Torrey bankruptcy bill praised by house judiciary committee
Judge Jay L. Torrey states the amendments strengthen the bill and anticipate swift passage. The measure allows voluntary bankruptcies for farmers and wage earners, sets criteria for involuntary bankruptcies, and preserves state court jurisdiction in creditor disputes. Proceedings involve district courts, a trustee system, fixed fees, and defined discharge rules with fraud penalties.
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Teferge
Olympia Games Close Amid Darkening Enthusiasm
The Olympian Games closed amid a muted mood as the crowd reflected on the ceremony. Spectators and participants alike noted the energy and excitement waning, while officials praised orderly conduct and the achievement of competitors overall.
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Ménifes
City Ruled by Women in Kansas Town
Gaylord in Smith county becomes second Kansas city under women control with all officers including mayor and clerk. The administration marks a landmark shift as the council leans Republican and Democrat members mix.
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Insane girl's crime shocks Illinois town
In Exon Illinois on April 15 Miss Mary Linnett 18 a discharged Elgin asylum patient killed Miss Beale Trowbridge 85 an attendant near Judge Sherwoods home before taking her own life The brutal shooting unfolds amid a string of scattered reports from across the country detailing accidents immigration politics and wartime tensions.
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Demonstrations in Spain and Cuban Affairs Move in Madrid
Reports from Madrid describe Spanish crowds protesting American policy in Cuba with effigies of Weyler burned amid cheers and a tense mood. Separate dispatches note Fitzhugh Lee being considered as consul general, while Cuban affairs and local elections continue to draw attention.
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San Carlos Hall
General Weyler
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Maal
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Lee
Cleveland
Explosion near Chicago injures six and kills sister
A blast near the Chicago Gross Point area killed a sister and left six others seriously hurt. The cause and origin were not immediately known though authorities suspect an explosion at a machine works. Emergency crews rushed victims to area hospitals as debris scattered.
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Beachy
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Sir John Schultz Dead Former Manitoba Governor
Sir John Schultz ex governor of Manitoba died suddenly in Monterey Mexico aged in hospital. He helped found Manitoba and served in Canadian parliament and as a senator. He was knighted by Queen Victoria and was known for opposing the Greenway government over Catholic school issues.
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Winshee
John Schultz
Monterey
Mexico
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Sir John Last
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Massacre Terrors Hit Oaxaca Town in Mexico
Report from Oaxaca indicates a massacre in a mountain town as officials and town leaders were killed. Indigenous groups reportedly incited by broad grievances triggered a violent mob and attacks on government offices, with authorities planning action along the frontier.
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Tillman in Denver and other 1870s notes
Senator from South Carolina arrives in Denver for political remarks and is escorted by Democrats. The article also reports on the international mail count from Washington and plans for Central American exposition. It covers Athens power plans at Barnett Shoals and implications for industry, plus local notices of deaths and business ventures.
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Athens Manufacturing Company
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Athens
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Georgia Exposition aims to lure immigration and capital
A Georgia organized push led by R T Nesbitt outlines the Southern States Exposition to be held in Chicago. The plan seeks to attract millions of visitors by showcasing Georgia resources, industries, and products to spur immigration, factories, railroads, and higher farm values. Committees statewide will coordinate displays and fundraising. Hood's Sarsaparilla claims dominant sales and first place among medicines.
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United States
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Engineering students to survey railroad route in May
Prof. C. M. Strahan will take engineering classes on a surveying trip the first week in May. They will survey a railroad line from Bostwick to Florence as a practical benefit to the University of Florida engineering department.
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