Trains and through sleepers on Washington and Southern lines
Through Pullman sleepers run between New York and New Orleans via Washington Atlanta and Montgomery and between New York and Memphis via Washington Atlanta and Birmingham Dining Cars and express services Nos 87 38 25 36 81 32 operate on various routes with seasonal connections Richmond Atlanta and Greensboro schedules noted Officials in Washington Atlanta and Raleigh provide details.
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Pullman
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New Orleans
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Montgomery
Alsa
Memphis
Birmingham
United States
Fast Mail
Exposition Flyer
Richmond
Danville
Greensboro
Commodore Sailors Allege Cuba Trip and Shipboard Grievances
Edward Owen, a fireman from the Commodore, tells the Spanish consul in Charleston that the ship went to Cuba under false pretenses and denies reports of dumping ammunition. He says three men were sent to Cuba, paid $30 monthly, promised more to stay silent, and asserts arms were landed in Santa Anna province. He claims other crew were paid $1,000 for earlier trips and threatens more disclosures.
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Edward Owen
Charleston
Cuba
John Johnson
Edward Olsen
Tampa
Cubs
DeSoto
Province of
Santa Anna
Consu
Illinois Senator Palmer backs Turner for president
Senator Palmer of Illinois endorses Mr. Turner of Georgia as a presidential candidate. He argues Turner's gold standard advocacy positions him for the nomination and he prepared an interview on that theme for the Washington Post.
Congress Debates Naval Budget and Private Bills
The House spent hours debating an amendment to increase battleships from four to six in the naval appropriation bill for 1897 before passing the measure as committee reported. In other action, lawmakers advanced private bills, debated sundry civil appropriations, and noted a joint committee report on the Chickamauga and Chattanooga national park dedication.
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New York
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Ohio
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Maine
Heatwole
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Congressional Library
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Bernard J. Green
Gen. Casey
Washington
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United States
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Brazil
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Nebraska
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Frye
Walcott
Indianapolis
Platt
Connecticut
Peffer
Kansas
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Senate Adjourns After Brief Executive Session
Flowed with earnestness as the resolution was urged for consideration. After a short executive session the senate adjourned at 5 15 p m until Tuesday.
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Interstate Commerce Case Rules on Short Haul Rates Across States
Washington reports the Interstate Commerce Commission victory in the long and short haul case. The Supreme Court, per Justice Shiras, held through bills of lading railroads could not grant special rates and exempt parties in through shipments from Cincinnati to Augusta via Georgia. The Georgia Railroad admitted Social Circle rates equaled Atlanta rates plus Atlanta Social Circle, arguing Atlanta rates were low due to Baltimore competition.
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Cincinnati, New Orleans and Texas Pacific Railroad Company
Western and Atlantia Railroad Company
The
Georgia Railroad Company
Justice Shiras
Pthore
Interstate Commeree Commission
Cincinnati
Augusta
Georgia Railroad
Social Circle
Theeorgia
Atta
Dexas Pacific
Western and Atlantic Railroads
Georgia Road
Georgia Company
Atlanta
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New England Mills Halt Coarse Cloths Amid Southern Competition
A Boston special reports New England cotton mills plan to quit coarse cloth production due to southern price and labor advantages. Lawrence Manufacturing of Lowell halted cloth making, issued half capital stock refunds, shut half the mill, and will produce hosiery. Other northern mills likely to follow, as labor costs in the South run about 80 percent lower and wage competition erodes profits for Yankee producers.
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Georgia
Carolinas
Lawrence Manufacturing Company
Lowell
Baker
Lawrence Company
North
South
Cyclone Rakes Southwest Virginia As Two Women Die
Severe winds and heavy rain torn through southwest Virginia on Sunday. Near Rural Retreat wind uprooted timber tracts and toppled barns while fences lay scattered. The Gate City depot in Scott County was struck by lightning and burned. two women drowned nearby. Several railroad bridges were swept away.
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Scott County
National Capital Doings of Chiefs and Departments
Judge John I Hall resigns. Col onel Little of Columbus to succeed on the 11th next month. Wheeler of Alabama proposes cutting salaries to three quarters while gold standard stands. Ways and Means favors Evans bill to bottle spirits in bond. Naval bill totals 31,611,034 with navy increase. Cuban resolutions moved toward original Senate bill. neutrality and recognition terms outlined. Post office bill reported with net increase to 93,171,564 and new provisions for county seats and free delivery funding.
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Colonel Little
Columbus
Hall
General Wheeler
Alabama
House
United States
Committee On Ways and Means
Evans
Kentucky
B. J. Franklin
Arizona
Senate Committee On Appropriations
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Alamo Free Delivery Service Budget Increase Noted
A near hundred thousand dollar rise is recorded, allocating the Alamo budget under the general head for free delivery service, signaling a shift in operating costs and government expenditure patterns.
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Alamo
Trade Review from Dun and Co Weekly Summary
Dun and Co reports a disappointing rise in major failures with three weeks of March totaling 12,880,614 in defaulted liabilities, up from 11,271,121 last year. US failures reach 295 for the week, Canada shows 89, while overall trade shows mixed signals with some sectors improving, others weakening. Foreign trade improves for New York exports by 6 percent year over year while imports fall, and cotton rallies then declines as supplies and stocks suggest ample year‑end margins.
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Dun & Co
S. Business Review
R.G. Dun & Co
Texas
United States
Canada
New York
Ex-Gov Thomas Seay Dies After Illness at Home
Ex-Governor Thomas Seay of Alabama, long a public figure and advocate for state welfare, died at 1 35 oclock Monday afternoon in Greensboro after a two week bout with la grippe. He passed surrounded by his family after a decline begun Saturday, ending a quarter century of public service.
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Thomas Seay
Greensboro
Ala
la Grippe
Alabama
Governor Seay
Lagrippe
MAY PROSECUTE COMMODORE FOR NAVIGATION LAW VIOLATION
The Charleston to Tampa voyage of the Commodore prompted customs officials to investigate an engineer's claim that arms and a body of men landed in Cuban soil on a recent trip. If corroborated, the case could lead to charges under U S navigation laws and possible forfeiture under the revised statutes.
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Charleston
D. C
Treasury Department
Washington
Tampa
Fla
United States District Attorney
Kline to resign as Central of Georgia official for Mexico post
Savannah report says Theo D. Kline general superintendent of the Central will resign to join the Interoceanic Railway of Mexico. He will not depart before May 1. He has had many job inquiries, but no filling action yet. Officials praise his leadership and express regret at his departure for a higher paying position in Mexico.
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Savannah
Comer
Central of Georgia Railway Company
Theo D. Kline
The
Central
Interoceanic Railway of
Kline
the Central
Supreme court upholds poll tax receipt requirement
The Tennessee supreme court sustains a law compelling a man to show his poll tax receipt. The ruling comes as a landmark amid past legislative actions that allowed thousands of voters to be omitted without receipts, making the decision highly significant.
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Tennessee Supreme Court
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