Georgia Holds the Key to Gold Bug Drive in South
Washington dispatch reports administration emissaries plan a southern push to secure Georgia and other states for goldbug influence. Secretary Smith leads Georgia efforts with Carlisle rallying at Memphis May convention, aiming to counter free silver forces and shape the south to silver policy.
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Washington
South
Memphis
Joe Blackburn
Secretary Smith
Georgia
Empire State of
Smith
Carlisle
Plessergrank
Mr. Smith
Ackers
Detroit
Beief
Atlantic Seaboard
Hitness
Villnois
Mississippi Valley
Atlanta
Mason and Dixon's Inc
Cleveland
Crisp
Pat Walsh
Harris
Tennessee
Morgan and
Pugh
Alabama
Congress
Themaclven
West
Wall Street
Rothschilds
Nts
Financiera
Py Ver
Techk
Harrison and the Presidency
Fairbanks of Indianapolis, a Harrison ally, tells The Tribune that ex President Harrison will not seek re election and favors another eminent party figure for the nomination. He says Harrison has no desire to return to the White House, though his supporters see him as the logical 196 candidate for a prosperity driven revival.
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Fairbanks
New Tors
Tripyne
W. Fairbanks
Indianapolis
Indiana
Harrison
Tribune
Clarkson
Republican Party
White House
Turney's Contested Case Hearings Set by Legislature
Nashville April 29 Special The General Assembly will meet in joint convention at 11 am to review the majority and minority reports on the governor election probe. The minority report, about 4500 words, critiques the contest law and poll tax ruling, accuses the committee of bias and uneven rulings, and claims fuller county review could have swung Evans plurality toward Turney.
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General Assembly
Nashville
Tenn
Mega
Ivins
Evans
Turney
Giles
Maury
Moore
Trousdale
Hardin
Tipton
Tennessee Senate Defeats Jeffries Fee Bill in Fees Reduction
In Nashville the Tennessee Senate rejected the Jeffries fee bill by a large margin, lowering official fees to 3.00 per year after a strong county official lobby. The House approved a measure mandating instruction on the effects of alcohol and narcotics in public schools and a 326,000 appropriation for a new Negro department at the East Tennessee Insane asylum.
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Tennessee
Jeffries
Nashville
Tenn
Senate
Jeffries Tee
House
East Tennessee Insane Asylum
Textile manufacturers report continued depressed conditions in New England and Mid-Atlantic states
The May issue of The Home Market Bulletin compiles a survey of 481 textile establishments across New England New York New Jersey and Pennsylvania. It shows production employment and wages still about 10 percent below two years earlier with many mills reducing running time and staff. Firms blame foreign competition and price undercutting while orders and profits remain weak and tariff fears persist.
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New Baghina
Boston
Mass
New England
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Fall River
New Bedford
Bulletin
Treasury Department
Alabama Embalmers Board Organizes First Session
The state board of embalmers formed by the recent legislature held its first session in Montgomery. B. B. Dixon of Mobile was elected president and I Me Cooper of Opelika secretary. Much business was transacted and adjournment set to meet at Mobile on April 2.
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Alabama Embalmers
Montgomery
Ale
State Board of Embalmers
Choy
B. B. Dixon
Mobile
Solid for Silver Delegates Instructed How to Vote
Chicago April 20 delegates begin action on the state executive committee call for a state convention to decide party policy on silver. Counties vary. Effingham and Putnam show mixed support with many Democrats backing free silver. Conventions in Flora and Morgan counties push for 16 to 1, with strong goldbug opposition in some areas. Delegates from several counties are set for Springfield in June to express the party stance. Memphis reports goldbug delegations forming for the Memphis convention in May.
