Inquest Hears Testimony On Young Man Shooting
Witnesses testified today that footpads likely killed the young man. Inquest to continue tomorrow and extend into next week as many more witnesses are examined amid a Charleston social whirl. The case stirs high society. A Norwegian bark India, from Brunswick, Ga., bound for Glingow, floated at Greenock after lightering part of her cargo.
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Charleston
India
Glasgow
Brunswick
Greenock
Bailey Declines Speakership Bid in New Congress
Washington dispatch reports Representative Joe Bailey renounces any run for speaker in the next Congress. He cites constitutional obedience and Democratic support concerns after the Wheeler case vote. Bankhead Richardson and DeArmond are discussed as potential minority leaders, with Bailey backing Bankhead's bid. The president plans to veto the omnibus claims bill and spurns large volunteer calls unless an emergency arises.
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Jason
Washington
Joe Belley
House
Mr. Batley
Batley
Wheeler
the Provident
Congress
House of Representatives
Bank
Mr. Bailey
Bailey
New Congress
Bankhead
Georgia
Public Works and Appointments Move Amid Budget Talks
The river and harbor bill retains funding for Oconee and Ocmulgee rivers with $21,000 and $10,000, respectively, for ongoing improvements. Senator Day pressed the White House to appoint Humber as second lieutenant and Austin and Drummond to captaincies, with Au Bignon as second lieutenant and Goward as paymaster. Lewis urged Cecil Gabbott Jr. for West Point cadet. Atlanta public buildings bills reported but delayed. Speaker blocks further action.
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Ocmulgee
House
Demutyee
Senate
Senator Day
White House
R. C. Humber
W. G Austin
W. Drummond
Charles Au Bignon
L. F. Goward, Jr
Lewis
Third District
Cecil Gabbott, Jr
Americus
West Point
Atlanta Hill
Moe
Atlanta
Mercer
Livingston
Great Britain Supports Geina in China Contract Crisis
London reports the British minister to China Sirlaude MacDonald, acting on Lord Salisbury's orders, has informed the Chinese foreign office that Britain will press China to uphold the contract terms. The Daily Graphic says Anglo-Russian talks have resumed with hopes of an amicable settlement.
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Ghent
London
The
Daily Graphic
China
Sirlaude MacDonald
Lord Salisbury
Foreign Office
Great Britein
Valwey Joan
Prince Henry of Prussia Commanding German Squadron
Berlin reports Emperor William appointed Prince Henry of Prussia to succeed Vice Admiral Von Diedrichs in command of the German squadron in Chinese waters. The Neusts Nachrichten notes the move may aid eastern affairs and curb Anglo American press interference, given Henry's royal connections.
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Prince Henry
Prussia
Berlin
Emperor William
von Diedrichs
Neusts Nachrichten
Queen Victoria
von Diedricha
Three Young Ladies Testify At Coroner Inquest
Three young ladies testified at the coroner's inquest into the death of Thomas Finckney who was killed on Pitt Street Saturday night Miss Elisabeth Bardly was among those on the stand as Rene pursued her near the shooting scene in Pinckney's death case Charleston reports the proceedings.
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Pinckney
Charleston
Thomas
Finckney
Pitt Street
Elisabeth Bardly
Rene
Kipling Improves. Daughters Suffer Pneumonia
Rudyard Kipling shows rapid improvement in New York as doctors report his condition nearly normal. Meanwhile his two daughters, Josephine at a friend’s home and Heisel at the Hotel Grenoble, battle pneumonia with both reportedly serious but stable. Kipling remains unaware of their illness, believing their absence from his room reflects his own recovery. Dr. Dunbar says Kipling is out of danger and could be allowed short outdoor time in two to three weeks if progress continues.
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New York
Rudyard Kipling
Kipling
Hisse
Grenoble
Dunbar
Aris
Kepling
Ave
Pope's physicians report pope in good spirits
Rome March 2 physicians say the pope is satisfied with his condition and predicts a long life. He wrote a poem likening his case to Clement XII's ode and read it to doctors. They urged abstinence from movement to speed recovery in five to six days amid coronation anniversary ceremonies and a visitors’ book.
