GREEDY GOLDBUGS AND SILVER CRISIS DEBATE RAGES
Washington February 13 Special Representative Rayner proposes to authorize a new bond issue worth 4,900,000. House Republicans oppose more certificates while Democrats press silver policy. Debates feature Judge Culberson and Warner with Bland proposing alternatives. Reed and McKinley emerge as leading 1890s Republican contenders amid Hawaiian policy notes and White House receptions.
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Rayner
Secretary of the Treasury
Wall Street
House
Judge Culperson
Texas
Warner
New York
Culberson
Wat Aby Ee LP
Lertinenics
Hay
Bland
Hatch Pushes Anti-Option Bill to Agriculture Committee
Representative Hatch of Missouri backs moving the anti-option bill from the Ways and Means Committee to his Agriculture Committee. Ways and Means members oppose, citing heavy tariff work. The Agriculture Committee will reportedly report promptly once it receives the bill.
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Representative Hatch
Missouri
House
Committee On Ways and Means
Hatch
Committee On Agriculture
Ways and Means
Use of Mails Refused Florida Lottery Case Faces Prosecution
Washington February 13 The postmaster general issued fraud orders against Paul Conrad president of the National Honduras Lottery Company the Graham printery and L Graham & Sons prohibiting delivery of all registered mail to them and refusing to certify or pay money orders to involved parties The action follows a report by Inspector Dice on legality of the Honduras Lottery Company and will be taken to federal court and against the parties for violations of the lottery law.
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New York
Congress
Curtis
Florida
Post Office Department
Dice
Honduras Lottery Company
Postal Service
Paul Conrad
National Honduras Lottery Company
Graham Printery
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United States
United States Court
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Senator McLaurin Is Off from Meridian Mississippi
Meridian Miss February 13 Special Hon A J McLaurin senator elect for the United States senate from this district passed through the city last night en route to Washington D C to fill the unexpired term of Senator R E Walthall recently resigned Quite a large delegation of his friends met him at the train and tendered him an enthusiastic ovation Mr McLaurin is the first native Mississippian who was ever elected to the honor
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Meridian
Miss
A. J. McLaurin
United States Senate
Washington, D. C
RE. E. Walthall
Admiral Saldanha De Gama Wounded in Battle
Rio de Janeiro February 13. Admiral Saldanha De Gama, rebel commander, was wounded in the neck and arm in the battle of Armaco Friday. He is in critical condition with risks of death, and every effort is being made to save his life.
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Associated Press
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Armaco
Gate City support fuels Atlanta Grand Army invite
Bloomington IL February 13 Special At the William T Sherman Post 146 Grand Army of the Republic meeting resolutions were adopted urging Atlanta to host the 1895 national encampment at Pittsburg and inviting veterans to visit and hold the next encampment in Atlanta The post notes many distinguished soldiers including ex Governor Fifer General John McNulta and others who marched from Atlanta to the sea.
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William T. Sherman
Grand Army of the Republic
Common Council
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Pittsburg
Fifer
Illnois
John McNulta
Giles A. Smith
W. W. Orme
Sherman
Seigniorage debate as House tackles silver coinage
The House considered the seigniorage bill after reading the Hawaiian correspondence. Speakers from Texas and Alabama argued for and against free coinage of silver and the redemption of treasury notes. Debate aimed to close tomorrow afternoon with votes on amendments and general order, adjournment coming at 4:55 PM.
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Cobb
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Texas
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Culberson
Dilberson
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New York
Shermoyt Hotel
Henry George Wins Suit Over Widow’s Legacy
Henry George the single tax advocate sued John T Woodhull in Camden civil court over a legacy tied to Henry George book promotion. The case began with a $18000 to $29000 fund shrinking after chancery and circuit court fights, ending with about 200 left. The widow died in the alms house after the long dispute.
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Camden
N. J
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George Howers
Ancora
Camden County
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Court of Chancery
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Cmden
George
Geo
Romantic but ill fated California marriage in Mississippi
In Wilkinson county near New Providence Miss Collins, a about sixteen year old girl, rejected an engagement with sixty seven year old Californian Mr Graham after a long correspondence. Though initially persuaded by her parents, the girl consented to wed, and the parties traveled to Macon then plan to return to California. The episode ends with questions about consent and wealth.
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New Providence
Wilkinson County
Amust
Constitution
California
Miss Collins
Mr. Graham
Os Plate
Andy
Magss Collins
Graham
Collinses
Golden State
Colleg Fere
Macos
Collins
Kin Killings: Sons Arrested for Father’s Death in Alabama
Mobile dispatch reports Allen and Benjamin Rothers, ages eighteen and fifteen, from Keenton Neighborhood, Washington County, Alabama, suspected after their father Ras Rothers disappeared January 28. A search found Ras buried under a kitchen floor with ax wounds. An inquest blamed unknown assailants, but the boys were jailed at St Stephens. Hen Rothers allegedly confessed hearing the murder and the fatal blows.
