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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1888

Page

9

Deadlock in the House on Tariff Fight Deepens

The deadlock over the tariff bill persists with both sides entrenched. Republicans plan to block passage by a substitute and paragraph readings, aiming to force a campaign issue before the St. Louis convention. Senate measures on bond purchases, the Beck silver amendment, and lard adulteration face tough battles as President’s veto risks loom and regional diplomacy unfolds with Atlanta expo petitions and capitol dedication plans.

Wasamerox Friends of Tariff Reform St. Louis House Senate Committee On Agriculture Hatch Coke Texas Austin Clamenta Atlanta Congress thePiedmont Exposition Company Whitfield County Court of Claims William J. Love Walker County Br. Candler Gilmer County Cecil Gabbitt Atlanta and New Orleans

Forfeited Lands Reported to Declare Large Tracts Forfeit

A House public lands committee report outlines a bill to declare forfeited all unearned railroad land grants not completed. It covers Hastings and Dickey, Ottumwa area, and other lines, with potential total forfeitures up to fifty million acres. The measure preserves rights of purchasers and heirs and cites grants dating from 1864 to 1866. A subcommittee meeting notes attendance and local political reaction near Bee County.

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Conkling Undergoes Brain Surgery in New York

New York April 9 Rescoe Conklings condition worsened after an inflammation spread to the brain from exposure during the recent blizzard A timely operation removed the temporal bond and drained matter The operation was favorable but recovery remains uncertain and he may have to rise and walk about the room despite delirium The attending doctors noted he might live forty eight hours.

iHis Ed Stokes New York Barkes Edward Stokes Mr. Conkling Ima

Chicago Train Crew Fires On Crowd After Stone Attack

A mob along Western Indiana tracks in Chicago targets a Y engine crew. Charles Sommers fires and wounds James Boylan, then shoots Mike Welch fatally near 40th Street as police intervene and Sommers is placed for trial. West Point appropriation bill advances with minor changes.

Pletole Cmiaco Indiana 47Th Street Charles Sommers James Boylan 40Th Sommers Mike Welch West Point Washineton Senate Committee On Appropriations House Senate Pinanso Se

Bank Convicted Bank Officials Returned to Raleigh in Custody

Charles E B Cross and Samuel White, former president and cashier of State National Bank, arrived in Raleigh under guard. They faced three indictments for forgery and were remanded to await the July term. Bonds set at fifteen thousand dollars each. bail efforts failed.

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Nashville Flood Drowns Stock and Destroys Lines

Severe storms across Nashville and nearby towns caused record rainfall, washing away fences, flooding streets and low grounds, and inundating Line street with a bridge washed out. Trains faced two feet of water and tracks washed away, while several families evacuated as two houses were swept from Line street. The city suffered extensive washouts and disrupted streetcar service.

Nashville Tenn Chittanooga Road Belle Mead Line Street Lick Branch New Street Ee Age Aia the Tailors Strike

Terminal quarrel over Georgia Central and Terminal board control

Isaac L. Rice denounces a circular alleging terminal directors’ bias and asserts Georgia Central ownership remains with the original owners. He claims no sale to the Terminal, defends earnings and dividends, and criticizes actions affecting East Tennessee Virginia and Georgia as well as board changes. Parliament notes Irish salary vote for King Harman, plus Boulanger elected in Dordogne.

Fort Shenacohe New York Isaac L. Rice Georgia Central Conera Georgia Company Aimply Oinak Niwave Sagt Tennessee Virginia Georgia Messrs Swann Moss McGee Hall Bing Messra Dow Mingler Christian Asme Circulor Richmond and Danville East Tennessee Esat Tennessee King Harman Lorpon House of Commons James Ferguson Foreign Ofice Heyption Kha Ireland Tantin McCarthy W. WF. Sosith McCarthy Herman O'Connor Iladerone Goschen Mr. Gladstone Ee Ge Rete Boulanger

A Shotgun Creates Excitement on Peachtree Street

A double barreled shotgun sparked a street scene on Peachtree Street near the Y M C A building as Henry Beermann blocked W M Land from entering a tobacco shop over a disputed bill. Land alleged larceny after trust, Beermann threatened him, and witnesses intervened to prevent violence. Land claimed the issue arose from a failed payment arrangement, while Beermann said he acted to eject Land from the shop. Police to arraign Beermann and Land.

Decater Peachtree Henry Beermann W. M. Land Land Beermann Silverman Beerman Bir. Land Mr. Land Clark’s Mr. Beermann

Cardinal Gibbons Delivers Papal Epistle To President

Cardinal Gibbons handed to President Cleveland a Latin papal epistle from Pope Leo XIII read and translated by the cardinal. The message praises the U S for liberty and expresses thanks and good wishes for the nation and its people. Pope Leo XIII arrived from Rome and was greeted by officials and others at the White House events.

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Two Ward Men Face Liquor Law Charges After Saturday Night

Sald to the liquor law Have been violated two First Ward men Saturday nightarrested in police court this morning charged with violating sales laws for spirituous and malt liquors. W J Schmolzer owns a Magnotie street beer saloon inside a grocery store and kept it open past ten. George Fischer, of Foundry street, is charged with obstructing shop windows by blinds and curtains. Officers say Schmolzer kept his store open after midnight to aid customers seeking groceries and beer. Fischer claims he was merely shutting out the light.

Land Boermann Y. DI. CG. A Michael Fontana Henry Siiversman Silverman Judge Tanner Mr. Parrott Henry Beermann Nick Roy Beermann McCullough Whidby Mr. Beermany Mr.Land First Ward Brat Warde W. J. Schmolzer George Fischer Schmelzer Magnotie Street Nolan and Jennings Foundry Street Cers Fischer

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