Mistrial narrowly avoided in Atlanta murder trial
Walter O Quinn was found not guilty of killing Patrolman J T Ponder after a complex retrial that began with a proclaimed mistrial then proceeded following jurors visiting the killing site. The bond was set at 1000 each for Julius Simon and Brainan, while the court ordered new proceedings in related Condor case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter O'Quinn
Atlanta
J. T. Ponder
Fudge Candler
Anderson
Pudge Candler
Barry
O'Quinn
Stinoan
Tle
Oolovk
Atate
Widen
Candler
Ondge Candler
Inine
Ilty
Teii Brainan
Julius Simon
Coudot
Fixing Freight Rates Session in New York
The board of control of the Joint Yap Association met in New York Tuesday to discuss passenger and freight rates. Rates have been in chaotic condition for some time, with potential cuts debated amid the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joint Trame
New York
Blasting Powder Found Aboard the Amphitrite at Norfolk
Report from Norfolk says a bag of twenty five pounds of blasting powder was found on the Amphitrite while coaling at Lambert's Point. Crew recovered the bag from a bunkers area after testing it on deck. Theory suggests the powder was left in a mine car and brought aboard with the coal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Lambert's Point
Tobacco Millionaire Offers Reward Over Baseless Scandal
A Winston Salem special reports a Twin City tobacco millionaire linked to a nationwide scandal denies the tale. He authorizes giving half his fortune as a reward to the person who reveals the story’s origin, calling the fabrication from start to finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston
N. C
Twin City
Thanksgiving Proclamation by Georgia Governor Atkinson 1897
Governor Atkinson proclaims November 26 a day of Thanksgiving in Georgia. He thanks the Heavenly Father for spared pestilence and bountiful harvest, urges labor to rest, and calls families to prayer. The proclamation, dated November 17, 1897, sets the state’s Thanksgiving observance in Atlanta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aroard
Atkinson
Georgia
Hoonday
I. W. ¥. Atkinson
State of
United States
Father
Executive Department
Atlanta
W. ¥. Aterson
Colored Ex-Congressman Langston Dies in Washington
Colored ex congressman John M Langston of Virginia died in Washington days ago at about age 68 Born a slave he gained emancipation at six and studied at Oberlin He became first colored man elected to a US office by popular vote in Ohio He taught law at Howard University served as Minister and Consul General to Hayti and later led the Virginian Normal and Collegiate Institute before rising to the fifty first congress and holding a seat on the content.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tolin AM
Langston
John M. Langston
Virginia
Washington
Oberlin
Ohio
United States
Howard University
Hayti
Virginian Normal and Collegiate Institute
Petarsburg
Langston Hadeen
Georgia Dairymen Hold Annual Meeting in Macon
The Dairymen's Association of Georgia met in Macon on a Wednesday morning with R. J. Redding presiding. Hon. Minter Wimberly welcomed delegates in Bibb for the Central City. Redding delivered the annual address reviewing the association's work to engaged members and attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Dairymen's Association of Georgia
R. J. Redding
Minter Wimberly
Bibb
Linar
Georgia Railroad Lease Case Ends in Atlanta Deliberation
The debate over the lease of the Georgia railroad concluded in Atlanta last Wednesday. Henry Crawford, counsel for Thomas and Ryan, argues the decision now rests with Judge Don A. Pardee to determine if Thomas and Ryan deserve a half interest in the lease or if Louisville and Nashville railroad holds the entire lease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Painter
Georgia
Atlanta
Henry Crawford
Thomas and Ryan
Don A. Pardee
Georgia Railroad
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Train wreck near Brazil Indiana injures many miners
A miners train on the Chicago and Indiana Coal railroad was derailed late Friday nine miles north of Brazil Indiana. About 600 miners were aboard when two cars left the track and rolled down an embankment into a water filled ditch. Twenty three men were injured with three likely to die.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago and Indiana Coal Railroad
Brazil
Ind
Gladatone
Weyler Arrives in Spain Aboard Montserrat Steamer
The Spanish steamer Montserrat, carrying General Weyler, left Havana on Sunday October 31, calling at Gibara and Porto Rico before arriving unexpectedly in Corunna, Spain on Thursday afternoon. The voyage time beat forecasts for a Friday night arrival.
