Benedict Leads The Pack In 50 Million Bond Debate
Washington January 19 special. Southern lawmakers clash over a bond issue backed by Secretary Carlisle. The debate centers on seigniorage, treasury authority, and the New York syndicate driving bond sales. Congress delays action as Carlisle prepared to testify and defend treasury powers.
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Batley
Secretary of
Ora
Bailey
Carlisle
House
Judiciary Committee
Secretary of the Treasury
Sompelies
Congress
Ory
Afr
Veasury
Benedict
Redempion
Newark
New York
Treasury
France
Bank of France
Favoring Butler Statewide reform surge backs Butler for senator
A South Carolina reformer states Senator M. C. Butler is the reform movement’s candidate for the United States Senate and that Governor Tillman may serve two terms as governor. The reformers urge Tillman to quit and support Butler, arguing Butler embodies reform goals and can advance national measures opposed by the Wall Street crowd. Tillman’s future role is debated as the movement weighs electing Butler and honoring Tillman for his four years as governor.
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Columbia
S. C
Butler
United States Senate
Tillman
Alliance
Wall ‘Street
South Carolina
M. C. Butler
Tillmanites
B. R. Tillman
Sulk
Butter
Judas Iscariot
Senator Butler
Reform Movement
United States
Alliance Condemns Legislature in South Carolina
Lancaster South Carolina January 19 special. The Lancaster Review editor Connors attacked the recent legislature and the Midway alliance withdrew support over the criticism. Carnes alliance joined in condemning the legislature and the Midway meeting for repudiating The Review labeling it as political adventurers. Resolutions praise The Lancaster Review and condemn actions on dispensary, printing, redistricting, and state printer salary raise. County lecturer Jones says the Midway move violated alliance constitution by targeting the editor. Want a March convention. Anderson South Carolina January 19 special. After a county alliance meeting, farmers association members favor a March convention to nominate candidates for state offices per The Cotton Plant editor Bowden. No Confederate home Meridian Mississippi January 19 spectral. Senate day's quiet. house discusses a proposed Confederate soldiers home at East Mississippi Asylum Meridian grounds after penitentiary bills. Colonel J McIntosh invited to discuss the plan.
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Lancaster
S. C
Constitution
Lancaster Review
Connors
Midway Alliance
Carnes Alliance
Columbia
George W. Jones
Alliance
Midway
County Alliance
Anderson
Old Farmers’ Association
Oaididates
Bowden
Jackson
Miss
Senate
House
East Mississippi Insane Asylum
Meridian
J. McIntosh
Gunfegerfate Veterdnls
People's Party Meeting Organizes Augusta County
The People's Party in Augusta County held a meeting at the courthouse to organize an executive structure. James Barrett chaired. districts will elect five-member committees to form the county executive, which will elect a chairman. Resolutions denounce bribery and calling for a pure ballot, endorse the national Omaha platform and the state platform, and blame current election methods on the Democratic Party.
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Augusta
People's Party
James Barrett
Richmond County Alliance
People’s Party
J. L. Chapman
Omaha
People’s Paty
Richmond County
Democratic Party
Causes a commotion over Walthall letter in Mississippi capital
In Jackson on January 19, news of Senator Walthall resigning his current term and leaving the long term to later decide caused a political uproar. Governor Stone plans to stay in office until January 1, 1896. Potential candidates include Hooker Miller Taylor Campbell Lowry and McLaurin with caucus aims and a race that may draw John M. Allen into contention.
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Walthall
A. J. McLaurin
Rankin
Campbell
T. M. Miller
Warren
Robert Lowry
Hinds
Stone
Catchings
Allen
Charlies E. Hooker
L. M. Miller
R. H. Taylor
Judge Campbell
Lowry
John M. Alien
Call for a convention in Gadsden Alabama
A joined call from Populists and Republicans for a mass meeting in Gadsden on January 1h to elect delegates to the state convention in Birmingham on February 8 and to nominate a candidate for Etowah county representative. The notice invites voters opposed to the Sayre election law, in favor of honest elections and free coinage, and in favor of national currency issued by the government. It notes some Kolb supporters fear their group has shrunk. Biount county issued 241 marriage licenses in 1893.
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Gether
Gadsden
Ala
Birmingham
Etowah County
Etowah
Sayre
Kolb
Biount
Judge Skips Dismissal Decision in Ath ens Waterworks Case
In New York on January 19 the water works suit saw the plaintiff rest his case. The city moved to dismiss. Judge Cullen appeared inclined to grant, delaying ruling until Monday. If denied, the city would defend and call witnesses, likely taking two to three days. Mr Rucker’s argument on the motion drew court praise.
