Senate debates tariff, Berthold holdovers and thistle bill
The Senate adjourned to Monday amid talk of a free coinage amendment and a looming presidential veto. Debate touched on a 22 percent tax proposal for state banks, a contested election case, and Hansbrough’s $1,000,000 bid to exterminate Russian thistle. Critics warned of federal overreach while supporters urged action as Maddox and other Georgians weigh in.
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Cleveland
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Congress
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O'Neill
Georginus
Oxenel R. D. Maybox
Atlanta
Maddox, Rucker & Co
Aaidix
Dad
Unil
Maddox
Hansbrough
George
Harris
John Doe
Sam Smith
Notire
South
Dolph
The Senate Debates Counterfeiting and Coin Laws
In Washington on March 22 the Senate debated resolutions by Senator Hoar. Sherman urged judiciary study of anti-counterfeiting and coin-simulation laws, noting gaps since 1886. Nebraskans Bierman and others discussed private minting and the danger of unserious coinage, with remarks about progress to secure a cavern site for a new building.
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Hoar
Senate of the United Hess
Kossuth
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Senate
Sherman
Judiciary Committee
Ition
Theo
A .Eaning
Nebraska
JE Bierman
France
Great Britain
Germany
Omaha
Sours River
Cackrell Saush
Rman
Buband
Jdessrs
Congressman's Illness Delays Tariff Talk in Texas
Congressman W L Wilson arrived in San Antonio from Mexico visibly weakened after a severe typhoid bout. He will rest in Texas towns until fully recovered, avoiding interviews on tariff matters. Attending him were his son William H Wilson and Dr John C Underwood. Congressman Tarsney and wife planned to return home soon.
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W. L. Wilson
Mexico
Guadalajara
Southern Associated Press
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Texas
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Decree Dismisses Richmond and Danville Tax Suit
Judge Simonton in Charleston dismisses the Richmond and Danville railroad complaint, ruling railroads have no legal remedy for alleged over assessment. Separate items: Stinson and Rogers sue Western Union for 20000 each over alleged defamatory termination. Galveston prize fight ends with Monaghan knocking out O Hearn. arrests follow for prize fighting. London bank suspends payments. Drexel Morgan signals reorganizational terms with Richmond Terminal bonds.
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Simonton
Richmond and
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Samonton
Dallas
Tex
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E. H. Rogers
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Western Union
Galveston
Tremont Opera House
Tom Monaghan
Bob O'Hearn
Strom
London
New London and River Platte Bank
Drexel, Morgan & Co
Pollard Breckinridge Trial Notes Depositions Read In Court
Washington March 22 The Pollard Breckinridge trial resumed with long depositions read and many objections by counsel. Miss Pollard’s age past and present, asylum records, and her claimed kinship with Kentucky notables feature in testimonies from Cincinnati and Kentucky. Sister Augustine and other witnesses dispute her asylum presence and identity while detailing names Miss Pollard used and the social circle she claimed. The court scheduled further argument on admissibility for Saturday and adjourned for Good Friday.
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Madeline Pollard
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William H. Johnson
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Washington Irving
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Stoll
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Rodes
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Redes
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M. V. B. Pollard
Guy Mallon
Mr. Brown
House Fails To Secure Quorum In O Neill Joy Contested Case
Washington March 22 The house spent five hours seeking a quorum to take up the O Neill Joy contested election case. Amid protests Colonel Livingston pressed for votes while Speaker Bailey refused to entertain, leading to repeated calls and adjournment attempts. Roseberry marriage rumor to Princess Maud dominates London discourse.
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Texas
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Tennessee
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Tenn
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Waugh
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New York
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Maine
London
Lord Roseberry
Maud
Wales
General Coxey's March Camp Set For Massillon
General Coxey's order No 1 was issued in Massillon Ohio announcing the first commonwealth camp to be struck March 24 at the Massillon Gun Club. Citizens must report to Marshal Brown's headquarters. officers urged to drop titles. Governor McKinley dismissed fears of a massed army while pledging local and state authority if needed.
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MccKinley
Coxey Army
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Stark
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Ohio
Murdock Leads Coxey Wing In Good Roads Crusade
Toledo labor speaker Jason T. Murdock announces he will head a wing of Coxey's Good Roads Commonwealth. He plans a junction with Coxey's forces at Massillon on March 34, traveling from Toledo via Mansfield. Murdock expects recruits along the route from oil regions southeast of Toledo and from Tiffin's plant operatives, citing unemployed workers and industrial downturn as fuel for the movement.
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Mansfield
Ohio
Tiffin, O
Revolutions Loom in Honduras and Louisiana Lotttery Link
General W L Cabell reports two or three revolutions and a general presidential election in Honduras with Dr Aries as likely winner. Aries is allied with Bonilla and Bogran, while Vasquez awaits in El Salvador with Major E A Burke. In Brunswick, L Lowenthal is arrested on a Macon bond-breaking case in a separate note.
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Brunswick
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Macon
Levison
Lewenthnall
Senator Colquitt Improves After Illness in Washington
Washington March 22 Special Senator Colquitt shows marked improvement this morning and has begun taking light nourishment. Though still feeble and unable to speak his mind is clear and doctors anticipate continued recovery. Family believes overdose of caromel Sunday night contributed to the attack but remain hopeful for months or years of life.
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Colquitt
Walsh
Acquitted Of Murder In Savannah Depot Killing
William F. Barclay was found not guilty of the August 1889 murder of James Respess at the Central railroad depot after a self defense defense. The case, tried tonight with Fleming G. du Bignon defending, concluded swiftly in Barclay’s favor.
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William F. Barclay
James Respress
Central Railroad
Barclay
Fleming G. du Bignon
Respess
Whde
J. J. Wilder
Chariton Street
Arson Confession in Benson Store Fire
In Benson North Carolina the Mangum Barber Nabors general store and two nearby shops burned causing ten thousand dollars in damages. Suspects include Rev Lewis Mangum and several Barber family members with Bennet Barber admitting he was hired to burn the business.
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N. C
Benson
Mangum, Barber & Nabors
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Barber & Nabors
Smithfield
Lewis Mangum
Lidie Barber
John Nabors
Bennett Barber
Seth Barber
Partin Barber
John Barber
Mrs Wert Sues For 50000 In Damages In Henson Case
Chattanooga Tenn March 22 A sensational bill for damages seeks 50000 from George Henson in a case arising after Wert, a prominent real estate man, was shot and killed in the elevator of the Ricks on building. Mrs Jacob B Wert sues for herself and children claiming criminal intimacy motive. Trial set for early May.
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Tenn
George Henson
J. B. Wert
Rickson Building
Wert
Jacob B. Wert
Damass
Snowstorm Haunts Nebraska Iowa and Dakotas
Reports from Wyoming South Dakota and Nebraska describe a heavy snowstorm causing railroad cuts and widespread delays. Omaha and Speerfish report frigid temperatures with a 12 degree reading and ongoing cold weather across the region.
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Burlington
Pine Bluffs
Funeral plans move body to Hungary via Austria
It is stated that the body of the deceased will be removed from Pesth to Hungary by way of Austria. The funeral is to be held in Pesth and then in Hungary next Tuesday.
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Buda Prath
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