Weary Senators Repeal Fight Drags Through Night Session
Washington October 13. The senate adjourned after a long day as quorum trouble and weather delayed action on the silver repeal issue. Voorhees and Harris push for continuous sessions to force a settlement while Democrats debate bond provisions and coinage limits. Cockrell and allies steer a patchwork plan to preserve party autonomy and silver as money, with a vote expected after further conferencing.
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Senate
Igi
Voorhees
Stewart
Veffer
Wuahington
Capitol
Harris
Congress
White House
Cleveland
Cockrel
Senate Committee On Appropriations
Senator Cockrell
Committee On Appropriations
Gorman Harris
West
Faulkner
Democratic Party
Senators Collapse In Washington Sleepy Senate Session
Washington October 13 at 11 pm the senate lacked interest as Mr Peffer spoke and the chamber emptied. The thirty eight hour session failed to advance the Voorhees bill, revealing fatigue and dampened resolve among weary senators. Compromisers seek common ground with Harris and West amendments amid wide differences.
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Washington
Senate
Peffer
West
Mr Cleveland Compromise at Cabinet Meeting
Washington October 13 Special At a cabinet meeting a compromise proposal was agreed to by a repeal senator It includes coinage of silver seignorage 53000000 and thereafter purchase of 3000000 ounces until 90000000 ounces are bought This extends silver purchases beyond Cleveland to satisfy silver advocates A proposal to issue 100000000 of 3 percent bonds is included A question remains whether to repeal state bank tax and redeem notes under 5 The administration presents this compromise proposal
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Washington
Senate
Cleveland
Wires Down Strangle News Service Across Region
Telegraph networks broken by a double blow from a west India cyclone and a northwest storm. Western Union reports major lines between Washington Harrisburg and New York down while others are nearly useless. AP circuits rerouted via Buffalo to New York and through Chattanooga to Memphis and New Orleans as chaos persists.
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Ohio
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New York
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Postal Telegraph Office
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Buffalo
Chattahooga
New Orleans
Invited to Augusta by Minnesota day and labor officials
A misty Chicago day saw 6,000 Minnesota guests led by Governor Knute Nelson and 16,000 trainmen attend ceremonies at Jackson Park as Patrick Walsh invited the national commission to Augusta's Columbian Exposition opening November 14. The commissioners welcomed the invitation and supported a resolution seeking President Harrison's visit. In Kentucky, Colonel W. G. Welch announced a run for Congress in the eighth district, challenging James B. W. Creary as rivals discuss early campaigning.
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Chicago
Jackson Park
Minnesota
Knute Nelson
Patrick Walsh
Georgia
National Commission
Augusta
Waleh
Roache
McLaws
McDonald
Harrison
Frankfort
W. 96. Welch
Lincoln County
James B. Wec. Creary
Rich
Two Excursion Trains Collide Near Jackson Michigan
Jackson Michigan October 18 disaster on Michigan Central rail line as two excursion trains collide near station. Twelve dead five fatally injured fourteen seriously hurt. Names of killed include Mrs. Charles Starr and Liggie Master. Injured listed with many Elmira and Canton residents among the survivors. Unknown dead described as a dark skinned man and a 35 year old woman with wedding ring. Several trainmen also hurt.
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Mich
Michigan Central Railroad
Pacific Express
Qenego
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
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Buffalo
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Cnat
Oswego
Charles Starr
Elnora
N. Y
New York
Harriet Brewze
Pine City
Geuorghd Hoffman
Saranac
J. A. Beardsler
East Canton
J. H. Keblayr
Hammondsport
J. L. Woodbury
Bath
James Woodbury
Hatch
D. J. Gibbs
Wheeler
Anson Harrington
Elmira
Buck
G. A. Graham
J. A. Burlingame
East Springfield
McKay
Canton
Rie Harris
Mary Wakefield
EB. A. Doléemench
J. M. Anderson
Marsh Run
Blanche Beardslee
Alfred Seals
C. W. Fay
Laura Fay
W. H. Humphrey
Chenango Lake
Maud Battley
Kate Healy
A. Herring
Sarah Keeler
Frank Fraley
Columbia
Herbert Gardner
Horsehead
N. C
Murder Will Out in Early County Jail Breakup
Four men including B Lawrence and Ben Talliferro were named in true bills by the Blakely grand jury for the seven year old murder of Seaborn Sheffield near Arlington Georgia. Lawence escaped before arrest while Lawrence remains at large as the group heads to Blakely under custody.
