Bland Bill Dead After Presidential Veto Vote
Washington April 4. The House defeated passing the seigniorage bill over the president’s veto by 144 to 114, killing the measure. Democratic and Republican leaders clash as Speaker Crisp rules on the vote. eight Democrats joined two-thirds effort, while most eastern and middle state Democrats voted to sustain the veto. The roll reveals a split among Southern Democrats and notable shifts, with factions and named lawmakers named throughout the lengthy roll call.
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Nouss
Laker Crisp
House
Risp
Crisp
English
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Bland
Mr. Tried
New York
General Sickles
Reed
Burrows
Boutelle
Cannon
Sickles
Maie
Boautelle
Zovatelle
Aaa
Boutele
Sais
Turpin
Alabama
Colonel Oates
Turpan
Eastern
Middle States
Northwest
Senate
Yeas
Messrs
Aiken
Alderson
Alexandr
Allen
Arnold
Bailey, Baker
Kan
Florida Senators battle over proprieties in long debate
Washington April 4 The Florida senators clash over Henry W. Long nomination as Florida land office register with two hours of debate, no quorum and no vote. Pasco seeks recommittal for another hearing while Cali and allies oppose, tempers flare but no resolution reached.
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Washington
Senate
Henry W. Long
Florida Land Office
Pasco
Cali
Calf
Florida
Rhode Island election landslide for Brown governor
Practically complete returns show Brown the Republican leading by about 4,300 votes. The GOP wins the entire state ticket and a sweeping legislature. Democrats drop from forty to four representatives in the house. Providence Newport Pawtucket and Woonsocket shift to Republican control.
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Providence
R. IL
Brown
Newport
Pawtucket
Woonsecket
Oliphant train robbers to be executed in Newport
Brady Mans ker and Woyrick, convicted of the Oliphant train robbery, were taken to Newport by Sheriff Hobgood and two deputies. Execution scheduled for Friday, with tight guard to prevent rescue attempts. Dr Frank White, the penitentiary physician, accompanied them as spiritual adviser. Brady calls his execution legal murder.
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Little Rock
Ark
Brady
Mansker and Woyrick
Oliphant
Newport
Hobgood
Frank White
Fertilizer dealers report reduced cotton planting nationwide
Baltimore April 4 The Manufacturers Record will publish letters from thirty large fertilizer dealers in Florida Tennessee Virginia Mississippi Alabama North Carolina Georgia and South Carolina. They indicate less cotton is being planted this year and more focus on food products. Sixteen firms estimate cotton area 5 to 30 percent below last year while eighteen note improved general business conditions.
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Baltimore
Florida
Tennessee
Virginia
Mississippi
Alabama
North Carolina
Georgia
South Carolina
Central American nations challenge gold standard on silver rise
Amid a global silver upswing Central and South American republics refuse to pay interest in England bonds in gold. Guatemala Mexico and Argentina weigh suspending debt payments to force recognition of silver as money. Mexican minister Romero seeks a Washington conference for a regional task force. US Congress expected to back action.
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England
United States
American
South American
Great Britain
London Chamber of Commerce
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Roseberry
Guatemala
London
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Central
South America
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Gresham
Cleveland
Congress
Old Willie Wincks Testimony Reveals Hidden Love Ties
Washington April 4 Colonel Breckinridge testified about past relations with Miss Pollard and Mrs Blackburn in a hush court scene. He admitted kissing Miss Pollard and claimed no love was involved while detailing an engagement ruse and an assumed hotel registration under William Campbell. The day moved toward closing with possible rebuttal testimony.
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New York
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Apri
Breckinridge
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Wilson
Miss Pollard
Preshinnicgs
Benday
Rodes
Redes
Hoffman House
Butterworth
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Court Adjourns After Scorching Lecture on Indecency
Judge Bradley adjourned the session after a tense scene as spectators crowded corridors and pretrial curiosity turned into a public rebuke. He denounced the crowd as on trial for common sense and decency, likening them to buzzards waiting for a petty disturbance.
