Hagood Bigamy Case Captivates Atlanta Charleston Trial Loud Dramatic Scene
Maj. Edward Hagood a Confederate veteran is arrested in Atlanta on bigamy charges and taken to Charleston for trial. He admits marrying a Chicago wife while under opiates after war wounds as his elder wife confronts the younger at police headquarters and a dramatic courtroom stance unfolds.
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Tillman Defends State Rights in South Carolina Tax Muddle
Governor B D Tillman declares that South Carolina must protect state rights against federal court actions over railroad tax assessments. He notes a 1801 state board valuation dispute, injunctions, sheriff seizures, and a recent Supreme Court ruling limiting jurisdiction for small sums. He argues for state-led tax collection and warns against federal interference.
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New York World
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Disappearance and defalcation at Gate City National Bank
Atlanta learns of Nedwine's missing funds totaling about 69000 with most likely flight west. Clearing House confirms solvency for depositors and stockholders while investigators chase the chair’s mysterious departure and past overdrafts and bank dealings.
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Atlanta
Nedwine
Gate City National Bank
Clearing House Association
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Medwine
Ile
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Capital City Club
Lill
Derailed West Shore train near Palmyra kills three
ParMynra N Y February 21 at 10 15 A M a westbound West Shore railroad train derailed a mile east of Palmyra and plunged down an 18 foot embankment. Five coaches a baggage car and two engines were wrecked. Three dead including a child and two men, with twelve injured many severely. causes unavailable.
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Rairoad
Palmyra
State Wins Bid in Port Royal and Augusta Railway Case
Judge James Aldrich, in Aiken, ruled in favor of the State and plaintiffs in the Port Royal and Augusta Railway lease dispute, appointing J. S. Averill as permanent receiver and denying removal to the U.S. Court. The decision orders Averill to continue administration, with the State to deposit 500 to cover damages and Averill to furnish a 10,000 bond.
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Lively House Scene Ends In Adjournment After Pension Spat
In Wasitinaromx on February 16 the House adjourned after a heated pension bill debate. A Democrat from Missouri and a Republican from Massachusetts clashed over remarks about pensioners. The fracas—including threats of a fistfight—brought the chamber to order as Speaker Crisp intervened.
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Waugh
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Indiana
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Committee votes to report in favor of Elliott in South Carolina case
Washington February 18 The House Elections Committee by a majority vote decides to report in favor of Elliott the Democratic sitting member in the contested Mille va Elliot election from South Carolina’s Black District. This marks the last election case before the committee.
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House Committee On Elections
Islliett
Mille Va. Elliot
South Carolina
Republicans Seize House as Populists Guard Doors
In Torrra Kansas Feb 16 Republicans forced entry into the representative hall after Populists locked doors and posted guards. Speaker Douglas used a sledge hammer to breach entry as Republicans secured the hall and adjacent rooms.
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Nh Pass
Republican House
State House
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Bribe Attempt Reported in Sullivan Murder Case
In Anderson South Carolina on February 18 authorities disclosed that bribe attempts were made to sway the Sullivan murder jury. Police officer B P Wram mell offered bribes to jurors and was ruled by Judge Izar when he disappeared.
Two Thieves Wounded After Montmorenci Chase Near Aiken
Augusta reports a early morning pursuit near Montmorenci led to a gun battle with two horse thieves from Bamberg. Holstein was captured after his horse was killed. Dubose was shot in the leg and severely wounded. Both stolen horses and buggy were recovered and awaiting trial.
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Aiken
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Clstein
John Diubose
Chanitevile
S.C
Bamberg
Dubose
Holstein
Dod. Cain
W. Hamberg
Barnwell County
de Witt
Arly
Montmornei
D. McLendon
Slolstein
Mr. McLendon
Tolstein
Montmorenei
John Woodward
Ile
Sitrowell
Chrontele
Governor McKinley Faces Financial Wreck Over Walker Notes
Governor McKinley left Youxastown for Columbus in tears as Walker noted failures unfold. He is surety on at least 675000 in notes tied to Ro Nobert Walker and may face loss if more notes default. The governor’s personal worth is reported at 40 000 to 50 000, risking ruin.
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Youxastown
McKinley
Columbus
Walker
Ro Nobert Walker
Robbershot at Joplin depot in double hold up
Early Feb 22 in Jona Kan a man entered the Sante Fe depot waiting room with a pistol in each hand, broke glass at the ticket window and ordered the night operator to surrender. The operator shot the assailant in the head as he advanced, mortally wounding him. A second hold up near Humboldt is suspected to be by the same man.
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Tumbokit
Tts
Humboldt
Famine Strikes Finland Amid War Aftermath
Following destruction by frosh last summer, famine and disease sweep Finland. Over 200000 rely on charity as towns fill with beggars. About 500000 peasants struggle to subsist, having eaten most draft animals and pets as fever claims hundreds daily.
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