Fun in the House as Willard Row electrifies Capitol
The narrative describes a crowded gallery and a dramatic appearance by President Willard at the House. Speakers clash over tariff and Mills bill, with Randall, Voorhees, and other leaders engaging in partisan sparring. The scene includes an electric lighting moment, applause, and a chaotic yet festive mood in Washington.
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Benin
Willard
Bob Talcott
Biscondue
Deak
Amusing
Bob Vance
Clapmnon
Michigan
Ways and Means Committee
Air
Wali Garey
Cleveland
Cowboy Statesman
DY Randall
Randall
Saul
St Louis
Bebi
Ways and Tenana Committee
Jane Sth
Mongh Livy
Jana
Hana
Voorhees
Democratic League
Sanat ‘ Topas
Teunssieo
Inis
Ewing's Disgrace and Government Accounts Scandal
A government official, General Ewing, faces exposure over missing and misreported funds in the Treasury Disbursing Clerk’s office. An investigation reveals an $8,000 shortage plus broader accounting concerns dating back to 1882, with officials from the Attorney General to the First Comptroller aiming to determine exact figures.
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Geo
May
Genge
Ea Eming
Deon
Phort
Bwink
Myihen Goff
West Virginia
West Vienn
Treamury
Ewing
Tam
Fleet Comptroller's Office
Riwing
Eaturators
Gatand
Flrat Troller Durham
General Ewing
Secon
Geumel Garland
Alion Bs Goon Ng
Big Cass
Asnoral
Roos Dohaanant
A Cowardly Murder Shocks Oxford Hack Driver Slain
Special dispatches report a cowardly murder of Marcus Osborn, an Oxford hack driver, shot as an accommodation train arrived. The coroner's inquest returned a verdict of death by foul play with no suspect yet identified. Nearby reports describe an escape from a Pennsylvania prison and other violent crimes, including lynching threats and executions.
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Oxford
Marcus Osborn
Atlanta
Marcus
Bain
African Methodist Episcopal Eighteenth Quadrennial Conference Opens
The African Methodist Episcopal Church eighteen quadrennial General Conference opened at Ixprawaraiss Indiana on May 8 with Bishop Payne presiding. Two hundred six delegates from forty-one annual conferences attended, including representatives from Bermuda and Demerara. Contested credentials prompted debate, but Bishop Campbell ordered referrals to the committee on credentials. Delegates welcomed by local officials and church leaders. speeches of thanks given by James A Handy and T Lanner.
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General Conference
Ind
African Methodist Episcopal Church
Payne
Walon
Console
Bermuda
Demerara
Ciiiseh
Withoua
Weyman
Turner and Dimey
H . Bryant
Selm
Ala
Berant
Boi
Campbell
J. W. Gaparvay
Hartizon
James A. Handy
Baltimore
T. Lanner
Philadgighrls
Bleuops Payne
Wayman
Tennessee's Democratic Gubernatorial Convention Warms
May 5 report from Tennessee describes a tense Democratic gubernatorial convention with over a thousand delegates in Nashville. The piece chronicles Taylor versus anti Taylor forces, the premeeting room assignments at the Maxwell House, and candidate positions while noting strong support for Taylor and a charged, unresolved outcome as ballots loom.
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Taylor
ant-Taylor
Mayor McConnall
Governor Taylor
Bon. W. M. Jet
G Heiskell
White Mountain
Repub
Emperors Fever and Prairie Weather Report
The report covers an emperor’s health, with slight temperature fluctuations and fatigue, plus news of condolences to Carl Schurz and others. It includes local weather notes from Minnesota and South Dakota, noting delayed planting due to cold, wet ground, and farmer discouragement amid poor conditions.
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Morang
Wiliam
Carl Schurz
Gormant du Amelia
Em Wik Yam
Minn
Gistata
Jate Molng
Mouhwest
Tina la
Minnesets
Mi Gome
Mustache Controversy Engulfs Chief Justice Fuller
In Chicago whispers fly about Chief Justice Fuller and a proposed sacrifice of his mustache as a symbolic offering to preserve court tradition. The debate centers on whether Fuller should shave to uphold standards amid reports that Justice Matthews and others may have influenced the change.
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Vost
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Stockdale
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Manour
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Seni
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Bath
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John Curee
Alees
Boyer
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Bel
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Lees
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Matthews
Supreme Bench
Rome
Alysys Allel
Ocsapalca
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O'Beien
Parnell
Aba
Sieep An Trishman
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National League
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Resolutona
Pied Hose
Emell
Supreme Court
Sheera
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Lowever
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A Shot in the Dark Brings a Notorious Culprit
A late night in Dare County Georgia ends with James Toweadt waking to a yard disturbance. A man attempting escape is shot, later identified as Editor Ham, a known figure, who is jailed after an arrest and bond set at 150 dollars. A separate incident reports windows rattled by unknown visitors frightening several women.
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James T. Toweadt
Uoon
Hams
Tim
Thweatt
Mn Thweatt
Wilkins
Thair
Watt
Cakce
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