Leader for Democratic side in House may be Judge Crisp
Washington dispatches from April discuss potential Democratic leadership if Beck resigns and Carlisle moves to the Senate. Judge Crisp could become the House leader, with Democrats optimistic about a new majority and retaliation against Republicans on Speaker Reed’s conduct. The piece also notes Mudd’s District chairmanship and a purge of Democratic officeholders.
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Washmoton
Beck
Carlisle
House
Senate
Judge Crisp
Crisp
Reed
Mudd
Maryland
Compton
District of Columbia Committee
Candler
Gainesville
Congressman Candler
James Henry Moser
Atlanta
Washington
Georgia
Buck
Dudley
Cheshire
Easter egg rolling scene at the White House grounds
The Marine Band played as the grounds were occupied by the colored population for Easter events. Poor white residents were said to have little show. The White House kid observed grandpa's pets from the east window as RMC notes.
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Marine Band
White House
R.M.C
Minority Report Attacks Compound Lard Bill
Representatives McClammy and Morgan unite in opposition to the House agriculture committee’s compound lard bill. They argue the law would destroy lard compounds, note branding practices, and claim genuine lard can be made from diseased hogs. They urge starting regulation at the source to protect public welfare.
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Washineton
D. C
McClammy
Morgan
House Committee On Agriculture
The Places Drawn. Private Pye Wins Drill Prize
In Jacksonville Florida Private Arthur Pye of East Florida Seminary Cadets wins best drilled soldier. Southern Cadets have not won an individual prize before and expect no discouragement. Governor Fleming led a grand parade to Sub-Tropical Exposition for today’s inter state drill. The Cadets’ strong turnout and good spirits boost hopes for the first prize. A grand military masque ball is planned at the exposition tonight.
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Jacksonville
Fun
Arthur Pye
East Florida Seminary
Reidaville Awakening Promises Growth in Tatnall County
Reidaville Georgia sees a new era of enterprise as land values rise to 50 dollars per acre. Messia Clegg and Henry of American purchased 100 acres from Col. H. J. Lee and Judge Williams to plant a vineyard establish a nursery and build homes. The town lies six miles south of the Savannah and Western Railroad and may gain a railroad soon. For sale at Cook’s Pharmacy Americus, Ga.
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Reidaville
Reidsville
Tatnall County
Messia
Clegg
Henry
American, Ga
Col. H. J.lee
Judge Williams
Savannah & Western
Georgia
Dudley appointment stalls in Senate committee
In Washington April 1 Dave Dudley’s appointment remains held in the Senate committee. Senator Colquitt bears the responsibility to manage the matter, doing his best to avoid forcing a settlement. Dudley has returned home and the Athens and Americus appointments face a risky path, with Mat Davis likely to pass eventually while Americus may fail.
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Wasuinatos
D. C
Dave Dudley
Senate Committee
Senator Colquitt
Dudley
Colquitt
Athens
Americas
Mat Davis
Americus
Northern people's convention rally in Donanasyville Georgia
An enthusiastic general committee meeting in Donanasyville Ga last night read letters from Col W L Glessner Central Railroad immigation commissioner J J Sprenger of Atlanta and other northern residents endorsing the convention aims. Railroads promise cheap excursion rates and Governor Gordon has accepted to attend.
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Donanasyville
Northern People’s Convention
W. L. Glessner
Central Railroad Company
J. J. Sprenger
Atlanta
Gordon
Tuesday Night's Storm Hits Several States
Reports revise last night's storm impact as widespread and destructive. Norfolk reports fatalities while Ohio counties Scioto, Adams, Brown, and Lawrence suffer damage and injuries. Estimated property loss reaches 40000 dollars. boats ashore. Chicago sees heavy storm with no fatalities.
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Cincinnati
Norfolk
Ohio
Scioto
Adams
Brown
Lawrence
Chicago
Senator Beck to resign. Carlisle named successor
Special to Reconpen reports Senator Beck of Kentucky has consented to resign due to failing health. Carlisle is expected to succeed him as Senator. Ingalls was today elected President pro tempore of the Senate.
