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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1889

Page

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Randall May Resigns Chairmanship Amid Senate Budget Confusion

The article reports Randall May considering resignation as chair of the Appropriations Committee over the Cowles tobacco bids dispute. It states party loyalty may drive him to resign the chair rather than report the bill, while the committee could still push a 46 report. Also covered is William Walter Phelps securing Normandie quarters for Vice President-elect Morton and Mr Blaine, with talk of a confidential letter from General Harrison to Blaine, and Blaine’s cabinet prospects affecting other candidates for a southern post.

Waswixeron Randall Cowles Tobacco William Walter Phelne Normandie Morton Mr. Blaine I Sully Tower Row Mr. Phelps Harrison Blaine Lave Bean Maine Statesman Hinino Maone Goff West Virginia Alcorn Mississippi Warner Alabama Avnderson Missouri Kradiey Kentucky E.W. B Wasmvaray Blount Georgia Strubie Town Dakota New Mexico Voorhees Washington Congress Me. Mnnsner Mexico Oregon Baker New York South Dakota Dubois Idaho Springer Gutwhasits Columbus Ohio

In The Senate Tavist Debate on Late Election

The senate received the president messages on Samoa and Hayti and referred them to foreign relations. Memorials from the Wormans Nations Christian Temperance union and other groups urged Sabbath observance legislation and opposed Sunday trains and drills. Riddleberger opposed such legislation. Whandler and others petitioned for suffrage rights in Orangeburg. The tariff debate resumed with West amendment and various proposals, Chandler criticizing protectionists as aiming to destroy northern industry. The session adjourned for the day after ongoing tariff discussions and a planned adjournment.

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Morgan and Blair debate Alabama race and migration

A heated exchange between Morgan of Alabama and Blair of New Hampshire centers on race and migration. Morgan disparages Alabama's Black population while proposing emigration to northern states. Blair counters with regional impact. The section also notes New Mexico statehood discussions and territorial admission debates in Congress.

President vetoes pension bills and a postmaster telegraph payout

The president returned three pension bills vetoing them as charges were not supported by military service records. He also vetoed paying 48 to Michael Pigott of Quincy for telephone use, noting a date error since he became postmaster in 1840 and that the telephones were used under post office authorization in 1883. He warns such legislation would spur unnecessary spending and undermine governance.

Wasitadox House of Representatives Michael Pigott Quincy Llinois Pigott Post Office Department

ITEMS FROM WARRHINGTON EXAMINATIONS AND NOMINATIONS

The senate committee on interstate commerce approved Walter L. Bragg for interstate commerce commissioner. A board of army officers will examine Brigadier General David G. Siwaim for retirement. Vice President-elect and Mrs Morton plan a stay in Washington. The extradition treaty with England is the special order for January 20. Captain Douglass M. Scott and First Lieutenant Charles Hay confirmed as subsistence commissaries.

Isdouer Brage Wasixxcox Senate Walter L. Bragg Army David G. Siwaim United States Army Penet Tolabird McFesh Baxter England Wasnixecroy Jam Douglass M. Scott Charles Hay Twenty-third Infantry

Woods's Decision Draws Wide Debate On Grand Jury Charge

January 16 reports from Indiana and Virginia describe Judge Woods's grand jury instructions drawing strong reactions from Democrats and Republicans alike. Lawyer comments defend the charge as lawful, while critics question its legal reach. Separate Virginia and Maryland items note farmers' assembly actions, Methodist greetings to General Harrison, cadet discipline findings, Delaware US Senate election results, and snowfall in the Northwest.

Pranarouts Indze Woods Federal Grand Jury Judge Woods Justine Harlan Supreme Court Fadley Jetter Fudge Claypool Woods Claypool Willian Henderson Committee of One Hundred Prident Hendricks W. A. Calkina Jien Stanton J. Peole McDonald Inins T Buller Dudley Whitaker Whittaker Virginia Farmers Brownown State Farmers’ Assembly Tralgo Hubert Cverly Fauquier Cordon Merrick Expe Wittee A. Rockenborough Northamton Jeppard Norfolk Joseph . Anderson Goochland F. Mives Dinwiddie J.thompson Brown Nelson J. W. Long Frederick J. B. Beverly J. Hoge Tyler Pulaski G. Julian Wrait Augusta H.M. Mettrudey Albersparle

Outrages in Mississippi mob violence and arson

A Kemper and Noxubee counties mob drove out over forty Negro families, burned many cabins including J. M. Edwards’s two story home, and robs and threatens others. Governor Lowry counsels county and agency officers to act, promising constitutional support. In Texas, baseball catcher M. J. Bradley was shot dead by Tom Angus after prior altercations involving a woman. White Caps in Massachusetts punish a man named Welsh for immorality. thirteen members arrested, fines imposed.

