Proposals Grow for Tax on Incomes and Corporations
Washington dispatch details Ways and Means plans to raise revenue to cover tariff deficits. Debate centers on income taxes for individuals or corporations, with President Cleveland opposing personal income tax but potentially allowing corporate rates. Republican critics anticipate intraparty clashes as committee members weigh net income and other levies. Johnson’s Civil Service removal stirs criticism while John R. Proctor of Kentucky is named civil service commissioner. Anti-snapping faction mobilizes to challenge political machines in New York. Sugar bounty reforms spark discussion on cane and beet sugar industries across several states.
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Washington
Ways and Means
Cleveland
Ways and Means Committee
Republicauns
Afessis
McMilin
Bryan
Montgomery
McMillin
Johnston
Roosevelt
Lyman
Harrison
Wiotn
Joneston
John K. Proctor
Kentucky
John R. Proctor
Proctor
Frederick Coudert
Sugar Growers Push Bounty Fight in Congress
Washington reports sugar producers, unhappy with plans to abolish the bounty gradually, will press in the Senate and House for modified terms. They cite McKinley law promises, long term contracts, and Europe as a precedent, arguing renewed bounty would sustain domestic sugar output and preserve investment.
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Washington
Senate
House
Nieket Lyon
United States
Army Report Highlights Coast Defenses And Reforms
Secretary Lamont reports an end to Indian warfare in the United States and outlines seacoast and frontier fortifications. The army’s September 30, 1893 strength was 2,144 officers and 35,774 enlisted. losses and new recruits noted amid plans to reduce enlistment terms. Fortification work at major ports proceeds, with new rifles, armor, and ordnance ready by next year. National Military Parks progress at Chickamauga and Chattanooga is underway with state monuments planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of War
Fallere
Springfield Armory
Engineer Corps
Portland
Boston
Newark
Washinges
Hampon Road
San Francisco
Narragansett Bay
Clarteston
Trbee Roads
Savannah River
Pensacoa
Endicott Board
Bethelem
M'Titia
War Department
National University of Military Science
Cickamauga
Chattanooga Nattonai Miitary Park
Monu- Menta
Johnston Refused to Resign From Civil Service Post
Washington November 29 Johnston defied President Roosevelt by refusing to resign from the Civil Service Commission after being asked to step down over a minority report. A Southern congressman says Roosevelt decided Johnston must leave and dismissed him, while Johnston argues his minority view did not influence the president.
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Cleve
Johnston
Washington
George D. Johnston
Civil Service Commission
Hoosevelt
Mr. Johnston
Roosevelt
Cleveland
Trade Revives as Shops Readied at Nashville Mills
Major Thomas prepares to open Jay-Mill shops in Nashville Tennessee with 300 workers returning after a three month shutdown. The Nashville Chattanooga and St Louis Railway shops will resume Monday, Cumberland mills begin operations at 909 barrels flour per day, Nashville Packing Company hires fifty, Noel's new mill at Spruce to start next week with 3,000 barrels of dairy, and a furnace at South Pittsburg to resume soon.
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Thomas
Jay—Millstarting
Nashvile
Tenn
Nashville, Ghattanooga
St. Louis
Nashv.le
Ust
Noel
M.il
Ul Sproge
South Pittsburg
South Carolina Legislature Moves to Cut Salaries and Repeal Rail Charter
In Columbia, Representative Brezeale introduces a bill to repeal the Port Roy and Augusta railroad charter and liquidate the corporation. The measure imposes strict controls on sale, operation, and possible purchases, with governor and attorney general consent required. The House also lowers salaries across state offices, including governor to 3000 and education superintendent to 1500, while judges drop to 2500. The Senate passes bills on prize fighting and small-press capital increases, with Governor Benet vetoing the South Carolina Sewerage Company charter. The Senate also schedules judge elections for next Monday.
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Columbia
S. C
Brezeale
Anderson
Port Roy
Augusta
Board of Railroad Commissioners
Secretary of State
Senate
Reform
Ways and Means Committee
Statehouse
Superintendent of Education
House
Jordan
Aiken
Bo #&risu
Ben Vetoesne
Tiffman
South Carolina Sewerage Company
New Party Movement Calls St Louis Conference
W F Wrightaire issues a call for a conference in St Louis on March 20 to organize a new party. The move recalls the 1900 Inclination meeting that formed the People's Party. Wrightaire, once a leading populist, now opposes Governor Lewelling. Breideothaler confirms the coalition with Paubeneck and other populists. Governor Wat e of Colorado endorses the movement.
