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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1893
Page
4
The Katahdin, a new warship launched at Bath Iron Works, is described as a formidable near ready battleship for the U.S. Navy. Details cover hull subdivision, watertight bulkheads, propulsion by two triple expansion engines, two screws, Scotch boilers, and high speed potential of 17 knots.
A 19th century report outlines the Indiana battleship design under Congress approval on March 2 1839. Bath Iron Works built and equipped the vessel for 930000 dollars with armor and machinery and added an eight foot length increase and four six pounder guns. The ship features armored quarters full electric lighting ventilation and heavy 13 inch guns poised to clash with torpedo boats. The text notes the Sypraxa launch near and positions Indiana as a top future warship alongside Corbetts and Sullivans of its era.
The description covers the Indiana warship's hull, armor, and armament. It notes a 318 foot length, 69 foot beam, 10,288 ton displacement, crew of 460, and a heavy battery of four 11 inch and eight 6 inch guns in six iron turrets with 17 inch armor. Additional 6 inch rifles, gatling guns, and torpedo tubes are listed, plus a nickel steel armoring system and extensive protection features. The ship will feature heavy water tight divisions, deep side belts, casemates, and armored decks, with launching by Cramp's shipyards.
In a Columbia dispatch, Governor Tillman fights the U S court over South Carolina railroads taxes. Sheriffs have chained rolling stock to tracks, blocking service and delaying freights. A federal order restrained further interference, while Tillman aims to force tax collection and seeks habeas corpus to compel the court.
A speaker states he has no right to interfere in cases with amounts under $2,000 and vows to resist tyranny or ignorance, promising to bring the matter into focus and establish rights despite limitations.
A Wednesday dispatch reports General Beauregard III the last full Confederate general lying critically ill at his New Orleans home. He suffered chronic colic during the war and a heart ailment, with three doctors attending since Sunday and morphine relief for the severe pain.
A Paris cable reports the Panama sentences. Ferdinand de Lesseps receives five years in prison and a 2000 franc fine, Charles de Lesseps five years and 3000 francs, Fontaine and Cotteau two years and 5000 francs each, and Eifful two years and 2000 francs. The verdict causes deep public reaction, especially toward Ferdinand de Lesseps.
In Dover area four miles from Dover New Hampshire a county insane asylum burned on Thursday night killing forty four inmates. Watchman William Chevey raised the alarm upon seeing fire in a female cell. Keeper William Driscol and his family escaped while breaking locks to free inmates. Only four of 48 inmates survived. The listed escapees are Wm Twom Bly Rose Sinderson Wm Davey and Prank Denshoe.
The Australia voyage report outlines United States Minister Stevens declaring protection for the Hawaiian Islands, with the flag raised at Alinolani Hall and a proclamation establishing protection of life and property while not intruding on provisional government affairs. Recognition from multiple nations follows, as delegates head to Washington.
The Cotton Growers Association executive committee in Memphis calls local groups to elect delegates on February 18 for a general Memphis meeting February 22. The move aims to reduce cotton acreage and boost hog and hominy farming. Rail and steamboat officials pledge reduced delegate rates, and attendance is expected to triple over last year.
A Washington special reports an informal interview Tuesday morning at the state department between Hawaiian annexation commissioners and Dr Matt Smith Hawaiian minister. The session focused on official views regarding annexing the Hawaiian islands to the United States with no date set for presidential reception and formal recognition.
The 1893 war budget shows France spent 3.6 billion dollars on military needs since 1871 excluding navy. Fortifications and entrenched camps at Lilley Maubuege Besancon Belfort Verdun expand, with railways protected. France fields 1,659 infantry battalions 600 cavalry squadrons 750 artillery batteries plus 850,000 territorial reserves. Emperor William likely foresaw France's large fighting force.
The Washington special reports that all fees including Great Britain are recognized by the provisional Hawaii government. The Star states that Foster and Tracy deny prior supposition that the British government witnessed recognition of the new Hawaii government as correct.
A Washington social item reports a daily exchange of registered mail pouches ordered between Charleston South Carolina and Augusta Georgia to commence on the 15th. Pouches depart Charleston at 5 45 am and Augusta at 7 45 am via the Charleston and Augusta railway post office.
Household reads cover cauliflower preparation au gratin and simple boiled methods, plus a brass polishing guide using olive oil and tripoli. Also includes glycerine uses for skin, fever relief, and kitchen jar sealing. A short note on a clockwork rocking cradle and a Horse Accident Prevention Society report from London.
A collage of fashion notes from era sources remarks on hoopskirts and cage-like skirts, predicting a cleaner silhouette. It contrasts opinions from Paris and New York on upcoming styles, while detailing trends such as silver brooches, velvet fabrics, and elaborate sleeves.
A historical note argues that nervous diseases especially hysteria are not more common among civilized societies. It cites travelers and scholars describing epilepsy and hysterical symptoms among Sibire tribes Iroquois Hurons Kaffirs Abyssinia and Madagascar. The piece claims civilization reduces these disorders in frequency and severity.
Dr Kellogg in Domestic Sanitation warns feather beds harm health by contaminating air during sleep. Feathers decompose slowly releasing gases and absorb body exhalations, turning a bed into a hotbed of disease. He notes heirloom value and long use, with risks rising as a bed ages and carries many illness histories.
A mother refuses risky outdoor activities after recounting recent local accidents. A child asks to sled, skate, or play outside, while the mother reads a safety tale about a boy struck by a meteor, from Street & Smith's Good News.
Upon the death of an eminent English divine in Cannes, a family bulletin read Mr. 8 departed this life for heaven at 11 o clock a m. A passerby added a telegram mockup saying Heaven 12 m Mr. S yet arrived Getting uneasy not here.
A collage of quips and ads from a historical page offers street lore on directions and manners, a playful jab at health cures, a gag about a vanished gift, and a nod to a cleansing remedy. It weaves humor with early consumer culture and moral missteps.
A Berlin man kept a personal life diary detailing vast cigars and drinks over fifty two years. He notes 628 715 cigars smoked, 43 692 given, 585 031 bought for about 10 483 dollars. Beer and wine tallies reach 28 786 and 36 081 glasses costing 5 350 dollars. He signs off alleging unaccomplished deeds and hints at a final wish for ten dollars worth of advertisement before Broadway.
An experienced horticulturist describes a method of applying potash to fruit trees. He fuses potash with earth by scattering eight pounds per average tree around the trunk in a circle to half the distance to the outer canopy. Spring rains dissolve the potash, enabling soil absorption and root distribution to boost future fruit quality and quantity.
A New York Weekly joke collection recalls a mother asking if a letter to her husband was ready to mail while a married daughter jokes about adding a postscript to ask for more money. The pair highlights playful domestic miscommunication and practical joking between spouses.
The piece argues that good manners are most needed and effective within households, where familiarity breeds selfish lapses. Emerson is cited on petty sacrifices building harmony, noting children learn manners best through natural family examples. Courtesy lasts, while spurious copies fail.
The article argues that in two years the government will spend over 500 million dollars annually. It notes that one year’s expenses exceed the value of national crops and metals, and nearly consumes the capitalization of banks. It compares federal taxes to other nations and mocks the notion of plain nationhood amid heavy taxation.
Bantams make modest garden workers compared with large fowls. They scratch less, stay active, and eat many insects and slugs. Booted white bantams are favored for their feathered feet that help protect plants while aiding growth.
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