Jackson, Miss New Mississippian Shagulak Kemper County Noxcbee J. M. Edwards Ube Fac D. Chamberlin Lowry Slukulak Noxabeo Kemper Pegroes Whiting Noxabee Cout Kempet Daxnaz Gex M. J. Bradley Tom Angus Bradley Main Street Angus Broadley Dolly Love Oi City Jopling Texas Texas League Dennison Bt. Joseph Anaguala Ralph Et Whitecaps Massachusetts Toston Evening Herald Worth Salem N. 1 John Weleh Welaly Christies

Prostitution of Justice in Birmingham and Lynching News

Birmingham tale reports John W Williams freed from Tuscaloosa asylum after insanity plea following an unprovoked murder and Hawes riot ties. George Meadows lynching questioned as Louis Jackson is held. Mrs Kellum blind to suspect. Commutation efforts loom in North Carolina for Howard Anderson facing execution. Miss Mississippi suit over $80,000 to lessees of penitentiary slated to reopen. officials unavailable.

Birmingham Braumwanam Ala John W. Willians Hawes Tuscaloosa Williams Fisnder Simon Isaacs Isaacs William Buice Brice Wiliams Bresoxcuam George Meadowa Pratt Mines Louis Jackson

Stanley Letters From Emin Pasha Expedition Reach Europe

Henry M. Stanley reports to Sheikh Hamed and Libyan contacts about returning with Emin Pasha’s men and goods. He describes camp locations, plenty of food, and plans to move toward England after ten days. Also notes a separate German indictment dispatch about Geffcken and the Molier affair, with view of imperial proceedings and diary revelations.

Bressels Henry BI. Stanley Boa BoNaLya Musetta Sheikh Hamed Ben McLamed Henry M. Stanley Lam Emin Pasha Emin Pusha Manga Exain Casutes Pusla Bas Ivars Abundanes Yambunga Wong Iest Henea Siigsland William Twenity Q Sheikh Hamed Ben Mahomed Stanley Falls Russels Dy Post Stanley Africa Stanley Fatts Europe

Analysis of Roggenbach letters on Geffcken and Bismarck debate

From Loxpow January 16 report on Roggenbach letters seeking to block Geffcken memorial to the emperor. The Times notes the debate shows private dislike and academia opposition as a weak point while criticizing the publicity of the indictment and the lack of magnanimity in the affair.

Bismarck Roggenbach Geffcken the Times Hisnarck Hardy Motler

Delaney's Evidence Before Farnell Commission

A convict testifies at the Farnell Commission on Fenian groups in Ireland, detailing leaders, funds, and plots including attempts to kill officials. Delaney describes meetings in Dublin Forester's Hill and the Rotunda, the invincibles, and connections to Davitt Parnell and Forster. He recalls oath terms, money flows from the Weayne, and mentions Phenix Park murders and a commuted death sentence.

Farnell Commission Lospen Parnell Commission Hannen William O’brien United Ireland O'Brien Times Patrick Delaney Marlboroughe Elgan Brennan MacAlister John Lavey John Doran Byrke Tynan Daniel Delaney Mullet Jady Mr. Forster Ireland Joseph Brady Timothy Kelly Forster Quien Alpoc Bridge Brady Kelly Phenix Park Jr. Byrne Castle Lill Fom Carey Cun Dublin Evan Delaaney Egan Charles Russell Fontana Times Evidenza Crown Shannon Invincibles Byte Caray Ney Byrne Lord Spencer

Minister Phelps Honored by London Fishmongers Night

The Fishmongers' Association of London entertained United States minister Mr Phelps at a banquet. He praised the U S for diplomacy and wished to bid farewell with a morning greeting, expressing hope to see English friends again. The night also featured remarks and a farewell nod to cross Atlantic ties.

Fishmongers’ Association of London Lonnox Mr. Phelps United States Fshmongers’ Company Phelps

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