Battle Over Confederate Veterans Bill Divides House
Washington March 24 The House reeled into a heated debate over a bill repealing a restriction on appointing officers who previously served in the Confederate States or its forces. Supporters argued for reconciliation and loyalty, while opponents warned it could invite future conflict. Debates touched on veterans’ rights, postwar policy, and political loyalties across factions with names like Hull Boutelle Grosvenor Walker Porter and Pickler referenced in the stalled proceedings.
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Iowa
Senate
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Army
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Union Oldierss
Pickles
South Dakota
Houtette
Alaine
Boutele
Kontotle
Ima Towidle
Bow Tele
Bentonen
Ieffort
Gener Kamt
United States Ogningt Mitejoln
Porter
Mir. Wheeler
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Grant
Doutelle
Goutette
South Uiere
Union Collier and Menthenmi
South Carolina
Poxard
Mer, Wilson
KHL
Boutette
Truli
Boutelly
Behty Alt. Grosvernor
Ohio
Boutalle
Groovenor
South
Ira
Mulie
Wien
Mosby
Hong Wong
Longstreet
Inn
Grosvenor
Teoastelle
Billy
Mr. Grosyvenor
Hopkin
Uiness
Reed
Ginan Repo
Pennsylvania
Grow
Hoping
Pickler
South Dako
Prinar
Boutelle
Pickter
Walker
Virginia
West Point
Mr. Pearson
North Carolina
Stonewall Brigade
Jackson
Conmand
Leena Street
New York
Morton Convention Dominates New York Republican Gathering
The New York Republican State Convention met at the Grand Central Palace. Morton supporters led by Southwick dominated the hall with speeches praising Governor Morton and denouncing McKinley. Delegates, electors at large, and alternates were chosen amid lively but orderly staging and protests from opposing camps.
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Marehs
Grand Cental Palace
Taio. m
Bouthwick
Mortoy
Southwick
Lateran
Morton
McKinleys
Henlist McWinley
Thomas Vitehte
Fitehir
Pitchie
Committee On Nominations
St. Louis
Merasrs
Depew
Warner Miller
Witcordanes
Tila
Edgar B. Jewett
Buffalo
Samuel Thomas
Tat
Levi PL Mor- Lom
Wiliam McKinley
Ohio
Singh
Ate Kinsey
Three Colored Men Given Ninety Days In Jail In Court
Incourt yesterday three colored men Chiurhes White Andrew Washington and sim vel Brothers received ninety days in jail for stealing a dry goods lot from a Church street merchant and for stealing harness A second man faces charges and other cases are noted Garrison Henry a colored man faced charges of breaking into a room and stealing clothes valued at $10 The court adjourned to continue hearings later Various minor cases with fines and continuances were also noted The session included a prominent suit in the Court of Law and Chancery over false arrest damages by Rosa Macklin against Olsen a white barber with Olsen later filing a $400 damages suit The Corporation Court adjourned with a jury in a separate liquor license case unable to reach a verdict and discharged
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Chiurhes White
Andrew Washington
Simvel Brothers
Church Street
Washington
Henry Gurrison
Justice Burroughs
B. T. Taylor
Tuwersville
Desmal
Lowerhuret
Garrison
Grand Jey
Jack Fogarty
Calumbins Obiss
James Noumbrouse
W. Oh
Talbot
Cres Smith
Justice Mawicks
Nelson Ibs
Tyes
de Dey
Andrew Reseel
Saylor Pettis
Tavior Pettis
Wok Wilks
Pierce Williaings
Sadie Bell
Court of Law and Chancery
J. B. Burke
N. Isham
Olsen
West Malin
Ve. Rosa Macklin
Macklin
Hurroughs
Maktes
Saunders
O R
Marshall & Son
Portsmouth
G. A. Mayott
Deeds and Marriage Licenses in Local Transfers
Deeds record transfers among Burcnia, Baker, Perpus and Chirk with property in Araibleton Ward. Brooke to Cooke. Loyal trustee to Heart Loan four lots totaling $2,000. Marriage licenses listed for Joseph Squires with Nelile Brickhouse and John Thomas Knight with Sydha Vussue Cullen. both couples described as white.
