Funeral rites for Senator Holt Colquitt in Washington
Washington March 7 Special funeral ceremonies for Senator Holt Colquitt were held in the senate chamber at 3 o'clock. The casket lay surrounded by lilies and white carnations as Vice President Stevenson presided. dignitaries, cabinet members, and military officers attended while Chaplain Milburn delivered a solemn address on Christian virtue and enduring memory. The body was shipped by special train from Atlanta, with a three to four hour layover planned tomorrow morning.
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Day in the House and Related Reports
The House opened with prayer and approved a printing resolution for 500000 copies of the 1893 agricultural report at a cost of 206000. Contested Missouri election case ONeill vs Joy moved forward. quorum issues caused repeated calls and adjournment to tomorrow. Knoxville reports wage dispute with East Tennessee receivers over a proposed 10 percent cut. Rio dispatch notes Portugal refuses to surrender insurgent refugees, citing international law principles.
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Still No Message Sam on the Seigniorage Bill
Washington dispatch analyzes President Cleveland's stance on the Bland seigniorage bill. It argues a veto would halt silver as coinage, shift party dynamics, and force Democrats to confront fiscal policy ahead of 1897. SAM W. SMALL reports the editorial view on gold monometallism and party unity.
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Seigniorage bill veto debate swirls in Washington
Washington March 27 Special The president did not send the seigniorage bill message today as expected and may act tomorrow. Veto expectations rise though some supporters still hope for approval. many foresee the bill becoming law after ten days of inaction. Speaker Crisp forgoes Georgia escort duties for Senator Colquitt’s funeral amid contested elections and busy agenda. George D Jarrett won a naval academy cadetship exam. Hall returns to interior duties. James F ONeill heads to New York. The coveted late Senator Colquitt senate seat draws ten applicants and goes to Senator Gray of Delaware.
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Witnesses clash over Miss Pollard case in Breckinridge lawsuit
Washington March 27 expert handwriting testimony dominated the breach of promise trial as Major Moore denied Pollard's claims while the defense pressed on. Dr Shaeffer and Mr Hay examined alleged letters from 1884 to 1884 and debated age, authenticity, and writing traits amid cross examination by Judge Wilson and Major Butterworth.
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Hoar letter on Alabama politics stirs national dust
Birmingham March 27 Special. Boston Home Market Club seeks funds to aid Keith in Alabama elections. Senator Hoar defends Kolb movement while Governor Jones questions the letter’s claims. Hoar confirms authoring the letter and rejects other claims, saying Massachusetts interests align with Alabama’s. Captain Kolb responds amid war of words over Alabama election fraud and party loyalty.
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Gaining Strength Quickly Wilson at Ben Cable Ranch
Congressman W L Wilson, improving, is taken by carriage to ex congressman Ben Cables ranch eight miles south of San Antonio Texas. Dr Underwood says he is gaining strength and may enjoy outdoor activity if weather stays favorable. He plans to return to San Antonio Thursday. His son heads to Rockport for fishing. Mrs Wilson and daughter travel home. Congressman Tarsney to Denver on business. A mob is expected in Springfield Tennessee after a lynching threat in which Johnson Gaines and accomplices burned a barn and murdered Charles Smith. Edwards paid for help. In San Antonio John D May the cowboy train robber and murderer is sentenced to hang May 25.
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Governor Jones Comments on Contest and Kolb Letter
Governor Jones told Advertiser reporters he would not back a court review of the Alabama contest but would use the moment to expose Kolb's Republican allies and alleged ballot manipulation. He asserted Kolb and supporters spread falsehoods and noted recent letters repeating claims, amid political tension in Montgomery.
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