National and regional news items mix in old Florida paper
A broad roundup notes the Southern News Items from Orlando and Memphis conventions, a Texas regatta canceled, legal cases on hangings, city plans for cremation and garbage burning in Atlanta, and various political and economic updates across Kentucky, Tennessee, South Carolina, and nearby states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Florida
Orlando
Southern Lumber Manufacturers’ Association
Memphis
Austin
Texas
Henry Singleton
Horace Smith
Jackson
Miss
Supreme Court
Atlanta
Jubal Early
S. W. Scruggs
Greenville
W. L. Hemingway
Hemingway
Pensacola
Fla
Geneva
Ala
Choctawhatchee River
Florida Line
Frankfort
Kentucky
Tennessee
Knoxville
GC. M. Woodbury
Mingo Mountains
Grand Lodge of the Ancient Order of United Workmen
Nashville
J. H. Thompson
George W. Winstead
W. F. Jones
Kenton
R. RB. Freeman
W. H. Weakley
Samuel Spencer
M. McGhee
Henry Fink
Tennessee, Virginia and
Georgia Road
John H. McDowell
Supreme Bench
South Carolina
Columbia
Charleston
Washingtons Birthday Observed Across The Nation
Washingtons Birthday was observed with many closings and services. Congress remained in session while patriotic events and a Daughters of the Revolution congress shaped the day. Banquets and addresses marked celebrations from New York to Puaverrata and Dercerr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Inhabitants’ Association
Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution
Congress of the Daughters of the Revolution
New York
Southern Society
New York Sons of the Revolution
Delmonico’s
Puaverrata
Pennsylvania Society of the Sons of the Revolution
Aldine, Torrxa, Kax
Kansas Society of the Sons of the Revolution
Dercerr
Michigan Club
Thomas B. Reed
Henry Cabot Lodge
Senator Spooner
Honore Mercier
Lorrin A. Thurston
Stevens
Bautmoor
Various N E W S F r o m A s s o c i a t i o n s and Americas
The report lists multiple meetings and events: the American Newspaper Association hold s its eighth annual meeting in New York. chiefs of police from Illinois meet at Bloomington. the Forty second Scottish Rite reunion in Cincinnati. Congressmen Wilson and Tairney visit El Paso hot springs en route to Mexico. California Labor Congress convenes in San Francisco to set wage worker policy. Ex President Harrison leaves Indianapolis for Stanford University lectures. the steamer State of Missouri sinks near Cairo with freight and passengers saved. General Manigat's yacht Natalie, from Savannah to Nassau, reports trouble and suspicion of betrayal, with armed activity urged in Haiti.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chiefs of Police
Bloomington
National Association of Chiefs of Police
Free Masonry
Cincinnati
Globe-Democrat
Aguas Calientes
Mexico
Wilson
Tairney
Elpaso
State Labor Congress
Trades Union, Farmers’ Alliance
Knights of Labor Organizations
California
San Francisco
Harrison
Indiaapolis
McKee
Stanford University
University
General Manigat
Natalie
Savannah
Nassau
N. P
Manigat
Antonio Selma
Haytian
Kingston
Hayti
Confess Their Guilt In Howard Trial Swindle Case
A Jackson Tennessee special reports that four witnesses in the Howard alias E Ross case admitted perjury in federal court. E H Breckaway William J Gleason Edgar E Smith and George H Heatley recounted how they were drawn into the southwest scheme after answering a December New York World want ad. Heatley described Howard advising jail escape and killing key witnesses, a plot thwarted by discovery and the swindler moved to a steel cage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson, Tenn
G. F. B. Howard
E. Ross
Joseph Leger
William Lord Moore
E. H. Breckaway
William J. Gleason
Edgar E. Smith
George H. Heatley
Comurt
Howard
New York World
New York
Heatly
Brock
Fred Brown
Bullock
Erastus Wyman Arrested in New York Forgeries
Erastus Wyman once head of R. G. Dun mercantile agency and Staten Island railroad advocate was arrested in New York on forgery charges totaling 229000 dollars. He appeared before Judge Mar and was committed to the Tombs in default of 25000 dollars bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erastus Wyman
R. G. Dun & Co
Mercantile Agency
Staten Island Rapid Transit Railroad
Hawaiian Islands
United States
New York
Marfine
