29 Apr 1890
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1890
Page
1
The fragmented speech outlines a congressional clash over policing and party control as Reed critiques Democratic tactics and Republicans rally behind a stricter security and election stance. It cites Senate and House debates, concerns over federal power, and remarks on postmaster appointments and political maneuvering.
The U S Supreme Court holds Congress alone may regulate interstate commerce and may not allow states to bar original liquor packages shipped from another state. The decision centers on Leisy Co and Keykuk cases, upholding that state bans on imports conflict with federal authority and that police power remains limited when commerce is involved. The opinion emphasizes federal supremacy in regulating cross state trade of intoxicants despite local moral concerns.
New York reporters gather as doctors and officials prepare Kemmler execution by electric chair. Warden Durston plans the procedure with Dr Full and guards. earlier experiments on completed subjects noted. Separate items cover silver prices, cotton market, and a fatal stabbing in Edenton as police seize the killer porter.
Dallas, April 23. Four hundred houses in the suburbs deserted due to flood. Trinity River overflow several inches higher than 1686. Generals and officers direct relief and repair work. Railroads including Texas and Pacific and Missouri Pacific suspend operations. Elevators and laundries damaged. cotton compress and wheat losses reported. Government aid planned with transportation and supply measures. Several thousand dollars in damages and relief efforts underway.
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