Tariff Faction Fight Halts House Proceedings In Deadlock
The tariff bill stalls in the house as absent Democrats and the Kickers refuse to vote. A caucus pleads for action while leaders urge passage, with debate over iron sugar and income tax shaping the split. Towns of Greenville slated for Internal Revenue post. Haines backed for Savannah post office amid ongoing investigations.
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Jealous New Yorkers and the Atlantian Arrival
The New York World parcels the first page with interviews of Ward McAllister and Ollie Teall about Sam M. Hall from Atlanta. They advise letters from Savannah society, suggest costly lifestyle moves, and note Hall may be judged by brains and money. An editorial says Hall will be as elegant in New York as at home.
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Final vote fixed on tariff bill in rules clash
Washington a day fixed for the tariff bill final vote January 26 as the rules committee asserts control over the debate. Democrats face quorum trouble with multiple roll calls. populists mostly abstain, shifting power to third party balance. Amid disruption Boutelle and Catchings clash over privilege and process as speaker rules on points of order and the previous question.
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Howard in a cell and his faithful wife’s vigil
Jackson January 5 special report describes Dr. Howard’s transfer to jail after sentence. Guards and a private chamber near Judge Hammond mark tense hours as Howard endures watchful confinement. Mrs. Howard and Central Baptist church members prepare a cozy cell with lace curtains and a carpet while the four witnesses face habeas corpus proceedings next month.
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Otsego man linked to sensational claims in disappearance case
Testimony by Frank Bardeen of Otsego Michigan is cited as potentially tying Caughlin to the Dr Ronin disappearance. Bardeen reportedly will testify he saw Coughlin with 11 cents wagon near Edgewater the night Ronin vanished, a detail not previously connected to the case.
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No Place to Fight in Duval as Sheriff Vows to Stop Bout
Jacksonville January 5. Sheriff Broward declares the Duval county fight will not occur there and vows to mobilize men to prevent it. The Duval Athletic Club pushes arena work and presses Governor Mitchell to allow the match while Anastasia Island in St. Johns county looms as a probable site amid legal and political pressure. Charley Mitchell defends the move while expressing readiness to meet Corbett, training hard and maintaining form.
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Yesterday's hangings in Bardstown and beyond
Reports from Bardstown Kentucky and nearby cities detail executions of Martin Reed in Kansas City Missouri and Dan Gilchrist in Wilmington North Carolina. Reed, a 65 year old gray haired man, faced the gallows after two prior convictions and a jealous killing in 1890. Reed maintained calm before death. Gilchrist, sentenced for killing his father in law with an ax in 1893, was executed privately with only ten witnesses.
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Mrs Dinan Repeats White Horse Tale in Cronin Case
In Chicago on January 5 Mrs Dinan widow of Pat Dinan testified about the white horse story linked to Dr Cronin’s death. The new prosecution witness Mrs Horton was called after objections over notification. Forre Inspector Schaack testified with no material new details as the day’s testimony proceeded.
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Robbers Loot Wisconsin Postoffice And Livery Barn
A Postoffice at Deva n Wis was robbed last night. Robbers entered the postoffice and secured about 650 dollars in stamps. They forced a hostler at a nearby livery to hitch up a fast team for the escape. The watchman was bound and gagged. The robbery was not discovered until this morning.
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Receivers Appointed for United Electric Railway in Nashville
Nashville Tenn Jan 5 United Electric railway formed from Nashville street lines now operates over sixty cars on fifteen routes across fifty to sixty miles of track. Nashville Trust Company and Thomas W Wrenne named receivers. Last year earnings were 3340000, near prior year. First half net 109000, six months fall due to job losses and financial distress. Court ordered receivers to protect all parties interests. Trust Company to advance funds to cover January interest and taxes. All obligations secured. banks not at risk.
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Beatrice Man Hit by Buggy in Nebraska
Beatrice Nebraska January 5 W C Hoyt was knocked unconscious after a buggy driven by C B Sperry struck him while crossing Grant street He lies semi conscious and physicians believe recovery possible Hoyt is President Cleveland’s brother in law. Also from Chicago and Suwannee Springs brief society items follow.
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Attempt to Tap the Wires Foiled by Discovery
An attempt to tap the wires and rig bookmakers and pool rooms at East St. Louis Kansas City Kan and Omaha Neb has been foiled by the discovery of the illicit plant. The wire tappers escaped.
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Woman Fatally Shoots Man Then Kills Self in Louisiana
In Louisiana Missouri a violent incident left a man named Punch dead after a dispute with a woman who also shot him and then killed herself. The chaotic scene unfolded in the same location, leaving investigators to sort through the wreckage of a domestic confrontation.
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Sudden Death of a Lawyer in Delaware Probate Office
R. P. Robinson, a prominent attorney of Columpius, collapsed and died in the probate judge's office at 3 oclock today while engaged in legal business, the death occurring moments after he was seen active in the office.
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Charley in Good Shape at Anastasia Island
At Charley Mitchell's quarters there is strong indignation over a report that Corbett signed the new articles of agreement before Mitchell. Locals say the articles were sent here for Mitchell's signature at least a day before Corbett saw them and Mitchell signed after due consideration. Corbett's name was not on the papers until later.
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Texas Franchise Tax imposes new corporate levy in 1894
Austin reports the 1893 Texas legislature enacted a franchise tax on all domestic and foreign corporations doing business in the state. The tax is $10 per year payable by May 1, with charter forfeiture for nonpayment. Exemptions apply to religious, burial, school, and purely public charities. The secretary of state will notify corporations by March and publish forfeitures by May 1 unless taxes are paid within 60 days.
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NineYearOld Prodigy Lizzie Beale Astonishes Pradesh
In Gurley Alabama a nine year old white girl Lizzie Beale reportedly weighs 192 pounds and can lift an anvil of 225 pounds. She has long hair and regular features though breathes harder in warm weather. The story notes her rarity amid local attention.
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Worth County fills unexpired tax collector term
In Ysabea Georgia on January 5 a special election filled the unexpired term of Tax Collector A P Smith. Democrat S Hall defeated third party candidate C Girl by more than two to one. This is the second election in thirty days with the third party losing ground each time.
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Weather and war notes in a frigid January report
Frigid weather spans Europe and beyond with temperatures plunging to 12 and 34 below in places, icebound rivers and snow causing deaths. Reports from Moscow Nijni London and coastal ports mention ship crews endangered, while Honduras Nicaragua and Costa Rica battle incursions and political moves as cold air lingers.
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