23 May 1893
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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1893
Page
1
Georgia editors report on state rail and tax issues with Central Railroad disputes, immigrant plans, and a co receiver appointment. Dr. Curry urges longer school terms and a Georgia normal school, plus Peabody funds for training. Unveiling Stephen statue in Crawfordville promises wide turnout with rail trips arranged by Georgia Railroad.
A week of industrial development reports the Imperial Phosphate Mining Company forming in Gainesville Florida with 590000 capital, Louisville Steam and Electric Motor Company rebuilding, a New Orleans cotton mill with 100000 capital, and more. Forty new industries started or incorporated, six enlargements, and thirty one new buildings amid railroad, textile, and manufacturing growth across multiple states.
Brunswick Ga. bank panic follows the suicide of Oglethorpe National Bank president Max Ullman after a private talk with First National Bank chief W E Burbage. With only small cash on hand at both banks a run ensued prompting both banks to close and be placed under a federal examiner. Ullman’s death allegedly tied to securing county funds. Depositors expected to be paid in full. Ullman insured for 66000 with major policies listed.
More than twelve thousand women gathered at the World’s fair to attend the women’s congress in the art palace. Sessions included three general divisions and five department congresses with delegates from Europe and the Americas sharing progress on emancipation, social purity, temperance, and education. Notable speakers included Isabel Bogelot Calliheree Parren Sleona Karla Machova Kaethe Schumacher Jane Cobden Unwin and Lady Aberdeen, with Modjeska Marlowe and Clara Morris delivering evening addresses.
Bradstreet and Dun and Co report uneven trade conditions. Southern and river regions face pressure from flood risks and slow credit, while central west benefits from better weather and lake navigation. Banks tighten, exports and grain prices fluctuate, and overall wholesale activity shows cautious improvement with ongoing distress in Chicago and Indianapolis.
A disastrous storm sweeps through Ohio causing irreparable property damage. Conneaut and nearby areas lose east and south communications after bridges are destroyed. The Nickel Plate Bridge at Conneaut is undermined and condemned. No trains operate on the line. Peach Street Bridge at Erie collapsed after a passenger train passed. Lake Shore docks at Ash Tabula are six feet under water and sixteen others at risk.
Barnum Bailey Circus impresario Ames A Bailey reveals how lions tigers leopards panthers elephants and other animals adapt to captivity. He discusses care feeding and health risks including pneumonia and cold, pricing for elephants and cats, and the imprudence of keeping delicate species like chimps and giraffes.
Wise sayings about suffering and love, humility and truth, urging good over evil and self mastery. It warns against deceit and cowardice, notes eternity amplifies virtue, and laments those worshiping selfish gain while asserting that justice to others reflects to self.
Camille Bellaigne argues music uniquely reveals heroism and courage, inspiring soldiers and shaping war mood through rhythm and ritual. A Brooklyn man, William E Yale, owns a 1100-piece wooden cane with relics from Shakespeare to Lincoln, valued around 2000 dollars and destined for Cornell University.
A letter deemed absolutely the last penned by George Washington sold in Philadelphia on Wednesday for 850 dollars. The buyer was the Historical Society of Pennsylvania. The fragment dates from December 13, 1799, and gives plain guidance on Mount Vernon farm affairs.
The Milan Cathedral, regarded as Europe's finest church besides Rome's St. Peter's, has several cracks in the main nave roof widening slowly. Construction began in 1386, over 500 years ago, and remains unfinished. It is feared the roof could collapse from age before completion.
A new reading club the Half Hour Club aims to encourage literature. Members pledge to read half an hour daily except a two week yearly holiday. A one cent daily loss marks missed reading. Proceeds fund purchases for the most industrious readers. Rice was introduced from the East in 1695.
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