Peckham Nominated for Supreme Court Seat Sparks Battle
Washington January 2 Special The Senate fights over Peckham as New York City Bar Association leader is nominated for the supreme court seat vacated by Hornblower. Hill opposes, calling Peckham unqualified and a mugwump foe of the party line. The fight threatens President Cleveland’s authority and hints at broader party infighting.
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Washington
Syog
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New York City
Grea
Supreme Court
Hornblower Yaa
Peckham
Neware
Sham
Albany
Supreme Bench
Ator Hill
New York
Congress
Nominaton
Democratic
Hasen
Senate
Hornblower
New Wz
Hill
Senator Hill
Peckim
Packham
New York City Bar Association
Maynard
Nator Hill
Willis
Hawaii
Boutelle
Cleveland
Crisp
Maine
Aker
Internal Revenue Bill Moves Through Ways and Means
Washington notes on the income tax bill before the full Ways and Means Committee. A quorum struggle delayed action as Cochran and Stevens abstained and Bryan arrived to restore attendance. Postmaster General Bissell set January 26 for stamp contract bid hearing with representatives from American Banknote and Charles S. Steel Company. ONeill cites no pension cut and confirms continued restraint with an expected reduction of about 15 million dollars.
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Wilson
Evernor Tillman
South Carolina
New York Bridge
Congress
John Temple Graves
Georgia
Tarsney
Missouri
Lee
Uteas
Pitt
Washington
Full Ways and Means
Representative Cochran
New York
Messrs
Cochran
Stevens
Bryan
Bissell
Claude M. Johnson
Bureau of Engraving
American Banknote Company
Charles S. Steel Company
Philadelphia
O'Neill
Massachusetts
Pension Appropriation Committee
North State Improvement Company Goes Into Receiver’s Hands
Greensboro January 22 special The North State Improvement Company placed in the hands of Receiver John W Fries of Salem by order of Judge Graves The Cape Fear and Yadkin Valley Railroad owned by the company faces suits creditors panic and asset values pegged at about 1 5 million with debts around 335 000 Captain J E Gilmer and other Winston Fayetteville stockholders tied to the company rumblings of more stockholder resignations follow. Convicts murder 2 guard A Roxboro jail keeper Royster killed by two ex convicts near the cell with a boy present and escape recaptured four hours later. Fought over a calf At Stokisdale J A Pegram shot H D Voss mortally wounded Pegram’s fate uncertain. Voss reputedly solid but Pegram’s record poor.
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North State Improvment Company
Greensboro
N. C
North State Improvement Company
John W. Fries
Salem
Cape Fear
Yadkin Valley
J. E. Gilmer
Winston
Edward Lilly
John D. Williams
Fayetteville
Royster
Roxboro
Darkeys
Stokisdale
J. A. Pegram
H. D. Voss
Pegram
Voss
Questions for Candidates caucus in Jackson Mississippi
Jackson January 22 Special The Democratic caucus chaired by Senator Dean and secretary Pink Smith adopted a 70 to 60 decision after debate on amendments. It asked candidates about the Sherman act, silver, tariffs, and bank taxes, set next Thursday for Walthall successor nominating, and adjourned to hear speeches. Chattanooga Tennessee January 2 Special The injunction against a $200 privilege tax on a local agent for Christian Moerlein Brewing Company was sustained, ruling municipalities cannot tax beyond state statutes. Athens Alabama January 7 Special The caper at Hightower Grisham Elk River Moors involved a theft of about $350 with no clues to burglars.
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Jackson, Miss
Dean
Pink Smith
George and Walthall
Walthall
Chattanooga
Tenn
Christian Moerlein Brewing Company
Cincinnati
Board of Reaver and Aldermen
Tennessee
Cha ‘Sa
Athens
Ala
Hightower & Grisham
Elk River Moors
Democratic Executive Committee Sets May 22 Convention in Montgomery
The Democratic Executive Committee in Montgomery, Alabama, announced May 22 as the state convention date and Montgomery as the site. It laid out primary and county conventions on May 15 and August 25 to nominate legislative and delegate totals, with Sayre registration rules and voters who backed Cleveland in 1892 eligible to participate. The move does not affect the gubernatorial race.
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Montgomery
Ala
Democratic Executive Committee
Alabama
Cleveland
Notice on restoration of pay after absence
The notice states that after sixty days of absence in any calendar year an application for restoring withheld pay may be considered as a special meritorious case. Applications must be made in person to the division chief with a full statement of facts, presented through the secretary’s office for the secretary’s review.
