Congress Debates Tariff and Silver Amid Senate Turmoil
The 54th Congress adjourned a long week of debates with passage of the filled pheene bill taxing manufacturers and cutting license fees for dealers, while Senate discussions centered on free coinage of silver and a veto power amendment. Public remarks touched Cuba, civil service reform, and a Maybrick case resolution. The Indian appropriation bill saw attention, and a joint resolution on Mrs Maybrick prompted moves to table.
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Ryder Removed to Bibb Jail After Talbotton Killing
Dr. W. L. Ryder who assassinated Miss Sallie Emma Owens at Talbotton Georgia Sunday night has been secretly moved to Bibb county jail. The sheriff ordered heavy guarding to avert a lynching and keep the transfer secret and peaceful as demonstrations were feared in the wake of the shooting.
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Not Nature But Legislation Silver Debate and Bankers Rally
A reprint from the Atlanta Constitution discusses the battle between popular finance and the money power. It cites a circular from the American Bankers Association urging support for the gold standard and criticizes Secretary Smith's Georgia speech proposing silver–based remedies. The piece contrasts U S demonetization, silver exports, and gold's rise with prosperity in silver zones like Mexico and Costa Rica, arguing for public finance reforms and silver coinage.
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Hotch Nominated for Tennessee State Senator
John Go Hotch former Congressman is nominated to run for state senator. He will contest as Congressman Gibson seeks re election. The report says the party division within Tennessee Republicans has been healed after a severe split.
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Debate in Coweta County Draws 4000 Observers to Russell's Warehouse
A large crowd of about 4000 attended the third debate between ex-Speaker Crisp and Secretary Hoke Smith in Coweta County. Governor Atkinson and other officials opened the event in Russell's warehouse where Crisp defended silver and bimetallism while Smith argued for a balanced use of gold and silver. The lively exchange touched on money policy, prices, and the steel of public debate amid strong civic interest.
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Journalist Colonel John A Cockerill Dies in Cairo Barber Chair
Colonel John A Cockerill a renowned journalist with world wide reputation died in a Cairo barber shop after a sudden apoplexy while awaiting a shave He had recently returned from Japan where he served as special correspondent for The Herald His career included posts at the Washington Post Baltimore Gazette St Louis Post Dispatch New York World and The New York Commercial Advertiser He had been honored with the sacred treasure decoration from the Mikado and was en route home after news gathering in Oniro and China Japan and Korea.
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Ryder in Jail After Slaying Miss Owens
Talbotton Georgia reports the slaying of Miss Sallie Pome Owens by Dr W L Ryder. Ryder was moved to Talbot county jail in serious condition after a knife wound and morphine overdose. Public sentiment remains grim yet calls for lawful justice as a large funeral procession followed Miss Owens to her grave.
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Kentucky Goes For McKinsey in Republican Delegates
Louisville report shows McKinley campaign claiming a strong lead in city and county primaries. McKinley supporters say they secured 128 delegates to Bradley's 72, while Bradley backers acknowledge McKinley’s overall majority though dispute totals.
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