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Clement
Pa’ Pal
Curding ‘Rampolia
Tee
Last day of Congress Sees Complicated Deliberations
Excitement and confusion marked the final day of the Fifty-fifth Congress as senators struggled to complete bills including the National White Cross of America, a Tennessee River bridge, and a Washington library site. The Hawaiian cable dispute dominated debate while conferees pressed for a river and harbor measure and an emergency fund for the president.
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Senate
Congress
National White Cross of America
Tennessee River
Theffield
Ala
Bui
Washington Publibrary
Mallory
Florida
Samuel Pason
Platt
Connecticut
Hale
Maine
Army and Naval Appropriation Bills in Senate Debate
The Senate paused consideration of the army appropriation bill to hear amendments from Military Affairs. Warren sought to grant the adjutant general major general rank and pay, while Pettus objected as general legislation. A partial naval conference report interrupted the Army measure discussion, with armor pricing among the disputed issues.
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Senate
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Pettus
Pettus, Also A Member of the Military Affairs Committee
Str. Hale
Senate Amends and Debates Cuba Franchises and Reservoirs
Debates on army appropriation continue as amendments are offered and sustained. Pettigrew and Foraker clash over Cuban franchises. Tillman and Hale push limits. Conference reports on Tampa building and river projects advance. friction over Missouri headwaters reservoirs heightens. Warren and Frye lead further senate discussions amid recommit motions.
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Foraker
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Alten
Nebraska
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United States
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Morgan
Gomer
Hale
Maine
Tillman
Tampa
Fin
Frye
Carter
Missouri
Warren
Mantia
Fryé
Deserts Quay Backers Split on Ballot Vote
Harrisburg PA. The long predicted break from Senator Quay occurred on today's joint ballot. Hersch Mackey and Yates, Republicans, deserted Quay to vote for other GOP candidates. Hersch and Yates are Philadelphia friends of Senator David Martin. Mackey from Lackawanna County surprised by voting for Quay's rival. Representative Leane Yates shifted to Peter A B Widener, while Mackey called out Judge Charles E Rice amid tumultuous applause from Democrats and anti Quay Republicans.
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Merch
Senator Quay
Messrs
Hersch
Mackey
Yates
Philadelphia
David Martin
Lackawanna Councy
Senator
Rerbreentative McClellan Hersch
George F.huff
Greensburg
Representative Mackey
Lackawanna
Charles E. Rice
Leane Yates
Piladelphia
Quay
Peter A. B. Widener
Pilladelptte Traction
Mr. Mackey
Vaceu Aald
Restoring Wages Of 1897 In New England Mills
Reports from New England mill centers indicate a broad move to restore the 1897 wage schedule. Fall River and related mills plan April 3 increases, with Lowell, Manchester, New Bedford and others following. Maine may join. About 9,000 workers at Chicago? No, cotton chusa employing about 9,000 hands.
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Boston
Fall River
New Segford
Anoda Island
Lowell
Amoskeng
Blark and Amory Mills
Manchester
United States Tender To Transport Remains To England
Washington reports the United States will offer the use of a warship to carry the remains of a late Lord Herschel to England. The government expresses deep sympathy with the British and the bereaved family. The offer is under consideration and may involve one of the ships now in service.
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England
Washington
United States
Bates
Lond Herschel
Harmony at State Fair Meet Shapes Premiums and Leadership
Members of the joint state fair committees met at the Kimball to set premium levels for the fair and appoint leadership. J H Martin was elected secretary with J K Ottley serving as treasurer as Atlanta secures key positions. An executive committee was formed with agricultural society and Atlanta members to handle premiums and funds.
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Agricultural Association
Atlanta Directory
Kimball
Avanta
Papa Brown
Atlanta
Fair Association
Agricultural Society
J. H. Martin
Northen
J. K. Ottley
H. Martin
Mr. Martin
Clark Howell
Watch
Agricultural Soceiery
Onté
Brown
Chetrmin Northen
Ncember
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