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Chicago
Putnam County
Effingham
Littingham County
Democratic State Central Committee
Springfield
R. F. Lawson
Republican Central Committee
Flora
Clay County Demorats
Princeton
Democratic Central Committee
Greenville
Bond County
Jacksonville
Til
Morgan County
Memphis
Tenn
Josh Patterson
Nashville
Knoxville
Chattanooga
Stony
Mississippi
Vicksberg
Jackson
Meridian
Baltimore
Lexington
Louisville
Teichmond and
Staunton
Kansas Ciy
Charleston
3. C
Silver in Texas Address Calls State Convention
The 16 to 1 silverites led by Railroad Commissioner Reagan plan an address to Texas voters on the monetary question. A convention is called for Fort Worth on August 6 with precinct meetings July 20 to elect delegates. The proclamation appeals to finish the issue and cites meetings in Memphis and Waco, while criticizing Cleveland and the national Democratic party.
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Austin
Lex
Reagan
Texas
Forth Worth
Waterloo
Memphis
Waco
National Democratic Party
Cleveland
National Democracy
Sixth Negro lynched in Butler County over Murphy murder
In Greenville Alabama on April 20 the sixth lynching occurred as a Black man was found hanged in the same area where five others had been lynched last Sunday. The victim, unnamed, is believed to have struck the fatal blow to Watts Murphy. Sheriff Bargainer recovered the body, indicating death by hanging for at least a day.
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Walls Murphy
Greenville
Ala
Butler County
Watts Murphy
Bargainer
Murphy
Pannill Trial Ends with Jury Deadlock in Lynchburg
In Lynchburg Virginia April 2 the trial of RH Pannill on robbery conspiracy charges ended with a hung jury in the U S district court. Jurors reportedly split with about two thirds favoring acquittal while the rest urged conviction and Pannill’s bond was set at 36 000 pending further action.
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Pannill
Lynchburg
Lynchburg National Bank
United States District Court
Gaven
Pannitt
Riot in St Louis city jail over smallpox threat
Five prisoners and four officers injured as a riot erupts in the city jail after the state health board forbids moving condemned inmates to the penitentiary due to smallpox. Seven cells compromised, guards attacked by a group of inmates including Dowdy, a Black woman with a pistol. Guards used night tubs andfre hoses to quell the disturbance and restore order.
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St. Louis
State Board of Health
Haa
Thigit
Cata
Three Lives Lost in Pittsburg Fire Tragedy
Three men died in a blaze that engulfed the East End after an early morning fire at the fect store of R. J. Blalas on Pennsylva nia avenue. Lydes Michel Samuel Weaver and Fred R. Schneider perished while aiding Weaver. Mrs Weaver, though rescued, remains in critical condition as six tenements burned and the fire caused substantial damage.
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Pittsburg
Ruits
R. J. Blalas
Pennsylvania Avenue
East End
Lydes Michel
Carpenter
Samuel Weaver
Fred R. Schneider
Weaver
Michel
Fred Schneider
Bank Teller Foils Robber in Dubuque Bank
In Dubuque Iowa on April 2 a bank teller Maurice Brown of Iowa Trust and Savings Bank shot Leonard Less during a robbery attempt. Less is wounded but stable and expected to recover. the teller grabbed a revolver from his desk and fired after the robber broke the glass at the counter.
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Dubuque
Maurice Brown
Iowa Trust and Savings Bank
Anot
Leonard Less
Less
Collapse of New York Block Hits Franklin Street
A five story business block at 116 Franklin street collapses at 1 16 am in New York and bursts into flames moments later. The new structure stood on the foundations of an older building and was about to be occupied by J H Mohlmean Co wholesale grocers and importers. Damage is estimated over $100 000 with a mysterious catastrophe noted.
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New York
Franklin Street
J. H. Mohlmean & Co
Messer Denies Dellwood Post Office Robbery Charge
A. W. Messer, held on a burglary charge in Dellwood, Ga., denies involvement in the Dellwood post office robbery. He was committed to jail by U S Commissioner Williams and transfers to Marianna, Fla., for a preliminary hearing. Messer, who lived in Girard, Ala, for seven months, says he was arrested at political enemies' instigation. Deputy Marshal Byrd takes Messer to Marianna aboard the Queen City.
