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Newspaper

Vienna Progress

Location

Vienna, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1897

Page

6

Temporary Receiver Reports Turmoil In Southern Mutual Association

In Atlanta 400 stockholders met amid turmoil as details emerged of liabilities totaling about 1.92 million dollars and undisclosed losses. Temporary receiver W. C. Hale faced questions as auditors presented a complex ledger, while shareholders demanded accountability and answers on Hale’s absence with a Baltimore stopover noted.

Southern Mutual Building Chamber of Commerce Atlanta New York Dioen Corporation W. ©. Hale Olimiter of Commerce Thors Montroy Wadge Anderson Wwe Grawalé Oficers Tampa A. Anderson Warnanta Dybranny A. O'Byrne Southern Mutual Building and Goan Association Ugivye

Lee's Warship Cable Dispatch to Olney Published

The New York Herald prints as text a dispatch from Consul General Lee to Secretary Olney dated Monday. It demands the release of an American citizen Hoott, imprisoned and incommunicado for eleven days, urging immediate action and warning against a repeat of a Rule murder. The message asks about whip availability at Tampa Key West and southern waters and whether ships could be sent if needed. It is signed Lan, Havana.

Olney New York Herald Lee Washington Hoott Tampa Koy Weat Havana

McKinleys Special Train Named Venetian Red Car Paint

The train conveying President-elect McKinley and guests from Canton to Washington will be known as the Pennsylvania railroad Venetian Red. All cars will be finished in that tint. consist includes baggage car, dining car, two Pullman sleepers for inaugural committee and press, and two special Pennsylvania cars for Major McKinley and party.

Pennsylvania McKinley Canton Washington Pennsylvania Railroad

Sailors Ordered To March In Inaugural Parade

Secretary Herbert issues order for 500 sailors to form the naval section with the United States Marine Corps. The crews will come from Admiral Bunce’s ships at Hampton Roads the Brooklyn Navy Yard Philadelphia and the New York Navy Yard.

Herbert United States Marine Corps Admiral Bunce Hampton Roads Brooklyn Philadelphia New York Navy Yard

Mrs Stevenson Re-Elected DAR Leader in Washington

Mrs Letetia Green Stevenson wife of the retiring vice president of the United States was re elected president general of the Daughters of the American Revolution at the organization session in Washington.

Letetia Green Stevenson United States The Daughters of the American Revolution Washington

Judge Clark Appointed to U.S. District Court

The president on Thursday sent to the Senate nominations including Justice William W. Clark of North Carolina for the U S district judge post in the eastern district of North Carolina.

Senate William W. Clark North Carolina United States Washington Committee of the Judiciary James L. Wolcott Delaware

Turkey Massing Troops as King George Weighs Demands

Friday advices report Turkey massing troops and artillery on the frontier with units recalled from furlough. Eleven batteries, cavalry regiments, and two infantry battalions move from Salonika and Monastir to Elassona, with more reaching Katrina. Smyrna Brusa and Trebizond reliefs rush to front, six divisions to be formed at Hisfon a. Russia pressures Greece to withdraw troops and fleet from Crete within three days, with calls for order under international law and a planned autonomous Crete under sultanate protection after evacuation. France Germany and Austria back Russia, while England and Italy are not mentioned.

Salonika Monastir Elassona Katrina Smyrna Brusa Trebizonda Anatolia Hlisfona London George Petersburg Ruspin Athens M K Onon Greece Crete Russia Europe Natop Greaos France Germany Austria England Italy Piraeus

League Sets Baseball Schedule Opens April 22 Across Cities

The Big Association in Baltimore approved this year’s schedule with opening day set for April 22, except Boston where April 19 hosts a local holiday Se HEys game. The league backs Rusie equity suit defense and grants President Young power to appoint official scorers to curb biases. Opening attractions include Boston, Brooklyn in Washington and New York in Philadelphia. Western matchups feature St Louis versus Pittsburgh, Louisville against Cleveland, and Cincinnati hosting Chicago.

Big Association Baltimore Boston Rusie New Jersey Young Brooklyn Washington New York Philadelphia St. Louis Pittsburg Louisville Cleveland Cincinnati Chicago

Hyatt links bribe offer to NC governor aide

North Carolina State Senator Hyatt charges in a Raleigh interview that Governor Russell's private secretary offered him a secretary position on the board of agriculture if he would vote to annul the North Carolina railway lease. Hyatt calls the secretary a coward and vows to challenge the governor's right to offer bribes. Alexander denies any such offer.

North Carolina Raleigh Hyatt Russell Board of Agriculture Alexander Senate

Ravisher of Miss Lawson Hanged in Jefferson County

Will Deas a colored man, convicted of criminal assault for the 1896 attack on Miss Ella Lawson, was hanged at Louisville Georgia in the Jefferson county jail yard. The drop occurred at 1 30 p m and he died in about twelve minutes after the fall. Deas confessed fully to the crime.

