Caught Napping Slants Bill Almost Through
Washington March 7 special. The tariff bill nearly passed the senate this afternoon as democrats pressured Senator Stewart to withdraw an amendment, sending the measure to a third reading before Republicans woke. Debate lingers as the bill moves to final passage, with the sugar stock row prompting fresh pressure and President pro tem actions. Senator White resigns to be replaced by Blanchard. tariff bill to be reported to the full committee tomorrow with protections for sugar, iron, coal, and other industries under scrutiny.
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Mare
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Repeplicans
Stewart
Doaig
Pliny
Finance Committee
New York World
McPherson
West
Erica
Brice
Seigniorage Bill Moves Through Senate Amid Debate and Delays
Washington March 7. Senate debates the seigniorage bill to issue 55 million in United States notes for current government expenses. Amendments and committee referrals trigger delays, with key figures including Mr Harris Sherman and Mr Voorhees shaping the course as rival views clash over timing and potential impact on tariff legislation.
Constitution Scoop Triggers Alabama Praise Amid Fraud Report
Birmingham crowds hail The Constitution for printing Examiner Chalmers's report on federal frauds, with Alabama officials and professionals praising the paper's scoop. The piece notes public demand, pension debates, and political repercussions as lawmakers discuss the report's implications. A train robbery near East St. Louis concludes the item.
Sensation at the Capital over Constitution scoop
In Montgomery on March 7 special report by Mr. Chalmers on Alabama frauds drew great interest as The Constitution published the scoop. Business leaders complain local papers were left out, while supporters urge a defense when due, and the report causes a broad stir in political circles.
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Ala
Chalmers
Alabama
Pensions Occupy House Attention All Day in Washington
In the House, Mr. ONeill of Massachusetts reported a favorable appropriations committee recommendation. Mr. Bingham’s resolution to inform the treasury secretary about authority for the Bureau of Engraving and Printing bidding on postage stamps passed. Henderson of North Carolina reported a similar resolution on bids and the award, also passed. During pension bill debate, Waugh of Illinois cited a letter from Deputy Commissioner Bell denying a sensational Indianapolis Sentinel interview claiming large pension savings, while Hudson of Kansas spoke.
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Georgia
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Mike Hoke
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Confederacy
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Springer
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Iowa
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Illinois
General Sickles
New York
Enloe
Henderson
Pickler
Washington
Committee On Appropriations
Bingham
Secretary of the Treasury
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Committee On Post Offices and Postroads
Hudson
Kansas
Engagement near Bamjur with West India regiment
Bathurst dispatch reports British troops clashing with followers of Chief Fadisilah near Bamjur. Seven West Indian soldiers wounded as they engaged natives who attacked during advance. British forces burned Bamjur and pursued the retreating opposition, natives suffering heavy losses.
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Fadisilah
Bedford
Raleigh
Bamjur
White resigns and Blanchard named to U.S. Senate
New Orleans March 7 Special. Governor Foster accepts the resignation of E D White as United States senator from Louisiana to take effect March 12 and appoints Newton C Blanchard to fill the unexpired term. Blanchard, anti administration and sugar supporter, replaces White who opposed him on the Wilson bill and silver issue. Blanchard born June 19 1819 in Rapides Parish, has long served in Congress. he and Caffery will be among governors’ appointees seeking election as two senators when Louisiana legislature meets in May.
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Whisky Trust
Republi
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New York
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Sena- Ville
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United States
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Fourth District
Cleveland
White
United States Supreme Court
Blanchard
Washington
House of Representatives
Caffery
Newton Crain Blanchard
Rapides Parish
Congress
National Assembly
Surprise Wedding in Houston Shocks Confederate Circle
A telegram from Atlanta announces the marriage of Eugene E. Killinger to Houston social figure Mrs Magnolia Banks. The widow, known in Confederate circles, has a daughter Mary Muse Banks who was chosen to represent Texas at the Birmingham Confederate reunion tableaux. Kil linger, a Fort Worth clerk, had visited Mrs Banks regularly, and the union came as a surprise to many old Confederate veterans.