President Transmits Hawaiian Correspondence to Congress
Washington reports detail the Hawaiian matter with the president sending copies of dispatches from the Hawaii mission and Navy orders from Rear Admiral Irwin. The Honolulu petition, the Hui Alona Aloha, claims 8,000 voters with executives presenting it. John McCandless testifies to the Senate committee supporting the revolutionists with Stevens. Thurston visits the Capitol seeking to convey further points to McCandless.
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Washington
Congress
Hawaii
Secretary of the Navy
Irwin
Honolulu
Grover Cleveland
Executive Mansion
Mr. Willis
Gresham
United States
Hui Alona aAlua
Hawaiian Patriotic League
J .A. Simmins
A. Margus
Albert & Willis
Cleveland
Willis
Stevens
John McCandless
Committee of Safety
Senate
Subcommittee On Foreign Relations
Islands
Thurston
Capitol
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
McCandless
Tourston
Waiting for a Full Bench Causes Delay in Supreme Court Docket
Washington January 22. The delay in filling Justice Blatchford’s vacancy affects twenty-two cases on the Supreme Court docket. Major matters involve railroad land grants, interstate commerce, Singer sewing machine patents, and government actions over Mormon Church funds. Eminent lawyers and political figures press for swift confirmation of Hornblower to fill the bench.
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Supreme Court
Washington
Senate Committee
Hornblower
Supreme Courts
Justice Blatchford
Singer Manufacturing Company
Sewing Machine House
June Manufacturing Company
George P. Bent
Singer
Northern Pacific Railroad Company
Montana
United States Circuit Court of Montana
Kidder County
North Dakota
Garland
Richard P. Barden
Northern Pacific
William Wallace, Jr
Fuller
Texas
Senator Coke
Culberson
John H. Reagan
Farmers’ Loan and Trust Company
Pittsburg and Southern Coal Company
Louisiana
Pittsburg, Cincinnati, Chicago and
New York, Lake Erie and Western Railroad Company
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Senate
Secretary Carlisle Orders Daily Absentee Reports
Washington January 22 Secretary Carlisle issues a circular on absence from treasury offices due to sickness or other causes. Bureaus chiefs must file daily absence reports with the appointment division by 1 pm, with medical review to follow. Employees must notify by 2 pm if unable to report for duty. Certificates must accompany monthly sick records.
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Carlisle
Washington
Treasury Department
Marine Hospital
Court adjourns without Burgoyne Howard in jail case
Jackson Tenn January 22 special judge Hammond convened to hear the bill of exceptions and writ of error in Rev George Frederick Burgoyne Howard trial. Court held night session after lawyers argued over settlements and bond with decision pending. rumor says Howard may be housed in Columbus within thirty days and bond prospects remain uncertain.
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Jackson, Tenn
Hammond
United States District Court
George Frederick Burgoyne Howard
Howard
Supersedeas
Bond
Columbus
Dr. Howard
Supreme Court
Passenger Jumps Overboard on Seminole Off Hatteras
On the Clyde steamship Seminole bound for South America, Henry Scheidt of Brooklyn disappeared after leaving a note claiming he jumped overboard at 7:25 PM Saturday off Hatteras. A roommate found the note pinned to The New York Sun. A fellow passenger, a Providence Journal writer bound for a fight, overdosed on a chloroform-containing composition but recovered after a day.
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Charleston
S. C
Pasengers
Chichester
New York
Henry Scheidt
Weithe Avenue
Brooklyn
N. Y
The
New York Sun
Scheidt
William Stevenson
Sayre
South America
Hatteras
Providence Journal
Jacksonville
Mississippi senate moves on bills and home land offer
In Jackson on January 22 a routine legislative day saw several appropriation measures and two soldiers' home bills introduced. A letter from E and S Virden proposes donating eighty acres near Millsap's college for a soldiers' home, while the House approves the convict bill by 102 to 2 with amendments.
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Jackson
Miss
Senate
Messrs. E. and
S. Virden
Millsap’s College
Ilinois Central
Fatal quarrel ends in death at Ketron home
Bristol Tenn January 22 Special Boo Ketron and Joe Birdwell quarreled at Ketron's house last Saturday evening Ketron struck Birdwell in the head with a club Birdwell died Sunday morning Ketron is under arrest Both are married men Birdwell was known as a peaceable citizen Ketron reputedly a tough character.