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Blakely
Early County
B. St. Lawrence
Ben Talliferro
Charles Talliferro
Will Talliferro
Jim Foster
Seaborn
Sheffield
Ben Taliferro
Lawrence
Sheriff Black
Deputy Cartmort
B. R. Lawrence
Brutal husband slays wife with ax in Washington NC
In Raleigh on October 13 a colored man Emanuel Slade killed his wife with an ax after she left him. He slashed her head and nearly scalped her, then fled toward her parents’ home fifteen miles away. Police pursuit ongoing with Slade at large.
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Raleigh
N. C
Washington, N. C
Emanuel Slade
Washington
Slade
Puravt
Soldiers Out On Bond in Tennessee Standing Army Case
Judge Sheed released sixteen Coal Creek soldiers on bond after habeas corpus proceedings over their alleged role in the Richard Drummond lynching. Bond of $3,000 was set. generals and officers signed as sureties. Soldiers disbanded and sent home, ending Tennessee’s standing army created by the East Tennessee riot.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Sheed
Knox County Criminal Court
Coal Creek
Richard Drummond
Laugherty
Hrnceville
D. D. Anderson
Johnf. Fite
D. A. Carpenter
Kellar Anderson
George W. Callahan
Aute
Chattanooram
East Tenning
Clash Turns Deadly as Miners, State Officials Face Off
A tense confrontation in Opelika Alabama ends with multiple gunshots. Davis and Sims are among those wounded. Sims later pleads self defense, but authorities plan a preliminary trial. The incident follows post conflict rumors of ongoing turmoil among miners and locals.
Vigilant Wins Third Straight Over Valkyrie In International Race
New York reports the Vigilant defeats the Valkyrie for the third time to retain the American yacht's crown. With strong wind and rough seas, the Vigilant led at noon, the Valkyrie briefly surged ahead, but the Vigilant finished first by about twelve seconds on corrected time, crossing at 3 52 44 p m while the Valkyrie followed at 3 50 p m.
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Valkyrie
Vigilant
Rockaway Beach
Alix Aenin at Pixley and race summaries at Louisville
Race reports from Louisville list five results across distances from five to six and a half furlongs with winners Marcel King David Clinton and In terior, plus a dead heat between Semper Rex and Emma Mec. Also noted are Alix Aenin at Pixley and a Lexington item about a $5000 challenge between M. E. McHenry and Morris Jones over Pixley and Alix with a mile track option.
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Marcel
Miss A Time
Alethia Alen
Ath
King David
Emma Primrose
Mary
Semper Rex
Emma Mec
Emme
Cde Deo
Clinton
the Bhark
Chesslogan
Alix Aenin
Pixley
Lexington
M. E. McHenry
Budd Doble
Morris Jones
Kenosha
Wis
Alix
Dohle
McHenry
Mysterious diarrhoea epidemic hits Greenwich workhouse
London report says a diarrhoea outbreak at Greenwich workhouse has struck over 150 inmates. Two deaths already recorded and many others in dangerous condition. Doctors doubt cholera but cannot confirm the illness. An inquest will be held tonight on the two deceased bodies.
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London
Greenwich
Judges quash indictments in Camden on dispensary case
In Camden Judge Gary followed Judge Hudson and dismissed indictments against several persons for selling liquor. The ruling aligns with Tilman administration views and marks a clincher against the dispenser law. The note appears in North Carolina coverage from Raleigh dated October 12.
