Caucus Pushes Repeal of State Bank Tax Action
In Washington a stormy caucus of about one hundred Democrats urged swift repeal of the 10 percent tax on state bank issue. Culberson of Texas led a strong case for repeal while Southern and Western members pressed for action to bolster currency. Bryan and others opposed unconditional repeal. resolutions backed by Cox and Culberson passed, signaling the measure as a rider to the Brawley bill with a pending vote.
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Washington
Apri
Imish
Georgia
Turner
Livingston
Brawley and Springer
Committee On Banking and Currency
House
Committee On Rules
Messrs. Strauss
Cummings
Dunphy
Warner
New York
Figott
Connecticut
O'Neill
Massachusetts
Sibley
Pennsylvania
Culberson
Texas
Judiciary Committee
Cleveland
Senate
Ir. Culberson
South
Cox
Tennessee
Culberton
Bryan
Messrs
Nedaska
Lane and
Willamy
Illinois
Livingston and Turner
Gresham
Swanson
Virginia
Catchings
Mississippi
Cooper
Indiana
Chicago
Williams
Walsh
Senator Walsh
Senator Hill
Hill
Senate Confirms Multiple Federal Appointments in Florida District
In Washington on April 10 the Senate confirmed Walter R. Henry as consul at Curacao and named William H. Hilton Jr. surveyor general of Florida and J. A. Harris surveyor of the port of Memphis. Confirmations included customs collectors John D. Davis, D. C. district of Beaufort. J. L. Cottrell, district of St. Marks. Daniel G. Brent, Pensacola. receiver of public moneys Newman D. Wainwright at Gainesville. North Carolina postmasters William B. Harrison Rockingham. Enoch F. Lamb Elizabeth City. South Carolina William Wallace Columbia. Henry W. Long of Martel rejected for Gainesville land office register. Debate over George W. Wilson for collector of internal revenue Florida district sparked by calls from Mr. Pasco and Mr. Call. Senate adjourned after a quorum shortage.
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Washington
Senate
Walter R. Henry
North Carolina
United States
Curacoa
West Indies
William H. Hilton, Jr
Florida
J. A. Harris
Memphis
John D. Davis
Beaufort
D. C
J. L. Cottrell
Internal Revenue
Call
Pasco
Train Robbers Shot Down in Oklahoma Ambush
Wichita Kansas April 10 The Daltons or related bandits attempted to hold up Rock Island train No 1 four miles south of Pond Creek Oklahoma territory. Express messenger Jake Harmon fired killing the first robber breaking into the express car with dynamite. Others escaped after being wounded. one captured and two horses seized.
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Oklahoma
Wichita
Kas
Daltons
Rock Island
Pond Creek
Oklahoma Territory
Jake Harmon
Weiss- Fargo
Packwood murder trial gains eighth day findings
In Jacksonville on April 10 the Packwood murder trial enters its eighth day as the state presents witnesses who say McRae described Miss Bruce as fighting for her life and that he saw scratches on her neck. An expert identifies a blood-stained shirt from McRae’s home but cannot confirm human blood. The case remains largely circumstantial and complex to outsiders.
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McRae
Jacksonville
Fla
Packwood
Miss Bruce
Gresham to Tour the South Before Return to Washington
Secretary Gresham plans a southern journey lasting about two weeks around month end after recovering from a cold. He may visit Atlanta on the trip, with stops expected at Chickamauga battlefield and Behring sea and Mosquito matters to be settled first.
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Gresham
Washington
Chickamauga Battle Field
Behring Sea
Atlanta
Darlington Riot Dampens South Carolina Investments
Governor Tillman seeks to quell false fears about Darlington unrest hurting state finances. He notes limited riot zones, credits militia reorganization, and praises railroad officers for swift support. American securities fell in Liverpool on misperceptions of a nationwide rebellion, which he says is unfounded.
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American Securities
Liverpool
Darlington
Columbia
D. C
Columbia Register
Tillman
South Carolina
Charleston
Columbia Companies
Florence
Sumter
Richland
Pollard Breckinridge Suit Heats Up In Court
In Washington on April 10 the Pollard Breckinridge case drew a sparse audience as Carlisle urged damages for breach of marriage contract. He stressed Miss Pollard's testimony and a possible engagement while Colonel Breckinridge faced accusations of hypocrisy. Colonel Thompson countered by labeling Miss Pollard a lewd woman and sought to dissuade suits against such conduct.
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Washington
Carlisle
Blackburn
Colonel Breckinridge
Miss Pollard
Mr. Carliste
Mr. Carlisle
Young Ladies’ Seminary
H Street
Claude de la Roche Francis
Madeline
Phil Thompson
Miss Ellis
Colonel Thompson
Breckinridge case rants as lawyer taunts Pollard
Colonel Thompson eviscerates Miss Pollard's character calling her a wanton adventuress and money hunter while deriding witnesses. He argues there was no marriage contract and that Breckinridge could break it over her conduct. The judge intervenes to curb language as testimony from nuns and doctors is cited to defend or attack Pollard's honesty.
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Colonel Thompson
Colonel Breckinridge
Rhodes
Thompson & Little
Rodes
Rozell
Breckinridge
Mollie Shinglebauer
Adventuress
Judge Bradley
Mr. Thompson
Breckiniridge
Sisters of Charity
Norwood Foundling Asylum
Thompson
Agnes Regina
Augustine
Julian
Brandt
Cecilia
Pueblo
Col
Norwood
Belle Buchanan
Miss Pollard
Russell Sage and Woman Suffrage Debate Opens
A New York piece reviews Dr Thomas Dixon sermons on South Carolina and Tillman. It cites wage issues and embezzlement risks from low pay. It notes Russell Sage backing woman suffrage and humor about jury service in the Laidlaw case.
Supreme Court delays ruling on dispensary law joke
In Columbia South Carolina on April 10 the state supreme court teased spectators by recessing after asking for motions, delaying a disposal of the dispensary law to Saturday at 11 and prompting hopeful groans. An official said the gathering likely related to liquor law matters. Also reported General Slocum’s condition improving as doctors signaled a possible recovery.
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Columbia
D. C
Supreme Court
McIver
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Crisp
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