Roberts Barred Out In House Over Utah Senator Brigham Roberts
The Washington special reports the Roberts case dominating Congress as a special committee is appointed to probe his credentials. Roberts defends himself against polygamy charges while Taylor and Richardson clash over eligibility and sums up with a 302 to 30 vote in favor of the resolution. The House adjourns at 6 25 after noting the death of Representative Settle.
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Georgia House Refers Tax Bill to Governor for Next Session
The Georgia House on Tuesday disposed of the general tax bill by referring the volume to the governor for transmission to the next elected house. Lawmakers expected the action, noting the bill could not be passed at this session despite its significance.
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Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce Thanks Grosvenor for Park Memorial
In a special meeting the Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce passed strong resolutions thanking Congressman Grosvenor for his efforts toward Chickamauga National Park and for introducing a bill to secure a grand memorial arch for the city.
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Congress
Canvassing in Kentucky Returns Shifts Governor Majority
The Kentucky State Election Board in Frankfort finished canvassing returns. Taylor leads by 2,383 if seven counties and five more are counted. Goebel could win a majority if those counties are discarded. The board adjourned to resume at 10 AM Wednesday for counsel.
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Hargis Seeks Goebel Victory Amid Election Fraud Claims
The Kentucky election contest near Frankfort featured Judge Hargis presenting detailed accusations of Republican fraud in Louisville. He urged voiding the city vote and suggested the legislature as the proper venue for contest outcomes. The election board prepared a lengthy written decision and indicated its probable resignation after ruling.
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Pryor
Senators Hear The Message Read In Brief Senate Session
Tuesday's senate session lasted two hours and forty minutes dominated by reading the president's message. Senator Turley of Tennessee introduced his colleague Senator Bate for an oath ceremony by President Irye. The death of Senator-elect Monroe L. Hayward of Nebraska was announced with regret. The senate adopted resolutions of regret and adjourned in respect.
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Tennessee
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Irye
Monroe L. Hayward
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Thurston
McKinley Message Focuses on Gold Standard and Philippines
National observers flag two main themes in President McKinley’s address. He endorses a strict gold standard, signaling unwavering Republican defense with no room for doubt in the coming campaign. He also signals a trend toward permanent retention of the Philippines, explicitly opposing a Bryan backed independence under a protectorate.
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Penitentiary for Sale Move in Mississippi Report
Mississippi penitentiary board recommends selling the Jackson prison property valued at about 100000 and using the proceeds plus 200000 on hand to buy a large prison farm to house and work convicts.
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Mississippi
Mississippi Penitentiary Board of Control
Jackson
Hosiery Mills to Confer in Chattanooga
Representatives of hosiery mills from southern states meet in Chattanooga on December 14 to organize an association and discuss prices and other matters of interest to manufacturers.
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Chattanooga
Farmer Kills Wife In Georgia Tragedy
Hiram Sharpe a Georgia farmer killed his wife with a double barreled shotgun five miles from Lithonia as she tried to leave with him. A mob pursued him but Deputy J W Jenkins protected the suspect and he surrendered after being found in a loft. Sharpe was jailed in Decatur after removal from Lithonia.
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Decatur
Senate session reports annual treasury and legal officials ties
A Washington dispatch notes the Senate opened with the annual reports of the secretary of the treasury attorney general and comptroller of the currency plus other officials. Michigan Wisconsin and Utah legislatures sent resolutions and petitions on finance foreign policy polygamy and Boers. Senator Aldrich introduced the finance bill while Chandler proposed Cuba and Porto Rico revenue measures.
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Illinois
Congress May Investigate Carter Case From Beginning to End
Washington dispatch reports Representative DeGraffenreidh of Texas has prepared a resolution to demand full facts on Captain Oberlin Carter. The measure targets the secretary of war and the attorney general, seeking details on Carter and others linked to the Atlantic Construction Company.
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Mystery of Mrs Pottle’s Death Pointed to Local Negro
The body of Mrs Eugenia Pottle was found in the Ocmulgee River near Foster’s branch in Macon Georgia. Physicians found five head gashes and a crushed skull indicating homicide. Allen Fuller the negro jailed in Macon is named as a likely suspect after being seen with her on November 20.
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Eugenia Pottle
Ocmulgee
Foster's Branch
John Johnson
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Johnson
Eugenie Pottle
Allen Fuller
Second Day Debate on Willingham Prohibition Bill in Georgia Senate
Atlanta dispatch reports the Georgia State Senate's second day of debate on the Willingham prohibition bill with no sensational moments yet lively incidents. Senator Humphreys cited Jeffersonian democracy claiming whisky drinkers cannot be Democrats and asked non drinkers to raise their hands, then admitted he could not raise his own hand.
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Georgia State Senate
Atlanta Dispatch
State Senate
Humphreys
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Dive
Coal Dealers arraigned for city scale rule violations
Twenty eight Atlanta coal dealers faced the recorder on the charge of violating the city code requiring weekly wagon weighing on city scales. All pleaded guilty but claimed ignorance of the ordinance. The recorder dismissed the cases and warned a heavier fine if such violations recur.
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Recorder
Rules Committee Debates House Financial Bill Move
A Washington report describes stalled negotiations between Republican and Democratic leaders over a set of financial measures. The House adjourned at 12 35 p m after honoring the late Representative Greene of Nebraska and printing 5 000 copies of a Supreme Court opinion for the record.
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Overstreet
Indiana
Committee On Rules
Dalzell
Pennsylvania
Grosvenor
Ohio
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Tennessee
Bailey
Texas
Meyer
Roberts
Richardson
Terry
Arkansas
Supreme Court
Addystone Pipe and Steel Company Et al
United States
Mercer
Nebraska
Greene
Senate Journal Notes Adjournment and Memorial Service
In the senate on Thursday motions were made to adjourn until Monday. An invitation was extended to attend the George Washington centennial memorial service on December 14 in Washington under the Improved Order of Red Men with Senator Depew to deliver the oration. Resolutions to investigate seats for William A. Clark and Nathan B. Scott were referred to the committee on contingent expenses. A joint resolution favoring direct election of US senators by the people was noticed for later discussion.
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Hale
Maine
A Senate
William A. Clark
Montana
Nathan B. Scott
Virginia
Berry
Arkansas
United States
Pottle disappearance prompts $100 reward in Macon
Mrs Eugenia Pottle vanished from Macon Georgia on the night of November 20. A $100 reward is offered for her discovery as detectives aid the search. Judge Joel Branham of Rome Georgia believes she was murdered within three miles of Macon and says her body may be found near the last sighting.
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