Senators Resist Sugar Inquiry Amid Tariff Fight
Washington march 12—Senator Peters effort to investigate alleged sugar market speculation was tabled 4 to 27. Gorman opposed the move arguing it would delay tariff legislation while defending the senate. Breckinridge and White drew criticism for sidestepping duties and court pledges, stirring disillusion in public life. Personal notices mention Bankhead Blanchard and others, with shifting views on White’s oath and Breckinridge’s standing.
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Supreme Court
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Kentucky
Army Department
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MEAN WHISKY AND MORPHINE. Alabama Lawyer Ends Spree in Suicide
Meridian Mississippi reports Hon. W.T. Taylor a prominent Butler Alabama lawyer and veteran newspaperman killed himself by taking fifty five grains of morphine. He came from wealth and influence with a good Alabama Mississippi practice and large plantation holdings. After days of drinking he read a book titled The Changed Bride at the St Charles hotel breakfast. He appeared despondent then died within hours. His brother Hon. G W Taylor district attorney was notified and expected tomorrow.
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Butler
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Taylor
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Large Resuming Business Iron Works Reopen in Pennsylvania
On March 12 in Pittsburg Cambria iron works at Johnston resumed operations after idle periods and Johnston steel works also restarted after three months. About 2000 workers returned to work across the two companies. Braddock wire works at Rankin set a world record for single roll rod mill output with 234 tons in ten hours, surpassing Joliet Hill wire works. A busy week followed with strong daily steel runs signaling large orders.
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Braddock Works
Natalie Denied Capture by Haytian Warships
New York March 12 Captain Salinas commander of the steam yacht Natalie arrived claiming she was not captured by Haytian warships. He left the Natalie in charge of the first officer on March 5. He said the crew numbered five and there were no weapons aboard. He questioned why two gunboats were sent to watch the yacht and said he plans no return to the Natalie.
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New York
Anthony Salinas
Salinas
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H Street
Carlisle
Colonel Breckinridge
Lexington, Ky
W. C. P. Breckinridge
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Second Street
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Parsons
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Virginia
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W. G. Johnson
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Mr. Shelby
Bradley
Mr. Johnson
Saved by a technicality saves a life in Edgefield
Edgefield March 12 Special On an oversight the supreme court ruled no jurisdiction and could not pass death for William Carpenter, convicted murderer of Preston Vance. Whitfield Murrell is serving life for the same crime. Courtroom crowded as sentence was to be pronounced. The remittal did not dismiss the motion for a new trial.
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Wiliam Carpenter
Preston Vance
Whitfield Murrell
Siow
Washington
Marshal
Tramp Kills Self in Boxcar Near Oostanaula
In Gordon county two tramps boarded a boxcar at Oostanaula. One man, identified as Thomas E. Kearnes, a former Alabama Mineral railroad worker and Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers member, was found dying from self-inflicted wounds. His mother lives near Childersburg, Alabama. No motive is known.
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Da Gama Surrenders Hope Ends War Report
Washington reports two dispatches from Rio indicate Admiral Saldarho Da Gama offered to surrender with safe conduct for him and followers. Peixoto’s reply reportedly favorable. Mendonca says he received corroborating information as Parliament reassembles and the speech is read in London.
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Saldarho da Gama
Peixoto
Accural da Gama
Gresham
Mendonca
State Department
Pollard Breckinridge Trial Heats Up In Courtroom Scramble
Washington dispatch recounts a crowded session of the Pollard Breckinridge trial with judges limiting access to those connected to the case. Key testimony covers Miss Pollard's relationship with Colonel Breckinridge, Francis’s testimony about their letters, and Miss Pollard's emotional breakdown during medical testimony.
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Veto Looms as Wall Street Hears Cleve land Promise
New York March 11 Special Correspondence reports President Cleveland promised to veto the seigniorage coinage bill when it reaches him, sending shockwaves through stocks as wheat and cotton fell. The vote odds favor passage in the Senate, then a veto with little chance to override, while bond issues loom. Meanwhile Atlanta negro emigrants sail for Liberia after cheering Gaston, paying 73 dollars to reach Africa where they plan coffee and fruit farming.
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