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Bristol
Tenn
Kingsport
Boo Ketron
Joe Birdwell
Birdwell
Ketron
Poor Show 10 Right They Try to Enjoin the Governor
Jacksonville January 22 Special The fight between Corbett and Mitchell hangs uncertain as supporters insist it will occur while opponents cite Governor action and Florida militia mobilization to block the bout. Duval Club faces $20,000 to $30,000 in losses, Bowden vows the match will go on or refund all investments, and tickets may rise to $50 as preparations continue.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Florida
Corbett
Mitchell
Club People
Friends of the Ring
Duval County
Sgacksonville
Duval Club
Bowden
Woods
Duval Athletic Club
Western Union
J. E. T. Bowden
Gowden
Jim
Braff
Mayport
Sullivan
Billy Delaney
Injunction Bid In Florida Boxing Clash At Jacksonville
Charley Mitchell readiness to fight Corbett fuels a legal bid in Duval County as the Duval Athletic Club seeks a restraining order to guard the arena against sheriff Broward and state troops. Judge Call will hear the motion tomorrow with officials invited, while Governor Mitchell hints at martial law if challenged.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Duval Athletic Club
Corbett-Mitchell
Mitchell
Colonel Cockerell
Judge Call
Broward
Hartridge
Christie
Call
Circuit Court
Supreme Court
Duval County
Cail
Southern Associated Press
Corbett
Cockerell
Broward Fom
Associated Press
Fleming
Florida
Opera House
Club
Flagler
Mayport
Corbett Manager Says Tear the Check Up for Purse
In a city visit, Lad y Corbett's manager commented on the fight purse, saying Bowden's work is all that is asked. he doubted the champion would back out and emphasized readiness for the bout as the boxer heatedly claimed confidence.
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Billy
Delaney
Eis
Iady
Corbett
Bowden
Hill Freed as Requisition Rejected in Atlanta Case
Chicago January 2 Special Judge Dunn ordered the release of Harry Hill and dismissed the fugitive from justice charge after Governor Altgeld refused a requisition. The state attorney noted Hill would go to Atlanta to surrender, though Hill objected to traveling with an officer. Major Blackburn and others voiced doubts, while George Yarbrough reportedly funded Hill’s defense. Hill left the courtroom around 4:30 pm with an officer, expressing regret over the forced case but maintaining intent to proceed with Georgia authorities.
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Chicago
Dunn
Harry Gill
Altgeld
Jennings
Shea
Hill
Blackburn
Atlanta
Georgia
Major Blackburn
Quire
B. H. Hill
Duncan
Louisville
O Ae
Dr. McGee
Harry
George Yarbrough
Jim Dunning
Yarbrough
Harry i
Nothing Serious on the Streets of Chicago
Noting a Chicago street scene on January 2, E Robinson of Atlanta was arrested for distributing circulars while selling shoe polish on the streets. He posted bond through his hotel keeper at 186 Madison Street and was released to appear tomorrow. He claimed no offense and spoke cordially to the Constitution reporter from Harrison Street station.
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Chicago
Carie E. Robinson
Atlanta
Arresiere
Robinson
Madison Street
Constitution
Harrison Street
Phosphate Miners Strike in Charleston Over Wages
In Charleston on January 2 a strike of negroes at several fertilizer works began after wages were reduced from 1 to 7 cents per day. Mills can fill vacancies with idle cyclone refugees from the sea islands, but strikers oppose them. Police arrested many at the scene, and authorities fear escalating trouble tomorrow.
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Charleston
S. C
Specia
Border sheriffs plot to block Corbett-Mitchell bout in Georgia
In Waycross Georgia on January 22 sheriffs from Glynn Camden Charlton Pierce and Coastal counties convened to map steps to stop the Corbett-Mitchell boxing match from crossing into Georgia. They planned to meet with the state attorney general for private instructions and to guard routes by river and border lines.
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Waycross
Brunswick
Glynn
Camden
Charlton
Pierce
Cooch
Border Counties
St. Mary’s River
Miller
Stat
Jacksonville
Nashville Car Accident Claims Life Of Aging Employee
Nashville dispatch reports an elderly man named Mike Rooney died after a car moped collision near a con engine site. Rooney, fifty five, was employed by the Nashville Chattanooga and St Louis railway for thirty-one years and left a wife and three grown children. county court officials planned to examine and report on the incident.
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Nashville
Tenn
Mike Rooney
Rooney
Nanhville
Chattan Ca
Chattanooga
Tie du
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Charley Mitchel
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