediately and must turn over the office to Secretary Bruce. The telegram followed a message from Bruce stating Hughes refused to vacate and asking what to do.
In a weekly trade summary the Glitterly report shows liabilities at 957,425,185 with assets of 8,802 a year, while spring buying begins and stock adjustments challenge consumer demand. Gold exports are rumored but not alarming, steel and wool sectors signal mixed prospects, and prices trend lower with cautious production controls across industries.
A large blaze at Brunswick Georgia Thursday night destroyed vast Plant system terminal properties including wharves, sheds, warehouses, and freight cars. Estimated losses list Plant System at 75,000 Broadhead 5,000 Emanuel 6,000 Downing 226,000 Briesenick 60,000 Lott 16,000 Douglass 10,000 Newnan 20,000 Hoyt 16,000 Ocean Hotel 10,000 Haas 4,000 and others totaling many thousands with figures from hurried interviews likely under the final total. No lives lost though several injured and hospitalized. dozens of structures in a multi-block fire area were consumed.
Frederick A. Humphrey, claimed as the oldest Mason in the nation, died at his Shopiere home on Tuesday at age 90. He had belonged to the Masonic fraternity for 14 years.
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