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New York
Cullen
T. W. Rucker
Capture of Chihuahua in Rebel Hands Reported
A Juarez dispatch says Chihuahua is now controlled by rebels after an initial west side assault drew the federal garrison away and insurgents entered from the east with local sympathy aiding Santana Prez. Brazilian warships near Montevideo are set to sail for Paraguay others head to Rio de Janeiro with Admiral Concaleos.
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Tex
Juarez
Chihuahua
Santana Prez
Montevideo
Paraguay
Itaipu
Pernambuco
Concaleos
Rio de Janeiro
Sudden Death of Judge Thompson Shocks Salem Court
A Salem courthouse message reports Judge Charles P. Thompson of the Massachusetts Superior Court died suddenly this morning in Gloucester. Later reports state he took his own life by shooting himself in the head.
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Jsudge
Boston
Mass
Salem
Charles P. Thompson
Superior Court
Gloucester
Trade's Tide Turns in Cotton Goods and Trade
Bradstreet's reports better tone in cotton goods with 36 factories resuming work while imports fall and exports rise. Across cities like Pittsburg Philadelphia Chicago Detroit Louisville St Louis Kansas City and Montreal improvements and renewed activity surface in dry goods, groceries, iron and steel, and carpet sectors though some prices and wages still slide.
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Buffalo
Cincinnati
Chicago
Detroit
Louisville
St. Louis
Kansas City
Minneapolis
United States
Australia
Canada
Nashville
Memphis
Mobile
Birmingham
New Orleans
Galveston
Omaha
Milwaukee
Toronto
Montreal
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R. G. Dun & Co
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Boston
Lowell
Philadelphia
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Court to rehear Howard case in Jackson Tennessee
Special report from Jackson Tennessee notes Judge E S Hammond will convene in the western district of Tennessee to consider the bill of exceptions in the recent trial of Rev G F B Howard. Lawyers race to prepare and hope for a favorable ruling to keep Howard out of prison until the Supreme Court hears the matter.
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Tenn
G. F. B. Howard
E. S. Hammond
Tennessee
Canada
Howard
Supreme Court
Moore
Ross
Leger
George Frederick Burgoyne Howard
Claims Agency Fame
Columbus
O. Howard
Hammond
Brockway
Smith
Heatly
Gleason
New York
London
O Ferrall Attacks Boxing as Subterfuge and vows crackdown
Richmond report quotes Governor O Fferall denouncing the Norfolk glove contest as a mere subterfuge for prize fighting and pledging to use state power to close illegal venues such as Jackson City. He warns witnessing fights could lead to prison and cites possible military action to enforce the law. Also mentions Fitzsimmons and Corbett potential bout with Lumley guiding negotiations and Smith expressing backing and deposits.
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Richmond
O’ferrall
Norfolk
Washington
Jackson City
Prze
Fitzsimmons
Desperate shooting affray in Gainsboro leaves man wounded
Nashville crime report details Jim Whittaker defending himself after two drunken men entered his Gainsboro home. John Stafford was shot in the back with a probably fatal injury, his brother Nathan wounded in the leg and expected to recover.
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Nashville
Tenn
Gainsboro
Jim Whittaker
John Stafford
Nathan
Whittaker
Desperate highwayman Harris recommitted for new term
Chattanooga reports Dick Jones alias William Sylvester Harris, accused murderer of W. W. Ingersoll, recommitted to the next quarterly term. Key Alabama witness depositions were not secured. Harris faces fresh indictments for kukluxing, highway robbery on four counts, and murder, with the defense likely to pursue insanity.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Dick Jones
William Sylvester Harris
W. W. Ingersoll
Alabama
Harris
Reward for incendiary in Bamberg store arson case
Governor Tillman has offered a reward of 100 dollars for the capture of the party who burned the store of Hon. H. S. Folk at Bamberg on January 6. The note is dated January 19 and from Columbia, South Carolina.
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S. C
Tillmen
H. 5
Folk
Bamberg
Childs Emproring Sickness Update In Philadelphia
In Philadelphia on January 13 the condition of George W. Childs improved this morning after a vertigo attack yesterday. He rested well last night and no serious outcome is anticipated.
Dark Inside Club Plans Feud Fight Near Jacksonville
A sensational boxing dispute centers on Charley Mitchell and James Corbett, with gambling and political figures in Florida. Governor Mitchell opposes the bout, while the Sluggers seek funds and crowd support. Officials warn against holding the match in Duval County as sheriffs and troopers prepare to intervene.
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Fla
Cowrie
Aera Athletic Club
Mich Corbett
Mitchuil
Shmtsony Ao
Inci de Eteclen
Masterson
Ee Undertakers
Qgupson
Charley Miles
Camrom
Bowden
Thompson
Charley Mitchel
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Mitchell
Hoch
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Kelly
Iimpson
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Presen
Associated Press
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Coney Isand
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Leheeper
Associated 2 Rese
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Southern Associated Press
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