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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1900
Page
2
In Vienna Georgia the piece decries rising insanity among women amid war, attributing it to altered minds and conditions. It notes a broad battle scene near Tigny Aroad with men and women strained by heightened nervous systems.
The Christian Rogiatar argues that poorer classes are crowded out of European nations and across migrating borders bring heritage perceived weakness, mental inefficiency, poverty, and misery, creating severe social problems in free countries.
A review of Cuba for permission to ship a load of arms to Colombia reveals that war imitations were present on the island without authorities' knowledge. The piece hints at broader questions about whether others arms were produced there for local use.
An analysis argues that steel construction in tremor prone regions offers safer, earthquake resilient design. The new girded structures for large buildings in shaking areas will sway but not collapse, with plaster cracks possible and occupants briefly unsettled yet unharmed during quakes.
The Life Saving Service shows slow expansion with only one station added during the year, bringing total stations to 265 across the Atlantic Gulf coasts Great Lakes Paville and Falls of the Ohio Louisville. About 9,000 persons involved in disasters were documented, 50 were sent, and property losses plus cargos amounted to 8.1 million dollars with waivers totaling 6.3 million.
Misa Datolle Real, general superintendent of Indian Schools, calls for compulsory education and rapid prioritization of industrial training for Indian children. She favors practical literacy, expanded industrial facilities, and a home economics program for girls while expanding farming and trades for boys. During the year 29,878 miles were traveled by Miss Reel in her work.
Severe recent frosts in Louisiana are turning into blessings for orange growers who adapt through scientific farming. Once a luck driven business, growers now test orange varieties and cultivation methods to weather freezes. The shift mirrors broader agricultural progress and could aid Florida, which suffered costly tree losses years ago.
The text portrays a shattered battlefield memory with references to old world wars and fading victories. It evokes historical ruin and nostalgia through distorted phrases about veterans, landscapes, and lingering battles that blur past and present.
Rhodes, a popular county official, woos Miss Morgan after a sheriff delivers an execution notice to her home. In a tense, formal near confession he offers financial security in exchange for marriage, while Miss Morgan responds with cautious interest as the scene unfolds in a shaded rural setting.
In a tense scene Mr Rhodes negotiates a marriage proposal with Miss Morgan amid doubts about timing and binding terms. He reveals a writ of attachment and insists the agreement must proceed, while Miss Morgan questions the misapprehension and contingency, as a deputy serves the attachment to the widow's property.
The New York Post cites a string of North Atlantic losses over recent years including the Scotsman wreck near Belle Isle, the Portia off Nova Scotia, and the Labrador east of Halifax. It notes four large passenger steamers lost in under a year, plus other vessels, as underwriters brace for northern risks.
The Atlantic Mediterranean and Indian Ocean system of cables totals 1225 separate lines spanning more than 175000 miles of wire. This vast network could circu it the globe seven times.
Gov. Candler approves a $400 reward payout to Dr. Hal Johnson of Palmetto for aiding in the arrest and conviction of two Palmetto incendiaries amid a contested reward claim from Campbell County. The article also notes fire-related unrest and various state appointments and militia election orders.
Colonel John Screven, 72, a longtime Savannah mayor and prominent civic leader, died in Savannah Georgia Tuesday morning from pneumonia. He served as commander of the Guards' battalion in the war and later led the Savannah Albany Gulf railroad. His death marks the passing of a key figure in local history.
Seven-year-old Leon Ray told Ruth Barnes I am going to kill you and fired a shot at her in Beulah Alabama. The bullet killed Ruth instantly. Ray, son of Breyer Ray, has refused to speak of the deed and no motive is known. The tragedy occurred Saturday afternoon during a visiting hour at the Rays’ home.
Louisville dispatch reports Colonel John H. Whallen, now on bond for offering 4600 dollars to Senator 8 B Harrel to influence a Goebel vote, has sworn out a warrant against Harrel for obtaining money under false pretenses. Whallen says he was a victim of misplaced confidence in a lengthy affidavit.
A Lexington dispatch reports that ex Governor Bradley backs Republican resistance to Goebel in the Kentucky contest for state offices. Leading Republicans plan to pursue fights through the legislature and potentially federal courts, with militia drills and armed preparations signaling readiness for violence to block Goebel. Democratic figures deny such opposition and predict Goebel will hold the governorship by late January.
Official word from General Otis and Admiral Watson confirms Lieut Gillmore of the Yorktown is among released American prisoners. Dispatches dated January 6 report the prison era en route from Wigan and final word that Gillmore has been recaptured and is now in the group arriving home.
A Saturday blaze at the Atonement house in New York killed three people and injured seven others. Victims include widow Mia Hath, Frank Sutherly who was nine, and two children James Sutherly aged 22 months. Names and ages reflect official notice details.
A Friday evening blaze destroyed the Merchants' and Planters' tobacco warehouse at Fifteenth and Cary streets in Richmond. About 8,000 hogsheads of tobacco were stored, with Kingan & Co reporting $80,000 loss and the overall tobacco loss estimated at $350,000. The warehouse building was fully insured and total estimated loss reached $400,000 with about $860,000 insured overall.
The senate committee on privileges and elections on Friday voted 8 to 4 to report adversely on the resolution to seat Senator Quay from Pennsylvania. The measure to admit Matthew S. Quay in the Senate was denied by the committee, with its report dated April 1, 1899, from the governor’s appointments.
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