Protest of Georgia pastors in senate over God in constitution
In Washington on April 4 the Senate heard a protest by Georgia pastors against a proposed constitutional amendment recognizing God. The session included discussion of Peffer's resolution to repeal bonds, and debate on ad valorem versus specific duties in the tariff bill. Senator Allison argued the ad valorem system. Mills defended it, criticizing the specific duties as un-American. The chamber clocked a small attendance before adjournment at 6:15 PM after executive session.
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Senate
Georgia
Gordon
Quay
Pennsylvania
Board of Trade of
Philadelphia
Peffer
Finance Committee
United States
Congress
Allison
Iowa
Mills
Mitchell
Oregon
Mitchel
Packwood murder trial opens with gag on reporters
Tavares Florida April 4 on the third day Judge Broome presiding warned that any newspaper comment on the evidence would trigger immediate courtroom contempt charges. Francis Packwood resumed the stand and completed his testimony. Other witnesses testified with no sensational details. assessing the case will take several days.
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Packwood
Tavares
Fla
Tral
Broome
Francis Packwood
Adeline Bruce
Shropshire to Deliver Shorter College Address in Rome
Rome Ga April 4 Clyde Shropshire vice counsel general at Paris will deliver the annual address at Starter College per invitation from Dr Battle president. Shropshire has accepted. Rome Public Schools show progress with enrollment 1392 up 33 from last year and graduating class increasing from nine to forty three. Professor Harris favors restoring a high school by next fall. City prints awarded to The Hustler replacing The Tribune. the Tribune comments philosophically.
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Shorter's
Rome
Clyde Shropshire
Paris
Battle
Starter College
J. C. Harris
Harris
The
Tribune
Hustler
the Tribune
Whitfield Goes Dry Testament of Prohibition Surge in Dalton
Whitfield County voted dry in a county election with early returns suggesting the dry majority around 400. A wet supporter predicted no future wet elections in the county as wets may quit. The result appears as a Democratic rebuke to wets who allied with a third party at SaENnET to elect a dispensary candidate. Tunnel Hill precinct reported seventy one for and five against prohibition.
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Whitfeld
Saennet
Tunnel Hill
Prohubi
Strikes disrupt Chickamauga park work in Chattanooga area
Special report from Chattanooga on April 4 notes a labor strike over fees for medicinal services has halted government work at Chickamauga National Park, leaving several hundred workers unemployed. Riot violence also erupts in Pittsburgh coke regions with four killed, and H C Paddock identified among Frick managers at Scottdale. Governor Turney appoints J T Villama police commissioner for Chattanooga as W T Gaston term ends. London silver market opens firm then dips to 2. Second per ounce.
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Tenn
Chickamauga National Park
Pittsburg
H. C. Paddock
Frick
Scottdale
Washville
Turney
J. T. Willama
W. T. Gaston
London
Rioting in Darlington Ends as Troops Withdraw
Civil status to be restored in Darlington after four days of unrest sparked by the dispensary tragedy. Governor Tillman and local committee meet as troops near withdrawal. prosecutions planned for rioters. Chief Gaillard testifies to a brutal clash on the Darlington line as constables faced fire and a gunfight on the moving train.
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Hag
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Tillman
Committee of
Darlington
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Swan
Pertimell
A. EL. Dargan
Darlington Troops Mobilized as Inquest Begins
The Darlington constable force, except J Harding, heads to Darlington for the inquest this afternoon at 4 20. A crowd includes Chief Gaillard and several named officers. Governor Tillman says troops will be returned after a full conference with ex Congressman Dargan and others, with General Bickpour to prepare the move. The upcountry companies will depart first, others distributed statewide. no promises were made.
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J. Harding
Gaillard
W. P. Gaillard
L. H. McCants
C. B. McDonald
J. L. Nunnamaker
Wash Owens
J. S. Scott
W. H. Bryson
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William Livingston
D. C. Cain
J. H. Felder
R. M. Garden
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D. D. Padgett
J. T. Speed
Dargan
W. C. Coker
Tillman
Coker
Bickpours
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