Georgia Legislature Passes Capitol Furnishings and Confederate Soldier Bill
ATLANTA Dec 15 The Senate held a Saturday session as the House advanced bills including a $75 000 appropriation for furnishing the new capitol and 25000 for grounds. The Confederate soldier pension bill passed in the afternoon after debate on eligibility wording. Several local incorporation bills were approved while broader tax and appropriation measures moved to the summer session. White Caps indictments in Indiana target multiple county figures with more expected.
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Webster
Tatum
Dade
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Washington Street Railway Company
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Birmingham
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Crowder
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Hill
Merriwether
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Herringtal
Emanuel County
Emanuel
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Baker
Gilbert
Columbus Guards
Foraker Rules Out White Caps as Disbandment Declared
Gov Foraker announced the White Cap organization is permanently disbanded and there will be no more meetings raids or terrorizing by members. He warned the state can testify and use facilities to quickly bring leaders to justice if such acts recur. New Orleans horse races report cloudy winds and four results with times.
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New England Tobacco Growers Back Tariff Change Request
The New England Tobacco Growers Association met in Unity Hall and urged repeal of internal revenue taxes on tobacco and cigars. They supported raising stemmed tobacco to 30 cents per pound, striking the 15 cent tax on tobacco stems, and approved most tariff changes in schedule F of the Senate revision.
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Conn
New England Tobacco Growers’ Association
Unity Hall Ae
Hubbard
Alexander McDonald
Lynchburg
New England Tobacco Growers Association
Senate
Steamer Andes Sails from New York with Cartridges and Rifles
The Atlas line steamer Andes left New York for Port au Prince amid rumors of a cargo including hundreds of thousands of ball cartridges for Haiti and about a thousand Winchester and Remington rifles. Haitian Minister Preston could not confirm the ammunition but deemed it likely, while ship agents delayed final cargo details until sailing papers closed and received.
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Atlas Line
Andes
Port-au-Prince
Haytian
Pim, Fenwood & Co
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Preston
Kingston
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Resignation of U.S. Attorney Sel lers in Indiana
Indianapolis reports Emory B. Sellers, United States Attorney for the Indiana district, has returned and explained his resignation is for personal reasons and to resume legal practice. He denies political motives, says election-case handling will be minimally affected, and notes no information from Washington on future action.
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Emory B. Sellers
United States
Indiana
Washington
Trial Turmoil Over Settlement Sparks Violent Clash
In Jackson Tennessee yesterday during a settlement hearing before Esquire Exum in the Tenth district a fight broke out after Will Hicks cross questioned Miss Fannie Brown brashly. Hicks was warned by Tom Brown to be careful. Hicks swore, then Brown struck him with a knife. Tom Brown and Peter Brown joined in a broader melee injuring several negroes and Will Hicks mother. Both Browns were wounded. Police report indicate armed negroes remained at last report amid ongoing danger.
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Tom
Peter Brown
Death in Jasper Arkansas Family Mystery Poison Case
Dispatch reports Rev. T. Alfred and two children died within hours from poisoning in Jasper Arkansas. Suspected cattle milk illness or deliberate murder. mother and infant later attacked. Town greatly alarmed as theories swirl about wholesale poisoning or murder.
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Train Derailment Blocks Rail Line at Newnan
West-bound mixed train on the Griffin and North Alabama line derailed five freight cars, tearing track for a quarter mile near Newnan, Georgia. No injuries reported. Conductor Croft escorted the tigers to Newnan and a wrecker was summoned from Savannah to clear the line. The CHattanooga, Rome and Columbus southbound train due at 4:40 will be delayed until the wreck is cleared.
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Griffin and
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Croft
Tigers
Savannah
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Rome
Columbus
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Fire Destroys Pine Street Building in St Louis
A major blaze on Pine Street between Third and Fourth in St Louis damaged the Gay owned building, home to printing concerns, with a loss estimated at 100000 fully insured. Bechtold Printing 75000 loss, 30000 insured. Little Beckers and Nixon Jane Printing fully insured. Spectator office damaged 2500. Fire under control by midnight.
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Pine Street
Edward J. Gay
Bechtold Printing Company
Little & Beckers
Nixon Jane Printing Company
Spectator
Educational Qualification for Voters Debate in Alabama
Alabama lawmakers debate voter education qualification while press largely backs the measure. Governor Seay declines interview as controversy stirs in Montgomery amid social calendars and gubernatorial appointments. mentions of civic events and a planned Montgomery Greys ball.
