Lodge's Federal Election Bill Prompts Senate Debate
Henry Cabot Lodge advocates federal supervision of congressional elections citing Massachusetts ballot practice. The bill would appoint registrars and inspectors, allow federal marshals, and require a national standard to curb fraud. Democrats oppose, preferring state control. Quay and Sherman seen pushing for a vote. Allen cites concerns over cost and federal overreach. Pan-Americans visit Georgia plans outlined. other senate bills passed before adjournment.
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Senate
Quay
Sherman
United States Marshal
Agcesanry
Atale
Thad
Henry Cabot Lodge
United States
Massachusetts
Officara
Congraas
Fett-Parte Yarborough
Thig
Orth
South
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Lode
John Allen
Mississippi
Congress
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Imall
Mrr
Hodge
Reed
Carty
Ensteld
Ben
Georgia
Curtis
Augants
Atlanta
Henson
Macon
Brunswick
J Teland Club Howe
Fernandina
Jacksinville
ERMAN AND THE TRUSTS Substitute For His Former Bid
Senator reports a substitute for his former bill against trusts, aiming to curb combinations restraining trade. The measure grants the U.S. courts broad authority to enforce provisions, authorizes civil action, and allows double damages plus costs for injured parties.
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Wasasyaros
Sherman
Finnnes
Senita
Hia
Itusta
United States
Yarami
Asomalle
Pension Appropriations Debate In Congress
March proceedings in the house on the pension appropriation bill featured Rogers of Arkansas presenting a telegraphic report from the Colored Industrial Fair association. Morrow of California led the measure noting costs of about 8.4 million dollars and predicting pensioner totals around 115,000 at maximum, as the house adjourned after statements by Perkins and a tense session about the World’s Fair funding and related amendments.
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Rogers
Arkansas
Colored Industrial Fair Association of Arkansas
Morrow
California
Goa Ag
Penricus
Ie Wight
Poune Danter Che
Mt. Perkins
Farmers Alliance grows strong in Kansas politics
Kansas news reports the Farmers Alliance expanding across almost every county with reorganized local sections and a planned gubernatorial bid by A. W. Smith. The national movement pressures Congress and Kansas officials, citing widespread farmer support and opposition to monopolies as the group asserts political influence.
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Kansas Gerx
Farmers' Alliance In
Kansas
Jennings
A. W. Smith
Congress
Kaneas
South
Berty
Cold Snap Nips Florida Vegetation With Frost Bites
Florida reports show frost and ice in northern areas with minimal damage inland. Titusville records 32 degrees with lingering effects on tender vegetation and orange blossoms. Jupiter sees light frost but no major losses. Southeast winds shift as temperatures rise, benefiting growers like Looper Bros who replant tomatoes after frost. FOR OUR DEFENSE.
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Florida
Tacksoy
ViLas
Fla
Titusville
Jupiter
Iniian
Looper Bros
Fortification Appropriation Bill Totals 4.5 Million
The house appropriation committee completed the fortification bill. It authorizes 4,521,608 dollars, exceeding the last bill by 3,283,084 dollars and the prior congress by 599,678 dollars. Major items include fortifications repairs 150,000 dollars harbor batteries 1,221,000 dollars and sites 500,000 dollars.
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House
Boston Harbor
New York
San Francisco
Watervliet
N.C
Secretary of War
Highwaymen on the Mountain Daring Robbery Shocks Tennessee
On Lookout Mountain near Hamilton County two armed highwaymen ambushed John Carmilogs as he rode home to Wichie. They grabbed his bridle, forced him off, and looted his pockets while he lay stunned. The incident sparked mountain-wide excitement and fear.
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Crarrawooda
Tenn
Hag
Lookout Mountain
John Carmilogs
Hamilton County
Wichie
Tariff Bill Aims Major Internal Revenue Reforms
Republican members of the West and Means committees near agreement on tariff divisions and internal revenue cuts. The plan repeals licenses on dealers, reduces tobacco and alcohol taxes, and proposes broad duties and exemptions across metals lumber and agricultural goods. Final details remain, with a substantial revenue reduction anticipated.
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Internal Revenue
Senate
United States
Germany
Rescue Work at Indianpolis Fire Ruins Death Toll Listed
At Indianapolis 641 Unfortunates site, workers clear debris to exhume dead and injured as a harsh rescue unfolds. The death list includes Andrew C. Cheery, George Faulkner, Espy Stormee, David R. Lowery, U. Glazibe, Henry D. Woodruff, George W. Glenn, Albert Hoffman, Anthony Volz, Thomas A. Black, with many injured. In Chattanooga, Tennessee, an inspector reports city treasurer warrants totaling 6502.20 to outside creditors, prompting a new city auditor. alleged personal scandal ties to City Auditor Whiteside and Mrs Metz emerge, hinting at deeper intrigue.
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Andrew C. Cheery
Sire Alarm Telegraph
George Faulkner
Espy Stormee
Pipevan Engine Company
David R. Lowery
Glazibe
Substitute
Henry D. Woodruff
Tyeman Engine Company
George W. Glenn
Pipeman
Metz
Mamoy
Chattakooga
Tenn
Chattanooga
Frank Goodman
Naghville
Lazard
Ed. A. Metz
Detroit
Canada
Csime
Vernon Whiteside
Harriett L. Whiteside
Lockout Mountain
Mess
Pamcavor and Disgraced Pair Face Trial in Dayton
In Rhea county Tennessee two months after a sensational elopement the couple Jenn Houssy and J E Brown were captured in Concord and will be arraigned in Dayton. They fled with a farmer leaving behind a wife and seven children. Sheriff Brown and deputy assisted in their capture. A national trial is anticipated.
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Tenn
Rhea County
Ote Jenn Hfoussy
J. E. Brown
Goncord
Brown
Dayton
Faulkner’s failed scheme hinges on a mistaken death
In New York on March 18 the Frening Journal reports that Lester Mobank, claimed dead on January 31, is alive in Maxtec. Authorities allege Faulkner intended to bury Mobank’s body as his own and fled the country. U S government officers move to seize tens of bonds in Utica court.
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Asaast
N. Y
Lester Mobank
Maxtec
Ganiner
United States
Utica
Faulkner's
Prince Bismarck Resigns as Chancellor in Germany
The emperor accepted Prince Bismarck's resignation this noon. General Von Caprioi may be named the new chancellor, while the court suggests Herbert Bismarck will stay in office. The clerical Windthorst faction aims to secure a working majority by restoring the Cumberland claim to the Guelph fund.
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General von Caprioi
Tenth Army Corps
Mineo Bismarck
Germany
National Gazette
Herbert Bismarck
Prince Bimnarck
Dr. Windthorst
Duke of Cumberland
Hanover
Guelph
Prince Biswarck
Prussia
Gossier
Pr. Windthorst
Rickert
Goldachmidt
Trefasinnige
Issinnige
Handt
Miguel
Boetticher
Herbert Bissmarck
Labor Conference
Government Defeated On Right of Way Reform Motion
In Loxton March 18 the government fell after a motion by Mr. Buchanan liberal calling for reform of public right of way laws in Scotland. Supported by Mr. Chamberlain and several unionists, the motion passed 161 to 97. London summoned Mr. Balfour to discuss Ireland policy. Immigrant arrivals and local notices follow in brief items.
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House of Custmans
Buchanan
Scotland
Counnty
Chamserlain
Londem
Balfour
Ireland
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