Charles F Crisp Declines Senate Seat for Georgia Duty
The Georgia Democrat Charles F Crisp declines the U S Senate appointment from Governor Northen, choosing to stay as Speaker to guide the House. He cites duty to his party and to enact legislation as his reason, signaling a brave sacrifice of personal ambition and confirming his pledge to uphold party platform.
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Northen
Crisp
W. J. Northen
Atlanta
Gear 3
Senate of the
United States
Georgia
Nis
Charles F. Crisp
Judge Crisp
Western Union
Inman
Walsh
Mitchell
Washington
Reed
Capitol
Speaker Crisp
Darlington Riot Ends in Deaths as Constables Kill Citizens
Darlington South Carolina erupts after Tillmanist constables raid the town. A confrontation at the depot leaves Frank J. Norment and Lucius L. Redmond dead, several wounded, and armed citizens pursuing the constables who fled toward Oswego and Lamar. The town pulls back under guard as posses sweep the area and business stalls.
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Darlington
D. C
Tillman
Tilman
Darlington Guards
Sumter Light Infantry
Sumter
Cheraw
McLendon
Norment
Lucius Redmond
Redmond
Thompson
Swan
Mekin
Gaillard
Charleston
Northern
Dariington
Gaillara
Oswego
Lamar
Frank J. Norment
Lucius L. Redmond
North Carolina
Pepper
A. E. Dargan
K. D. Lucas
L. M. Norment
Frank Norment
Mr. Norment
Mr. Redmond
Peppers
McLenden
Werlington
Exclamation at Columbia as Troops Refuse War Move
In Columbia South Carolina March 30 crowds rage over Governor Tillman and the dispensary after a deadly clash in Darlington. Troops refuse orders and the city teems with threats as citizens vow to seize the state liquor stores. The incident triggers mass protests, gun removals, and calls for resignations amid a tense, dangerous atmosphere.
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Columbia
S. C
Georgia
South Carolina
Tillman
Darlington
Columbia Battalion
John G. Capers
Capers
Columbia Zouaves
City Hall
Richland
Farley
Major Meets
Bishop Ellison Capers
Cheers for Crisp Tom Reed Gets Unruly on Floor
Washington March 20 News reports a stormy House floor as Speaker Crisp faces a volatile session. Reed clashed over journal amendments and rulings while Boutelle pressed to force immediate action on the president's veto message. The scene included appeals, roll calls, and a notable incident with Reed at the clerk’s desk before a recess for private pension business.
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Tom Reed
Crisp
Cadmus
New Jersey
Judge Crisp
Washington
Payne
New York
Springer
Illinois
Reed
Maine
Patterson
Tennessee
Yeas
House
Boutelle
Mr. Bland
Carlisle
BouteYe
Michigan
Air Burrows
Charles F. Joy
Missouri
Burrows
Mr. Reed
Catchings
Mississippi
Parallel Between Now and Then Quote Duel
A provocative exchange contrasts money power and the people. Cleveland warns the money power can drain the treasury in forty eight hours while Jackson vows to see whether money power or the people will rule.
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Oates
Cleveland
Jackson
Madeline Pollard Scandal Trial Details Unfold In Washington
From sunrise to afternoon, Colonel Breckinridge testified about his relationship with Miss Madeline Pollard. He denied promising marriage and explained an arrangement to wed another, while Pollard offered emotional reactions as details of past attempts to end the relationship surfaced. The trial paused with cross examination set for May, and focus remained on Breckinridge’s claims and Pollard’s responses.
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Tillman
Reed
Washington
W. ¢ Brackbridge
Madeline Pollard
Pollard
Luke
Blackburn
M. Blackburn
I.h
Breckinridge
Miss Pollard
New York
Lars A
Miss Polic
Colonel Breckinridge
Coleone
Three Killed As Bridge Collapses at Radford Va
A disaster in Radford Virginia reports three killed outright when a newly built wooden bridge fails. Seven workers atop the structure plunge eighty feet, followed by seven more from nearby crews. Fire at the Commercial Hotel compounds the tragedy with eight dead in a separate blaze. Police and rescuers race to recover bodies while noting extensive injuries and a total loss figure around 97,000 dollars.
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Radford
Hac‘sri
McCulloe Wryeal & Co
Norfsly Ar Weste
Ed Mades
Charles Thempses
R. H. Andrews
Andrews
Tom Price
Bae
Fler
Pi van White
Jim Connore
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Kentucky
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News and Courier
Greenville News
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Heed
Bland
Doriein
Wicked Willie
Madeline
Plaid
Rodes
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