Impeachment Debate and Bills in the Fifty Fourth Congress
The House debated immigration and labor measures and debated impeaching President Cleveland. A Kansas veteran’s pension bill passed. The body advanced river and harbor funding and post office siting choices while resisting education funding for contract schools.
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McCall Sduchtongl
Gorllea
Onna
Ballrina
Btone
Pennsylvania
Henderson
Town
Walker
Massachusetts
Pickler
South Dakota
Afr. Mahon
Clairman
Ava Ahame
Diegrace
Kansas
House
Cleveland
Senate
Los Angeles
Cal
St. Albana
Washington
Borlramiens
Secretary of the Interior
Committee On
Public Landa
Howard
Alabama
Grover Cleveland
United States
Secretary of the Treasury
Treasury
Illinois
Senate clash over bond bill delays action and filibuster
The Senate, heated over a bond bill, saw Hill threaten confrontation with Allen as Moore, Butler, and others maneuvered cloture and readings. A quorum dispute and multiple test votes delayed passage while amendments to tax and tariff measures surfaced but were tabled. The session extended into Saturday with river and harbor matters advancing and pensions cleared.
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Senate
David B. Hill
Allen
Nebraska
Hill
Congress
At& Otolook
Butler
North Carolina
Pritigrew
Nobranks
Amphubia
New York
Chandler
Spsdoches
Sherman
Lodge
Mills
Lexan
George
Micalusippi
Teller
Colorado
California
Texas
Gray
Delaware
Ohio
United States
George Pauls
Wilmington
Colfax
Cockrell
Altgeld
Illinois
Carlisle
River and harbor bill advances after president signs
A Governo r signaled passage of the river and harbor bill and it was sent back to the house to be presented to the president this evening. The senate adjourned at 6 45 until Monday.
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Vioa
Aenato
Industrial and business prospects in the South improve
Industrial condition for the past week shows general business improving in motive and increased activity in agriculture and commodities. Cotton outlook is strong with large expected yields. several mills may cut output, while new mills and plants are chartered in multiple states. New buildings and factories are noted in Savannah, Brevard, Tampa, and other Southern cities, signaling a cautious but steady expansion.
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Landrum Cotton Mill
Landrum
8. O
Atlanta Textile Manufacturing Company
Atlanta
Oxford
Miss
Lebanon
Chieftain Cypress Company
Ocala
Pla
American Brewing and Ice Company
Central City
W. Va
Richmond Woodworking Company
Richmond
BE. A. Franklin Chtrn and Implement Company
Austin
Tex
W. Coffee Manufacturing Company
Charleston
Gréesbeck Cotton Oil
Greenbeck
Jacksonville Fertilizer Company
South Jacksonville
Fla
Athens Coal and Manufacturing Company
Capital
Athene
Southern Lumber Company
Alace
Avon Park
Linton
Knoxville
Alas
Flo
Codat Springs
Farford
Ala
Guiltport
Forest City
Ni O
Portsmouth
Abbeville
Savannah
Brevard
N. C
Board of Trade
Tampa
Charlotte
Lorado
Somerset
Laredo
New Orleans
Mobile
Chattanooga, Tenn
Padding the Mails A Seaboard Reply Surprises
President Hoffman of the Seaboard Air Line denies knowledge of charges that the company defrauded the United States by padding mail service. He says he has not been informed, requests a chance to explain, and suspects enemies spread false reports. questions if Postmaster General Wilson issued the statement.
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Hoffman
Seaboard
United States
Mail Service
Postoffice Department
Seaboard Air Line
Lightning’s deadly work two sisters killed by bolt in South Carolina
Two sisters aged seventeen and nineteen, daughters of R B Bulligan, were struck by lightning while sheltering under a tree during a thunderstorm in a Lancaster County field near their home. Both died instantly, with the tragedy reported as a swift fatal event in the afternoon.