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St. Louis
Republic
Topeka
Kas
W. F. Wrightaire
Breideothaler
People’s Party Committee
Wate
Colorado
New Party
Rail Collision Near Milan Kills 35, Injures 15
A Milan to Venice express collided with a stationary freight train at the first station between Milan and Treviglio at 3 AM. Thirty-five people were killed and fifteen severely injured. Relieve trains were dispatched. bodies and wounded were taken to Milan and Treviglio. Spuller will form a cabinet.
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Venice
Raila
Milan
Trevaglia
Trevagna
Two Sweethearts Arrested in Hatton County Murder Case
Meridian Mississippi special dispatch reports United States Marshal J M Williamson traveling to New Orleans to seek aid in capturing Riz Lawson a confessed murderer. The Hatleysburg wife of Williamson was shot in her bedroom October 30 1891 while Williamson was away. Miss McLeod and her supposed lover Strange were jailed but later cleared of guilt. A neighbor later claimed a mill hand named Sauson confessed and fled town. A $1000 reward stands for Lawson.
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Meridian
Miss
J. M. Williamson
New Orleans
Riz Lawson
Hattiesburg
Mr. Williamson
Atlanta
Wiliamson
Esau
Hage
Sauson
Wreck injures seven on Western Railway of Alabama
At Cliett's station near Montgomery a collision between passenger trains No 53 and 54 left two coaches wrecked and seven passengers injured though none seriously. Injured include M B Brown and James Caldwell of Montgomery, S M Cathcart of Wilcox County, Miss Mary E K Walker of Cowles station, with three others unnamed. Air brakes on engine No 55 failed, aiding the crash. debris cleared and medical aid given.
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Opelika
Ala
Western Railway of
Alabama
Cliett’s Station
Montgomery
M. BP. Brown
S. M. Cathcart
Wilcox County
James Caldwell
Mary EK. Walker
Cowles
Walker
McWhorter
Chett’s
Pope's Encyclical Critiques Scriptural Interpretation
Rome November 20. The encyclical, in three parts, urges careful study of sacred texts and history, preserves ancient languages, and rebukes rationalistic criticism. It asserts church authority on scripture, cites Trent Florence Vatican councils, and argues science cannot overturn divine inspiration.
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Hoe
Rome
Jesus
Trent
Florence
Vatican
Suffering crew saved after schooner wreck off Fire Island
Captain Hathorn’s Louise H. Randall ran ashore near Smith's Point Long Island on Tuesday night. The crew of the tug Merritt rescued all aboard early morning and brought them to safety on the Merritt wrecking vessel. Captain Randall and wife were exhausted and cared for at a Presbyterian hospital.
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Randall
Fire Island
Louise H. Randall
Hathorn
Boston
Smith’s Point
Belpuri
Long Island
J. Alerrit
Ramla
Rendull
Crew Rescues After Randall Ship Sinks Off Point
A cargo vessel bound for Boston ran aground on a rough night. The ship bucked by heavy seas and shifted cargo before striking the over bar. Lifesavers battled to shoot lines, four attempts failed, the crew found safety in the rigging, and Capt Randall and his wife were later rescued by the Merritt wrecking steamer. They were reported improving at the hospital and to be discharged soon.
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Boston
Mercury
Waler
Agihor
R.gging
Merritt
Sonith
Waiter Jennings
Randall
Tog Golden Bay
Hospital Sonikbt
Canta Randal
Florida promoters bid for Corbett training quarters
J E T Bewden left Jacksonville for Enterprise to scout suitable training quarters for the Mitchell Corbett fight. St Augustine offers free quarters on either beach and other inducements as business leaders show great interest. Vying locations include St Augustine, Fernandina, Mayport, and Ormond. Rail official Rafferty reports strong northern and midwest interest, with many planning to visit Jacksonville if the bout proceeds. Abbott, a hotel operator, notes Florida’s appeal and indicates many will adjust winter plans to attend.