Lawson Will Deas Louisville Jefferson County Deas Jefferson Superior Court Ella Lawson

Sea Island Cotton Growers Petition Congress for Duty

A Valdosta Ga convention appointed a special committee to draft a petition to Congress seeking a five to six cent per pound duty on Egyptian cotton. The plea argues growing imports harmed Georgia Florida and Carolina Sea Island growers, and asserts a duty would protect a languishing long staple industry while the American market could absorb more of their product. The petition cites export trends since 1890 and argues prices for long staple goods have not fallen proportionally.

Sea Island Congress Georgia Florida Valdosta Carolina Sen Island New Island

McCook Declines Cabinet Offer as Attorney General Sought

In New York City on Friday Colonel John J. McCook declined President McKinley’s offer to join the cabinet. Earlier reports said he would accept as attorney general, but a letter soon requested the post of secretary of the interior, which he promptly refused. General Stewart L. Woodford remains a cabinet candidate, with regular Republican backing, and New York’s representation in the cabinet seems unlikely.

New York City John J. McClook McKinley Stewart L. Woodford New York McCook McCqook

Mother Kill Baby Boy in Tennessee Woman Sentenced

In Newburg Lewis county Tennessee Mrs Jane Dabbs was found guilty of murdering her two year old son by crushing his skull with a hatchet. She set fire to the house, burned the infant body, and the dwelling was destroyed. She was sentenced to seven years in the penitentiary.

Newburg Lewis County Tenn Jane Dabbs

Dun and Co Trade Review Notes Gradual Industrial Rise

Dun and Co reports steady but slow improvement in business. The steel rail disruption and iron industry adjustments released vast trade and employed thousands, while other large industries show gradual growth and sustained employment.

Dun & Co Bome R. G. Dun & Co

Murray Charges Overlooked as Elections Probe Remains Open

A House committee will not act now on South Carolina election probes. The panel, after reviewing memorials, plans to report the question to the next Congress for consideration. The action centers on Murray, Beane, and related figures connected to the state’s electoral process.

South Carolina Congress House Gongrean Murray Beane Iday

Palmerola and Lee Clash in Havana Palace Scene

A New York Herald special from Havana describes a scathing exchange in the palace where Marquis de Palmerola accused General Lee of being a liar and rebel. The secretary of state pressed for the release of Scott while Palmerola inflamed the room with sharp language and an oath.

Can Maken New York Herald Havana Y Key West Marquis Dé Palmerola Les Scott General Palmerola Island sGenéral Lee

Coliseum Well Under Way For Corbett-Sivmmons Fight

Carson dispatch reports progress on the Corbett-Itzsimmons bout and other undercard events with all monetary arrangements settled. Stuart's huge coliseum nears completion as weather improves and authorities vet suspicious figures while referees align with rules before the life and death showdown.

Corbett-Hussimarens Carson Corbett-itzsimmons Stuart George Siler

Alabama Convict Board Names Three Of Eighty Applicants

Governor Johnston announces the appointment of three inspectors to Alabama's convict board. Appointees include President I. D. Trapp of Anniston Galloun county, Physician Inspector Dr. Blake of Clay County, and Associate Inspector B. W. Booker of Uniontown Perry County. About eighty applicants competed over ten days of deliberation.

Johnston Alabama I. D. Trapp Anniston Galhoun County Blake Clay B. W. Booker Uniontown Perry County

Embezzler Released After Friends Pay Shortage

Otia Smithy, jailed in Atlanta for embezzlement, has been released and charges withdrawn. The community of Auburn, Alabama, where Professor Smith taught for 27 years, funded the entire shortage, not out of sympathy for the youth but to relieve the burden on his father and the town.

State Livings Bank B. P. Moore Georgia J. A. AxpEnson Mr. Hale W. C. Hale Atlanta A. Richards Baltimore Otia Smithy Adi Smith Auburn Ala Ganovas

Diverse Historical Facts From 19th Century Notices

A compilation of assorted historical statements notes Kangaroo farming in Australia, a narrow Mississippi at Itasca, UK rail lines for passenger service, Brazilian tea prospects, the first US labor paper, Porto Rico versus Cuba, Spanish forces, and a Worcestershire church of white Carrara marble with ornate furnishings.

Australia Lake Itasca United Kingdom United States Workman's Advocate Hyons Bros New York Porto Rico Cuba Abe England Whitney Court Worcestershire

They Were All Theres And The Wheel Ventilator

A wild-eyed man inspects a tile wheel ventilator in a window, pausing to listen and count, then concludes the items are not his. The scene reads as a quirky anecdote from a Cincinnati Tribune column.

Aresent Cincinnati Tribune

Panic against despair and health cure touts

Fragmented ad text markets patent tonics and tonics for malaria kidney trouble and indigestion. It touts Hostetter's Stomach Bitters and Cascarets and claims cures for deafness by catarrh and other ailments. Also mentions Pills and infant soothing syrup with varied prices and locations.

Mole Hills Kansas

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