Extra Session of Tennessee Legislature Debates Convict Labor
Tennessee legislature meets in an extra session with Governor Buchanan's message urging action on convict labor. The address outlines prison systems, proposed amendments to keep counties handling minor offenders, and potential state ownership or leasing of mines to manage convict labor, highlighting Briceville unrest and the impact on free labor.
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Airan
New York
Rumors, events sweep from bank rumors to European ports
A wild mix of dispatches reports a Bank of Bar rumor denial amid a rash of notices to Belgians in Brunswick and Belgium’s Antwerp as Chamber of Commerce hints at free ports. Bromides include a Berlin Times note on Balmaceda shipments, a coroner’s verdict of murder in a wreck near Statesville, a highway of incidents from a fire in Indiana to a fatal Chicago railroad crossing, and unrest about exiled monarchs.
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Ind
Will Run Again Governor Hill Seeks Third Term
Report from Washington confirms rumors that New York Governor Hill aims for a third term to clear the way for Roswell Flower to the senate. Tim Campbell states Hill’s bid remains unannounced but supporters show it clearly.
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Tim Campbell
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Tim. Campbell
Washington
Flower
Campbell
Cleveland
Chinamen in Deportation Case Sets New Legal Path
Justice Hanford in Washington ruled that most of the 1888 act remains in force for Chinamen, allowing appeals from deportation decisions to district judges since the treaty with China was never ratified. Ten Chinamen have trials and are pending in Benton county. Benton McMillan in Washington predicts victory as a potential speaker with strong support. Public Building Site remains under discussion.
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Hanford
China
United States
Craney
Benton McMillan
Wasutxatox
Washington
Tom Ceespbedl
McMillan
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Seven Desperate Men Rob Rio Grande Train Near Coto Pazi
Seven highwaymen held up eastbound Rio Grande train No 4 near Coto Pazi. They forced the flagman to surrender torpedoes and to flag the train. A gunfight followed as express messenger Angel resisted. $83,000 was taken from the strong box. Riders fled to Wet Mountain valley, sheriff summoned a posse and armed hounds from Trinidad prepared to pursue.
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Legislature Acts On Revision Of Criminal Laws In Georgia
The Georgia legislature on September 1 moved a joint resolution directing the governor to appoint three competent attorneys to revise the criminal laws. The committee found the laws in need of revision and set compensation at 2,500 dollars per commissioner, later reduced to 2,000 and then 1,550 by amendments. A two-member commission was defeated. Dr. Baldwin introduced a bill for indigent soldiers pensions. A petition urged Col. Livingston and Tom Watson to address the hall soon. A bill requires money lenders to pay taxes as resident employers. Members’ mileage for the session was approved.
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Atlanta
Williams
Richmond
Wheeler
Walker
Dr. Baldwin
Col. Livingston
Tom Watson
Burglary at Ferguson Stores Reported
Friday night intruders entered E. B. Ferguson stores with the first entry at Ferguson's shop. The front door was forced open and a large safe was accessed, details of losses or suspects not provided in readable text.
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