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Eville
Jacksonviie
Pia
J. E. T. Bewden
Enterprise
St John’s River
Suilabie
Mitchell
St. Augustine
Corbett Goover
J. H. Rafftery
Jacksonville, Tampa and
Key West Railway
Constitution
Indianapols
Jacksonville
Rafftery
California
Florida
F. H. Abbott
Uplands
White Mountains
San Fuan
Orlando
Tod
New York
Philadelphia
Eyas
Morida
Abbott Sare
Fitzsimmons Can Sue Crescent City Athletic Club
New Orleans November 29 Judge Ellis ruled in the suits against the Crescent City Athletic Club regarding the Fitzsimmons case over a $2 000 balance of the purse for his fight with Jim Hall The state had blocked judgment claiming no consideration but the judge refused the injunction and allowed the club to be pursued for part of the purse The decision favors the club while recognizing Fitzsimmons right to sue for the balance from the March bout
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Wee New Orleans
Ellis
Crescentity Athetic Club
Bob Fizsimmons
Jim Hall
Fitzsimmons
Ebe.iis
McPherson to Lead Tariff Bill in Senate
Washington November 29 Senator McPherson second on the Senate finance committee is expected to take the lead when the tariff bill reaches the Senate. His health may affect his ability to serve as leader, but friends expect him to hold the post. Supporters say he hails from a manufacturing state and will avoid sweeping changes that would disrupt business or labor, keeping reform radicals in check.
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McPherson
Washington
Voorhees
Charmain
Senate Finance
Senate
Heath
Traupe Shoud
Democrats
Mci’herson
Homer Stewart Killed in Car Coupling Accident
Day's Gap Alabama November 29 Special Homer Stewart a Georgia Pacific railroad conductor was crushed between an engine and a car while coupling. He died around 6 pm after the accident near Patton five miles west of Day's Gap. He was a popular conductor and left many friends. A committee from the Independent Order of Odd Fellows will transport his remains to Atlanta tonight.
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Day's Gap
Ala
Patton
Here
Homer Stewart
Georgia Pacific Railroad
Lotte
Odd Fellows
Atlanta
Harry Hill Talks On Bond, Travel, and Honor in Cincinnati
Cincinnati dispatch quotes Harry Hill denying wrongdoing, detailing his Georgia departure, travel through Chattanooga to Cincinnati, rheumatic illness delaying his journey, and meeting a friend Roscoe Williams at a bar. He defends legal counsel, asserts willingness to return to Georgia when directed, and thanks a local supporter while indicating no need for further lawyers.
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Cincinnati
Harry Hill
Central Station
Constitution
Atlanta
Georgia
Robinson
Ben Hill
Union Depot
St. Paul
Chattanooga
High Bridge
Northwest
Roscoe Williams
Roscoe
W. T. Rucker
Benjamin H. Hill
Strike at Stevenson's Mine Fails to Draw VP Conference
Bloomington November 29 110 men struck at the coal shaft over a 21 2 percent wage cut due to dull times. The strikers' jobs were filled by others. A committee was to meet Vice President Stevenson, owner of one fifth of the mine, but they did not appear and Stevenson deferred all shaft business to Manager Graham. Louisville November 29 Germany Safety Vault and Trust Company assignee for Hess Henle and Co completed their books showing assets of 4 374 and Ha Wittes 225 000. The creditors are mainly eastern. Mr Henle is missing and others deny knowledge of him.
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Bloomington
Stevenson
Graham
Louisville
Germania Safety Vault and Trust Company
Hess, Henle & Cy
Ha. Wittes
Eastern
Henle
The Spaniards Reinforcing at Melfa as General Martinez Compos Arrives
Melfla November 29. An immediate advance of the Spanish forces upon the Moors is expected now that General Martinez Compos has arrived and assumed command. Arabs fortify positions as twenty five Spanish generals are present and reinforcements continue arriving from Spain.
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Melflla
Martinez Compos
Spain
Poisoning Strikes Hinkley Family in Tennessee
From Cooper Station in Robertson County comes word that Martin Hinkley and his two daughters Mary fifteen and Kate ten were poisoned. The girls are recovering while Mr. Hinkley is in critical condition.
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Nashville
Tenn
Cooper Station
Hobertson County
Martin Hinkley
Mary
Kate
Mr. Hinkley
Strike Hits Winthrop Mine in Ishpeming Michigan
About 400 miners at the Winthrop mine walked out over store orders leading to an expected winter shutdown. The dispute follows an August agreement to accept pay in store credits to avoid mine closure.
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Michigan
Ishpeming, Mich
Winthrop
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