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Montserrat
Havana
General Wayler
Cubs
Gibara
Porto Rico
Corunna
Spain
War Department Report Highlights 19th Century Reforms
The annual War Department report under Secretary Alger urges enlarging artillery by two regiments and fortifications staffing beyond a corporal guard. It discusses Alaska population projections, emergency powers for the president, new military reservations, a Yukon patrol boat, and higher pay for Alaska troops. The next fiscal year requests total 96 million dollars, with large increases for rivers harbors and fortifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alger
War Department
Alaska
St. Michaels
Yukon
Military Academy
West Point
Hot Springs
Algerlina
Lnte
Engineer Corps
Lakes Union
Washington
Puget Sound
Deputies Guard Laurada in Wilmington Cuban-Expedition Fear
In Wilmington North Carolina Sunday fifteen armed government deputies guarded the steamer Laurada at Harlan and Hollingsworth yard. Authorities had seized the vessel months ago for filibustering and a rumor spread of a possible seizure for another Cuban expedition. The deputies remained at the gates at midnight with no passage allowed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
N. C
Harlan & Hollingsworth
United States
The Will Not Signed Beresford's Wife Not Disinherited
Dr Miller of Fitzgerald Georgia states that Lord Beresford's father in law did not disinherit his heir. The will was drafted but not signed as the lawyer left town and the father died before signing, making the document harmless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beresford
Miller
Fitzgerald
Lord Beresford
Sydney Larcelles
Mob After Murderer Says Lee Killed by Ax at Home
Charles Williams, a Black man, was taken to Sumter jail to prevent lynching after an alleged entry at W. J. Lee’s home at Carter’s Crossing. He reportedly murdered Lee in bed Friday night with an axe while attempting robbery and claimed a accomplice. A mob pursued officers and the prisoner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
Columbia
Charles Williams
Sumter
Carter
W. J. Lee
Mr Tee
London Fire Losses: Imperial Insurance Sees Low Risk
Reports from London state total property loss tops £1,000,000 with insured losses around £500,000. Imperial Insurance Company of London expects its share under £8,000, about $40,000, while large English firms hold ample surpluses. The fire ranks as one of the century’s great blazes, covering miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Firat
London
Great Ute
America
At- Tants Ga
J. T. Dargan
Imperial Insuraace Company of
Dargan
Poents
Imperial
Congressmen Gather in Washington For Financial Talks
Washington dispatch reports a large gathering of senators and House members at the Capitol as congress nears convening. Senator Morrill declined to discuss currency legislation, while Senator Carter affirmed Republican resolve for an international monetary agreement but would not disclose American commission plans, expressing faith in administration good faith and hopeful results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Washington
Congress
Capitol
Morrill
Senate Committee On Finance
Carter
Republican Party
St. Louis
American Commission
Postmasters Tax Authority Question Upheld
An Acting Assistant Attorney General opinion holds states cannot tax salaries of postal service officers. The Gastonia inquiry concluded no state or municipality may levy income tax on emoluments paid to officers required to execute federal sovereign powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison J. Barret
Post Office Department
Gastonia
N. C
United States
Killing at Negro Festival Leaves Man Dead and Others Hurt
In Greenville a negro frolic near the city erupted into a riot Saturday. One man was killed, another fatally wounded, and several others badly hurt. Earlier, Charley Langley and John Baker, both whites, fought at Loous with Baker slightly wounded and Langley mortally wounded. No arrests reported.