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Columbia
8. C
Camden
Gary
Hudson
Tilman
Storm of 1900s Coastal Gale Delays City of Augusta
Savann ah Ga October 13. Reports say the cyclone spent its force before reaching Savannah with minimal damage. Florida fared lightly as waves overflowed the St Augustine sea wall but no drownings occurred. The City of Augusta, due at tide, likely headed to sea and may reach by morning with no major anxiety over the ship.
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St. Augustine
Savapnah
Savannah
Titusville
Fla
Tybee Bar
Independent Presbyterian Church
Monrads
South Carolina
Storm floods St Augustine as cyclone devastates coast
Storm battered St Augustine on Wednesday night at 11. The cyclone driven tide flooded streets three feet deep wrecking wharves and buildings. Rail and telegraph links severed north to south. Corbett's wharf and South Beach Ferry terminals were ruined. Trainmen report extensive damage from Ormond to Day tona and New Smyrna. Hotel Indian River roof blown off. No loss of life reported. Authorities estimate losses at about 25000 dollars.
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Fla
Corbett’s
South Beach Ferry Company
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Indian River
Nockledge
Phil Dwier
New York
Florida Beach Storm Destroys Cottages No Lives Lost
A Florida coastal storm caused damage mainly at east coast beach resorts. Widespread high winds and torrents damaged cottages at Mayport and Pablo Beach, with Judge Cromwell Gibbons and Captain Hayden's houses affected. One cottage, Charles Marvin's, was washed away. Wires were down statewide, hindering communication.
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Fla
Florida
Savannah
Mayport
St. John's River
Cromwell Gibbons
Charles Marvin
Pablo Beach
Captain Hayden
North Carolina Storm Wrecks Homes and Wires
Raleigh reports the worst wind storm in years with 36 mph gusts and 28.66 barometer the lowest on record in the state. Telegraph wires down, trees uprooted, several buildings wrecked near Raleigh as the storm center passes west. Cotton damaged though much already picked. broader impacts noted in surrounding towns.
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North Carolina
Whee
Raleigh
N. C
Ths
Aix
No-To-Bac Offered Amid Sparse Local Shops
Local vendors show limited stock as the community seeks nicotine alternatives. Advertisers promote No-To-Bac, but storefronts stocking the product are few, leaving consumers to search across multiple outlets for the item.
Eloquent Kentuckian Senator Blackburn Draws Crowds
Washington notes Kentucky's Senator Joe Blackburn as a vivid Capitol character famed for red cravat, light jeans in warm weather, and a cutaway speech style. He speaks three hours in a single session, never reads newspapers, and is linked to the Beck whisky anecdote, illustrating strong local pride and eccentricities.
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Ladies’ Gallery
Senate
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Blackburn
Berry
Prince Albert
Senator Butler
South Carolina
Gorman
Walcott
Daniel
Vance
Voorhees
Committee On Rules
Beck
Capitol
Joe
Pullman
Senator Blackburn
Indiana
Gold Men Meet To Counteract Bi Metallists In Memphis
Gold advocates organize in Memphis on October 13 to defeat silver and bimetallist influence. Petitions circulated by business interests demand immediate repeal of the Sherman act purchasing clause with six reasons, urging majority rule, time limits, limited coinage, and bankers’ gains. Also notes Missouri River flood threats to Moving in Time, Winthrop.
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Memphis
Tenn
P Aocters
Tima Winthrop
Kan
Missouri River
Cevtes Banka
Death Beds Scenes and Relief Work in Brunswick
In Brunswick on October 13 special reports tell of a fever outbreak driven by rain and cold. Father Hennessey delivers meals and clothing to the starving and sick, aiding a family where a wife and two old women suffer while a father and two sons near death. The relief effort, lauded by readers of The Constitution, aims to stave off famine as the town braces for continued hardship.
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Father Heney
Georgia
Henry W. Grady
Howells
Hemphills
Moran
Obl
Perrin
Asas
Co. W. Deming
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