Silver currency clash drives reform club covert bid
A lengthy exchange between Secretary Morton and Omaha railroad official J R Buchanan unfolds in a wider debate over free silver, the gold standard, and a possible third Cleveland term bid. Buchanan warns of silver advocacy spreading and urges prompt, bold counter messaging to sway voters nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Washington
J. Sterling Morton
J R Buchanan
Aebraska
Buchanan
Morton
Fremont, Dunknown and
Missouri Valley Railroad
Secretary of Agriculture
Buvchanan
McCleveland
Newebraska
Bierton
John DeWitt Warner
Reform Club of New York
Iterature
Reform Club
Reform Club Men of
New York
Charles S Wakechild
Cleveland Apology Provokes Public Demands for Reparations
Boston readers report a Boston gentleman offering to seek reparation from Dr. Lansing for his attack on President Cleveland. The president replied by dispatch noting the retraction worsens the offense and leaves punishment to conscience and public contempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
Lansing
Cleveland
Washington
Grover Celveland
Shut Out the Preachers at Philadelphia Union League Club
The Union League Club of Philadelphia revoked clergy privileges at its clubhouse after twenty two years and barred clergymen except when introduced by an active member, with board approval. The club denounced clerical meddling in politics noted during the last mayoralty campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Union League Club
Philadelphia
Union League Club
Union League
Board of Governors
Free silver debate sways western sentiment says Hepburn
Representative Hepburn reports rising support for immediate unlimited silver coinage across western states and among Republicans. He notes education campaigns and possible international agreement as key to stabilizing silver prices, while urging caution absent a confirmed plan. He doubts a new party will win many votes but foresees mirrored public interest in bimetallic policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hepburn
Iowa
United States
Chicago
Alle- Sheny Mountains
West
Germany
Treasury
Tennessee for 16 to 1 Free Coinage Resolution Passed
Tennessee senate approves a resolution by Mr. Stovall urging Congress to enact free coinage of silver and gold at 16 to 1. House debates Good Friday recess, passes $600 yearly for the Ladies Hermitage for Andrew Jackson’s tomb. A fish protection bill and new bank and no-fence measures are introduced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Senate
Congress
Nashville
Tenn
Senate
Stovall
Boyle
Ladies’ Hermitage Association
Andrew Jackson
Robertson
Blatter
Akna
Sensational charges against Interstate Building and Loan in Bloomington
A House committee hearing revealed claims by Lowenthal of Cook County that the Interstate Building and Loan Association, led by Vice President Stevenson, was mismanaged and paid large sums for legal services to Stevenson and his partner. Secretary Gun admitted some charges. a formal investigation was urged while Stevenson defended the association as solvent and properly managed.
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Stevenson
Springfield
Interstate Building and Loan Association of
Bloomington
Stevensan
House
Lowenthal
Cook County
Ewrog
Wing
Belgium
Lowenthal Turther
Chicago
H. C. Bun
T J. Bun
Association
Mr. Lowenthal
Association Ag
Gun
Mil
Interstate Building and Loan Association
Ewing
Differences Between Whisky Trust and Dealers Patched
In Cincinnati on April 1 General McNulta and western distributors settled key disputes with the whisky trust. The agreement allows distributors to buy smaller than car lot quantities, and the trust must stop selling to distributor customers. The costly point, stopping direct trust sales to distributors’ customers, was accepted only after deliberation. Circuits were sent to other western distributors for confirmation by wire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whisky Trust
Cincinnati
McNulta
Chicago
Hobart
ENOCH ARDEN RETURNS FROM THE DEAD IN VIRGINIA
Richmond April 11 special The reunion tale follows Morris Woodbury a Massachusetts soldier who wed a Virginia woman He was reported killed in battle and a widow raised their son in Manchester Now the missing husband returns to find his wife and son but the family refuses discussion The Susquehanna river in Wilkes Barre Pa begins receding after floodwater highs
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Mra. Madera
Jacksonville
Fla
Mra
F. W. Madera
San Francisco
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad
Union Station
Phillips
Turnig
Richmond
Morris Woodbury
Massachusetts
Grant
Virginia
Citzen
Manchester
Sagqucinona
Wilkesbarre
Susquehanna River
Press tensions loom over Hawaii Thurston affair
Honolulu reports a rift between U S officials as Secretary Gresham may recall Minister Thurston amid strained ties. Thurston plans to reach Honolulu April 11, while Minister Willis faces possible withdrawal passports. Also noted are Queen Liliuokalani's suspected influence, Japanese economic pressures, and suspensions of Nakaanana editor Kaipu during martial law.
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Honolulu
United Press
Alameda
China
Gresham
Wits
Thurston
Willis
Advertiser
Hatch
Arawa
Washington
Nho
Geema
United States
Philadelphia
Admiral Beardslee
Dole
Beardslee
Lilleukalint
Nakaanana
Kaipu
Republic
Hawaii
Europe
America
Japan
Rebels Readying War Amid Tax Refusal in Samoa
San Francisco dispatch from Samoa reports rebels continue war prep such as boat building and firing carts while delaying conflict renewal. They will tax only to their chiefs and fear of coerced action sparks ignition. Chief Justice Ide dismisses German consul suit against Matautu governor for search on German premises as technical breach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cal
United Press
Alameda
Apla
Samoa
Ide
Biermann
Samoan exile status and food supply amid conflict
Advices from Jaluit report Mataafa and Samoan exiles in good health and well treated by the Germans. The rebel district planted the only crops in the wet season, so when war resumes, government supporters will rely mainly on imported food for sustenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaluit
Mataafa
LOOKING FOR FILIBUSTERS CRUISER MCLANE PATROLS FLORIDA COAST
The revenue cutter McLane under Captain Wiley arrives in Tampa from Key West after a cruise to Anclote river and Clearwater on April 6 to probe Cuban insurgent support. Heavy weather strained the ship, leaking reportedly, and repairs are needed before departure.
