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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1888
Page
9
The House remains locked with members restricted inside as a prolonged standoff continues through the night. A vast lobby effort to push a direct tax bill fuels widespread agitation, with powerful figures and state agents racing to influence the outcome while pension and river projects draw attention.
In Wasurxaroy April 10 the senate debated a bill to remove John Rutledge’s legal disabilities and reserved actions on the Freedmen's Bank bill. The key moment involved a sharp attack on Mr. Edgerton for a Dakota statehood speech, with harsh language about his conduct and references to his colleagues. The session ended without further action on the bill.
The House, meeting April 10, debated a mass of procedural motions as members pressed for adjournments and tested rulings on voting. A clocked drama centered on enforcing the no smoking rule, with Speaker pro tem Hatch directing strict compliance amid a deadlock over the direct tax bill and tariff measures.
Nashville Tenn April 10 Frank Murray returns from Texas with a remarkable tale of forged notes and a cascade of arrests. He explains how Woodall forged a note in Texas, was arrested in Jackson county, and Murray was accused by a Texas sheriff after surrendering custody to authorities. Murray recounts being kidnapped at Haralson station and mistreated, sent to Belle Meade then Texas, where nothing against him existed. Woodall later confessed to humiliating Murray and faces perjury and forgery charges. Murray vows to pursue law actions against those involved.
Startling disclosures from Lovelace's convict camp in Tremincuam Alabama are expected, with governor ordered inspectors to report on guard killings and harsh conditions. Two weeks ago a convict was shot for refusal to work, and reports indicate overcrowded, poorly ventilated cells and severe mistreatment across the camp. Investigators, in their third day, will likely urge removal of camp officers and reforms.
In Coxombia on April 10 the court of common pleas delivered a final verdict in the Benedict Rose note case. Starting in 1874, and with trials in 1876 1881 and 1882, the supreme court repeatedly reversed judgments. The fourth trial favored the defendant who claimed the indorsement was forged, ending a long celebrated dispute over a $4000 claim.
Earnest efforts mount to drum up sympathy for Gross and White the boodlers jailed in the Prisoners room. Bail remains unavailable as counsel says it may not be granted. Preachers held brief services as the men showed emotion. reporters are barred. Also, John M Philpot a 16 year old from Thomasville Ga went missing en route to Nashville. He carried over 400 dollars and was last seen in Shelbyville Tenn. He has since been found after visiting his sister in Budbyville and returning home to Thomasville.
Chief Arthur returned to Burlington strike headquarters from Cleveland and met with Chief Sargent and Chairman Hodge. Reporters found him reticent about new moves while strikers and railroad officials debated the conflict. He reiterated the strikers’ stance that the Burlington would not hire outside the union and that stockholders would push for a settlement.
April report from Wasiminton notes uneven seeding, varied germination, and overall favorable southern soil for fall growth. Middle states show moderate season, California good for germination, droughts delaying growth in Oregon and central west. Spring weather could improve, but overall crop condition weaker than recent years. farm animal diseases modest with estimated losses per thousand: horses 18, cattle 23, sheep 46.
Mayor Hewitt today transmitted to the common council a message disapproving a resolution removing the mayor's power to decide which flag is displayed on city buildings. He notes Irish representation exceeds norms in several bodies and calls for a square public vote on the vexed question. Alderman Divver moved to suspend further reading, a motion carried amid a loud affirmation.
Rumors claim Sam Small and others push a national prohibition party in Georgia with two rival conventions set for April in Atlanta. Georgia prohibitionists largely oppose a third party, preferring to work within the Democratic fold to push local option and temperance laws.
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