Senate tariff debate nears end of fifth week in senate
Washington April 20 The fifth week of tariff debate opens with rumors of changes to duties on ore and refined sugar and proposals to raise white lead duties. Supporters aim to secure unity among Democrats for tariff reform while House leaders shift focus to army appropriations and the near end of Congressional business. Carlisle signals possible compromises to win broad support for passage.
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Press power frees Jacksonville suspect from obscene art verdict
In Jacksonville on April 29 a judge freed James Douglass after public pressure from newspapers overturned a guilty verdict for selling obscene pictures. The case highlighted tensions over decency, with critics arguing art interpretation and law clash. Meanwhile city bond talks and new federal port regulations stirred local and national attention.
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Coxey's Army Arrives In Washington D C
Coxey and about four hundred commonwealers reach Washington after a long march from Rockville. The camp is plain and crowded, with scouts, bands, and citizens gathering to watch the procession. Coxey and Browne deliver rambling talks while plans to march on the Capitol are announced for Tuesday.
Appeal to Ashland voters over Breckinridge rise
In Lexington on April 29 anti Breckinridge factions in the seventh district released a 12000 word pamphlet by Professor J B Jones of Hamilton Female College urging purity in home life and morality in public life and opposing the re election of Colonel W W C Breckinridge Twenty thousand copies were issued and circulated beginning yesterday The pamphlet claims no candidate is endorsed In Washington funeral services for Mrs John T Morgan wife of Senator Morgan of Alabama will be held at their residence at 10:30 a m on Tuesday May 1 with interment at Hock Creek cemetery nearby
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Nebraskas Democracy Faces Morton and Bryan Clash
Omaha April 29 Special. The 1891 campaign opens a fierce Nebraska Democratic struggle as Jay Sterling Morton faces opposition from Billy Bryan and free silver reformers. Morton’s record, backed by railways and patronage, fuels a push for Bryanism in a pivotal state convention and next elections.
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Miners threaten to drive away workers at Bucktown camp
Tennessee special reports white miners raid Charles Livingston’s railroad camp near Bucktown. About 50 White men armed with rifles pistols and dynamite demanded the 53 Black workers leave. Livingston vows to continue hiring and offers a $100 reward for arrests. Prejudice blamed for outbreak.
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Troops to North Dakota to aid marshal in rail strike
United States Colonel Lawyne ordered Colonel Mason to send part of the third regiment from Fort Snelling to North Dakota to assist Marshal Cronin in serving warrants and arresting riotous strikers along the Great Northern railway. Four companies left at five this morning. 21 men total. They will operate from Grand Forks and Devil's Lake as needed. Meanwhile engineers and firemen consider returning to work as wage talks shift, with traffic to resume by tomorrow.
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Liquor Clash Looms As Dispensary Law Fades
The column argues South Carolina faces a liquor surge with saloons opening nationwide, license fees ignored, and revenue officials circulating new guidance. It analyzes a looming constitutional battle as Governor Tillman eyes Senate race, judges Gary and McGowan, and a possible re enactment of the dispensary law, predicting upheaval and public opposition.
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Earthquake Hits Athens Area With 365 Shocks In Eight Hours
Reports from Atalanta say Friday saw 365 earthquakes in eight hours, with two hours of near continuous trembling. A three and a half mile radius around the town shows deep fissures, sea intrusion, and widespread destruction. Deaths and injuries rise hourly as thousands in Locris face hunger and homelessness while the government struggles to provide relief.
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Archduke Joseph narrowly escapes assassination in Hungary
A shooter fired at a train carrying Archduke Joseph from Budapest toward Gratz. The bullet struck the carriage woodwork but did not injure anyone. Rumors say the archduke may have resigned from a Hungarian Academy committee over Kossuth funeral participation, sparking dispute among Kossuthists. no suspect or motive is established.
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Jurors Guarded After Anarchist Verdict in Paris
Paris reports jurors who found Henry guilty yesterday have received death threat letters. Judges, prosecutors, and court officers face protection. Guards at high official residents and public buildings have been heightened.
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