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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1895
Page
1
Dr. Talmage uses Gideon’s victory over the Midianites to argue spiritual strategy. He cites the water-test selection of 300, the lamp and pitcher method, and the sudden overthrow, teaching that God’s way differs from man and results in swift, decisive victory for those who surrender to Christ.
Danville Indiana dispatch reports Rev. William E. Hinshaw found guilty of second degree murder for his wife’s death in Belleville on January 10. He was sentenced to life in prison after a five week trial. three jurors favored hanging. The minister did not flinch as the verdict and sentence were read.
Reports from Acree near Albany note several hemorrhagic fever cases. Paulding county runs fifty nine white and nine Negro schools. University of Georgia enrolls 236 students as classes elect officers. Exposition gates will not open on Sundays. Bond defeat in Pike county over new court house funding, with fall taxes projected at about five per thousand. Brunswick's big deal: James Wright buys entire Jordan S Thomas fire insurance business. Solomon's Lodge in Savannah loans old Masonic relics to the exposition, including the Bible from General Oglethorpe. LaGrange to host a 15000 spindle Dixie Mills with New England directors. A state-federal office clash prompts resignation and a special election call in Richmond County. Will contest over A. J. Cheney estate at East Point. Mercer University to receive residue after bequests. The Daily Press by Tom Watson may not return to Atlanta, as populist daily plans shift to Augusta or Columbus.
Georgia pursues immigration drive led by Col W L Glessner and Gov W J Northen. Hanesley coordinates statewide outreach with 80 counties, advertising land options totaling over a million acres for home seekers. Northern veterans and others attracted by Georgia's climate and resources are seen as future settlers. The piece lauds Atlanta and Georgia as welcoming, with optimistic notes on the Exposition aiding the effort.
In Georgia's tenth district the Democratic candidate J C C Black defeats Watson by a district majority of 1 602. Richmond County backs Black, while Columbia, Hancock, Jefferson, Lincoln, McDuffie, Taliaferro, Warren, Washington and Wilkinson counties post varying totals. Official returns show 19 022 votes cast district wide, a drop from prior elections, with registration reforms limiting fraud.
Yokohama correspondent notes Osaka cotton spinners push government subsidy for a Osaka Yokohama and west Mexico coast steamship route. The aim is a state controlled line linking with Tehuantepec rail to lower costs for U S cotton. A separate venture led by Viscount Enomoto plans Mexican land purchases to relocate Japanese surplus population.
A large Huntsville mass meeting of Madison County Democrats endorses Birmingham conference actions and free coinage of silver with 16 to 1 gold ratio. Indiana and national Silver League committees named, with supporters arguing for international bimetallism and opposition to a gold standard.
United States dispatch by Secretary Olney to Ambassador Bayard signals possible arbitration only if Britain accepts. The note frames Britain's Venezuela claims as an attempt to seize American territory, warning that the Monroe doctrine will guide U S policy. Kentucky women begin voter registration for November local education board votes. Judge George S Bryan dies in North Carolina at 87, veteran of the prewar Whig era.
The steamship Spree sailing from Bremen to New York reportedly shipped $109,000 in gold. The steamship Fuerst Bismarc, departing on October 4, carried $150,000 in bullion for New York.
Frost covered West Tennessee and surrounding regions with low temperatures Monday. Tender vegetation wilted though Irish potato crop largely safe and upland cotton spared. heavy frost in Duncan Mississippi delta may shorten cotton top crop. A killing frost affected central Kentucky, damaging tobacco, sorghum, and other greens while corn dried out.
Col. John C New says Harrison is not a candidate for president and has no withdrawal interest. He notes Harrison would not back Reed or McKinley if asked and declines to name a preferred successor. Banana shine sells polish for tan or unshod shoes.
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