Panama Canal Bill Rejected by French Chamber
Paris December fifteenth. A parliamentary committee rejected a bill to postpone payment of the Panama Company liabilities. The cabinet would not withdraw or substitute a settlement. Debate followed as representatives argued over responsibility and the company’s funds, with 262 voting against and 188 for the measure.
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Chamber of Deputies
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Scociete D’hudes
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Merrillon
Panama
Credit Fancier
Christophie
Panama Company
Senate OKs township bonds for railroads
Columbia December 15 The Senate passed a bill to validate township bonds totaling 1,000,000 issued by townships to aid railroad construction. Bonds were previously ruled invalid by the Superior Court for lack of corporate power. The measure would authorize the towns to issue bonds and set an election to validate already issued bonds.
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Senate
The Tale the Lottie Told
New York reports a sensational bottle message from a vessel sinking at sea, claimed to be from the bark J. R. Humphrey, but exchange members doubt the vessel’s existence. Also notes Mr and Mrs Morton returning from Indianapolis after visiting Gen Harrison, and a weather forecast for Georgia expect fair to rain with warmer easterly winds.
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Maritime Exchange
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Indianapolis
Ind
Mississippi River Improvements Adverse Report Adopted
Washington December 15 The Senate committee on Mississippi river and tributaries held a long session to review the bill to reclaim and protect valley lands from floods by making the Lake Boigne outlet. They report adversely, urging government construction rather than private contracting, noting Capt. John Condon’s decade long push.
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Senator Beck Sees Improvement and Plans Southern Visit
Senator Beck, convalescing at Major Goodloe's home near Washington, visited the Capitol and signed papers. He intends to travel south next week to Aiken South Carolina and Savannah Georgia seeking climates aiding recovery, and will not resume duties until after Christmas.
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Beck
Aiken
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Savannah
Meeting of Democrats Organizing Committee in New York
A Democratic Club Executive Committee meeting in the Albemarle Hotel discussed future organization. Attendees included R G Monroe as chair, William Handler, ex-Governor C T Black, Alex T Ankeny, and others from several states. The private session began at 3 p.m. and did not finish by 10 p.m. Alabama Methodist Conference notes.
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Camden
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H. Def. Baldwin
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Roswell P. Flower
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Brooklyn
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Baltimore
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Barbe
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Nashville
Whisky trust plans price cuts to crush nonconformists
Dec 15 report says the whisky trust will begin January 1 a campaign to exterminate distillers who refuse to join the combination. Secretary Thos Rice of the Empire calls for a sharp price reduction to shut up rivals benefiting from recent advertising.
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River bank caving risks overflow protection breach
A St. Joseph special reports river bank caving has extended beyond the Government protection line, endangering Hard Times and Wilson's Point areas while work continues. Prompt action is urged to avert disaster for the parish.
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Serious shooting affray near GrandD Cateaw Louisiana
Information from GrandD Cateaw Louisiana reports a serious shooting affray near town. Two men are said killed, one woman seriously hurt, several men wounded. All participants described as white. Further details and identification are unavailable at this time.
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White Caps Demand Alderman Resign. Bomb Found
Alderman Holmes of Rockford Illinois was targeted by the White Caps after a prior order to resign within forty eight hours. This morning a dynamite bomb was found on his piazza with the fuse ignited but failing to explode.
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Alderman Holmes
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Ar Bas
East Africa Slave Trade Debate Moves Germany Toward Action
Berlin dispatch reports Reichstag debate over Windthorst’s motion on East Africa Company aims to suppress the slave trade. It signals a shift toward proactive colonial policy with plans for land and sea blockades and native garrisons. Count Herbert Bismarck’s maiden speech draws praise as Emperor William pushes military readiness and foreign policy moves unfold amid Russian and Parisian financial currents.
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Local men shift to shoe sales and social events in Evurauia
Charlie McDowell leaves McCormick & Richardson to join a leading shoe house and receives samples while John Bray joins with shoe lines. Hart's Hall bazaar by the Ladies Aid Society succeeds. Cotton receipts run high in recent days. Gary, a mulatto hack driver, is indicted for carrying concealed weapons and is jailed in Clayton awaiting trial.
