Retrenchment in Washington prompts new Porter fund plea
Washington gossip from January twelfth notes a push for an additional appropriation of one million dollars to fund the Census Bureau under Porter, amid retrenchment debates. It reports on political maneuvering for Senate seats, investigations into judicial and senatorial appointments, and proposed tariff and free wool measures shaping a budget clash. The piece closes with word of a strike by Atlanta Southern Express Company messengers, signaling wider labor unrest.
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Porter
House
Senate
New York
Russia
Voorhees and Turpie
Indiana
Senate Judiciary Committee
Woods
Fifth Judicial Court
Dudley
Clagett
Idaho
Dubola
Davidson
Florida
Call
Sonator Dubois
Chilton
Texas
Craig
Stewart
Pennsylvania
Ney
Rockwell
Reynolds
Shonk
McDuffie
Turpin
Alabama
Greevy
Scull
Miller
Elliott
South Carolina
Senate Committee On Public Buildings
Springer
Committee On Ways and
Adventurous Hog Hunt Near Americus Draws Fire
On a Saturday morning near Americus at Huckaby bridge K M McDonald and G M Rodgers pursued two massive wild hogs with dogs and rifles. They cornered the beasts in a swamp, killing one with Rodgers and the other with McDonald. After the hunt the hogs weighed about 350 pounds each and were boiled by a negro crew for processing. A lighthearted note follows about Leap Year preparations and a mistaken ad for Elfin Star company seats.
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Mackabe
K. M. McDonald
G. M. Rodgers
W. A. Kleckley
New Huckaby Bridge
Americus
Muckabee
Mr. McDonald
Mr. Rodger
Dramatic Tensions Rise Over Chilean Dispute and Expo Funds
Washington report notes Senate debates five million dollar loan for the Columbian exposition with Sunday opening ban. Chilton and Berry oppose a one hundred million defense bill. Chillan confrontation deepens as Baltimore apology remains unsatisfied. Montt faces pressure while Harrison maintains firm stance amid bellicose mood. Obscure theater review follows, praising Sardon’s Feilecia and cast performances at Americus Opera House.
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Washington
Senate
Dolph
Chilton
Berry
Chili
Baltimore
United States
Montt
Mr. Montt
Chill
Harrison
Judge Crisp
Oyster Supper Hosted by T Wheatley Fire Company No 2
The T Wheatley Fire Company No 2 plans a sumptuous oyster supper tonight at 7 230 Alliance Warehouse. Invitations issued by committee members W C Toole M N Edwards and W Carter signal a large firemen turnout and a promising event. The piece also notes Paaston's slave snow scene as a highlight of a current stage show.
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T. Wheatley Fire Company No. 2
Alliance Warehouse
W. C. Toole
M. N. Edwards
W. ©. Carter
Sensational trial ends with $8500 judgment in Rooks case
In Sumter County a dramatic superior court verdict awarded $8500 in favor of a plaintiff after a criminal assault charge against schoolteacher B J Rooks. Rooks did not appear for either trial, with juries finding him guilty of assault and battery in the criminal case and awarding $500 to the civil plaintiff. The era’s sensational report notes Rooks’ refusal to participate or hire counsel and the court’s final decisions amid public scrutiny.
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Sumter
Superior Court
B.J. Rooks
Herbert Renew
H. T. Renew
Rooks
Toe Tixs-ReconpEn
Renew
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Atlanta
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Tak Times
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Opera
Sardon
Felecia
Dorothy Ross
Madam Dubois
Ed J. Bourné
Montjoi
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Edith
C. W. Spichér
Daniel
Passion
Paaston
Elin Star Company
B. J. Rooks
Variety Works
Board of Health
Yardman
Bank of Comme
Thie Bank of Commerce
W. Sheffield
C. A. Fricker
J. B. French
D. J. Sheffield
J. R. Stapleton
C. A. Huntington
W. A. Dodson
Frank Sheffield
Lott Warren
J. W. Sheffield
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