Ardent Fight Over Voting Quorum Rules Grips House
Washington April 12. The house struggles with a democratic quorum absence as Speaker Crisp seeks to force votes by fining nonvoting or absent members ten dollars per offense. Republicans led by Tom Reed oppose the plan while absent Democrats delay business. Sergeants at arms are dispatched to summon members. debate shifts to the Senate on tariff and income tax measures as legal maneuvers unfold. Nearby, Central Railroad issues and bondholder disputes in Georgia loom in a broader political and financial backdrop.
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Frank H. Miller
Susta
Central Rairoad
Savannah and Western Road
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Central
Savannah
Stern
Savannah Western
Swan
Virginia
Republic
Cleveland
J. J. Taylor
Maneland
Nate
Taylor
Strauss Dines Crisp With Cabinet Members in Washington
Representative Isador Strauss of New York hosted a dinner at the Arlington in Washington on April 12 with Speaker Crisp as guest of honor. Attending were the vice president, Secretaries Gresham and Carlisle, Don M. Dickinson of Michigan, Senators Gorman Gordon and Walsh, and Representatives Catchings Outhwaite Dunphy Tracey Montgomery Bynum McMillin and Breckinridge of Arkansas.
Peffer on silver tariff plan and unrest remarks
In Washington on April 12 the senate faced committee reports and the urgent deficiency bill before turning to the tariff. Senator Peffer outlined a substitute taxing luxury goods while protecting essentials for the poor, and argued for fair duties on both manufactured goods and raw materials. He defended West and South farmers against free trade, warned against allowing only manufacturers to benefit, and pressed retention of wool duties, sugar on the free list, and a sugar bounty. The day ended with the tariff debate and then the urgent deficiency bill, adjournment following without action. Meanwhile in Birmingham, R N Callihan reported a $1,700 gold loss from buried coins, with no clues for the thief.
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Mr. Swanson
Senate
Senator Walsh
Washington
Peffer
Abraham
New York Central Railroad Company
Little Company
Coxey Army
Mannufacturers
Chamber
Gallinger
New Hampsider
Mr. Gallinger
West
Mr. Peffer
Kansas
Pollard Breckinridge case heads to jury in dramatic closing
Washington reporters describe Major Butterworth's eight hour closing for Breckinridge with vivid portraits of Madeline Pollard and letters to Rodes. He questions origin of damning documents, defends Breckinridge, attacks Pollard's motives, and cites moral standards as jurors near Sunday deliberations in the landmark case.
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Jere Wilson
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Rodes
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South
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Madeline
Ullard
St. Joseph's Asylum
Lfe
Ben
Brackbridge
Tipe
Butterworth
William C. F. Breckinridge
Anc P
Breckinridge
Cir
Carlisle
Wilson
Hill Speech Sparks Eastern Support and Transit Talks
New York April 11 Senator Hill's speech dominates the scene as eastern sentiment shifts with Republicans gaining in New Jersey and Democratic losses noted in state and city elections. John Inman reports wealthy New Yorkers may finance privately built rapid transit, while a global rail project from the United States through Latin America garners feasibility, cost estimates, and routing details. John Graham, famed criminal lawyer, dies at 73 after leg amputation, leaving a legacy of bold, controversial trials and a flamboyant presence.
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Patagonia
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Metropolitan Hotel
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Choate
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Byron
Purvis Confesses Conspiracy. Six White Caps Arrested
Meridian April 12 Special Will Purvis says a conspiracy to kill Will Buckley exists and named conspirators just before an attempted February execution at Columbus. Sheriff arrests six band members, two in Texas, and brings them to Purvis station for Monday trial. Purvis doubts the other white caps will prove his innocence.
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Meridian
Miss
Columbus
Will Buckley
Purvis
Texas
Hogg
Purvis Station
Marion County
Houston Bourin
Constitution
Hattiesburg
Perry County
Spencer Gets a Separation in Tennessee Divorce
Ed Spencer was granted a divorce from Nellie E. Spencer in Chattanooga on April 12. The court gave him absolute separation and custody of their seven children after a disturbing episode on Missionary Ridge pike involving Arthur Jack. Mrs. Spencer had filed a counter bill charging cruelty and jealousy.
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Tenn
Ed Spencer
Nellie E. Spencer
Arthur Jack
Atlanta
Spencer
Missionary Ridge Pike
Jack
Spencer Brothers
Channcellor McConnell
Glover Raises 30000 In Knoxville Banks Provide Funds
Receiver Glover of the Marietta and North Georgia road raised thirty thousand dollars in Knoxville with bank help to cover tax bills and other claims. An order from Judge Key allowed issue of receiver's certificates for money borrowed, as Erb interests sought to oust him in U S court.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Glover
Marietta and
North Georgia Road
Erb
United States
Up Tn
Newman
Industrial army departs Ogden for east on freight train
Salt Lake City April 12 the industrial army moved east overnight after boarding a line of freight cars at midnight They left twenty five cars not empty and suspected a pact between Southern Pacific and Union Pacific though UP denied it The train crossed the Wyoming line early this morning running away from boxe
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Utah
Ogden
Httle
Southern Pacific
Union Pacific
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Boxe
A Girl Hides and Gives Her Aunt the Flip
A 15 year old girl from Union City ran away and hid in Jackson Tennessee. Her aunt located her in a hotel and attempted to take her home but the girl escaped again. Local officials and prominent citizens show interest in the case. In Birmingham, Willem Lassiter, a railroad brakeman, died after leaping between moving engines near Powderly. He was 23, unmarried, and from Piantersville.
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Tenn
Union City
Birmingham
Ala
Willem T. Lassiter
Alabama Great Southern Railroad
Powderly
Piantersville
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