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W. Baker
Perpus
W. HH. Chirk
Araibleton Ward
A. Brooke
A. J. Cooke
Freemason
Joseph Squires
Nelile Brickhouse
John Thomas Knight
Sydha Vussue Cullen
Navy yard salaries kept. construction funds allocated in House bill
Washington dispatch notes the Norfolk Navy Yard salaries remain unchanged in the promotion bill. It also earmarks 15000 for quay work and 9000 for a builder’s shed and 20000 for the north end wall of the timber basin. A minority report on abolishing compulsory pilotage on coastwise vessels argues such pilots’ dues should be state regulated. Madrid reports a Spanish government paper disclaims cabinet approval of its content.
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Navy-Wieal
Washington, D. C
Wsey
Norfolk Navy Yard
Colliers Strike Over Wage Increase Demand
Neoweasite Colliers vote to strike after mill owners refuse wage raises. The walkout aims to prevent competition for Eastern and American trades, impacting the round and disabling workers.
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Melbowrne
Lynch Trial Report From Payotio Parish Laotslomn
A fragmentary report details a crime in Payotio Parish Laotslomn where a man named Lewis Sinetlt was linked to a lynching attempt. The narrative notes he was protected or escorted, then disappeared, with a later claim that he was moved to Lafrayette and held for justice before being taken to Caenerow. The piece references police, sheriffs, and a court process, all amid unclear sequencing and dates.
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Annelate
Payotio
New Orleans
Lala
Yette
Lewis
Baraquette
Lafrayette
Lyon
Caenerow
Baleen Ort WM Tm Mec Mend. Lt Day Ds Reper Hind Det Mewscaper
Tk Ober
Horloubt
Settie Finn Murine
McKinleyites Battle for Delegates at Texas Republican Meet
McKinleyites and Allison supporters clashed over contested delegations at the Texas Republican Convention in Austin. The Credentials Committee seated Allison delegates from San Antonio and Austin, while McKinleyites claim influence to name most delegates tomorrow. The session dragged late as factions seek a temporary chairman and aims to elect three of four delegates. Prominent Allison figures push for concessions, with key names noted in the fray.
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Austin
Tex
Allison
San Antonio
Ofelock
McKinley
Minnesota Republicans Back McKinley for President
In Minneapolis Minnesota Republicans declare unanimously for William McKinley Ohio’s favorite son as presidential candidate. The party affirms fidelity to GOP principles and supports a national policy favoring gold and silver parity, opposing free coinage of silver.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Anderetn
Harrison
Minnesota
William McKinley
Ohio
United States
James Monroe
National Polley and Basset
Train Wrecker Confession Prompts Trial in Georgia
Warren Criswell confessed to a Cochran correspondent that the Shaw family threatened him to remove rail spikes at Stoney Creek on the Southern valleyway below Macon. Criswell’s wife says the Shaws spoke of intending to steal spikes worth $10. A preliminary trial is set for tomorrow.
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Atlanta
Constitution
Cochran
Warren Criswell
Uiny Criswell
Stoney Creek
Macon
Criswell
Shaws
Ile
Agricultural Firm Sells Assets in Assignment to Bank
Akron March 24 The J F St borting Company makers of mowers reapers and binders assigned to W H Carter under an attachment in favor of First National Bank of Cleveland. Estimated liabilities reach 200000 with assets exceeding that amount. Company organized in 8 and incorporated in 8 for 1000000 Letberting Miller Co of Daviestown also to be affected.
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Akron
J. F
W. H. Carter
First National Bank
Flavenna
Japanese Korean clashes amid evacuation at Seoul
March fighting between Japanese and Korean forces near Weir Pisan in Seoul area ends with Korean repulse. Japanese warships rumored to have moved toward Korea as tensions rise. The U S legation in Seoul reports the crisis following the assassination of several ministers and the evacuation of staff.
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Amma
Pisan
Corer
Kine
Ussiin
Seoul
Suveta
Tormition of Prof Crouch Baltimore Ma March 24
The report notes Prof Frederick W Crouch the noted Wisconsin and composer is near death at midnight and is attended by two or three intimate friends this afternoon while Iris and his family stay at his bedside. He remains in a semi conscious condition with constant attendance by doctors and family.
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Baltimore
Frederick W. Crouoh
Wislehin
Wil W
Iris Vhysichin
Grand Conclave Elects Officers At Great Bridge Meeting
The twelfth annual Grand Conclave of Virginia met at Great Bridge with all subordinate bodies represented. Officers elected include Grand Archon W. W. Gregory and Grand Chancellor J. Mo Hartlove. Committees and appointments were announced, and amendments to grant the Grand Archon appointment powers with initiation fees set. Conclave adjourned to meet in Norfolk next March.
