Confirmation of Peckham Favorable Report May Be Made
February 4 dispatch from Washington reports a favorable Senate committee outlook on Mr. Peckham's nomination to associate justice. The piece notes strong administration effort and skepticism about Hill's opposition, with key arrivals and discussions among Democrats, including Dickinson and Quincy, and a potential executive-session decision. The piece also covers broader congressional moves on tariff, currency, and election law repeal debates, plus looming votes on related resolutions and bills amid committee wrangling and anticipated floor action in the Senate and House.
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House to tackle fortifications bill and other measures
The house plans to finish two matters then consider the fortifications bill on the calendar since December 19. Speaker Crisps and Chairman Sayers want the committee’s prompt reporting record matched by swift house action. Alongside the appropriation bill, the pension bill, the District of Columbia bill, and the sundry civil items await consideration in order.
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Mittee
O'Shil
Crisps
Sayers
House
Quay Seeks to Defeat Wilson Bill with Silver Amendments
Senator Quay arrives in Pittsburg from Beaver with health precarious yet plans to press amendments to the tariff measure. He favors free coinage of silver, repeal of the state bank tax, and monthly gold purchases to boost circulation, aiming to derail the Wilson bill amid Democratic and Republican tensions. He expects hearings for manufacturers and notes the finance committee must act before decisive votes.
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Senator Quay
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Washington
Quay
Senate
Finance Committee
Voorhees
Florida
Taormina Encounters Severe Hurricanes at Sea
The Hamburg One steamship Taormina, Captain Koch, arrived from Hamburg after a twenty two day voyage. It endured two hurricanes in the Gulf Stream, snapping the main mast and losing lifeboat No. 8. Seventy percent of steerage passengers suffered terror as the crew fought to stem the wreck. One steward fell ill during the storm but recovered after twelve days. The voyage was delayed six days due to weather. Also noted is the death of Martha Doyle Knoxvill.
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New York
Hamburg
Koch
Sable Island
Elaheriel
The Wellford Shooting and Coroner Jury Controversy
In Wellford D C on a February night state constables shot and wounded Perry Moore and killed Crawford Ballew during an attempted arrest. Witnesses dispute accounts while a coroner jury is packed amid public outcry. warrants and surrender details unclear.
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D. C
Crawford Ballew
Perry Moore
Ballew
Moore
Greenville County
J. M. Benson
Tillman
Winchester
Babb
Gregory
Boyce Dean
Fant
Bassey
Andrew Moore
A. H. Dean
Dobson
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Mr. Hoy
Dean
Massey
Gore
Bond
Corbett and Mitchell Plan Charity Boxing Event in New York
James J. Corbett and Charley Mitchell will box four rounds at Grand Central Palace on Monday night February 19 to aid the poor. The event aims to recreate the Duval Club ring scene with John Kelly as master of ceremonies and various staff assisting.
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New York
James J. Corbett
Charley Mitchell
Grand Central Palace
Duval Athletic Club
Hou
John Kelly
Pension fraud arrests in Chattanooga after Rev. Re Wy plea
Four more arrests were made in Chattanooga Tennessee on pension fraud charges after the Monday apprehension of the Rev. Re Wy. Three are Negro and one is white. Several hundred pension warrants will be screened out as evidence in the case.
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O'Neill
Chattanooga
Tenn
Re Wy
Vaillant to Die as Paris Braces for Execution
Paris awaits the next day’s execution of August Vaillant the anarchist guilty of bombing the chamber of deputies. Police tighten security as crowds gather near the Rouquette prison and the guillotine is prepared. President Carnot debates reprieve while investigators continue arrests and bomb discoveries undermine calm.
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Rue du Faubourg St. Antoine
Rio de Janeiro blockade sparks U S protest and Benham action
The Rio de Janeiro harbor sees a shifting blockade authority as Admiral de Gama and De Mello press a closure of ports. Minister Thompson and Commander Picking seek protection for American ships, but Benham’s decisive stance vows to defend U S vessels while warning captains to expect risks at the wharves.
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Associated Press
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de Mello
Thompson
United States
Ge Gama
Henry F. Picking
Commander Picking
Admiral Benham
Admiral de Gama
Stevenson
Fearful Birmingham Wind Destroys Gate City Church
A devastating wind gust wrecked the Congregational church at Gate City near Birmingham on February 4. About forty people were inside the Christian Endeavor meeting, mostly women and children. The roof lifted and collapsed, pinning many under debris. Several died or were severely injured, including Mrs. R. H. Pricd and Miss Annie Birds ell, with multiple others sustaining serious injuries. The storm also damaged nearby homes and downed three East Lake railroad track stations. A Columbus Mississippi train was struck by a falling tree, injuring two passengers. a North Birmingham negro section hand was hurt by a falling plank. Birmingham proper avoided fatalities and major property loss.
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Jim Skelton
Scottsboro
Ross
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Tandon
Annie Skelton
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Christian Headeavor Society
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R. H. Pricid
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James Miles
Richard Miles
Charles Oleson
Annie Birdsell
James Hartshorn
James Arthur
William Morgan
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Rev. W. BR. Halt
Dummy
Columbus
Miss
Vega
Irondale
Mardi Gras Arrival Draws Dignitaries to New Orleans
Distinguished visitors pour into New Orleans for Mardi Gras events. Richard Croker arrives with family, Governor Flower expected, reception planned at Washington Artillery hall, and Boston Lancers stationed to greet troops. Continentals escort guests to Jesse K Bell for breakfast as Louisiana Field Artillery salutes. Crews gather at depot, then head to Military Club. Rex procession, Krewe of Proteus, and Rex pageant slated for upcoming nights with Mystic Crew of Comus.
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Governor Flower
New York
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Old Guard
New York City
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H. D. Andrews
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Charles W. Brown
Boston
Jesse K. Bell
Fromt
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Louisiana Field Artillery
Beanham
S’ Grays
Dubuque
Crescent Rifles
Military Club
Canal Street
King Rex
Proteus
Comus
Visit Atlanta study police fire departments mocked
Representative Jones, newly elected chairman of Knoxville’s board of public works, travels to Atlanta to study police and fire departments. The visit aims to learn from Atlanta’s systems and procedures as Knoxville seeks improvements.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Jones
Hbosr of Public Works
Atlanta
Double shooting in Brookhaven ends in fatal injuries
In Brookhaven Mississippi on a February afternoon two men met near the railroad yard and exchanged shots with pistols. James A. M. England was struck in the bowels and died. Leonard Aro was shot in the stomach and cannot recover. A confrontation had led to the gunfire.
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Miss
James A. M. Ingland
Leonard Aro
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