Tariff Bill Revisions Hit Revenue Boosts and Tobacco Cuts
March 20 report from the House indicates Republicans have reworked the tariff bill, trimming taxes on tobacco and sine and reducing duties on silk and lumber. The bill, revised after days of debate, will go to full committee, with a notable push to lower rates from the initial plan. A separate item notes Judge Crisp moving a $75,000 public building appropriation for Americus, signaling political pork in the state.
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Atderens
Indye Crisp
Georgia
Week Congress Dominates Senate and House Agenda
The Senate and House plan a busy week with Florida judicial nominations in executive session, a Montana election case, and debate on the Sanders and Vower claims. Key figures include Gray, Yeager, Pugh, and Hoar, plus remarks from Maginnis, Wark, and Brooner as leaders align on party lines. The Army bill, tariff, and appropriations moves loom large as sessions begin in the new schedule.
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Fulinunds Committee
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SiLle Tehen
Jes Dinid
Florida
Berar Tar
Sanders
Vower
Guer
Senor Brooner
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Senate
Reagan
House
Army
Galiwit
Appropriations Committee
Death Toll in Louisville Reaches Ninety Four
Louisville on March 3 reports Ninety four bodies recovered with five or six still missing. Injured count about one hundred twenty, as snow began at 4 p m and melted to a light rain. Citizens reinforce roofs and protect warehouses while funerals and mourning fill the day across several cemeteries in the city.
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St. Louis
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Memrurs
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Eeeane Hive
Aiken
B.C
Juxex
S.C
H. B. Barckhalter
Park Avenue
Park
Asenna
Jo R. Murry
Benn
Joss
Ashurst
Agenc
City of Paris Towed to Queenstown After Engine Failure
Quesntown March 30 The Inman Line steamer City of Paris was towed in to Queenstown by the Aldersgate after a fault in the starboard engine caused a breach and flooding aboard. Passengers faced panic as water surged and pumps fought the leak, with the crew and second engineer praised for keeping the vessel afloat until aid arrived.
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Inman Line
City of Paria
Aldemeste
Quesnstown
City of Paris
Passon
Chester
Waotoat
Paris
Fastpet
New York
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Cummins
Melther Malls
Passengore
Liverpool
Cork Harbor
Private John Allen and the ham stealing case told in humor
Mississippi's Private John Allen, famed for his wit in Congress after Sunset Cox's death, recounts his 1860s courtroom victory over Pompey who stole two hams. He wins by a legal flourish using an old Latin line, and the magistrate frees Pompey with a warning about future mischief.
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John Alen
Mississippi
House of Representatives
Sunset Cox
Tella
Margon
Allen
Tupelo
Fompay
Hnto Uy
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Pompay
Pompey
Sid Allen
Johnson
Blackstone
Poppey
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Grand Old Commonwealth
Supreme Court of the
United States
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Sheariy
Sulvia Cmaar
Omala Gallia
Ofi
Bill Scott
Erle
Cleveland
Mrr. Boott
Old Quarrel Flare Ends In Fatal Shooting Near Boston Ga
Dr B W Daniels tended mortally wounded R B Schwan after M B Linton shot him at close range in Aucius South of Boston Ga. Linton fled as a warrant was sworn. reward rumored. Schwan’s condition grave. public anger mounts. Also report of Noah Hollinger dying en route to Florida for health.
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Boston
B. W. Daniela
RB. Schwan
Aucius
Here
M. B. Linton
Fatch
Discovery of Dead Boy in Chicamauga River
A seven year old Negro boy was found dead under the No. 6 railroad bridge on the Western and Atlantic. He had been dead over ten days and was neatly dressed. An inquest was held and the corpse burned. Theories range from accident when a train passed to possible murder.
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Aln
Buchanan
Cleburne County
Chicamauga River
No. 6
Atlantic
OT From His Own Gun Tragic Death in Paulding County
Dallas Ga March 30 Special Yesterday afternoon a sad accident near eight miles from Dallas left 18 year old Jeff Austin mortally wounded when his gun fell from a stump and discharged. He died at 3 this morning. Also noted: a Piney Rock sawmill fire near Pinehurst destroyed by convicts and Captain J A Cheatham’s men, seven to eight cars of boards lost, estimated loss between two five hundred and three thousand dollars.
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Ala
H. D. Clayton
Card
Macon
Thousan
Crawford County
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Gordon
Waas
Upson County
Gordon's Ferry
Williamm. Brown
Jack
Jack Brown Gordon
Paulding County
Dallas
Jeff Austin
Hanling
Austin
Golock
Thowseville
Thomasvirty
Levees Near Memphis Are Safe Despite Flood Threat
A Memphis telegram from John P. Richards, a leading cotton planter, reports no levee breaks in the district and notes planned strengthening work. He warns newspapers may inflame labor, urges private government aid only when needed, and stresses planters will call for help if necessary. Reports from Helena and Desota areas describe rising water, evacuations, and widespread damage across the Mississippi delta with trains halted and towns soon inundated.
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Times
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Friars Point
Dabney
Lauia
J. J. Hogan
Mississippi River
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Laconia Circle
Despa County
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Offutt
Bedford Joyce
Madison Parish
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Mississippi Valley Railroad
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Vicksburg, Shreveport and Pacific Railroad
Fatal Affray at Hardison's Store Near Taylor Ga
At Hardison's store three miles from Taylor in Georgia a fatal confrontation occurred Friday night between C. T. Achtman and Wmn. Jackson both about twenty two. The two men wrestled and exchanged blows with Aultman ejecting Jackson from the door. Jackson fired twice wounding Aultman in the body and another shot went wild. Aultman’s condition is serious. Jackson’s fate unclear.
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Tarros
C. T Achtman
Wmn
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Alman
Secia
Aultman
Lesbain
Aaitman
Aaltman
Body found near Mt Lee academy tied to Tom Guy case
A negro man’s dead body was found near Mt Lee academy eight miles from Eatonton on a Saturday. foul play appears likely and the corpse is identified as Tom Guy, a former worker for the Griffin Monticello and Athens railroad. The coroner investigated. no report yet. The item also notes closing of the winter season and a separate insurance payment to DeForest Allgood’s estate. Local reports mention Piney Woods hotel and spring arrivals. Numerous fragments reference other notices and local happenings in Georgia.
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Mt. Lee Academy
Eatonton, Ae
Tom Guy
Griffin Monticello and
Athens Railroad
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