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South Carolina
Lancaster County
Bulligan
Allianza Mills Fire Devastates Torreon Facility
Fire destroyed the large flouring mill and grain elevator of the Allianza Manufacturing Company at Torreon Mexico. Estimated loss stands around 150000 dollars with only a small amount of insurance coverage.
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Allianza Manufacturing Company
Torreon
Mexico
Billarp's Letter Reflects War Times and Law
In a wartime reminiscence from Atlanta Constitution, a Confederate officer recalls transport and provisioning struggles at Piedmont, impressing goods from civilians, clashing with a Virginia farmer over oxen, and the harsh reality of frontier law. He also venerates lawful order and courts as safeguards amid chaos.
General Weyler Tobacco Export ban shocks Cuban workers
A Jacksonville special reports General Weyler's order prohibiting tobacco exports will hit Cuban workers in Florida, risking $1,000,000 in U.S. revenue loss from Tampa ports next year. Cuban laborers fear unemployment and potential migration to Cuba, while some say the move may bolster Cuban rebel strength.
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General Weyler
Jacksonville
Morida
United States
Tampa
Wilson
Internal Revenue
Cuba
Woyler
Jefferson Davis Monument design report asked by committee
At a Richmond meeting the Jefferson Davis Monument Association directed the design committee to review submitted designs and report to the board. The report will be considered by the Davis monument committee of the United Confederate Veterans at their June 10 gathering in Richmond. The cornerstone ceremony is set for July 24 with Bishop John Granberry presiding.
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The
Jefferson Davis Monument Association
Richmond
Davis Monument Committee
United Confederate Veterans At
John Granberry
Davis
Misa Winuis Davis
Hayes
Virginie Grand Lodge of Masona
Through Georgia mills begin operations and political plans announced
Mill No 1 at Columbus started Monday with large operatives turnout while a second mill may open soon. Col Leonidas F Livingston will address DeKalb voters at Stone Mountain May 30 as DeKalb hosts a barbecue rally. Central Railroad cuts baggage coupon price from 25 to 15 dollars, 500 coupon books valued at 6 cents each. Legal actions include Tom Allen case to the state supreme court, while Georgia land deals near HermHeraldon County total 225000 to 380000 dollars. Supreme Court ruling on Sabbath work for Seventh Day Adventists in Gainesville leaves carpenters’ legality undecided. Northeastern railroad lease to Ed A Richards & Co aims to extend to Chattanooga via North Georgia belt. route may include Danaonville, Tula Pot, Spring Place, Ringgold, Chattanooga. Salary reforms set United States marshals and district attorneys in the southern Georgia district to 8500 annually, replacing fees. Georgia marshal lost 2500, while district attorney Gary’s pay rises to 8500 with new uniform system.
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Tneyer
Tnce
Wincheater
Bartow
Wade
Brigadi
sommisupFy
Piedmont
Ayer
Richmond
Virginia
Falloxon
Saids
Anid
Towers
Georgia
Golduro
Kentucky
Guna
Doga
Ed. A. Richards & Co
Thut Wook
Richards Saya
Bala
Chattandoga
North Georgia Mineral Belt
Mr. Richards Saya
Fielding Son
Danaonville
Tulapot
Spring Place
Ringgold
Ghattanooga
Mr. Richards
Washington City
Conferand
Senates
Bongs Hays
United States Marshals
United States District Attorneys
Marshal Harrell
Gary
Anguata
Macon
United States
Atlanta
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Honge of Representatives
Howerd
Dingley
Maine
Boutheen Progress
Billarp
William
Orange Cort House
Hvery Gigabold
Renorter
Hutchins
Chattahoochee
USA
Jefferson Davis
Pittsburg
W. ©. Moreland
W. B. House
Eagle and Phenix Mills
Columbus
Leonidas F. Livingston
Congraba
DeKalb County
Stone Mountain
DeKalb
Central Railroad
Tom Allen
Allinson
Younged
Clemendy
State Supreme Court
United Sta Ehee Caprehie Court
Heralron
Georgii
Southern
Bruit Growing and Colonizing Company
Bremen
Gaptern
Eupreme
Gainesville
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