Rules Clash Over Agriculture Bills and Rivers Harbors
The House adopts a rules order to devote days for consideration of Agriculture Committee bills, including the Senate agricultural colleges aid measure. Critics argue the plan sidelines rivers and harbors and prompt debate over the major appropriations, while supporters stress farm interests and rapid passage.
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Wasiaton
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McKay
Cannon
Committee On Rules
Committee On Agriculture
Senate
Crain
Texas
Cameron
Blount
Rules Committee
Tle
McMillan
See
Friends of the Rivers
Caguehter
Georgia
Tennessee
Hateh
Missour
Kansas
Funston
Bali
Ilesurge
Messinley
Committee On
Eentlemen
Senate Agricultural College
Tach
Agriculture
Mechanic Arts
Dramatic Senate Scene Highlights Tariff Glass Debate
A letter from John Morris of Baltimore recounts a United States Senate moment during the glass schedule debate. Senator Vance pressed Senator Aldrich on why cheaper window glass for the poor was taxed at 115 percent while fine plate glass for the rich faced 15 percent. Vance’s fiery outburst silenced the chamber as he demanded an American reckoning with the tax.
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John Morris
Baltimore
Wilmington
N.C
United States Senate
Aldrich
Rhodesland
Vance
Cambron
Mates House
Quay
Ingalls
Platt
Phlatt
Waliety
Senate
Yance
North Carolina
Gaveland
Rhode Tahun
Pheyo
Tlarrison
Nanerien
France
John oShermim
Haniel
Allison
Frescous
Frank Ibscock
Conklin
Mvarts
Russell predicts Congress win in South Carolina race
Err Gareley recounts the trip of WS Russell to Washington and asserts he will be the next Congressman from South Carolina's 8th district. He claims strong confidence in defeating Judge Cothran and notes a mixed Democratic race, with election in November as certain, while declining further discussion for public prints.
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South
Washington
Porter
Alabama
West Virginia
Tennessee
Voxas
Georia Harvely
Delaware
ISI
Florida
Mervense
Pexas
Hargest
Georgia
Louisiana
Maryland
Mississippi
North Cape Otis
South Carolina
Virginia
Gareley
Russell
Wd Choe Pach
Ander Bon
Judge Cothran
Contested Mississippi Seat Debate and Fort Pillow Grievances
The House debated the Chalmers Morgan contest from Mississippi with Chalmers alleging a national conspiracy to suppress black votes and corrupt elections. The majority report favored Morgan, and Chalmers pressed claims of fraud and intimidation across counties, linking to Fort Pillow history and Democratic strength in the South.
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Tlouse
Calwell
Pennsylvania
Mississippi
Chalmers
Morga
Morgan
Louse
South
Democratic Party
Congress
Republian
Self
House
Ile
Port Pillow
Charzes
Fort Pillow
Vic
Dart
Poiest
Grant
Sher- Main
Enernor
New Foos
Yagoo
Carrollton
Kelley
Krimsas
Burtithanay
Thea
Committee On Elections
Declarims Maran
Washington, D.C
Fire Destroys Stable Block Beside Lion Brewery
Fire raged at stables near the Lion Brewery in Ashville delaying efforts to save horses. Ninety three horses were rescued from the first floor, forty five in the basement perished. Valued at 20,000 per horse plus 100,000 in feed and harness, total losses cited at 275,000. Brewery saved. remainder burned. In Raleigh the State Alliance met with 500 delegates as B D Alexander floated a bid for Congress and backed by many a renomination for Senator Vance.
Deadly cyclone devastates Wilkes-Barre area in 1900s report
A devastating cyclone swept Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania causing widespread destruction. Telegraph wires down, hundreds of buildings toppled, trains derailed, and dozens killed or missing. Rescue crews battle fires and debris as residents search amidst ruined streets and frightened crowds.
