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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1884

Page

1

The Day in Congress and Utah Bill Debates in Senate

In Washington on May 26 the Senate discussed the New Jersey revenue bill, an education measure, and a proposed constitutional amendment regarding presidential terms. Debate touched pension policy for Mexican veterans, court extensions in Alabama, and a Utah divorce amendment expanding jurisdiction over divorce by separation.

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Internal Revenue Burdens and Tariff Reform Debate

May 26 report from Wasnisetos on Congress debate over internal revenue taxes and tariff reform. Democrats split, with few supporting immediate tax reductions. Green’s bill repealing fruit distillation tax discussed, but routed through committees. prospects for relief seen as poor amid opposition from Ways and Means and southern blocs.

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Wallace McKinley Case debated in Congress amid amendments

In May 26 proceedings, Congress debated Wallace vs McKinley with a majority seating McKinley and Wallace claimed the seat. Speeches by Turney and Adams supported contestants, while Hepburn Robertson and Payton defended the sitting member. Debate paused after consideration of further election issues and a bill to fund veterans facilities was introduced.

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Legislative Forecast And Thirteen Annual Appropriations

The article outlines heavy House activity on river and harbor, legislative, executive and judicial appropriations, with a delay due to unresolved amendments. It notes conference committees on Indian, naval, and post office bills and expected long debates, plus Utah and other bills under Senate review. Texas Democrats show strong support for Tilden and Hendricks, with conventions electing delegates to Chicago.

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Grant and Ward scandal letters prompt Grant to publish

A New York correspondent reports that letters between James D Fish and General Grant reveal pressure from Fish to publish materials. Clarence Seward, Grant’s counsel, asserts both Grant and Fish were general partners in Grant & Ward, with further letters and bank transactions explored amid investigations into misappropriations linked to the Marine National Bank and Grant & Ward contracts.

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Unfaithful Officer Ties Bank Collapse Rumors Nosed

Erie savings bank scandal report claims President Bra bender and cashier Pettit lost 100000 in oil speculation. He admits misusing bank funds, exonerates Pettit, and is jailed. Bank stockholders face heavy losses as creditors loom. Other items note Norwalk bank joke panic and Penn bank suspension with manager Rid dle ill, plus a Milwaukee Green Bay bank closure.

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Iberian War Crisis at New Iberia Courthouse Standoff

Reports from New Iberia detail a looming crisis as Fortelens adherents and Gates supporters mass near the courthouse. Armed groups, crowds, and threats of force escalate tensions ahead of a potential sheriff election and state intervention.

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New Catholic Church Cornerstone Laid in Baltimore

May 26 at the corner of Baler and Gilmore streets the cornerstone of a new Rowan Catholic chapel, St. Charles Barromen, was laid in a large gathering. Bishop densa of Savanneh preached. Rev. Corrigan assisted with visiting clergy from the Jesuit college.

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Work of the Flames at Vesey Street Factory

Fire at 1 Vesey Street building No 3 occupied by E Greenfield & Sun confectioners caused by a dust explosion. Flames spread to two adjoining buildings, three hours to control, total loss likely over 360000. Earlier blaze at 30 and 54 Vesey Street damaged inventories and stock. firms reported losses with insured amounts. Mayall rubber factory burned. storm at Kings Point noted in special dispatch.

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Gossip of the Capital Three Disbarred Tennessee Officials

Three Tennessee officials, Robert J. Dyer Troy W. Williams and another Troy Williams, were disbarred from practice before the interior department. Representative Maney denies reports he declined renomination to organize a California newspaper venture. A test case against the United States in Charleston concerns erroneous taxes and refunds under direct tax laws. The Chinese exhibit question at New Orleans expo leads to tentative admission of operators with limits. Warrants issued for ex-bank presidents in New York after currency investigations.

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Accident and disaster in multiple incidents across towns

A chaotic late May dispatch reports Westshore rail accident with four killed and seven wounded, a boiler explosion at Moore’s factory, a found body near Brown’s Gap with suspected suicide, Yellow Fever claims in Havana and mass unrest notes, plus political telegrams and scattered crime mentions.

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