Senator Colquitt In Critical Condition At Capitol
Washington reports on March 2 1899 states Senator Colquitt remained in critical condition at the capitol. The illness began with paralysis and worsened overnight with doctors warning the end could come at any minute. Biographical notes mention prior strokes and lengthy service. Georgia congressmen and family members stayed close as physicians briefed about no change for the worse through the night.
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Washington
Senate Colquitt
Capitol
Walsh
Colquitt
Natal
Kliztezht
Les Pot
Grutn
Georgia
Annie Hs
Mentat
Walle Hom
Senator Colquitt
Tye
Sen“rColquit
Waite Not Satisfied With Colorado Guards Action
CSI reports March 23 snowstorm fatigue among Colorado Guards arriving by special train at Midland station. Citizens cheer. sheriffs arrest 8 strikers in Colorado Springs. Governor and police debate actions as unrest grows and calls mount for decisive steps.
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Colorado Ac
Midland Station
Colorado Springs
Mate
Srk
Mpuorglds
Patna
Governor removes state officers in push for reform
A court ruling upholds the governor’s power to dismiss officials including the secretary of state and state treasurer amid a contentious political purge. Appointments followed as the governor installed new officials while challengers contested the action. In local results, Sloan wins the Democratic primary for city office by a comfortable margin amid a lively post election scene.
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Ming Mich
Maren
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Loverpor Rech
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Stata J. Im
Ham- 1
Berry
Ilgenes
JS Taey
Roch
Onsen
Liward Cahil
Offini
Gardner
Sloan
Dla
S.C
PeUtad
PGR Wlan Stone
Rain and flood wreck Mississippi Valley property
Memphis reports eight inches of rain in forty eight hours causing washouts on lines from Hatchie river to Memphis and widespread flood damage. Arkansas cyclone unroofed houses, toppled trees, and damaged Zeilig's Emporium and nearby clubs with several workers escaping death. Chattanooga and Arkansas towns also report structural damage and flooded streets from wind and hail.
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Memphis
M Memphis
Chesapeake, Ohio and Southwestern
Hatchie River
St. Louis and Southwestern
Tennessee Midland
White River
Arkansas
Tennessee
Helena
Ark
Zeilig
Emporium
Ridge City Club
Lots Club
Chattanooga
Tenn
Poplar Grove
Marvel
Storms Cause Property Damage Across Southern States
No lives reported lost in a southern storm that hit near New Orleans and Monroe. Westego elevators damaged at 3 a.m. with heavy losses to conveyors and machinery. In Purvis Mississippi a destructive storm leveled lumber and blocked roads, with few houses wrecked and no deaths reported.
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New Orleans
Texas and Pacific
Westego
Monroe
Purvis
Miss
Boaten Suspected in Nashville Mailbox Robbery Case
Nashville March 20 Special. A burglar sentenced at Jefferson City for burglary and tools is thought to be Thomas C. Boaten the famed mailbox robber. He was captured in Atlanta then escaped Davidson county jail. Government seeks damages from Sheriff Hill. Rewards total 15000 dollars. His photo sent to Jefferson City for ID.
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Nashville
Tenn
Jefferson City
Thomas C. Boaten
Atlanta
Davidson County
Sheriff Hill
Boaten
Midnight Outrage in Abbeville County Leads to Jail
Sam Ashiey and Henry Ashbey were jailed in Abbeville charged with the murder of William Dennis Hutchinson on March 1. Richard McClain and Sam Bigby face accessory charges as coroner's jury linked Hutchinson’s death to a night visit to Peter Ricket’s home. Bail sought from Associate Justice AliGowan.
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Abbeville
D. C
Sam Ashiey
Henry Ashbey
William Dennis Hutchinson
Richard McClain
Sam Bigby
Peter Ricket
Hutchinson
Feud Flare Reignites Hatfield McCoy Hostilities
Parkersburg Virginia reports renewed Hatfield and McCoy feuding after Frank Phelps of Kentucky is killed by Bob Hatfield near Peters Creek. Mose Christian wounded mortally while aiding Hatfield faction. Phelps and seven McCoys fled to Kentucky. Hatfields rally, vow revenge. President petition discussed by New York Chamber of Commerce amid Cleveland era seigniorage debates.
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Parkersburg
Logan County
Frank Phelps
Kentucky
McCoy
Peters Creek
Bob Hatfield
Old Anse
Phelps
Bob
Mose Christian
Old Hatfield
Old McCoy
Hatfield
Tob
New York
New York Chamber of Commerce
Cleveland
Tariff War and House Debates Stir Congress in March
Washington reports a sweeping tariff bill for debate in the Senate with Democrats signaling a united front despite trusts. House actions include a long adjournment to witness naval tests, while Governor Tillman canvasses for support in his Senate bid amid treasury seizures.
Tariff Bill Reported to Senate Amid Republican Opposition
Washington March 20—Mr Voorhees, chairman of the finance committee, reported the tariff bill to the senate. Republican members said they object to the income tax feature and to the shift from specific to ad valorem duties. Voorhees moved to print and place the bill on the calendar and to call it up April 2 for senate consideration. No written report accompanies the bill.
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Senate
Voorhees
United Democratic Party
House
Democratic Party
Congress
Conference Committee
Committee On Finance
Mr. Voorhees
Manderson
McPherson
Finance Committee
Alison
Heard
Peffer
George
Mr. Blount
New York
Troy
Murphy
Morrill
Mr. Manderson
Dramatic Pollard Breckinridge Trial Tales Unfold
Washington March 20 The forenoon session of the Pollard Breckinridge trial produced sensational incidents as Miss Pollard testified to threats and alleged deceit. She described letters dictated by Breckinridge to cover her affair with Rodes, testified to prior marriages, and recounted tense moments at the Hoffman house in New York and other locations.
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Pollard-Breckinridge
Mrs. Wing
Miss Pollard
Hoffman House
New York
Breckinridge
Lincoln’s
Bones
Bradley
Major Butterworth
Luke Blackburn
Kentucky
Mr. Butterworth
Rodes
Lexington
Bridgeport
Madeline
Mamma
New Orleans
Towleaboto
Jacksonville
Cincinnati
Towlesboro
Mr. Carlisle
Willie
Colonel Breckinridge
Foundling Asylum
Mejor Butterworth
Redes
Brim
Wilson
Mr. Breckinridge
Hoft~man House
Whitney
Fairchild
Samoa
Europe
Mrs Wing
Wagh Rgton
Jefferay Place
Rees
Wing
Telias
Colone
Miss Polleréa
Major Moore
Chin
Goa
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Faroat
Arry
Waite
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Hustler and Rye
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Alderman Navy
Arthur McKnight
Louisiana
Missouri
Crook
Trust Harpies
Sugar Sharks
Colonel Patterson
O'Neill-Joy
O’neal
Indian Head Proving Ground
Ben Tillman
South Carolina
Treasury
Palmetto
Fuller
Timony
Hades
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