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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1896
Page
2
In Vienna and Gal, reports say Pissana ee is connected to a plagiarism charge during a tense period. Meanwhile Mississippi opened eighty three new pontoons, marked as the largest individual gain in the state for the year, according to the year’s figures.
The American Farmer notes a line of cheese imports totaling 8,000,000 pounds yearly valued at 2,900,000 dollars. It argues there is no reason why domestic production cannot compete and produce every pound cheaper than foreign makers.
An observer notes a quoted bill of fare from a Pullman dining car and lists states Alabama Florida Georgia Iowa Indian Territory Kansas Maine Mississippi New Jersey Ohio South Carolina Tennessee Texas Wyoming where Wines will be sold. The fragmentary item suggests discussion of beverage rules across multiple regions.
Florida cities show marked growth with Jacksonville rising from 17,201 in 1890 to 25,180, a 7,920 increase. Tampa grows from 6,592 to 15,084, up 10,102. Across four cities including Jacksonville Key West and Pensacola the statewide total climbs from 69,628 to 71,314, a gain of 1,686 or 2.4 percent.
The article notes a pending law to register every inhabitant to curb emigration fears of population growth from Chinese arrivals. It describes a unique biometric system requiring inked thumb impressions on both certificate and counterfoil, asserting each print is unique and unaltered, enabling exact verification in doubt.
John Gilmer Speed argues in Ladies' Home Journal that New York is the most luxurious city, detailing vast annual expenditures. He cites sums for lawyers, doctors, clergy, architects, brokers, clothing, diamonds, flowers, plants, yachting, and transport, with billions spent yearly abroad and on charity and church work.
W J Bryan issued a lengthy statement to the bimetallists of the United States arguing that despite defeat their cause remains alive. He praises allies in the Democratic populist and silver groups, emphasizes ongoing fight for free silver, and urges continued organization and discussion as the 1900 campaign looms.
The speaker predicts a pivotal year when public trust shifts toward an American policy endorsing unlimited coinage of gold and silver at a 16 to 1 ratio. He argues the trial of policy threatens private welfare and public safety, urging a national move without foreign consent.
Many factories in Grand Rapids and nearby cities restart operations after months idle. Phenix Furniture and Whiddisomb Company begin shop departments. Nelson & Mattre and Grand Rapids Brush Co start first departments or full operations. Hamilton Cycle doubles shifts. Carnegie Steel expands with half a million dollars in additions and two furnaces. Lloyd Booth secures a $40,000 contract. Hubbard and Lowellville furnaces lit. McKinley election boosts revival in Moundsville and other mills pick up.
Mullins Coal company plans to open four new mines in the Movaillon district of Ohio and begin work immediately. The drive is linked to the erection of McKinley Thomas furnace at Nilur, Ohio, which will resume with 260 men at 8:00 a.m. after preparatory work.
Transfer of state assets occurred Thursday with Hon W J Speer receiving cash totaling 288625.21 from former treasurer Hardeman. Funds include 246338.08 in depositories 25888.28 in treasury vaults and 1400000 in bonds from insurers. Also 500000 in railroad bonds and 22 sealed boxes of securities. Court case Jackson and Walling murders assigned to Frankfort appeals court for early ruling.
Senator Marion Butler, chairman of the People's Party National Committee, issues a lengthy address to the People of the United States defending his party's actions in the recent campaign. He says the party united behind Bryan and Lincoln-Jefferson principles, condemns the gold standard, and urges Republicans to join reform aims to restore prosperity and rights for workers.
The echooner Waukesha was wrecked off Muskegon early Sunday in a heavy sea. Six of the seven crew died after the drunken captain refused assistance, locking the torches. the sole survivor clung to rigging until a tug rescued him as the boat broke apart.
Bryan sends a message Saturday praising eastern bimetallists in defeat and urging continued fight. He notes gold delegates from eastern states and press coverage favoring bimetallism, calling the effort remarkable and heroic.
In London, the trial at the sessions house Clerkenwell of Mr. and Mrs. Walter M. Castle of San Francisco charged with shoplifting concluded. Mr. Castle was acquitted while Mrs. Castle received a three month imprisonment without hard labor. A later item notes Kamu bands on bicycle frame rims creating music as riders seek shelter in the air.
The forthcoming Senate likely shows 42 Republicans 32 Democrats and 11 independents and populists. Anti-silver majority expected, with several states listed as doubtful or leaning, including Delaware Kansas Kentucky North Carolina South Dakota and Utah among others.
The article notes a possible Senate tie between gold and silver forces in the fifty fifth Congress, with North Dakota set to elect a free silverist replacing Hansbrough. It cites Representative Pickler withdrawing, and projects the House composition as 214 Republicans, 2 sound money Democrats, 118 Democrats, and various fusionist groups, listing multi member state delegations that will be seated.
Returns from most counties show Taylor Democrat leading Tillman Republican by 2,576 votes for governor. Final tallies indicate Taylor maintains a bigger edge after accounting for uncounted counties, with Hyone’s 1894 lead affecting the margin by 2,230 votes.
Special from Key West says there is no truth in reports of an expedition leaving the vicinity Wednesday night. The revenue cutter Windom has not been in port. Rumors started after a load of provisions was seen carted through the streets about 10 o'clock at night.
Mark Hanna hosted a winter gala at the Hotel Waldorf New York for thirty one city and Chicago newspaper men covering a major political contest. He awarded each reporter a $20 gold medal with McKinley Hobart Sound Money and Protection inscribed, praising their dedication and noting no party discrimination in the tribute.
President Cleveland issues a Thanksgiving proclamation designating November 26 as a day of gratitude and prayer. The address urges national remembrance, charity for the needy, and devotion to divine forgiveness, with the seal of the United States affixed in Washington. Virginia voting shows Democrats winning seven of eight districts. Republicans lead in the ninth with close results in the tenth pending irregularities.
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