Currency reform hearing draws divergent banker views
Washington December 17. The House Banking and Currency Committee heard two starkly different positions on currency revision. William Williams of the Chemical National Bank urged funding legal tender notes and redeeming silver certificates, while E R St John of the Mercantile Bank pressed for broader silver redemption and warned against Baltimore plan mushroom banks. Williams cited his bank’s large deposits and strong profits as context for proposals. St John attacked official dictation and urged bold silver redemption to avert financial disaster.ক্র
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New York City
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Civil service expansion to include chiefs of divisions
Washington dispatch reports the civil service commission urged the president to extend civil service coverage to every chief of division in all departments. The move follows the earlier broad extension affecting the internal revenue service and aims to place higher standing offices under civil service rules.
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Amendments reshape anarchist bill and immigrant checks
The House judiciary committee approves many changes to the anarchist bill including replacing treasury inspectors with state department led foreign immigrant inspections under the U. S. consul and requiring each immigrant to hold a U. S. consul certificate at the port of embarkation. Also reports say the United States will not take part in the Armenian outrages inquiry as Jewett’s appointment lapses after the Sultan withdraws invitation.
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Spokane Military Post Proposed by Representative Wilson
Representative Wilson of Washington introduced a bill to establish a military post at Spokane in line with General Otis and War Department guidance. The bill requires 1,000 acres to be set by Spokane and authorizes the Secretary of War to establish a post of suitable character and capacity.
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War Department
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Senator Aldrich opposes coalition with third parties
Washington December 17 Senator Aldrich of Rhode Island said he believes Republicans will not form a senate majority with any coalition. He stated he does not intend to partner with Populists or silverites and doubts such attempts will be made.
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Aldrich
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Williams Served Notice to Contest Fifth Mississippi Seat
From the house floor Congressman John Sharp Williams was served formal notice by W. H. Ratcliffe that he would contest for the Fifth Mississippi district seat in the Fifty-fourth congress. The notice alleges glaring fraud in one county.
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John Sharp Williams
W. H. Ratcliffe
Mississippi
Syrup of Figs Promises Comfort and Health
An advertisement extols Syrup of Figs as a superior laxative. It claims for the remedy attractive taste and cleansing effects, dispelling colds headaches and fevers while curing constipation. It asserts medical approval and wide consumer satisfaction, offered in 50 cent and one dollar sizes through California manufacturers.
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German man kills wife then commits suicide in Michigan
In Mantes Mich on December 17 Kazmer Herner a 49 year old German man killed his wife with furniture pieces then shot himself in the head after placing an open prayer book before him George Cordus son of Mrs Herner discovered the scene A coroner's jury returned a verdict reflecting the facts noting Herner's uncontrollable anger incidents
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Kazmer Herner
George Cordus
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Boldest Tennessee robbery reported near Greenville
A Greenville Tenn report says two masked men held up Taylor on the outskirts of town and forced him to surrender 2000 dollars paid to him at a bank in a recent plantation deal. The robbers likely witnessed the money’s receipt.
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Mill Boiler Explosion Kills Two at Willy & Co Mill
In Appleton Wisconsin December 17 a boiler explosion at Willy & Co four mill killed engineer John Bicinell 66 and laborer Joseph Kreuser 80. Kreuser was unmarried Steinell left a wife and daughter. Several passersby were struck but none seriously injured. Mill damage estimated at one thousand dollars insured.
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Willy & Co
John Bicinell
Joseph Kreuzer
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Kreuser
Couple Found Dead in Furnished West Twenty Ninth Street Room
John Hall and his wife Mary actors in a small way were found dead in bed in a furnished room on West Twenty ninth street. The husband returned home drunk and loosened a large stock necktie which toppled against gas fixtures turning on the gas. The room filled and both were asphyxiated.
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John Hall
Mary
West Twenty Ninth Street
Prisoners from Arkansas and Indian Territory arrive in Detroit
United States Marshal Crump of Arkansas and deputies bring 32 federal prisoners to the Detroit house of correction. Several inmates are ex members of the Cook gang, including Skeeter and Chen. The report notes the adjutant general case versus the state auditor at the Supreme Court.
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Marshall Crump
Arkansas
Indian Territory
Detroit House of Correction
Cook Gang
Skeeter
Chen
Elevator Fire Destroys Empire Mill in Memmis Tenn
Fire wiped out the Empire Elevator Mill and Warehouse company in Memmis Tennessee. Loss pegged at 200000 with about 100000 insured. About 60000 bushels of oats and wheat equal amounts of hay bran corn and other grain were destroyed.
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Empire Elevator Mill and Warehouse Company
Man Sentenced to Death in Doty Murder Case
William Taylor was sentenced in Ricumore Kentucky circuit court by Judge Scott for the murder of Squire David Doty near here on the night of the Trh inet. The execution date was set for January 11.
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Purington Brick President Accused of Misuse
Chicago December 17 Charles S. Purington president of the Purington Brick company is missing. His father in law and business associate T S Dobbins accuses him of misappropriating four thousand sixty dollars of the firm’s money.
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Charles 5. Purington
Purington Brick Company
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Fire damages Times building in Denver estimating losses
Fire at The Times building in Denver caused about 60,000 in damage. Flames were found in the linotype and composing room while water flooding worsened losses. Nine typesetting machines and presses were severely damaged, likely total losses due to both fire and water.
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Armenian Charges Prompt Consuls’ Seat in Commission
Inquiries report that on December 17 in Constantinople the porte agreed that the consuls of Great Britain Russia and France shall participate with the Armenian commission. The move seen as a British diplomatic triumph and evidence of an Anglo Russo French entente.
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