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Yeaer
Virginia
Deginehnie
Great Bridge
Grand Way
J. M. Hartrove
TeNey Hil
W. W. Gregory
J. Mo Harthove
Portsmouth
J. W. Rol Ins
York County
Pr. McCoy
Win, Rawlins
J.P. Hampshire
Norfuli
C. J. Thompson
Hiend
Grand Sentinel
Grand Archon
Ed at Monte One Wall Married at Montefiave Hall
Misa Bertle Jacobsa wed John Co Stein in a ceremony at Montefiave Hall on Fenehoreb Street. Dr i Bherson officiated. Guests danced, supped, and music by the Naval Post Hand accompanied. Best man Samuel Green intim of Washington. maid of honor Tony Jacob. ushers listed. Distanced guests from Washington, Dunlamore, Mary- Jane, New York attended. Newlyweds departed by Norfolk Western for a Northern trip.
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Intim
Washington City
Tony Jacob
Messrs
Henry Morris
Arthur Morris
Jacob Lowenberg
Jos, Hecht
David Franklin
Richard Pincus
L. Lauchman
Win
Sherriels
M. Greenhiwim
Samuel Greenbaum
Central Labor Union Reports General Industrial Improvement
The Central Labor Union of Southeastern Virginia held its monthly meeting in Labor Hall with President Edgar Keefe presiding. Delegates reported a general improvement in industrial trades. two new delegations joined from Portsmouth Boiler Makers and Norfolk Plasterers. A committee was formed to pursue a state central body, with Clint C. Houston, William H. O’Connell, D. J. Reardon, G. J. Walker, and W. H. Warrick named to represent the union.
Tragic Jealousy Stabbing Suicide in Alexandria
In Alexandria on March 24 Walter Peregory a young oysterman fatally shot his sweetheart Annie Hooney through the ear and then killed himself with a gunshot to the head on the street to west Peregory died almost instantly Jealousy is cited as the suspected motive in the tragedy.
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Ayvyoung
Moo Hille
Alexandria
Walter Peregory
Annie Hooney
Peregory
Funeral for John W. Burrow Set for Sacred Heart Church
The funeral for John W. Burrow, announced yesterday, will be held tomorrow at 9 o'clock from the Catholic Church of the Sacred Heart on York Street. He leaves a wife and three sons, and his sudden death has caused surprise and sorrow.
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John W. Burrow
Epworth Church Hosts Delightful Evening of Entertainment
Epworth Church workers presented an enjoyable entertainment and supper last night in the church hall. The event is repeated tonight with a ten cent admission, and attendance is expected to be large.
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Epworth Church
Congress Debates Cuba Policy Amid Fractured Positions
Washington March 24 managers in both houses failed to agree on Cuban resolutions this afternoon and adjourned to meet again tomorrow at 2 o clock. It is likely the Senate conferees will strike the third clause from the House text and the House will accept amended language. Hearings on the Nicaragua Canal bill are set for Friday with ex Senator Warner Miller and canal engineers expected to appear.
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Washington
Senate
United States
Cuba
Congress
House
Spain
Con
Bree
Nicaragua Canal
House Committee On Commerce
Warner Miler
New York
Canal Company
Engineer Commission
Nicaragua
Confession Changes Carr Sane To Insane In Atlas Case
At Atlante Georgia March 24 Alex Carr admitted he is sane and has been shamming. Counsel Col Arnold asked Governor Atkinson for delay and the Governor may grant a 30 day reprieve. Carr had not spoken in eleven months before yesterday and now his sanity claim is contested by his counsel.
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Atlante
Alex. Carr
Col. Arnold
Carr
Atkinson
Manly in for Reed in National Republican race
Secretary of the National Republican Committee J H Manly writes to the Maine governor defending Reed's prospects at the St Louis Convention. The note notes 274 delegates elected, 36 contested cases, and counts McKinley leading with 114 delegates plus Indiana and Minnesota supports. Reed’s strength is said to rise as convention nears.
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T. A. Manly
Maine
National Republican Committee
McKinley
Ohio
St. Louis
Alanly
National Committee
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Elghteen
Minnesota
Morton
Quay
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Reed
J. H. Manly
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