11 Mar 1890
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1890
Page
1
Washington reports show Georgia lawyers flood congressmen with letters seeking census protractor posts. Buck and Carpet-Bagger Buck influence dominates picks in Georgia and neighboring states, with multiple appointments announced and more to follow. Public discontent grows over tax repeal and immigration debates heat the Capitol scene.
The Senate discussed amending a measure to investigate executive actions in Arkansas and debated the scope of congressional authority. Senator Hoar proposed rules for revisions, and the education bill tackling national funding for schools was championed by Mr Higgins as essential to easing sectional differences. Strong emphasis on southern literacy needs and potential loans for agricultural relief were noted, with Arkansas and Virginia among states highlighted for educational distress.
A major levee break near Arkansas City endangers the back country as water pours through a seven foot breach. Government engineer Captain Zollinger and the Vidalia boat are assembling dirt and pile drivers to seal the crevasse, with additional reports of freight rail strikes and other distant notices unfolding in Milwaukee and Petersburg as separate items.
A violent mob of about four hundred from Turner Finger neighborhood gathered at Spartanburg seeking to hang Turner at the jail after a fatal shooting at Valley Falls factory. Sheriff Michells defended the jail. a cannon was used then spiked and removed to deter the crowd. The incident ended with police disarming and dispersing the mob, Turner’s custody debated, and renewed fears of further violence amid heavy patrols and governor involvement.
In London March 10 the house voted to resume debate on the motion to accept the Parnell commission report. Mr. Sexton attacked the records, while Mr. Balfour defended Salisbury and denied forged letters. the amendment failed 230 to 28. Tomorrow the Jennings amendment to be considered. Also noted is a York press line on Cararvon talks and a minor report of a Turkish clerical clash with Brigands near Constantinople. Robert Lincoln denies resigning over his son’s death.
Raveron North Carolina March 10 Special Ex Governor William Holden of Raleigh fell into paralysis late Saturday night and his condition remains critical. Once a leading public figure for 25 years, he was impeached in 1900 but later fled and lost citizenship. He is about seventy five and his death is now expected at any hour. The report notes his long illness and his status as a Democrat and former governor.
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