Gossipy Washington sketch favors Mercer graduates in Congress
A Washington gossip column notes Mercer University ties shaping Georgia representation in Congress, with Mercer men occupying several seats and Baptists prominent among lawmakers. It discusses Georgia delegates, university backgrounds, and a span of civic politics, including the Metropolit an hotel plans and southern travel growth.
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Merceras
Allance
Mercer
Nerthen
Mess
Watson
Everett
Moses
la Congress
Lawson
Colley
Fam Winn
Emory and Henry College
Helga Methodist
Georgia Etagauion
Tester
Uate
Blount
Crisp
Livingston
Carlton
Candler
Lester
Congress
Georgia
Senate tariff bill pace set by Republican committee
Congress plans a rapid week with two conference reports on irrigation survey provisions and land grant forfeiture. Aldrich leads Senate tariff debates aiming for a fixed voting date and five minute rule. House schedule allocates days to agriculture labor and conference reports amid river and harbor talks.
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Republican Committee of the
Senate
Aldrich
Conegent
Garhisle
Rules’ Committee
Bronday
Committee On
Committee On Labor
Farewell Banquet for Czars at Peterhof Palace
A farewell banquet at Peterhof palace was attended by the czar, Emperor William, and officials. Illumination on the gardens featured flames, fountains, and a colossal emblem of Prussia. The emperor departed at 10, then boarded the Wobenzollern with a guard of honor.
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von Caprivi
M. de Greis
Ny Nemaber
Baleboy
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Aun
Prussia
Viborg
Wobenzollern
Ones
Irene
Bishop O'Dwyer
John Dillon
Dillon
Will the Knights Be Sustained by Labor Action
Long report on the Knights of Labor strikes at New York Central and Terre Haute, with leaders like Powderly Webb and Johnson commenting. Details include the threat of a general strike, potential arbitration, and preparations for coordinating district assemblies and fund-raising to aid striking workers.
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Vanderbilt
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Acre
Ind
Eupreme Council
Dobs
Brotherhood of Firemen
P. HE. Morrissey
Brotherhood of Trainmen
John Downey
Switchmen’s Mutual Aid Association
Anighta of Labor
New York Centre
Actioa
Criomart
Srny Exsey
Stevenson
Congress
Carcago
Central Council of the
Sgights of Labor
New York Central
Steikers
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Seymour
Vandermitt Railroad
State of
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Ghall
Mmita
Biebway
Congress of the United States
Vanderbilt Eystem
Department of Transportation
Senate
United States
Thia
Syollag
Senacore
Wage Works Political Alliance
Washington
D.C
TRO Stock Yard
Carcaco
Union Stock Yards Switching Association
Themen
Leo Tobe
Organization of Engineers
Sremen
Strikkers
Convention May Split South Carolina Democrats
In South Carolina a convention of 400 to 500 leading anti Tillman figures meets to decide if they form a straight Democratic ticket or oppose Tillman. The body may uphold a primary, while two rival executive committees claim authority and push to convene again on September. Delegates expect debate on suffrage and ballot plans amid factional tensions.
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Hall County
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TERROR ON A TRAIN Stuns Passengers and Is Fatally Injured
An intoxicated livery stable keeper from Smithville boarded a southbound train at Smithville, fired pistols, forced passengers from the coach, and injured himself fatally. He battled until a doctor arrived too late, with prior insanity noted. The body shipped back to Smithville for burial.
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Smithville
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Suithville
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