Rules Change Fines Members for Refusing to Vote
In the House Mr D Armond of Missouri offered an amendment to fine a member fifty dollars for refusing to vote and to count him present for quorum. Debates on seigniorage bills continued with divisions showing narrow quorums. In the Senate Mr Call introduced a resolution on Spain 1819 treaty claims, and Mr Allen urged disclosure of silver certificate opinions. Washington's Farewell was read as the Senate adjourned to Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D’armond
Missouri
Committee On Rules
Tanney
Minnesota
Secretary of the Interior
Pension Bureau
Bland
Snow
Apsley
Hilborn
Lucas
Marvin
Gardner
Post
Randall
Washington
Reed
Yeas
Mr. Bland
Cummings
New York
Congress
Senate
Call
United States
Spain
Allen
Secretary of the Treasury
Chandler
Voorhees
Hoar
Florida
Paseo
Washburn
Waasachusetts
Gorman
Martin
Brazil's War Extends With Insurgent Victory At Itapeva
A Buenos Aires dispatch reports a battle at Itapeva 160 miles west of Sao Paulo between insurgents and Brazilian government troops. Government forces were defeated. Admiral Mello on insurgent warship Republica plans to bombard Santos once insurgent land forces under General Saravara reach from Sao Paulo. The New York arrives at Montevideo quarantine after a yellow fever case on board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buenos Ayres
Itapeva
Sao Paulo
Peixoto
Mello
Republica
Santos
Saravara
NEW York
Montevideo
United States
Rio
Week of record trade pressure on wheat and textiles
Business review notes record prices in wheat and iron goods with widespread price declines and weaker demand. Wheat at 60 1/2 cents, large stock, dubious yield reports, and trust companies advancing funds against wheat. Cotton prices fall, cotton and woolen mills cut output as several large woollen mills stop. Exports down, imports down, money markets quiet, and weekly failures rise to 323 in the U S and 35 in Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BR. G. Dan & Co
Connellville
Wall Street
New York
Washington
Bessemer
Pittsburg
Gray Forge
Philadelphia
East
United States
Canada
Growth of the South Sees Industrial Rebound In Week
The Tradesman reviews a week of improving industrial activity in the South with 43 new industries formed, 15 enlargements, and 15 new buildings. Notable incorporations include Ohio-Tennessee Coal and Lumber Co in Huntsville and Jamestown, Talbott Sons Co in Richmond, and Luray Caverns Co in Luray. Aluminum works reported in New Orleans. mills in Macon and Spartanburg. numerous plants planned from Alabama to Virginia and Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Ohio-Tennessee Coal and Lumber Co
Capital
T. B. S. Morgan
Macon
Spartanburg
8. C
Louisville
Fort Smith
Little Neck
Ark
Lilox
Miss
Lynchburg
Terra Alta
W. Va
Efird's Mills
N. C
Harms, Tenn
Danville
Columbis
Texas
Max Meadows
Athens
Venn
West Point
Belton
Blue Springs
Wade, Pia
Montgomery
Union Springs
Ala
Harden and Haw River
Blacksburg
D. C
Memphis
Galusha Grow Wins Big in Pennsylvania Plurality
Returns show Galusha Grow elected congressman at large with a plurality over 150000, possibly reaching 165000 as full totals come in. Democrats were routed. Berks and York counties shift to Republicans while Luzerne Lackawanna and Schuylkill also move Republican.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Luzerne
Lackawanna
Schuylkill
Washington Aide Reports Navy Cruiser Arrival and Hawaiian Mail
Congress sits while departments close for Washington's birthday. Navy dispatch confirms the dynamite cruiser Nictheroy at Rio de Janeiro with more loyal fleet due February 22. House panel advances Chickamauge Chattanooga park dedication with a 20,000 expense cap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Mills
Texas
Senate Committee On Finance
Navy Department
Boham
Nictheroy
Rio Barbor
Rio
Bahia
Dole
Willis
Gresham
House Committee On Military Affairs
Chickamauge
Chattanooga National Military Park
Fatal Hazing At Cornell Dining Hall Destroys Freshers
About thirty freshmen at Cornell University Ithaca New York inhaled chlorine gas released by sophomores during a freshers banquet. Many were resuscitated but weakened by the gas and a colored cook employed by the college died. Thomas McNeal of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania is reported fatally ill. Police seek the guilty sophomores but cannot locate them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornell University
