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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1896
Page
2
The Vienna Progresses segment reports on a government practice of withholding a small fraction of a penny from dividends on a national debt. It notes the ongoing debate over taxation and the impact on local readers and investors.
The text reports that Mathes owes 760000000 to citizens of various European nations. The New York World weighs its first considerations and notes that ninety should not be overlooked in study. It mentions the delays in the pursuit and the suitability of departure of the Turk from Europe.
Report from Crown Reel Gold Mining Company of Bont Afelon shows capital at 408600,000 with profits after depreciation of 872,086 and three dividends totaling 100 percent. Net work by cotta is 6,765 per ton including depreciation.
A fragment notes increased education funding. The Minister of Public Instruction allocated 19,081,810 dollars for public institutions, with a rise of 72H above 1805. The Department of Public Worship received 8,240 dollars for the Basket Synod aiding reformation efforts, nearly doubling the prior year.
The article traces the rise and fall of post offices from 1780s through the Civil War era to the late 19th century, noting 25 offices after the Revolution, about 4,000 in 1819, 48,000 by 1870, and around 60,000 by later years as the postal system expanded. It highlights periods of decline then rapid expansion in the U S Post Office Department.
The 1800 census data are cited to compare native born populations in the United States and Canada, noting large numbers crossing the border and varying native populations by province. It discusses dirt-road costs in Pennsylvania and urges farmer involvement to reform road management.
The writer recalls a rural photo gallery day showing families posed with their children and spouses and reflecting on Daguerre and early photography. He notes the joy of seeing loved ones captured on enamel cards, praises the emotional power of portraits, and reflects on memory, loss, and the enduring value of photographs in a modest community setting.
Comptroller Kokels releases a statement detailing cash holdings by 6,728 banks and 66 clearing houses out of 12,062 banks and 77 clearing houses surveyed. Total cash across 5,728 reporting institutions amounts to 415,124,849 with gold, gold certificates, silver and currency components itemized by bank type and nation.
Albert Bray farmer near Noblesville Indiana killed his wife and two young children with a razor after striking them with a blunt instrument. A neighbor found the bodies in the bed room and Bray on the porch. Bray had been ill with typhoid fever and is believed insane.
A tremendous storm sweeps the west coast of Mexico causing widespread damage. Altata and the port city of Culiacan suffer severe impact while many smaller towns flood, leaving consternation in Sinaloa state.
North Carolina State Board of Control met in Columbia in secret to review a long running dispensary scandal. The panel heard witnesses including Governor Hyans and others, then adjourned to dispose of routine business and assess a preliminary report from investigators Williams and Wotton. The inquiry found no proof of rebates by state officials, while noting the legislature must resolve broader issues to expose any potential wrongdoings.
From Cairo Vice Consul General Washington reports Egypt's cotton crop looks to exceed all prior years in quality and quantity. Agricultural stats show 1.5 million cultivated acres, up from about 1 million last year. last year’s crop reached 620 million pounds, with potential this year around 650 million. Weather favorable, no worm damage yet, some cotton picked and sent to Alexandria, though some buyers refuse to pay.
In Argentine Missouri heavy fog caused a chain of wrecks in Santa Fe yards. An eastbound freight halted by a nonworking switch was struck by a following fast freight, wrecking the engine and cars. Passenger No 8 collided with the rear of the wrecked freight, then California Limited No 2 struck rear cars. One workman, George Slater, was injured with a broken arm and head lacerations. Property damage estimated at 350000.
A sermon by a preacher discusses how handwriting reveals character and suggests that whether a name is written in the Book of Life depends on faith and repentance. The message urges listeners to seek salvation, see their names written in heaven, and respond to the call with penitent conversion.
A new Bessemer ore deposit is reported in Michigan after dredging to reclaim the Mansfield Mine area. A six inch sand cover over the river bed hides ore. exploration traced about 800 feet with a rich sample analysed. Authorities note the ore claims unmatched in volume and quality locally.
A massive herring haul near Cape Gud Bigelace in early October nets between 40 000 and 60 000 barrels. Tanning factories run overtime as fish are barreled and crews risk daily earnings from 2 to 5 dollars per man with boats tied to the season.
Secretary Carusio orders the discontinuance of the houses of refuge along Florida's Astern coast from Chester Shoats to Orange Grove. Ten stations, once staffed to aid 25 persons for 10 days, now reduced to 10,500 inhabitants served. six houses still operating. Posts marked 26 miles apart directed to nearest station. stock of cots and provisions noted. Also Indiana Supreme Court rules railroads not liable for express messenger injuries.
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