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Dellwoot
Columbus
A. W. Messer
United State
Willams Todiy
Marianna
Fla
J. F. Potter
Kasser
Whicch
Girard
Ala
Messer
Dellwood
J. W. Byrd
Queen City
Bodies Sold Before Execution Rumor Explodes
In Birmingham on April 29 a sensational claim reports two African American men Lee Harris and Abe Mitchell sentenced to death for murder sold their bodies for cash before their June 7 hanging. Harris allegedly sold to Dr Charles Whelan Jr and the sale later to undertaker John D Miller. Mitchell sold to Whelan for five dollars with transfer to Miller.
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Birmingam
Ala
Lee Harris
Abe Mitchell
Merriwether
Charles Whelan
Whelan
John D. Miller
Dr. Whelan
Rebels and Spanish Officers Forecast Rebellion Outcome
News from the Cuban theater reports volunteers and conscripts wavering in cities as rebels grow bolder in the eastern districts. Maxi Gomez and kin allegedly landed on the south coast after a voyage from Inagua and Haiti, while clashes near San Luis leave three rebels and one Spanish soldier dead. A banquet near the artillery barracks ended in disaster when misused shells caused an explosion. General Campos orders renewed action, with 1100 troops arriving and a reported engagement near Guantanamo where nine rebels were killed and several wounded.
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Martine Taemm Pos
Campos Dovin
Inagua Island
Porteae Hayti
Conde de Venadito
Flora
Ana
Maceo
Ban Bents
Dos Camfilas
San Luis
Perez
Guantanamo
Campos
Court of Pardons
Spain
Juan Lopez Castilla
Plaza Des Armes
Chambers of Commerce
General Campos
General la Chambre
Bayam
Villa Verde
Cenerals
Havana
Garrick
Baleed
la Chambre
Valdes
San Francisco
Arms rumors swirl over Jacksonville area in March report
A fragmentary wartime style dispatch from Key West claims possible shipments of arms to a Jacksonville region network. The report cites Mantel led operations and mentions shipments aboard a vessel, with authorities probing the reliability of the tips and seeking confirmation of weapon movements.
Reading Oscar's Letters Trials of Wilde and Taylor
In London on April 29 the central criminal court at the Old Bailey resumed the trials of Oscar Wilde and Alfred Taylor. Letters from Wilde to young Mayor and others were read. A literary figure sent sympathy for Wilde and urged dismissal of charges. Superintendent Gill read Queensberry trial notes about Wilde and Alphonse Conway. Edward Clarke argued the Pinter testimony was outside the indictment. the court allowed it. Reports also note Wilde seeks divorce from Mrs Oscar Wilde.
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London
Oscar Wilde
Alfred Taylor
Central Criminal Court
Old Bailey
Wilde
F. Gill
Commoner Cargon
Marquis of Queensberry
Queensberry
Alphonse Conway
Newsboy
Worthington
Edward Clarke
Pinter
Taylor
Oscar’ Wilde
No Foundation for Report on Ministers Meeting
Tokyo dispatch states the claim that Russian French and German ministers visited Kyoto to interview Premier was unfounded The three powers have not received an official Japanese reply to their protest note and remain inclined toward a pacific view of the situation
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Count Ito
Gondon
Tokio
Kioto
Japan
Ex-Cashier Defalcation Postpones Trial At Farmers Bank
Dred of Hid for a week the ex cashier at Farmers National ceded through the esty durin president Dr J Ho MecAden where ex cashier designed his intention to surrender to authorities. Preliminary trial delayed as US District Attorney Glenn arrives late. Bail efforts underway with 25 to 30 friends ready to stand bond. Defalcations now believed to exceed 80.05. Bank Examiner Miller continues review of bank books.
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Dred of
Hid
Farmers’ National
Esty . Durin
J. Ho MecAden
United States
D. G.maxwell
Arso Whea Holland
R. RB. Glenn
Mr. Holland
Miller
Jealous Husband Shoots Wife Then Self in South Carolina
In Union South Carolina April 29 a man identified as W L Crumpton shot his wife at the dinner table after an argument then shot himself twice. One bullet hit his heart area and spinal column leaving paralyzed legs the other small. Crumpton from Danville Virginia is grievously wounded his wife lightly injured. Jealousy said to have triggered the tragedy. Ug parents notified.
