Plan to delay House work dominates Washington debate
Washington notes show Republicans aiming to stall legislation by extended debate while trying to force votes when allowed. Amid tariff talks and a push for July adjournment, Democrats contend the tactic risks delaying business and shaping the next House. Authorities reference Southern senators and shifts in the tariff bill as pivotal points.
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Coxey's Army Reach Washington Sparks Senate Debate
In Washington on April 19 the senate discussed Coxey's army and the right of unemployed citizens to petition Congress. Populists Allen and Peffer urged treating the peaceful protesters with courtesy, while concerns over police and military preparedness were noted as a debate over civil rights and public reception continued until adjournment.
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WANTS ALL EQUAL Mr Patterson's Bill to Amend Admissions
Washington April 19 Mr Patterson of Tennessee introduced a bill in the house to repeal provisions in the acts admitting Arkansas North and South Carolina Louisiana Georgia Alabama Florida Virginia and Mississippi that relate to elective franchise and holding office and school rights. The measure would declare the states possess equal rights and repeal laws denying equality with other states, drawn by T B Egerton Memphis.
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Foe of Dalton Gang Reported in Severe Mountain Fight
Regular battle between the Dalton outlaws and deputy marshals near Ewen mountain ends with several dead including two marshals and four gang members and a woman and child. Bruce Miller fought alongside the gang as marshals pursue them across the Cherokee strip. Reward set at 2500 dollars for Bill Dalton and 1500 for Bill Doolan.
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Blind Tigers Dead Liquor Law Condemned By South Carolina Supreme Court
Columbia, S. C. April 19. The South Carolina Supreme Court sustains Judge Hudson in ruling the state dispensary unconstitutional in its features and declares the new act also invalid. Chief Justice McIver, with Justices Wallace and Pope, note the decision’s wide impact on liquor business, spurring political debate and possible rearguements within ten days.
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Court decision stirs Tillman faction on liquor plan
The court ruling unsettles the Tillman faction as to liquor policy. Dispensaries, barrooms, and shipment to county depots, including liquor in railroad depots for interstate shipment, faced new developments and uncertain plans amid political maneuvering.
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Bars Open Wide as Liquor Flows in Charleston
In Charleston South Carolina on April 19 the state supreme court’s dispensary ruling sparks a rapid surge of open liquor service. Citizens cheer the overthrow while Governor Tillman may seek to override the decision, prompting potential extra sessions and legal challenges.
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Dispensary Decision Draws Comment in Washington
Washington April 13 The South Carolina Supreme Court decision on the dispensary law drew much comment at the capital this morning and was generally endorsed. Mr Hoar answered that the case could not be carried to the Supreme Court of the United States. Senator Irby of South Carolina was not in the city, having left for South Carolina earlier this week.
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Gold Drain Threatens Treasury As Export Soars
Treasury reports from New York indicate 2.5 million dollars of gold will depart to Europe by Saturday, with 1 million already engaged and 2 to 3 million more likely. The unprotected 100 million dollar gold reserve faces ongoing pressure while officials consider the Myers bill and possible new bond issues to fund government expenses and silver seigniorage. In Neu Sandre, Austria, a town fire leaves most of the settlement ruined, with many missing or believed dead and hundreds displaced.
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Shore end of third cable lands at Waterville
A special cable from Waterville Ireland reports the shore end of the Commercial Cable Company’s third cable was landed by the Faraday at 2:30 PM yesterday. The event marks a milestone for the transatlantic link with expectations of rapid completion.
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Senator Jarvis Receives North Carolina Senate Appointment
Raleigh April 19 Special Governor Carr appoints Thomas J. Jarvis United States senator to fill the Vance vacancy on the Chicago platform. Jarvis hints at challenging Senator Ransom for the western seat as the legislature meets. endorsements pour in from figures like A M Wardell and S A Ashe as Jarvis’s career unfolds from state politics to Brazil post.
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Appointment Helps Him in His Race Against Ransom
Washington April 19 ex Governor Jarvis appointed to the senate to fill out the unexpired term. The move is framed as aiding his bid in the race against Ransom. The special report notes Jarvis' prior tenure and expected impact on the vacancy and political dynamics in Washington.
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Royal Nuptials in Coburg Amid Imperial Guests
Coburg greeted April 13 with pageantry as Princess Victoria Melita of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha wed Grand Duke Ernest Louis of Hesse in the ducal palace chapel. The day featured splendid weather, dense crowds, and town decorations from cottages to main avenues, reflecting a grand royal spectacle.
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Nearing Sea: The Mexican Ready to Sail with Heavy Cargo
The Mexican is nearly ready for sea after moving cargo from lighters to save a tide. She carries 1,500 eggs, half a ton of fruit, beef, mutton, veal, poultry, and three tons of vegetables. Depth of water now six and a half feet but will reach twenty seven feet when fully loaded. shipplers expect record cargo from southern ports.
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Double murder shocks Centreville farm neighborhood
Centreville Maryland April 13 a double murder occurred near town. William Jackson a black farm hand attacked his employer George R Seager with a hatchet. severed his head then shot and killed Ira Seager age 14 who rushed to aid his father. The suspect says he came from Pulaski Arkansas and is jailed in Centreville. Mer Wilson improves. New Iberia Louisiana April 19 congressman W L Wilson arrived from Mexico with Captain Cade and Pharr to review sugar industry. plans to visit Avery's Landing salt mines and Bayou Teche trip as health improves.
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Women and Politics Move Toward Suffrage in New York
New York may extend women's suffrage as the constitutional convention meets May 8. Petitions rise, property ownership among women worth about a million dollars argues for a voice in state government. By state practice, women vote in school elections and on local improvements in several states. Chauncey Depew jokes about a presidential bid, then warns that brilliance often hurts political prospects.
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