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Greenville
Charley Langley
John Baker
Loous
Baker
Langley
Counterfeit Ten Dollar Photo Note Found in Bank
A new counterfeit ten dollar national bank note was detected at the Los Angeles National Bank in California. It is a photographic production, printed on two sheets pasted together, lacking silk or anti counterfeiting features, though overall it presents a convincing appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Los Angeles National Bank
Los Angeles
Cal
Paris Fire Ravages Two Acres In Rue Des Pyrenes
A Paris blaze Saturday afternoon in Rue des Pyrenes northern district destroyed many small houses and workshops. The fiery district covered about two acres with losses estimated at 400 000 francs after a six hour struggle. 260 soldiers relieved exhausted firefighters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Paris
Inio
Rue Des Pyrenes
Governor Johnston estimates large yellow fever costs in Alabama
Governor Johnston says there is not enough data to estimate the cost of the yellow fever epidemic to Alabama cities and towns but expects a very large direct expense and hundreds of thousands of dollars indirectly. He emphasizes the bill will be sizable, given current information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnston
Kati
Alabama
Prisoner releases linked to Weyler decree revocation
A Madrid telegraph reports Queen Victoria pardoned four Competitor prisoners held for arms landings to aid Cuban insurgents. They were transferred to General Tee for transport to New York under conditions likely not to return to Cuba. Weyler’s tobacco export ban in Cuba is being revoked following talks involving Senor Dupuy de Lome and Assistant Secretary Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodford
Madrid
State Department
General Tee
New York
Washington
Cuba
Lee
Havens
Alfred O. Laborde
Cee
New Orleans
William Gildea
Woyler
Senor Dupuy de Lome
Weyler
Havana
United States
Trial of City of Mexico police officials confesses suicide claim
A sensational trial in Mexico City features the confession of Velasquez, the late inspector general of police, who committed suicide and claims a mob lynched Arroyo. Prosecutors push for death for most defendants, excluding Cabrera and one minor. Also included is Park Commission report by Henry V. Boynton detailing progress on the Chicamauga and Chattanooga National Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arroyo
City of
Mexico
Olice
Velasquez
Cabrera
Boynton
Henry V. Boynton
Chicamauga and Chattanooga National Parks
Montgomery Board of Health Liberalizes Quarantine Rules
The Montgomery Board of Health decided to remove quarantine restrictions on infected places starting the following Wednesday except for household goods and baggage which must be fumigated and certified. Residents are advised to stay away until a killing frost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Board of Health
Deadly duel shocks Waco over Brann Baylor feud
A pistol duel in Waco Texas left editor J W Harris mortally wounded and lawyer G B Gerald seriously injured. A bystander was wounded by a stray bullet as the fight erupted after a dispute tied to Brauns Iconoclast and Baylor University. The clash ended with Gerald walking away after surrender discussions and Harris severely hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brann-Taylor
Brann-Baylor
Gerald
Austin Avenue
J. W. Harris
Waco Morning Timea- Herald
Harris
Thrush
Eanwhile
Somer
Citizens' National Bank
W. A. Harris
Braun
Baylor University
Baylor
Desperate Fight Aboard Southbound Freight Train
On a Louisville and Nashville freight train near Birmingham engineer H P Bishop battled with Wiley Craig, a colored brakeman. After Craig fired a shot and seized the engineer, Bishop wrestled him to the box and eventually fatally shot Craig in the breast after a brutal struggle.
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Louisville and Nashville
Birmingham
H. P. Bishop
Freman
Wiley Craig
Craig
Bishop
Tri-State Newspaper Meet Planned At Eureka Springs
Officials from Missouri Texas and Arkansas met at Eureka Springs Ark to adopt a plan for a joint three state gathering by the 26th 26th and 27th with separate state meetings and a joint programme in the 8000 seat auditorium. The event promises to be the southwests most notable newspaper men gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureka Springs
Missouri
Texas
Arkansas
Ark
Southweat
Wreckers Foiled On Express Near Greenville
A plotted wreck on the New York and Chicago express at Greenville failed as iron plates were laid on the track but the train passed safely. Authorities report this is the second such attempt in a few days, signaling ongoing railway sabotage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York and Chicago Express
Elle
Greenville
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