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McLane
Florida
Tampa
Fla
Wiley
Key West
Anclote River
Anclote
Three Cuban Battles Endin g in Defeats for Insurgents
A Kingston dispatch reports three clashes near Dos Brazos La Alegria and Palenque in which General Maceo led rebels who were defeated each time. A band seized arms from Juruaga Mining Company workers near Santiago. Insurgent leader Guillermo Moncado died Tuesday and will be buried Monday in Mucaral. A Key West report says fifty Spanish officials in Havana are jailed on suspected rebel sympathy and government arms are being diverted to the insurgents.
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New York
Herald
Kingston
Jamaica
Santiago
Maceo
Dos Brazos
la Alegria
Palenque
Juruaga Mining Company
Mayast
Guilleromo Moncado
Mucaral
Key West
Fla
Havana
Oscar Wilde on Trial Seeks Hair Curled Secretary Tale
London reports Oscar Wilde and Alfred Taylor faced arraignment in the new street police court. Witnesses describe Wilde’s secretary Parker admitting age and past extortions, while Atkins recalls Paris visit and curled hair by Wilde’s order. Witness Sherley recounts a private dinner and Wilde’s kiss and flattery.
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London
Oscar Wilde
Alfred Taylor
New Street
Wilde
Commoner Clarke
Parker
Witte Parker
Atkins
Paris
Sherley
Conference near Newfoundland and Canada union urged
Ottawa April 11 reports say talks between Newfoundland and Canada are close to a union basis for submission to legislatures. Delegates express optimism, with Newfoundland confident of financial soundness despite difficulties. Lord Aberdeen met eight delegates in a substantial, satisfactory progress instance. Meanwhile Kotze faces anonymous letter scandal and possible duels, Japan’s demands threaten peace prospects, and Chitral forces cross Shandan Pass toward Kalusha. Francis Kossuth Jr. elected to represent arpadlesen district in the Hungarian Reichstag.
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Ottawa
Ont
Newfoundland
Canada
Lord Aberdeen
Kotse
London
Newa
Berlin
Leberrecht von Kotze
Konsath’s Sbn
Buda-Pesth
Francis Kossuth
Louis Kossuth
Tha ~Arpdlesen
Reich- Stag
Senator Walsh Visits Knoxville for AP Tour
Former Georgia senator Patrick Walsh arrived in Knoxville to promote the Southern Associated Press tour outlined by Proan Bird. The voyage covered the circuit in good condition with Walsh accompanied by Mrs Walsh on the westbound leg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Walsh
Knoxville
Tenn
Patrick Walsh
Georgia
Southern Associated Press
Mra Walsh
Goebel kills cashier in Covington street duel
State Senator W P Goebel shot and killed John Sanford cashier of the Farmers and Traders bank in Covington Kentucky near the First National bank. Goebel surrendered to authorities calmly claiming Sanford waited to shoot him after an article attacking Goebel appeared. The feud between Goebel and Sanford long troubled local politics and business, with both men as prominent leaders.
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Covington
W. P Goebel
John Sanford
Farmers and Traders’ Bank
First National Bank
Goebel
Hendricks
Kentucky
Frank Helm
Sanford
Goebels
Helm
Citizens' National Bank
Lexington
Theodore Hallaman
Harvey Meyers
South
Hallaman
Meyers
Citizens’ National Bank of Covington
Farsmers and Traders’ Bank
the Ledger
Austhor
Abel
Tom Mare Shall
Whitecaps in Florida force man to leave section
In White City Florida on April 11 a group calling itself whitecaps whipped Kinney Gore a white man suspected in cattle theft. They ordered him to leave the country within four days. Gore and his family left for parts unknown after the beating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White City
Fla
Kinney Gore
Gore
Four Convicts Escape From State Penitentiary
Perry the train robber leads four inmates in a nighttime breakout from Snattewan state asylum. McGuire O Donnell Singley and Davis escaped after assaulting the keeper at about 11 o clock. They were held in separate cells with double locks and fled through a scuttle into unknown territory as authorities work to recapture them.
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Singley
Davis
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John de Witt Warner
United States Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
New York City
Warner
J. R. Buchanan
Fremont, Elkhorn and Mwiesoort Valley Railroad Company
Omaha
Mr. Buchlub
Anan
Sterling Morton
J.terling Morton
Newadealord
Hhim
Tuter
Ernst
Nebraska
J. R Buchanan
Delaware
Dover
Del
Higgins
Addicks
Massey
Pennewill
Ridgely
Tunnell
West Point
William A. Shaffer
Franklin
West Point Military Academy
the Alleghenies
Tennessee
Tubin
Title Guarantee
Barbe, Benedict& Goldman
Market Street
Max Goldman
Joseph Conhaim
Emanuel Moyses
Martin Barbe
Toronto
Allston Woolen Manufacturing Company of
Alliston
Enoch Arden
Lil
Islands
Cuba
the Standard
Manchuria
Shandan Pass
Calcutta
Chitral Gay
Kelly
Grigil
Shandan
Chitral
Gosbel
Gosbel Ware
Whitecaps
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