Ithaca
N. Y
Thomas McNeal
Pittsburg
National Department of School Superintendents Meet in Richmond
Annual session of the National Department of School Superintendents gathers in Richmond Va marking the first southern meeting. A large attendance of city school superintendents attends with prominent educators discussing topics including Dr J H Phillips superintendent of Birmingham public schools presenting The South and Its Problems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Department of School Superintendents
Richmond
South
J. H. Phillips
Birmingham Public Schools
New Moroc oo Marriage Certificates Issued in Brussels
In Brussels the Burgh master introduces morocco bound marriage books with gilt edges. These official guides include a summary of Belgian marriage law and infant care directions. The books offer space for twelve child entries and will be free for the poor. A divorce guide was debated but not added.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgium
Brussels
Morocco
London News
Militia totals shrink with New York still leading
Secretary of War Lamont reports the organized militia at 112 190, down from last year. New York and Pennsylvania, though reduced, remain top states with 12 810 and 8 614. South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, and North Carolina show smaller gains or totals, while Delaware’s force sits at 330.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lamont
Congress
New York
Pennsylvania
Alabama
South Carolina
Massachusetts
Georgia
Florida
North Carolina
Delaware
Crumbling Marital Faults Span Across States in Troubled Divorces
A parade of divorce grounds from Ohio to Minnesota reveals cruel or neglectful behavior as the cause. Cases cite pulled hair, threats with razors, failure to provide, spousal stewing, and other harsh conduct prompting court decrees amid varied jurisdictions.
Found a Mistake in the Paper Editorial
A reader points out an error in the paper with a playful cartoon of a smart boy and a country editor. The exchange ends with the editor paying a dime for the correction and reconsidering the phrase contentment is wealth versus wealth is contentment.
Still Room for Improvement in Society Satire
A humorous dialogue mocks social presentation at a reception. Parkins questions his appearance while a valet quips about his American accent, reflecting lighthearted class and immersion themes from Street & Smith’s Good News era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkins
Street & Smith's
Electrically Heated Shaving Pot and Power Transmission Note
The article discusses growing use of electricity in households including an electrically heated shaving pot and a lamped power transmitter claiming 10 000 volts from a waterfall to light Pomona and San Bernardino California. It also includes a brief humorous exchange about a poet and an editor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomona
San Bernardo
Cal
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ber
Gaylord
Plymouth
Kingston Coal Company
Washington’s
The
American Newspaper Association
House
Brazil
Business Review
Dan & Co
Galusha
Olney
Key West
Supreme Court of the
Committee On War Claims
Flora A. Darling
New Orleans
N. P. Banks
Louisiana
National Department
Progress Club
California Fig Syrup Co
Brown's Iron Bitters
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
F. J. Cheney& Co
Salter
la Crosse
Wis
John A. Salter Seed Co
Mammoth Farm
Cardener
Beecham
O. S
Hood
Rev
O. H
Hanover Street
Chicago
Illinois
Hood's Pillacurs
U.S
Ohio
New Jersey
Virginia
Michigan
Wisconsin
Indiana
Kansas
Elizabeth Robinson Scovil
Ladies’ Home Journal
Chas, Heaton
Laurel St. Phila
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta, Ga
Advice
Tam
Washington Star
Bright
Womp’s Dispensary Medical Association
Main Street
Buffalo
Scott
Scott & Bowne
All Draggista
Walter Baker & CO
Dorchester, Mass
Orate
Grads, Plniance Carriage Co
Douglas
Tarocs
J Lith
Mair Sts
Vas
RicHsap Star News Co
Providence
LUCK
Farnham
N. UL
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