Democrats Eye Immediate McKinley Bill Repeal Plan
Washington, Aug 18. Democratic leaders discuss tariff strategy after Congress convenes. The group agrees on lowering tariffs, with some favoring a bold act repealing the McKinley bill as soon as the House meets. Other ideas include phased bills lowering duties on selected items while the Ways and Means Committee studies a new law. A caucus of the Democratic majority will review all plans in December.
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Wasmsatox
Congress
House
Ways and Means Committee
Senate
Interview with Editor Ramsey on Polk and party drift
In an Aug 18 interview Ramsey of The Progressive Farmer discusses Polk remaining in a high position and denies third party talk at the state Alliance convention. He notes no shift toward third parties and predicts Polk’s reelection if urged as governor.
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Polk
Ratezion
Ramsey
L. L. Polk
The
Progressive Farmer
State Alliance
North Carolina
Alliance
Race War Erupts at St Stanislaus Parish in Cleveland
In Cleveland Aug 18 a parade of over 60 Hungarian Catholics surrounded Priest John Matvony’s residence after a midnight attack. Stones and bricks shattered windows while the priest woke to a crash and cries of kill him. Police dispersed the mob and restored quiet.
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Griffin
Bribery Charges Hearings Open in Atlanta Committee
The special committee investigating alleged bribery in the Georgia legislature heard testimony with witnesses including Calhoun and Livingston denying payoffs. Rumors of funds influencing votes surfaced as committee members vowed to pursue evidence, with further witnesses expected. In Montezuma, residents aim to abolish the Macon County county court at the forthcoming general assembly session due to dissatisfaction with its operations.
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Atlaxta
Calhoun
United States Senate
Atlanta
Livingston
Gordon
Barrett
Oattis
Montezuma
Macon County
General Assembly
Fish
Col. Livingston
Mr. Calhoun
Col. Tivingston
All Aboard for Columbus Protector Hook cry
The article centers on a voyage to Columbus with the shout this will be the cry of Protector Hook. It notes names and places tied to the journey and hints at maritime preparations and local excitement for the arrival.
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Omer
Fire Wrecks Large Block in Jacksonville Loss Reaches Million
A blaze erupted at 2 10 am destroying R D Knight Co crockery store and spread through a broad stretch from Bay to Beaver streets. By 7 am over twenty five business houses and up to sixty dwellings were burned as firefighters fought to contain the flames with substantial losses and heavy insurance.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Bay Street
Beaver Street
R. D. Knight & Co
Crockery
Hubbard
Freedsman’s Bank
Tremont
Kansas City Tragedy Over Daughter Lover Ends in Double Death
A North Ottawa lumber merchant shot his wife amid quarrel over their daughter Mia and then shot himself. The family feud stemmed from the daughter's relationship and ended with both parents gravely wounded. The man survives with a nonrecoverable head wound.
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Kansas City
Times
Ottawa
Kan
E. B. Preston
Preston
Mia
Savannah Visit Promises Royal Treatment for Georgia House
Atlanta reporters note invitations from Mr. Ryall of Chatham to visit Savannah on August 28 to observe the port’s need for deep water. Other items include reintroduced education board compensation bill, renewed effort for Milledgeville girls school visits, and bribery inquiry testimony. Also, Odd Fellows encampment reports growth and leadership, plus local updates from DeSoto and Briceville convict matters.
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Ryall
Chatham
Savannah
Reid
Putnam
Board of Education
Atkinson
Milledgeville
Fleming
Frank L. Cato
the Plains
DeSoto
C. C. Stuart
New Jersey
Hotel DeSoto
J. L. Butler
Ty Ty
Butler
Brunswick
St. Simon's
R. H. Davis
Cordele
P. J. Lake
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