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Dick Dowling Camp
State Association of United Confederate Veterans
Texas
Birmingham
Hodges
Killinger
Atlanta
General Boynton Predicts G A R Meeting in Atlanta
General H W Boynton mails a letter stating the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park dedication is postponed from September 1894 to September 1895 due to tariff debates and funding delays. He notes the Grand Army of the Republic would likely meet in Atlanta next year and could participate in the dedication.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
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Chickamauga and
Chattanooga National Military Park
Congress
Grand Army of the Republic
Pollard Suit Against Breckinridge Set for Today
Madeline V Pollard sues Representative W E Breckinridge of Kentucky for breach of promise and seduction. Trial before Circuit Judge Bradley scheduled for tomorrow with Breckinridge likely to seek a continuance. court previously signaled opposition to delay.
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Washington
W.e. P. Breckinridge
Kentucky
Madeline V. Pollard
Bradley
Circuit Court
New Men to Control The Commercial Gazette
The Commercial Gazette in Cincinnati will have new owners and leadership. P S S Heath and his brother Fletcher Heath, backed by New York capital, reportedly bought the paper with undisclosed figures. A purge of Halstead influence is anticipated as Moorhead remains president.
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Commercial Gazette
Cincinnat
The
Tribune
Washington
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Fletcher Heath
Hamilton
Heath
New York
Halstead
Moorhead
Commercial Ga
Rumors of Control Shake Commercial Gazette Stock Moves
Rumors of Perry and Fletcher Heath gaining a controlling interest in The Commercial Gazette circulate with price hints around 3.45 million. President Moorhead telegraphs from New York that he still holds stock. Murat Halstead reports stock moved to a friend, not a change in control, and tomorrow’s Gazette will deny a change in ownership.
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Fletcher Heath
Commercial Gazette
Moorhead
New York
Murat Halstead
The
Redcoats at Bluefields dispatches from Managua flare
The state department received official word on March 7 about British naval operations at Bluefield near the Nicaragua canal mouth. United States Minister Baker in Managua reported that British soldiers from the warship Cleopatra landed at Bluefield and urged a U.S. naval response. Braida, the consul at San Juan Del Norte, cited protection for the Mosquito chief amid Nicaraguan forces, raising questions if the landing shields Mosquito interests or British officials.
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Washington
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Nicaragua Canal
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San Juan del Norte
Kr. Braida
Cleopatra
Braida
Craze in Pulpit as Woman Preaches to Empty Pew
Nellie Ginnevan created a loud scene in Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral Chattanooga Tennessee marching and shouting at imaginary sinners. Police intervened after a struggle and she was taken to the station where she counted beads with glazed eyes before relatives took charge.
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Tenn
Cathedral of
Saints Peter and Paul
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Nellie Ginnevan
Gatling gun halts riot as arrests surge in Charleston
In Charleston West Virginia March 7 189?-rioters are being arrested hourly. A Gatling gun drew miners’ awe after a single deployment and the ring leaders are captured with help from a Finkerton detective. The boy Jackson who named the dynamite plot is under protection at Fayette. Troops stay until trial proceeds. Wyant and two companions return to Eagle on bonds. Coroner’s inquest underway.
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W. Va
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Finkerton
Jackson
Wyant
Eagle
Woman Arrested in Men’s Clothes in Chattanooga
In Chattanooga on West Eighth street Officer Way detained Mrs Kittie Kimball wife of a Memphis and Charleston railroad man after she appeared in a youth like suit of men’s clothes. The chief directed the quiet handling and sent her home while rumors say she seeks illicit meetings with other men.
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Tenn
West Eighth Street
Kittie Kimball
Memphis
Charleston
Way
Eight-Year-Old Drowns Self in River Near Jackson
In Jackson Tennessee on March 7 a demented eight-year-old boy named Eddie Meeker, son of a farmer, wandered from home near Henderson eighteen miles away and jumped into the river. The river was dragged and the body found about ten oclock last night. He had shown melancholy moods but never any sign of intent to harm himself. The incident stirred the quiet neighborhood with shock and tragedy.
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Jackson
Tenn
Eddie Meeker
Henderson
Boycotting the Paper and Reform Efforts in Prosperity
The Prosperity Press and Reporter changed hands to anti-Tillman reformers prompting a boycott. Rev J A Sligh urged Newberry Lexington and Edgefield counties residents to meet in Prosperity to launch a reform newspaper in opposition. Columbia resists moving IRS headquarters to Greenville. Collector Townes faces local pressure. A commission granted Charleston Baseball Association a charter with $2,000 capital stock.
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D. C
Prosperity Press and Reporter
Tillman
Antis
Reformers
J. A. Sligh
Lexington
Edgefield Counties
Alliance Warehouse
Prosperity
Columbia
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Charleston Baseball Association
Southern League
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