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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1895
Page
4
A Philadelphia Times report warns that fruit skins harbor germs and are rarely fit for eating. It urges discarding skins to prevent decay and digestive issues, noting microbes attack bruised or broken fruit and advising care, especially for children, to enjoy only ripe sweet fruit in prime condition.
Lamech laments a record heat while Methuselah questions the heat as Noah snores inside a tent. The exchange recalls a distant day in biblical times, with memory and heat blending into a family vignette set in a Chicago Tribune context.
Infirmities of age contrast with youth, soothed by Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, a tonic for indigestion, constipation, biliousness and kidney issues. Includes claims on Dr. Kimer's Swamp Root, with free pamphlet and lab info from Binghamton New York. Also promotes California Syrup of Figs, No-To-Bac, Ripans Tabules, Parker's Ginger Tonic, Tetterine and related remedies with testimonial-style notes and free book offers.
Thursday's report shows available cash balance of 191,211,193 and gold reserve of 105,604,123. It notes an amicable settlement with Plant Steamship Co and the return of seven Cuban-deported cigar makers. Cadet appointments are issued to several Indiana and D.C. residents for the U.S. Military Academy.
A government bulletin reviews cotton prices across 100 years from 1785 Whitneys saw gin to 1895 with tables showing highest and lowest annual averages, U S exports, supply and consumption in the United States and Europe, and notes on major price drivers and stock shifts. It cites 1840s declines, Europe stock buildup, and peak New York prices near 10 cents in 1891.
Bradstreet reports continued industrial and commercial strength with iron and steel demand reviving and wages rising. General business remains above last year, bank clearings slip 10 percent from last week yet stay 25 percent higher than 1594. Prices show firmer trends with only wheat flour corn cotton and lard weakening. Trade outlook appears highly favorable as merchants plan fall campaigns and eastern and southern cities report sales gains and improved crop prospects.
Jim Corbett suffered serious injuries during a training ride at Asbury Park New Jersey while preparing for a Manhattan Beach race with Bob Fitzsimmons. A stranger paced Corbett when the accident occurred, causing a fall that left Corbett unable to raise his right arm and with a cut leg. The injury prevents him from racing Fitzsimmons, and the wheel involved was a gift from Zimmermann.
Springfield report says Jacob A. Coxey will be the populist nominee for Ohio governor. T. I Creager, state executive committee member, states Coxey is the sole acceptable candidate and will be nominated by acclamation at the Columbus convention on September 1 and 3.
A Washington special notes Captain Coffee's company, the Florida Volunteers, stationed at Tampa Bay during the Mexican War to relieve regular troops, was not in service during the war and its members are not pension eligible under the pension laws.
A courier reports settlers in Jackson Hole Wyoming murdered by Indians and their homes burned. News confirmed by Union Pacific and Idaho sources states every settler killed, stock slaughtered, with US troops en route from Cheyenne. Governor Richards notes conflict over game laws and Indian resistance linked to elk hunting.
Theodore Durant faces murder charges in the killing of Miss Blanche Lamont at Emanuel Baptist church in San Francisco. His counsel seeks a venue change arguing potential prejudice from local press, with affidavits read to support the request as the trial opens before Judge Murphy.
Officers of the Savannah Americus and Montgomery railroad filed notices in the secretary of State's office in Montgomery Alabama to change the road's name to the Georgia and Florida railroad.
Philadelphia DA Graham weighs whether H H Holmes will be tried in Philadelphia Toronto or Chicago as New details show Canada may hold the safer path to conviction while Detroit searches for missing Pietzel. Macon Telegraph links Williams sisters to Holmes revealing alleged marriage and fortune claims amid dramatic life insurance plot.
Telegraphs from Marysvale to Market Lake report Indians in force at Granite creek and Fall river with passes guarded. Prospectors are fleeing, pickets at passes, and settlers prepared to join mounted defense. Fort Hall Indians and others are joining. Governor Mitchell withholds state troop movement until more info. The Bannocks’ return to the reservation is being pursued by Indian police.
The last remnant of life of the old whisky trust was extinguished by an order entered in the United States court at Chicago by Judge Showalter. The final decree makes General McNulta's receivership permanent and directs a rapid sale of remaining assets to wind up the old company’s affairs.
A young Milwaukee boxer named Schmidt died after a private mill in the city. He was struck, fell forward, and died at Trinity hospital despite medical aid. The opponent is unknown and there were no marks on the body, with death likely from the shock of the blow.
A Chicago report details bones found in a basement pile at the Holmes building with a signed May 5 1895 letter by H H Howard in Holmes handwriting. The letter targets J Davis and asks about Quinlan and the Williams girls, hinting at further crimes and possible jail time.
Six masked men stopped the westbound Lake Shore and Michigan Southern express at Reed siding between Archibald and Stryker Ohio at 12:30 am. Conductor Darling was forced inside as the safe was opened and about $8,000 reportedly taken. The bandits fled on horseback, with no passengers harmed and possible insider involvement suspected.
Secretary Patrick McBryde of the United Mine Workers warns a wage advance demand set for August 1 at Pittsburg Pa could trigger a national strike. Indiana miners already out, letters request a national suspension, and a Pittsburgh concession may spark similar demands in Ohio and Indiana. If no concession a Pennsylvania strike would likely spread.
Indian Commissioner Browning reports from Washington that telegrams from Agent Teller at Fort Hull Tilaho confirm press accounts of trouble in Wyoming and urge immediate troops to the scene. The message underscores urgent military action as unrest escalates.
Harper's Weekly notes substantial growth in finance and production across decades. Net bank deposits rose from 673.4 million pounds to 2.0193 billion dollars, cotton exports and their value surged, petroleum output more than eightfold, cane sugar and wool production more than quadrupled, and pig iron production increased from 2.4 million tons to 7.12 million pounds.
Directions outline ebony finishing for woods like cherry and mahogany. Mix logwood peras and copperas with vinegar and steel filings to form a staining solution, apply to wood chips, dry, then sand smooth. Oil with powdered drop black filler and finish with varnish or shellac. Mention of W. Edwards and G A R notes. anecdotal war injuries and Wink Pills claims.
A compilation of opinions and anecdotes contrasts the welcoming New South with northern migration. Chauncey Depew lauds southern progress and education while noting opportunity, virgin land, and regional identity. A cartoonish ice prank underscores immigrant labor and everyday humor from the Shoe and Leather Reporter.
In Dalton Georgia a rural Whitfield county revival story notes a preacher calling for Brother Smith to lead prayer. Eleven men rose to pray after the correction to Brother John Smith, and the service continued with the group praying together.
A humorous survey notes nine of ten people misplace stamps or fix them poorly, while the tenth may lose the stamp if it slips away. It advises a simple method: cut two parallel top slits with a pen knife to insert stamps for safe travel, and for sending coins cut circular pieces from light cardboard and paste across sides.
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