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McCormick & Richardson
John Bray
Hart’s Hall
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Clayton
Fire destroys LovuIsville boot and shoe house
LovuIsville report says M H Ingalls and Co wholesale boot and shoe house burned tonight. Loss estimated at 20000 dollars with insurance coverage noted. Fire authorities investigating cause as flames tear through the building and stock.
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M. H. Ingalls & Co
Wes Oau
Loas
Marriages and local concerns in Columbia Alabama
In Columbia Alabama on a Wednesday evening in December A P Rice wed Nannie Maund and Albert Williams wed Angerona Koodee with Rev Knowles officiating. A near fire at Judge Beach's store involved oats catching fire from a brick chimney but burned out due to packed grain. Local events include rope-walker performances, a planned first class livery and feed stable, and a projected $40,000 stock auction by outsiders. Henry county eyeing two new brick courthouses, Abbeville and Columbia. Schools close for Christmas. Rip Van Winkle planned for college hall fund. Dr Spaulding overseeing Episcopal church completion.
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Nannie Maund
Albert Williams
Angerona Koodee
Knowles
H. M. Beach
Masonic Hall
Bob Blackwell
Tom Skipper
Outgomery
Henry County
Abbeville
Veterinary Laryngotomy on Rare Horse Performed in City
Dr. 5. W. B. Werntz and Dr. S. Harger operated on King K. a trotting horse at Lancaster Avenue stables to relieve chronic breathing trouble. The first in this state, possibly the country, the procedure opened the larynx and repaired nerves, restoring bidirectional breathing. Owner C. Sacey valued the horse at 3000 dollars. the operation lasted about an hour with minimal pain after.
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Lancaster Avenue
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Vacey
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Philadelphia
Empress Eugenie Seen Across a Life of Grief and Glory
A Pittsburgh Dispatch obituary-like feature recalls four meetings with Empress Eugenie. From royal splendor in silk and diamonds to a mourning later life, the ex-empress is depicted aged, penurious, and haunted by loss. The piece notes health mostly sound, rheumatic ailment, and yearly medical care in Amsterdam, with heirs to a vast fortune. It closes with a society note: wedding announcements for Samuel E. Perkins and Minnie Smith at the Church of the Advent in Birmingham.
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Babe's body found near Lakeview Park child Irene Hawes
Memphis and Birmingham reports state Irene Hawes, youngest daughter of Dick Hawes, was found at the bottom of Lakeview Park lake near where the mother’s body was discovered a week earlier. The corpse weighed down with railroad iron, showed no signs of violence, and Hawes declined to answer further questions.
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Great Crowds Hear Gladstone on Home Rule Policy
London December 15 crowds gathered at Lime House town hall to hear Gladstone. He praised Liberal gains in the recent Kent election, attacked dissident Liberals, condemned Salisbury for remarks about Dadabhai Naoroji, and urged Home Rule as practicable. He warned against Irish governance opposed to the country’s constitution and urged moderation and justice for Ireland.
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Questions on Stanley capture and Suakim war plans
In Parliament Lord Randolph Churchill questioned the Emin Pasha and Stanley reports and a possible Osman Digna negotiation. Government leaders said relief for Suakim cannot be delayed. Morley urged a pause to Monday, but Goschen refused to tie military hands. Supreme Court adjourned with cases argued, one withdrawn, until Wednesday.
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Gladstone Explains Delay in Publishing September Promise
Loxton December 15 Mr Gladstone clarifies why he did not redesign his September 11 promise to publish documents showing the cabinet of 1352 united in declaring Parnell and other Nationalists released from Kilmainham jail were free of crime complicity. He says he could not produce the papers before the Parnell Commission began and saw no expediency in releasing them or reopening the matter while the commission sat.
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The Contract Forfeited Claim Clarified
The article wrongly stated that Contractor Smith forfeited the contract. He has not forfeited but faces a forfeiture of zero dollars per day for delays beyond the contract time. Smith denies bond claims and notes October 13 as the due date, not October 1, and says no further forfeiture will be demanded.
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Clever Detective Work Uncovers Store Burglary Case
Detective Robarts traced a handsome gold watch and chain stolen from Feiler's store at First Ave and Teat St during last summer’s burglaries. The pursuit led to Mose Robinson, a man jailed for another burglary and later linked to the case.
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