Congressional Proceedings Include Tariff Bill and Knox Monument
In Washington the Senate advanced the tariff bill after brief reports and new measures, while considering a plan to build two steel rams and two steel cruisers armed with dynamite guns. The House faced a quorum struggle amid debate on a monument to Major-General Knox with amendments shaping location and funding.
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Georgia Senate and House Proceed at Atlanta Session
Proceedings open with prayer by Senator McCarty. A joint resolution invites J L M Curry to speak on public schools at noon on the 13th. Numerous bills pass on third reading including rail tramways, Waycross registration, Macon county voter registration repeal, and banking company incorporations. Sympathy resolution adopted for Senator Harris Jr. and family. compensation resolution debated and withdrawn. Executive session confirms Frank L. Little as Hanock County Judge. House backs bills funding Capitol payments, sinking fund, and tax measures. A joint resolution creates session status review committee. First readings include schooling for Quitman GA, Emanuel county reform, ticket selling controls, Columbus Guards jury exemption,Dormitory for Macon Blind Asylum, and more.
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Georgia General Assembly to adjourn around May 20
The assembly plans a brief inquiry into recess timing with a formal resolution to bridge the constitutional limit on the 17th. Adjournment is expected about the 20th. Senator Harris loses his wife Eva Lowe Harris of Atlanta. Senate adopts condolences. Representative Gilbert presides in the House. parsonage tax exemption bill advances. spelling bee fails due to absence of auditors and participants.
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President Cleveland's Message Praised by London Standard
The London Standard harshly critiques President Cleveland's message while noting it also contains praise for some points. It mocks references to the Sackville matter as frivolous and questions the seriousness Americans show toward the issue. The piece suggests the fisheries question may now move toward settlement.
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House of Commons Debate on Egyptian Question and Suakim
Lord Randolph Churchill moves to adjourn and censure government over Suakim expedition amid warnings of risk to British troops in Soudan. Debate stalls division. Liberals push to highlight military weakness. Lords scene includes second reading debate on land purchase act with Earl Spencer amendment defeated.
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Lynching Threats at Jail Endanger Witherall and Purdue
In Denver bound Witherall, accused of murdering three men, arrived to stand trial as hundreds gather at the jail armed for lynching. By morning twenty men breached the jail, Witherall shot and hanged from a telegraph pole. Purdue, also jailed for murder, spared. Also reports presidential vote tallies across several states and the Mississippi penitentiary board cancelling Gulf and Ship Island lease over contract failures.
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Republicans Claim a Five Vote House Majority
Western Virginia results stabilize GOP hopes for a five seat majority in the Fifty-first Congress with West Virginia still seen as solidly Democratic. Republicans discuss an early extra session as Gen. Harrison’s administration nears, while certificates of election move slowly across states.
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Baptist Congress Opens Seventh Annual Session in Richmond
In Richmond Virginia the Baptist Congress begins its seventh annual session with Second Vice President George C Hoyt presiding among ministers and lay leaders. Papers on education and school policy are presented and discussions on prohibition and licensing follow as the three day gathering proceeds.
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Bank Taxation Case Upheld by Supreme Court in 1887
In First National Bank of Shreveport versus Board of Reviewers the Supreme Court affirmed lower court ruling on assessing bank shares. It held that when capital not fully invested in United States or State bonds, shares remain subject to state taxation. The decision notes bonds themselves are exempt but do not shield all bank shares from taxation. Justice Hache concurred. Alabama legislation notes follow.
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Refugees to Return to Jacksonville After December 15
City officials announce that after December 15 the public may enter and remain in Jacksonville as the disinfection campaign is expected to be completed. The resolution comes amid a health board plan and a council repeal of a prior refugee ordinance, with zero new deaths reported.
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Alderson and Fleming Lead In County Recount
Charleston report shows Alderson Democrat gains twenty five votes in the Third district city and wins by seventeen votes for Congress. Fleming Democrat gains twenty eight votes for Governor, with expectation of Democrats taking the governorship as well.
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Fire Damage Hits Businesses on Charters Street
Fire this afternoon destroyed buildings 40 42 and 44 on Charters street in New Orleans. James Boyie & Co. wholesale notions and clothing and Eugene Dupree wholesale boots suffered losses. Dupree’s loss estimated at 60000 with 340000 insurance. Theodore Dussan’s perfumery stock and building valued at 10000, fully insured.
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Municipal election shocks New Haven mayor elected Republicans
New Haven Conn December 4 municipal election produced a GOP victory ending eight year Democrat mayoral control and ten year town agent tenure. Republicans also gained a council majority amid a Democratic factional split.
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Indians to be moved as treaty work advances
The committee negotiating with the Southern Utes finished at the Agency today with a barbecued meal for the tribe and will depart for the additional negotiations before the treaty goes to Congress for approval.
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Legislative Notes Highlight Alabama House Faces Education Fight
Hon. John A. Foster and other officials visit the House as the chamber votes to extend evening sessions. Wiley and Shorter deliver key speeches on a $100,000 education appropriation while local and state figures debate race and funding. Senate and House consider curbing local measures and schooling finance amid political tension.
Last Case of Yellow Fever Ended in Gainesville
Gainesville Illinois reports the last yellow fever case discharged today after treatment. Fumigation continues and will finish shortly. Health Board declares epidemic ended and through traffic resumes as the first passenger train arrives this afternoon. Paris notes Numa Gilley facing seven damages suits totaling about 250000 francs. He resigns as mayor of Nimes and is suspended from council duties.
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Amateur run of A School for Scandal aids yellow fever sufferers
A performance by amateurs at the Lyceum theater in New York raised funds for yellow fever relief today. The show realized 1400 dollars for the charity.
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Emperor William Ill Drives and Illness Rumors Settle
Berut Dec 4 The Emperor’s midday drive ends rumors of grave illness as Paris and Vienna papers doubt his condition. Reports claim specialists treat him though court circles say health is satisfactory. A ban on civilian dress by officers is issued to glorify military function.
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Three Fine Races At Augusta Exposition Track
Three very fine races were run at the Augusta Exposition mile track. Morris stables dominated with Spider Anderson riding, taking all three events. Briat won the first by a neck, Barrister claimed the second by a head, and Sam Harper Jr edged Clay Stockton by a nose in the third. Next day Patton aims to beat 2:14 times.
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Switch men's strike ends as workers accept defeat
In Indianapolis the switch men declare the strike off after failing to gain aid from engineers and firemen. Strikers return to yards seeking reinstatement but find all positions filled. officials expect about half to be rehired soon as companies reassign new workers. Strikers express deep disappointment at the outcome.
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Death of Miss Mary Bivins at six in Auburn
Private telegrams from Auburn yesterday report the death of Mary Bivins after a long illness of typhoid fever. She was six years old, a faithful Baptist, and sister to Mrs. Murphy of Americus and Prof. J. E. Bivias of Cusseta, with aunts and cousins listed in Cusseta and Lampkin.
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Weather Probabilities in Georgia Forecast
From Washington on December 4 indications show fair weather in Georgia with warmer temperatures and westerly winds.
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