HITS A SNAG over sugar duties and Bland bill debate
Washington issues sweep through sugar policy and the Bland seigniorage bill as senators spar over duties on sugar, silver coinage, and treasury policy. Lindsay defends caution while Stewart attacks plutocracy, with shifts in committee assignments and ongoing political maneuvering in Georgia and national arenas.
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Stewart
Washington
Louisiana
Blanchard
Mississippi River
Gorman
Bate
Berry
Mississippi
Pasco
Peffer
Aly. Smith
Martin
Cafferey
Pacific Railroads
Committee On Commerce
Potter
Geological Survey
Committee On Pensions
Walthal
Senate
Mit
Treasury
Lr. Stewart
United States
London Economist
England
Harrison
Cleveland
London
Rhind
Mr. Lindsay
Kentucky
Congress
Mrr
Wolcott
Colorado
Ah. Lindsay
Dolph
Oregon
Madeline's Suit Rally Delivers Courtroom Tension
Washington report on the Pollard Breckinridge trial describes courtroom scenes with Miss Pollard absent, debates over deposits and Logan testimony, and warnings about armed counsel. Judges condemn carrying weapons, while Shelby and others disclaim any such conduct.
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Washington
Pollard-Breckinridge
Bradley
Kentucky
Shelby
Major Butterworth
Guiti
Mr. Shelby
Ma Johnson
McKinney
Stoll
Lexington
Phil Thompson
Miss Pollard
Carlisle
Menced
Mary 8. Logan
Cincinnati
Mary L. Sweet
Butterworth
Logan
Mrs. Logan
Gilroy's Chair Makes New York's Boy Mayor Rise
New York greets a young mayor, son of General McClellan, who leads the board of aldermen during Mayor Gilroy's absence. The "boy mayor" earned praise for his swift handling of a controversial Sunday‑adjournment proposal and his rise through Tammany ranks. He, a former journalist, hints at returning to law practice while shaping state and national politics.
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Gothan
Gilroy
Plete
Sojer
Little Mac
George B. McClellan
Dresden
Germany
Trenton
New Jersey
West Point
New York Herald
Tammany
Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn
Board of Aldermen
New York County
Hill
Coronel
President McClellan
Mac
Adjourned Meeting of Southern Railway and Steamship Association
New York March 13 adjourned meeting aimed to settle disputes after Louisville and Nashville Railroad threatened withdrawal. Delegates from 34 railroads and lines debated rate cutting and rebates with arbitration discussed. An arbitration committee was formed to report on possible compromises for the executive board.
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New York
Southern Railway and Steamship Association
Fifth Avenue
Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company
Louisville
M. H. Smith
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Cincinnati Southern
Louisville Southern
Baltimore Steam Packet Company
Cape Fear and
Georgia Southern and Florida Railroad
South Carolina Railroad
Louisville and Nashville Company
Cincinnati
D. W. Thomas
Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis Railroad
Western and Atlantic Company
Clark
Mobile and Ohio Railroad
Major Fink
Henry Fink
East Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia Railroad
Memphis and Charleston Railroad Company
Louisville and Nashville Roads
Louisville and Nashville
Atlanta
Stahlman
General Executive Board
H. S. Haines
Charleston and Savannah Railroad Company
Samuel Spencer
Drexel, Morgan & Co
H. Walters
Wilmington and Weldon Railroad
H. M. Comer
Central Railroad of Georgia and Ocean Steamship Company
J. C. Winder
Seaboard and Roarcke Railroad Company
Ther
End of Brazil conflict as rebels surrender in Rio
Rio de Janeiro reports a swift government bombardment of Fort Villegaignon ending with rebel fleets surrendering quietly. Insurgents abort their fight, many officers seek refuge aboard French and Portuguese ships as crowds celebrate Viva Peixoto and food shortages persist citywide.
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Associated Press
Bar
Fort Villegaignon
Fort Aremacao
Fort Gragoatan
Castello
San Benito
Saude
Curvelle
Fort Ville
Aurora Teading
Nictheroy
America
Itaipu
Bahai
Tirandentes
Parnahyba
White Fist
Einchandas
Fort Vilegaignon
Admiral da Gama
Sirus
Rio
Local Man Rescued After Electric Shock Incident
On Tallapoosa street Ashford’s hand touched live wire causing a powerful shock. He was knocked senseless and rescuers feared death until vigorous rubbing and rolling revived him.
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Tallapoosa Street
Ashford
Roads Must Pay as Court Upholds Tax Assessment
Judge Simonton ruled the state can collect taxes on railroad property based on the board of equalization assessment. The case, brought by D H Taberlan as receiver of the South Central railway, challenged the assessment's constitutionality. The court found the old valuation invalid and ordered the receiver to pay the balance due plus costs.
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Charleston
S. C
United State
Simont
Board of Equalization
Farler
United States
Tirogag
D. H
Taberlan
Ec Salizanon
Phosphate Beds Explored in Lewis and Hickman Counties
Experts from Lehigh University report extensive phosphate findings in Lewis and Hickman counties Nashville Tenn after two months of surveys. About 75 acres show high quality phosphatic content with samples exceeding required phosphoric acid levels. Southern Iron Company and project sponsors anticipate significant returns from the land parcels and investments.
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Nashville
Tenn
Marsh
Lewis
Hickman
Fun Chy
Lehigh University
Nashville Enaeos End — Southern Iron Company
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