21 May 1890
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1890
Page
1
Detailed Capitol coverage on proposed liquor regulation and party strategy. Names include Judge Stewart, Senator Stewart, and Rep Davis with discussion of fate in Senate and implications for farmers, labor, and race policy amid tariff and bounty battles.
The Ways and Means Committee heard testimonies from representatives of tobacco and related industries protesting tariffs and seeking amendments. Speakers from New York Oswego and Buffalo argued against duties on iron, barley, and packaging, citing economic impact and industry capital. The council also reported the city treasurer suspension in Kamans.
A deadly incident in Jesup ends with the death of Mrs Littlefield and injures County Surveyor McCall. The report details a violent confrontation at a residence, with Littlefield and McCall as principal actors, followed by McCall's death from wounds after attempting to aid Mrs Littlefield.
Long debate at Presbyterian general assembly on temperance papers and church authority over alcohol. Papers by Dr Brown and others argued against church interference, urging abstinence or licensing only by state. Methodist Conference in St Louis reports unity for prohibition. Bill on liquor trafficking discussed in Senate with interstate trade concerns and interpretations of federal power.
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