Seigniorage bill fight plays out in Senate scene
Washington dispatch reports Democrats pressing a seigniorage bill vote for next Tuesday amid White House veto talk. Senator Sherman condemns the bill while Blanchard, a free coinage advocate, is set to replace White and Georgia lawmakers, including Cabaniss and Tate, are praised for attendance and unity. A separate push for a sugar investigation faces skepticism as President allegedly pressured White to resign. The railroads and post office funding battles loom next in Congress.
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Sora
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Tate
Black
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Dussi
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Kyle
Mississip
Sherman Opposes Seigniorage Bill in Senate Debate
In Washington March 9 the senate chaired by Mr Harris debates the Bland seigniorage bill. Mr Peffer seeks a select committee to probe claims of stock profits by senators and advocates limits on amendments. Mr Vilas opposes the bill, warning of fiscal danger and constitutional risk. The chamber plans motions to reconsider, commit, and set debate rules with votes slated for Wednesday and Thursday.
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Madeline Pollard Case Focuses on Breckinridge Trial
Washington March 9. Sensational Breckinridge Pollard trial details Miss Pollard's alleged youth at eighteen, promises of marriage, and a string of witnesses. Mrs Julia Blackburn testifies to Breckinridge’s intention to wed. Police Chief Moore and Dr Lincoln recount key interviews and threats as courtroom tension rises.
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Confesses Murder in Alabama Store Slaying
Edward H. Grant was shot to death in his store thirteen miles south of Montgomery. Jim Calloway confessed to the crime saying the Woodley brothers planned the killing and funded the shooter with 32.50 each. Authorities held Woodley brothers and several others, with high local tension but no mob action anticipated.
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Mothers Appeal for Son Pardoning Petition in Jackson
A Rochester New York mother asks that a petition be circulated to pardon her son E H Brockway, jailed in Columbus for three years as a witness in a federal trial. Officials expected to sign, and others may join. Also reported: a Gates boy, ten, crushed by a horse near Jackson, and a railroad extension plan in Columbia linking to Kleinteck with hotel and casino development. In Morris Town a Republican convention nominates W C Anderson for congress on the 11th ballot. Anderson to succeed A A Taylor.
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Trade World notes rising iron and steel output
The March 9 issue of R G Dun & Co reports growing industrial activity with stronger iron and steel output, showing pig iron up 10 percent in March while prices fall. Domestic and foreign trade show mixed signals with weaker consumer demand, but exports rise and failures decline, signaling uneven but continuing recovery.
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President Diaz Preparing His Message and a Death in San Luis Potosi
In Mexico City President Diaz忙 prepares his national congress address for the April 1 session. Secretary Cosion orders railway inspectors to report on lines and progress for the message. A senate vacancy from the death of Pedro Diaz Gauterrez will be filled by Eduardo Rincon Gailazlo. In Jackson a funeral wagon horse team ran away injuring the driver. a woman’s casket was damaged. A special train carries Bourke Cochran and J H Morris to Mexico. In Nashville Governor Turney names L T Cooper as Shelby county criminal court judge.
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Tragedy of Lightning Strike Near Cheraw
A woman identified as Charity Goldplate, a Black resident living near Dr Kay's place, Cheraw, was struck and killed instantly by lightning while indoors. The incident occurred on March 9 as a special report from the area.
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Colleton Plan Endorsed by Reformers in March Meeting
Prosperity March 9 Special. A reformers meeting endorsed a March 11 Newberry gathering inviting governor candidates. The group also endorsed the Colleton plan.
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Man Killed by Train in Bristol Yard Incident
Bristol Tennessee March 3 Special John Henderson run over and instantly killed by East Tennessee Virginia and Georgia train number six as it pulled into the yard. Neck broken skull fractured. Nashville March 3 The Nashville Cotton Mill Company assigned yesterday for creditors claims totaling $69000. National Bank of New York top creditor corporate group involved
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