25 Apr 1884
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1884
Page
1
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The House Committee on Judiciary submitted four reports on extending the ballot to women. The majority argues suffrage would harm home peace by inviting political contention. the minority contends equal rights justify extension, noting women’s life, liberty, and property require protection. Other items include New Orleans cotton exposition aid and abandoned military reservations legislation.
In a Senate session April 21 the body debated amendments to the naval appropriation bill. Blackburn backed non concurrence except for a $400,000 provision to outfit four new cruisers. The vote was 114 to 92 in favor of concurrence on the amendment, with Randall signaling a yeas and nays in the House. ONeill of Pennsylvania then moved to concur in the amendment for additional funds.
Colonel Ames Weather, chief clerk in the treasury, resigns effective May 23. Theodore F. Swayze to be chief clerk. O. S. Travit named chief of the agent division. W. S. Kellett promoted to assistant chief. James W. Lee nominated for Aberdeen Miss postmaster. Treasury on hand over 29 million dollars in fractional silver coin. appropriation delays. Mail service to Havana and Vera Cruz suspended due to yellow fever quarantines. Senate criticizes House for slow public business. calls for shorter sessions and revised strategy.
Large Democratic convocation in Des Moines April 24 elects temporary and permanent officers, selects delegates to the national convention, and endorses Tilden while repudiating state issues. Extensive district delegations and platform affirmations follow, with emphasis on revenue reform and opposition to local prohibition.
A fragmented report from various states outlines delegate instructions and preferences in the 1880s party conventions. Massachusetts and Minnesota show Edmunds and Blaine support, while others remain uninstructed. The Baltimore convention faces ward contests and a bolting customhouse faction. overall, Blaine influence wanes as conventions proceed.
Lewiston April 23 presiding Emerson of Auburn Eaton presented resolutions urging government control of currency opposing monopolies and banning child labor with compulsory education. Delegates chosen for national convention and electors elected. Bauer nomination favored. Chicago 1880 platform adopted. convention adjourned.
The blaze devastates a northern mill tower after the fire department battles spreading flames. Waterworks valves failed to open, sprinklers limited by fumes, and efforts to contain the fire proved futile as the structure nears collapse. In nearby coverage, New Orleans officials condemn actions and call for a mass meeting to pursue proper courts. election returns show opposition gains in Baton Rouge with arrests for ballot irregularities.
Senate committee on railroads unanimously reported the Cullom bill to regulate interstate commerce. It creates a commission to be known as the Interstate Commerce Commission of Ave Members, to be appointed by the president, with power over regulation across states and enforcement. Violations carry fines up to $1,000 per offense and annual reporting requirements.
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