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Union
S. C
W. L. Crumpton
Crumpton
Danville
Durant Arraigned in Murder Case in San Francisco
Durant appeared in court in San Francisco and heard the charge of murdering Blanche Lamont read to him in his characteristic indifferent manner. A preliminary hearing is booked for tomorrow, with a possible adjournment until after the coroner's inquest. The coroner has scheduled the Lamont inquest for Wednesday morning.
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San Francisco
Durant
Blanche Lamont
Hawking
Woman stabbed rival to death in jealousy case
Mrs Marth Wallen of Blackwater Virginia stabbed Mrs Lane Wallace to death with a pitchfork in Bristol Tennessee on April 29. Authorities say jealousy over Mrs Wallen's husband who favored the victim drove the crime. The husband has fled the country.
Beveins in a Cell Embezzling Clerk Sentenced
Columbus April 29 special Ashley Bevins a Macon Ga embezzling mail clerk was received today to serve one year He was very happy over the sentence and the prospect of clerical work in the prison
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Columbus
Ashley Bevins
Macon
Turney pardons short term convicts in Knox and surrounding counties
Tennessee Governor Turney granted pardons to Sam Cappell William Kennedy and Strong Kennedy all from Knox county serving one year and a 100 dollar fine for felonious assault Lee Claybrooke Layddrdgle county two years for attempt to murder Bam Kelaly Giles county two years for larceny and Allen Herbert of Nashville whose death sentence for murder was commuted to life imprisonment by Governor Bate
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Tennessee
Nashville
Tenn
Turney
Sam Camppell
William Kennedy
Strong Kennedy
Knox County
Lee Claybrooke
Layddrdgle
Bam Kelaly
Giles County
Bate
Toate
Secretary Smith Denies Tee in Lease Case Link
The article reports Secretary Hoke Smith denying any connection between ex Attorney General Garland and lease matters involving Wichita Kiowa Comanche and Apache reservations. It notes reports that Garland pressed for access to payment, possible influence on departmental action, and mentions an upcoming investigative committee. Colonel Cobb of Gainesville, visiting, is cited in context.
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Bree Bert Toy
Smith
Dows
Cobb
Gainesville
Fort Worth
Nist
Hoke Smith
Pele -Wal
Garland
Gar
Ing
GS Martin
Welleknu
Garlan
Martin
Garand
Gatland
Florida Club Forfeit Ties Corbett Fitzsimmons Match
J H Vendig manager of the Florida Athletic Club sent a $5000 forfeit to bind the Corbett Fitzsimmons bout. If the club fails to stage the fight on July 1 in any U S location the stake is split between the boxers. Vendig and Brady defend and support the club’s right to choose the venue across the United States.
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Corbett-Fitzsimmons
New York
J. H. Vendig
Florida Athletic Club
Washington
P. H. Dwyer
Corbett
Fitzsimmons
Jizsimmons
Vendig
United States
Sneed Fined for Attempted Murder in Selma Duel
The trial of BE. H. Sneed connected with last Friday's duel concluded this afternoon. It was proven he fired four shots at a Dudley. He was fined 50 dollars and bound over in 500 dollars on a charge of attempt to murder. He will post bond but plans an appeal on the 60 dollar concealed weapons fine. The report also notes a postponed marriage in London and a forthcoming ceremony at Hanover Square tomorrow, with the Orleans family disturbance affecting plans for Princess Helene and the Aosta wedding.
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Selma
Ala
Apafil 2
BE. H. Sneed
London
Duke of Aosta
Helene of Dr. Jeans
Duc d'Orleans
House of
Duchess of Marlborough
Lord William ‘Beresford
George's ‘Church
Hanover Square
Duke of Orleans
Seville
Helene
Austa
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