Bitter Controversy in House over Treason Charge and Free Silver Debate
The House debated the free silver substitute for a bond bill as members argued by Newlantta in favor of independent coinage while Hartman, Kem, and Tucker backed concurrence or nonconcurrence. A Barrett led censure motion against Talbert for alleged secession remarks triggered a party-line wrangle, with Dalzell moving to refer the matter to judiciary and Owens lone Democrat voting against. In the Senate, Allen addressed the Monroe Doctrine, urging caution with Venezuela and warning against entangling Britain while preserving national honor and resisting aggression if necessary.
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Hartman
Rep
Kem
Tucker
Dem. Va
Talbert
Dem
8.C
Barrett
Mass
Dalzell
Pennlvania
Committee On Judiciary
Owens
Kentucky
Senate
Allen
Great Britain
Venezuelan Commission
Venezuela
British Pleas
Orinoco River
South America
Mr. Allen
England
United States
Posie
Elani
Specter of War Echoes Across a Nation of Valor
A lengthy passage extols American resolve in defending the nation against foreign threats and imagines soldiers marching under the flag of freedom. The text envisions future clashes named after historic generals and declares unity across regions as a measure of national strength. The second portion reports Sultan Abdul Hamid II replying to Queen Victoria, denying massacres in Asia Minor, claiming Turks were attacked first while praying, and noting order restored except at Zritoun with talks with Zaitoun insurgents. It also covers the U S request to open Danube straits via an extra dispatch and Russia's opposition affecting port access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sons of America
Vic
Grant
Lee
Sherman
Johnson
Thomas
Jackson
Sheridan
Stuart
Mason’s
Dixon
United States
Mexico
Constantixorre
Victoria
Asia Minor
Zritoun
Zaitoun
Terrell
Russia
Murder trial duels over Pearl Bryan case in Cincinnati
Two confessedly guilty men Walling and Jackson accuse each other of Miss Pearl Bryan's murder in Cincinnati prison. Bloody pants and overshoes surface as detectives pursue motive and method. Family and investigators from Indiana arrive as Walling claims Jackson injected poisons to kill Pearl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walling
Jackson
Cincinnati
Miss Pearl Bryan
Dental College
William Wood
Dr. Wood
Newcastle
Ind
A. A. Gea
South Bend
A. W. Grant
Indianapolis
A. R B. Calhoun
Michigan City
Wood
Jackson Pearl
Pearl Bryan
Plummer
Alonzo M. Wall- Bootting
Pearl
Willer the Hero Struck Afloat In Bound Brook Floods
A Bound Brook flood report from February 7 notes Miller died while attempting a rescue on rising Raritan waters. The flood overwhelmed roads and rail lines, destroyed or damaged many houses, sent residents to upper stories, and halted fire response as waterworks failed. In Bristol, Conn., three men died when a Pequaback river bridge fell during the storm.
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Lowerville
N. J
Bound Brook
Miller
Raritan River
Somerville
Plainfield
Raritan
Bristol
Conn
Pequaback River
Marie Decd Nee Beales
Daniel O'Brien
Hartford
Nicholas Rich
East Hartford
Episania
Pequabuck River
Coastal Storm Destroys Homes and Sinks Vessels
Reports from New York and Patchogue on February 7 describe a coastal storm causing severe flooding. Water rose seven to ten feet in streets, forcing residents to seek shelter in upper stores and boats. The Lamington stranded offshore prompted rescuers by breeches buoy, while ships J. B. Wanker and other craft faced heavy seas and possible total loss. In other items, a man swept into the Raritan River and fatalities from a failed escape were noted, alongside political talk in Arkansas on prizefighting legislation and William H. English's death after grip and heart complications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dole
New York
Patchogue
L.e
Lamington
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Jole Wee Roe Stanigheter
Roy
Goude
Sioltamd
New York City
Forsyth Street
Americus
Spianos
Walt
Marcalus
Fludden & Bates
Savannah
Niu
Georgia
Choice Sumter County Loans
C. A. Coleman
Americus Fruit CO
T. J. Lofton
Lamar Street
Windsor Hotel
Simmons Liver Regulator
C. Himrod
Lancaster
Ohio
Sismons
J. HL Zilia & On
Philadelphia
Allen & Sheffield
Gent's
Johnson & Murphey
Gia
Talbert - Barrett
Sultan
Queen
Bryan
Willer
Krain
Meadow Brook
Central Railroad
Leh Valley Chateau
Jersey
Terrar
J. B. Wanker
Liberty Island
Praisretp
Arkansan
Catron
Mit
Rock
Clarke
Jones
Biemorter
Kinsworthy
W. H. English
Isprana Pols
William H. English
English
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