Georgia Press Sags Over Bank and Tariff Battles
A long Georgia political update describes debates over a state bank repeal, party caucuses, and a push from southern voices. It cites votes in the House, mentions figures from Augusta, Savannah, and Macon, and notes Georgia’s interior department staffing compared to Washington. It also covers tariff talk, sugar protection, reciprocity treaties with Cuba and Germany, and expected Senate action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Democratic Party
McPherson
Sugar Trust
Seagate
Cuba
Germany
Louisiana
Senate Finance Committee
House
S Pnea
Governor Waite Threatens City Hall Rescue in Denver Crises
Denver marches into a tense stand off as six militia companies gather at armories while Governor Waite vows to seize City Hall by force if Commissioners Martin and Orr refuse to resign. White House communications reaffirm McCook’s command, safeguarding federal authority and denoting no civil or governor led military power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waite
Denver
Col
Miltia
Martin
Orr
McCook
Washington
Lamont
McCool
AlcCook
Fort Logan
United States
Schofield
General McCook
McCooke
Race narrows for reform gubernatorial nomination in South
In Washington DC March 16 reporters say the reform gubernatorial race will likely settle between Comptroller General Ellerbe and Senator John Gary Evans. Candidates plan no show at the Newberry meeting while Ellerbe moves toward Lexington. Dr Sampson Pope of Newberry participates, reportedly shifting to chase Ellerbe rather than attend his own home meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
D. C
Ellerbe
John Gary Evans
Newperry
Elerbe
Lexington
Sampson Pope
Newberry
Madeline Pollard Testifies In Breckinridge Suit In Washington
In a Washington courtroom on March 16, Madeline Pollard described her life and engagement to Colonel Breckinridge. The trial centers on breach of promise claims amid rumors of a secret 1893 marriage to Mrs. Wing. Pollard recounted their meetings at Lafayette Square and her acceptance of his marriage proposal after long wait.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New York
W. C. P. Breckinridge
Louise Wing
Julia C. Blackburn
Luke Blackburn
Kentucky
Mr. Stoll
Lexington
Madeline
Madeline Pollard
Breckinridge
Major Butterworth
James Rodes
Colonel Breckinridge
Baltimore and Ohio
Lafayette Square
Miss Pollard
Miss Pollard Saifly
Frankfort
Mr. Carlisle
James C. Redes
Redes
Cincinnati
Mr. Brown
Epee
Wall Street Veto Clash Aids Seigniorage Debate
New York dispatch reports goldbugs anticipate President Cleveland will delay the seigniorage bill rather than sign or veto it, risking a pocket veto that Wall Street opposes. The piece also notes a New York hazing law, Langtry connection, a bathtub gift, a German driver’s court case, and a stamp fraud probe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crisp
Senate
Wall Street
House
Lester
Georgia
St. Louis
John O'Neill
New York
Cleveland
Cornell
Langtry
Fred Gebhard
Miss Morris
Morris
Zella Nicolaus
George Gould
Wabash
Ind
Rahman
Nicolaus
Europe
Schultze
John Lauberheim
Dennis Slattery
Lauberheim
Bellevue Hospital
East Twenty-second Street
Slattery
Post Office
Stokes May Contest in Charleston Election Dispute
Dr J William Stokes the populist who lost to Judge J F Izler in the district arrives with John Gary Evans to pursue a contest claiming ballot irregularities at Charleston polls. Tally errors and an unsealed box cited with possible 60 vote discrepancy raise rumors of challenging Izler's seat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
S. C
J. William Stokes
Congress
J. F. Izler
John Gary Evans
Dr. Stokes
W. H. Schiffley
Fourth Ward
Schiffey
W. Gibbes Whaley
Lexington
Izler
Board of State
Stokes
Cleveland Era Faces Dishonest Backroom Pressure
Washington dispatch reports on the Battery Park conference and the handling of Vice President Stevenson amid accusations of political backroom deals. It notes Major Davison may face discipline for a presidential salute, while Dan Lamont and others worry over military propriety and loyalty to Stevenson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stevenson
Hendricks
Thomas A. Hendricks
Mr. Hendricks
Indiana
Cleveland
Chicago
Voorhees
Isaac P. Gray
Adlai E. Stevenson
Mr. Stevenson
Mugwump
Water Q. Gresham
Itringis
Aalst E. Stevenson
Davison
Asheville
Dan Lamont
West Pointer
Willard
Washington
War Department
West Point
United States
Bingham School
Davison Max Friends
White House
Dynamite Attack Targets House of Ill Repute in Winston Salem
Winston, N C March 16 Special The dynamiter struck a one story four room house near the Winston Salem line just south of the Norfolk and Western depot at about 1 20 am The blast damaged the porch banisters loose weather boarding shattered front glass and plastering though occupants including a woman named Kate Baunders escaped injury The explosion was heard city wide and beyond with the interior damage limited to plastering in the south end room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston
N. C
Salem
Norfolk and Western
Kate Baunders
Erskine College Expulsion Sparks Fraternity Fallout
In Due West South Carolina March 16 special report describes turmoil at Erskine College after one student is expelled from Sigma Alpha Epsilon and eight or more withdraw. Some students urge pledging, others oppose fraternities, while rumors of lynching circulate amid campus tension and uncertainty over future affiliations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Due West
S. C
Erskine College
Erskine
E. B. Wallis
Severa
Sigma Alpha
Also Mentioned on This Page
SAKES
Alone
IN. Manufactures
Swanson
State Bank
Massachusetts
InStat
Mr. Bryan
Pie
Sould
Fit
Georgia Cities
Have
Augusta
Egate Capital
Atlanta
Acon
Savan
Macon
Anah
Jake Smith
Interior Department
District of Columbia
Uader
Smith
Livingston
Needham Ballard
Burke County
W. P. Dukes
Clyne
Bryan County
Martha O. Southern
Gilmer Pany
Ellerbe and Evans
Madelins Pollard
Butterworth
Ee Desha Breckinridge
Fred
Goldbugs
Mr. Cleveland
Zella
Hough
Ilinois
Rosinsky
Rose
Fitzsimmons
Patrick
Pryor
Stead
William T. Stead
London
Russia
America
England
Lars Thomas A Hendricks
Battery Park
Major Davison
Timage
S.ct
Nersons
Weageflek
Wera
Pat
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!