02 May 1893
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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1893
Page
1
Nations are drawn into a grand review as flags fly high and diplomacy faces scrutiny. Analysts note rising tensions and shifting alliances shaping the scene across capitals, with leaders pledging cooperation despite rivalries.
New York woke to rain and a grand naval pageant as the fleet fired more than sixteen hundred guns in salute to the president. Vessels from Kaiserin Augusta to Arethuse joined in a ceremonial review under stormy skies while crowds braved the weather to witness the show and a dazzling electrical light display over the Hudson.
Georgia news items report ministers in Athens opposing certain attractions. The Savannah Press cites southern governors urging stay-at-home policy. Tax actions include Macon and Birmingham railroad assessed, with a doubled figure. Newnan cotton mills show 20 percent net earnings and seven percent dividend amid over $10,000 cash surplus.
Time called for the world’s fair as Director Davis orders exhibitors to stop unpacking by 10 p m Sunday so the buildings can be cleaned and prepared for Monday. Sweepers start after unpacking ends, scrub and scour from floor to roof. Nearby, preparations for ara party reception are under way in the buildings. In Nashville a separate report notes troops withdrew from Tracy City on Tuesday with fifty convicts moved to Tracy City mines and civil guards increased. authorities anticipate no further trouble.
A New Bern special reports Governor Carr ordered the First Regiment and naval reserve to Newhern e Craven County to aid the sheriff in enforcing a Supreme Court writ. Troops from Raleigh Warrenton Louisburg Goldsboro Tarboro Washington and Greenville arrived. Negotiations later opened with Bryan to lease the lands to the negro residents. a peaceful am icable settlement began with three year leases offered and accepted.
Sunday Washington notes say only the president's proclamation stands between the Russian extradition treaty and effect. A synopsis lists key provisions including surrender on mutual requisition, crimes covered such as murder and forgery, and precedence rules if multiple claims arise.
A Delaware Ohio report details a brutal hazing spree at Ohio Wesleyan University where female students used nitrate of silver to brand peers. The incident spurred arson, arrests, and a $5000 bond for six male defendants, with a civil suit for $100000. The faculty will investigate while cases await April 27.
The First regiment Illinois National Guard armory in Chicago burned early Tuesday. Two men died and six more believed to have perished, with two rescued but badly injured. Property loss around 215000, largely uninsured, including the armory building, Trocadero concert troupe scenery, and military furnishings. The fire reportedly started in the armory kitchen by unknown causes.
Telegram from the Comptroller Hepburn indicates Gate City National Bank will likely liquidate its indebtedness within the week and reopen. Arrangements to pay depositors in full have been made, pending sale of the building. After that sale, all depositors will be paid. The rest of the text notes London drainage pipes length.
A man named Theodore R. Schock, long presumed dead in Mexico, returned to settle outstanding debts after a prior disappearance. He paid off several thousand dollars in judgments with cash, consulting a lawyer and a circuit clerk, then departed quietly. His family, prominent in the area, had sought his return. Sohoc's home is believed in South America.
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