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Wasumoron
Beck
Kentucky
Carlisle
Ingalls
Senate
Dudley Confirmation Hopes Divide Senators
Wannamaker and Clarkson back Dudley with hopes for Senate approval while Colquitt and Crisp push hard to block his confirmation. Special to Arconpen from Washington on April 3.
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Arconpen
Washington, D. C
Congress Votes Money for Salaries of Members
The Department of Justice will not appeal a Court of Claims ruling that the government is responsible for salaries of Congress members due to Silcott defalcations. A bill to appropriate funds for salaries passed the House by 150 to 15.
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Washington, D. C
Department of Justice
Court of Claims
Congress
Silcott
House
Democrats Reject Substitute Tariff Bill Report
Special to Recorder from Washington on April 8 notes the Democrats will not introduce a substitute tariff bill to replace McKinley’s proposal. They plan a strong report opposing the Republican measure as the wind storm at Columbia Georgia unroofed the electric light plant leaving the city in darkness with minor other damage and a mountain pink punch at J W Mize’s.
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Special
Recorder
Wassixeron
D. C
McKinley
Columbia
Reconver
Colusius
Willamette Valley prospects appeal in a writer's letter
A Salem reporter from The Far West highlights Willamette Valley’s fertile soil and bountiful yields. He extols grain, hay, hops, fruits, and vegetables, praising Oregon cherries and abundant water, urging Georgians to seek homes in a mild climate and healthy valley. Weeks signs off offering more information by letter.
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Salem
Ore
Recorder
Willamette Valley
Oregon
Balem
Union
G. W. Weeks
Free letter delivery service proposed for cities
Washington dispatch says the House committee on post offices prepared a bill to authorize free letter delivery in cities with 5 000 population and 7000 gross postal income annually. Twenty cities would gain service, including Griffin Americus Thomasville Albany and Athens in Georgia.
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Atlanta
Journal
Washington
House Committee On Post Offices
House
United States
Georgia
Griffin
Amercus
Thomasville
Albany
Athens
Boy Drowns After Boat Sinks on Appalachee River
In Mosnor on April 8 a battery boat carrying three children on the Appalachee river near Bell's mill leaked and began sinking. Two non swimmers escaped, but a 12 year old boy, son of Mr Pickerell and a good swimmer, drowned after leaping from the boat.
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Mosnor
Appalachee River
Bell’s Mill
Two Killed in Atlanta Bicycle Collision
Burrell Ragsdale, his mother, and young brother were riding a railroad bicycle on the Atlanta and West Point road near Powell's last night when struck by a construction train. The boy escaped. the mother died instantly, and Mr. Ragsdale died at 1 a.m. from injuries.
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Atlanta
Burrell Ragsdale
Weat Point
Powell's
Macon
Macon Construction Company
8. T. Coleman
Savannah
Prince Otto von Bismark
Screven House
Augusta
W. F. Walton
Green’s Cut
McCrary
East Tennessee
Virginia
Georgia Road
Brunswick
A. B. Crane
Brooks County
Robert Battey
Rome
Philadelphia
Jefferson Medical University
R. H. Powell
Newtown
Fort Payne
Ala
Messrs
West & Harris
Suwanee
New England
Chattanooga
McComas bill would bar district interference
Wasiinetos April 7 The election committee reports the McComas bill for passage by a strict party vote. The measure prohibits interference with current congressional districts as organized. Democrats express strong excitement over the action.
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Wasiinetos
Committee On the
McComas
Livingston Clarifies Gubernatorial Rumors in Telegram
In Dallas Georgia on April 5 Col L F Livingston denied declaring he would not run for governor or that he would seek any other office. He stated he had not decided on his political plans. The message responds to circulating rumors about his future candidacy.
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Livingston
Col. L. F. Livingston
Congress
Dallas
L. F. Livingston
Capt J A Houser Elected Mayor of Fort Valley Georgia
Georgia news item notes Capt J A Houser’s election as mayor of Fort Valley and reports a wave of local developments including Brunswick brewing, a summer ice operation, new telegraphic links, and notable regional stories across cities from Augusta to Macon.
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J. A. Houser
Fort Valley
Brunswick
Griffin
Carrollton
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