06 Apr 1888
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1888
Page
1
Dispatches describe a prolonged deadlock in the House amid filibuster tactics led by General Oates. Lawmakers from Georgia and the South Carolina lines push back on the cotton tax, while northern Democrats threaten to abandon the tax refunding stance. A restless session features fierce rhetoric, strategic maneuvering, and a forecast of extended adjournment vibes.
In the Virginia and Mississippi related debates the Senate amended bills to remove William W Mackall's political disabilities and discussed terms of U S court at Vicksburg. The speech by Mr Wilson of Town cited Treasury figures, urging revenue reduction, with a focus on removing duties on molasses and sugar and proposing a bounty for American wagon product producers. The lease bill for purchasing U S bonds was resumed, with committee actions on the conference and amendments. The House adjourned after roll calls on directives and motions regarding direct tax and congressional procedures. A separate item notes a Chronicle report on a prominent Viennese citizen and political observer arriving, highlighting Washington excitement.
Jacob Sharp died at 3 30 pm at his home 342 West End street Tate New York on April 5 He had contracted a severe cold during a blizzard in New York and suffered heart and kidney trouble for years His doctors said his life was drawing to a close and he died without recognizing relatives He spoke once to say he would never live to be tried and then passed away References to the long illness and the final heart condition accompany the account including notes on his daughter and grandson George Sharp and the local doctor’s remarks The report also covers nearby incidents and weather damage in various towns with additional deaths and court actions mentioned in brief.
The article discusses the Seuste Consante public treaty topic and the president's letter of transmission. It notes removal of secrecy from the Chinese treaty, amendments to handle crimes like murder and burglary, and opposition led by Mr Hidalsberger over added provisions relating to injuries and property.
A west of St Paul collision on the St Paul railroad after a sleigh train broke through a swollen creek. Fifteen to twenty injured, several dead, and rescue efforts ongoing as wreckage and bodies are recovered amid ongoing relief dispatches from Charles City and nearby towns.
Rumors from Berlin and Cologne Gazette claim Princ Alexander of Battenberg’s proposed marriage to Princess Victoria provokes German chancellery turmoil. Bismarck’s resignation fears mount as Emperor Frederick and Queen Victoria reportedly weigh the match, with Berlin officials warning of upheaval in Pas among the German leadership.
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