Senate Aims to Finish Big Task Before Adjournment
At week’s end the Senate plans to push seven major appropriation bills, with the Swayne impeachment vote set for Monday morning. No debate on impeachment. a two thirds vote required for each article, followed by naval and Indian bills, then post office and pension measures. The House opens its last week with sundry civil and statehood bills pending, aiming for final conference reports and a possible all night session.
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Widow burned alive on pyre of husband in India court case
Bombay February 2 Indian officials exposed a ritual murder in which a widow was set on a funeral pyre alongside her husband in Sanchar. Juggernath Missir and three relatives were sentenced to prison for the act, described as a pious rite by perpetrators amid noisy religious pageantry.
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Sanchar
Juggernath
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Dwarii Missi
Ram Charan Missir
Lachman Tewari
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Altai Eon
Missirs
Lachman ‘Tewari
Fanchari
Miss Lena Swift Named Maid of Honor at Confederate Reunion
General Steven D. Lee announces Miss Carrie Peyton Wheeler, daughter of General Joseph Wheeler, as sponsor for the south for the Confederate reunion in Louisville on June 14 16. Wheeler selects Miss Tena Swift and Miss Clara Hall as maids of honor.
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Atlanta
Steven D. Lee
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Carrie Peyton Wheeler
Joseph Wheeler
Louisville
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Wheeler
Tena Swift
Clara Hall
Louiville
Gainesville Burglary Suspect Held in Jail
Galnesville Ga February 26 Speciaty Ben Burton a 23 year old white man was jailed on a burglary charge and as a suspect known as Sack the Shooter who terrorised the town for a month He was arrested at Toccoa on request of the Well authorities and goods stolen from Gainesville were found in his possession A second man linked to the depredations was being sought and expected to be detained by tomorrow night The forter allegedly vowed to put the town on the bum and clothing matching a local store theft was found on Burton at arrest
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Ben Burton
Crow
Galnesville
Toccoa
Gainesville
Burton
Tocros
KEEP UP FIGHT ON CANAL BOARD
Conferees from the senate and house met in session for two hours to consider the Isthmian canal bill. No definite action on senate amendments. discussion moved toward accepting all but the commission continuation. The house bill abolishes the commission, senate amendment retains it. talks point to trimming the commission to three members. Another meeting slated for tomorrow. Headaches and neuralgia from colds promoted by Laxative Bromo Quinine.
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Fape
London Stock Market Advances as Peace Talks Persist
The London stock exchange remained active amid continued peace talk with outsiders buying more while Americans showed rallies before finishing higher. Japanese bonds attracted steady demand as Raglans slipped and Steel securities drew interest. Bank of England balance was watched as gold flows and reserve levels peaked.
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Mrs Charles Harper Dead In Rome Ga
Mrs Charles M Harper wife of Colonel Co M Harper died in Rome yesterday afternoon Born Georgia McDonald in Wayneaville Ga in 1846 She leaves four sons and one daughter Houston R Harper Donald Harper Charles Harper Sr Clarence Harper and Joy Harper Funeral is set for Tuesday She led the Woman s Missionary Society of the Baptist church for many years
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Clarence Harper
Jacksonville
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Prince and Princess of Wales to Tour India in November
London February 26 reports the prince and princess of Wales will visit India from November to March, touring principal cities and estates. They will receive chiefs and princes on behalf of King Edward, with the exchange of ceremonial presents dispensed with and no presents accepted.
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Baltimore and Ohio to buy vast railway fleet in 1905
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company authorizes an extensive purchase for 1905 including 76 freight locomotives, 35 passenger locomotives, 46 wheel switching locomotives, and 10,000 freight cars. Contracts will be awarded soon with total cost between 12 and 13 million dollars. Deliveries begin April for cars and June for locomotives, with all shipments completed by November 1905 to meet next winter's needs.
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Relief Fund Established in Memphis for Hot Springs Victims
February 26 The Memphis News Scimitay reports a relief fund started for Hot Springs fre gafterers with a $1,000 contribution. The fund is placed at the disposal of Mayor Belding and other contributions will be rapidly forwarded to the stricken city.
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Belding
Sity
Not Stationary Ostend Pa Seat of War
In Ostend and Pennsylvania the speaker ponders the war's seat as a murky, muggy metaphor. The dialogue reflects uncertainty and a shifting mood about war's location and impact.
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Bills Buried in the Senate Stage Play Debate
Washington February 26 Special. Congressman Sulzer quips that the senate is the burial place of good legislation as House members led by Cannon rail against upper chamber influence. The Esch Townsend railroad bill exposes party tactics, with Democrats split between rival measures and Republicans accusing both sides of politics. Various lawmakers criticize Senate delay while praising or lamenting House methods.
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Washington
William Sulzer
Tenth Congressional District
New York
East River Front
Senate
Sulzer
Hungary
Roosevelt
House
Joe Cannon
Esch-Townsend
Spur
Whitehouse
Cannon
Interstate Commerce Committee
Republican House
Congress
St. Baume
Bui
Egu
Georgia Farmer Demonstrates Profit From Noncotton Acreage
W A SHINGTON Ga February 25 W C Special Charles W Heard of Tignall Ga demonstrates farming can be profitable without relying on cotton. He cut cotton acreage by about 50 percent two years ago and grew corn instead yielding 475 bushels of corn 7000 pounds of fodder and 4600 pounds of shucks. Crop cost 7650 dollars while fodder and shucks sold for 7560 dollars nearly covering production. He stored proceeds in his bank account with additional profits from selling cotton surplus.
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Ashington
Charles W. Heard
Tignall
Georgia
Heard
Democrat to Me Today on the Townsend Bill and Federal Regulation
A speaker argues that the Erch Townsend bill would expand federal power over rail regulation sparking fears of race-based rules and state resistance. The critic questions Senate chances, warns of a Pandora’s box of federal authority, and notes political pressure in legislative debate.
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Not Bony of John Paul Jones Reveals Coffin Identity
Ambassador Forter reports a lead coffin presumed to be John Paul Jones but deciphered inscription shows the remains belong to an Englishman buried March 8, 1700, two years after Jones died. Coffin will not be opened as examination continues, confirming Protestant cemetery burials near the Jones excavations.
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Faris
Porter Sa
John Paul Jonre
Janes
Berlea
Jones
Tifton Hotel Sadie Destroyed In A Fire Disaster
A major blaze at the Hotel Sadie in Tifton Georgia completely destroyed the southeast wing and top of the building during supper hour. Losses included furniture personal effects and cash, with insurance claims totaling about ten thousand dollars for furnishings and three thousand five hundred for the building. Key figures affected include Irvine W Myers owner and Captain J A Philips, with other losses borne by Bank of Tifton cashier Hawke and local businesses.
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J A. Philips
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Wow Hawke
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Parker
Cleo
Hear
San Domingo Senate Committee Delays Meeting Plan
In Washington on February 26 Chairman Cupom of the senate committee on foreign relations sought a meeting today but failed and gave notice for tomorrow. After a vote related to impeachment, the committee adjourned until a date to be named as it reviews the Banta Demings protocol. A report is expected on the first day of the special senate session to consider executive business.
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