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Prom
Fae
Qeenr
Pope Works
Tanse En Seoth
Layndgeis
Jist
Imam Vires
Mda
Emerines
Murray
Aioe
Parsons
Mill Creek
Hamberai
Scranton
Times
Somerville
Page appointment and senate mischief sparking by Nye kin
A young page in the Senate, linked to Nye of Neva and Bill Nye of Lara mire City, takes an oath then incurs Colquitt’s scorn after a mishandled order for Wade Lampton. A bottle and a note in Colquitt’s desk trigger a probing exchange about temperance and decorum.
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Washtxaron Atenust
Younghudson
Nye
Neva
Bill Nye
Laramire City
New York
Senate
Colquitt
Wade Lampton
Congress
Wade
Mar
Turbulent Flood Hits Colorado Town Damages Wide
A massive cloudburst swept through Colorado with roofs undermined and walls ruined. Two people were swept away and drowned as twelve railroad aisles were washed out and damage exceeded 260000 dollars. Capitol stock stood at 5000 dollars with private shares rising to 8 million.
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Colorado
Startled Statesmen Struggle as House Faces Quorum Crises
The New York Sun reports a turbulent Washington scene with half the House absent, farmers alliance pressures, and repeated attempts to secure quorum. Lawmakers retreat to districts to defend agricultural interests amid chaotic calendars and stalled bills.
The Cotton Bagging Boycott And Its Aftermath
In Atlanta on August 22 the cotton growers’ boycott against jute bagging has reduced demand for jute and kept market speculation in check. The piece notes price shifts from 15 cents and the broader impact on Southern producers, plus ongoing experiments with cotton stalk fiber as a jute substitute. A Jackson clergyman’s presence at a burial provoked threats amid local faction tensions.
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Atlanta
Farmers’ Alliance
Trust
Bey
Dbbsmot
Tragic Death of Wealthy Broker Jameson in New York Palace
In a sister’s partial residence Jameson the Grand Street broker and banker hanged himself from a bedroom door in his fourth floor suite. Authorities and friends cite illness loneliness and possible temporary insanity as causes amid family absence and a failed recovery from throat trouble. Contemporary notes recount his Wall Street career and assets while detailing the room where the tragedy occurred and the immediate aftermath.
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New York
Aaoy Cottine
Avenue
Wits
Joseph Oa. Jameson
Grand Street
Jameson
Stock Exchange
Jameso, Smith & Co
Xchange Place
Broad Street
James D. Smith
New York Yacht Club
Imeson
Jaimiesom
Scarboro Beach
Addison
Ile
Jenks
Murray Lem
J. J. Janeway
St. Louis
Adios Cotting
Sines
Enech
Broweht
Acy Woods
Wallstreet
Auineson
Woods
Tar Fountain Found Near Richmond On Pulller Farm
A tar fountain is described three or four miles from Richmond on the Ros Puller lands. The tar oozes from a bank and resumes flow when cut off, appearing genuine in look taste and smell.
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Richmond
Rieigh
Ros. Puller
North Carolina Democrats nominate judiciary and endorse judges
The North Carolina Democratic Convention nominated Police Justice Merriman and Justice Clark by acclamation and endorsed nine Superior Court Judges for re election. Senator Vance was recommended to the Legislature for United States Senate re election. Resolutions urged free coinage of silver, currency expansion, reform of the internal revenue system, abolition of national banks, financial reform and relief from agricultural depression and condemned the McKinley and Lodge bills.
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Didviets
Kausis
Crolina
Adaboani
Georgine
Pauinee
Georgia
James TH. Blount
Macon
Judee Whol DD
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Genera Hooker
James Right Morgan
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Thomas EH. Stockdale
John A. Anderson
Perkins
Punston
Anderson
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Allianee
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Serbia
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Bnot
Committee On
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Democrats
Kane
Democratic
Scone
Merriman
Clark
Superior Court
Vance
United States Senate
Lodge
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