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Ala
Register
St. Stephers
Ras Rothers
Keenton
Washington
Allen
Benjamin
Texas
Rodgers
Ben
Bal
St. Stephens
Hen
Coin found in Indian mound sparks Israelite links rumor
Nashville February 13 special report describes W E McElwee letter about a brass coin found in an Indian mound in Rockwood Tennessee. One side bears an urn incense inscription in Hebrew shekel of Israel while the other shows a fig or olive branch Jerusalem the holy land. A similar coin was shown. The finder was a farm laborer. Experts question authenticity and say the find may support lost tribes of Israel theory. Full details to follow.
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Nashville
Tenn
The
Tennessee Historical Society
W. E. McElwee
Rockwood
Israel
Jerusalem
Holy Land
America
Professor Tyndall Seeks Hypnosis to Prove Maybrick Innocent
London report says Professor Tyndall has written to Home Secretary Asquith requesting an interview with Mrs. Maybrick in prison to attempt hypnosis and determine her guilt or innocence. The same dispatch notes Hans von Bolow, a German pianist, has died in Cairo.
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Maybrick
London
Professor Tyndall
United States
Home Secretary
Henry Asquith
Dispensary Firewater and a Possible Court Ruling
Columbia South Carolina February 13 Special report on Charleston blind tigers and the dispensary law. The state board of control will tighten enforcement via certificates for liquor over five gallons and searches after February 22. Rumors say the Supreme Court may rule the dispensary law unconstitutional, prompting stock divestment and price hikes to maximize revenue before any ruling.
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Constitution
Ed Bruffey
Charleston
Columbia State
Tillman
Bruffey
State Board of Control
Supreme Court of
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Family Feud Ends in Pittman Killing Near Greenville
In Greenville D C February 13 special report details a deadly dispute in Glassy mountain area. Steve Howard brother of the slain Big Bill killed Aly Pittman during a confrontation after a morning argument with Shack Howard's son Mitchell Howard and accomplices. Pittman died from two gunshot wounds as the men fought for control of a pistol. Trial Justice Mitchell began proceedings.
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Greenville
D. C
Steve Howard
Big Bill
Aly Pittman
John Rector
Glassy Mountain
Old Shack Howard
Mitchell Howard
Shack
Steve
Anderson
Uly Pittman
Howard
Pitoran
Mitchell
Inquest Hears From Howard Amid Local Clash
Howard attended the inquest as tensions rise in a locality marked by violent history with twenty men killed in the past decade. The Pitt man family, described as fighters, are highlighted as part of the ongoing struggle in this troubled area.
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Quest
Howard
Pittman
At Great Luck Pardon Clears Craig for Guard Post
Nashville special reports Bony Craig, once sentenced to eleven years for the Whitson murder, was pardoned during transfer to the penitentiary and immediately employed as a guard. The pardon notes Whitson as a rioter, Craig as a scout with soldiers, and states the deceased resisted arrest and was killed. Craig denies any lynching at Coal Creek or Jackboro.
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Tenn
Bony Craig
Clinton
Craig
Jake Whitson
General Carnes
Briceville
Whitson
Turney
Coal Creek
Jackboro
Memoir of a Mississippi execution letter fuels doubt
Meridian February 13 special. Governor Stone receives Sheriff Magee letter from Columbia Marion County recounting the Wil Purvis execution attempt. Magee says rope slipped, crowd of 3900 mostly urged delay, many now believe Purvis innocent, Buckley mistaken, Magee doubts guilt. Senator Watkins, Purvis's lawyer, supports Magee and believes Purvis may be innocent and never hanged.
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Miss
Stone
Magee
Columbia
Marion County
Columbus
J. M. Stone
Jackson
Wil Purvis
Purvis
Jim Buckley
J. O. Magee
Watkins
Revenue Officers Seize Distilleries in North Carolina
Revenue officers seize the Chester Springs Distilling Company plant at Bluewing Person county and Alonzo Rhynes's distillery near Gastonia for illegal liquor production with a total outfit value of 4000 dollars. The report also notes visiting editors and a governor's reward offer for three murderers amid a series of crime-related items and deaths across several cities.
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Raleigh
Chester Springs Distilling Company
Bluewing
Person County
Buch
Alonzo Rhynes
Gastonia
Northern Medical Journals
Raleigh Southern Pines
Wilmington
Charlotte
Carr
William and
John West
Gaither John
Cumberland County
Frank Meares
Wautauga County
Parliament Fails to Reopen Trade and Taxes Silver Debate
London February 13 Parliament debates silver coinage and protection of commerce as questions rise about taxing imports. discussions hinge on mint policy and employer liability bill. Lords and Commons clash over concessions. Reform union protests echo calls for dissolution if Lords resist government aims. Sidney Buxton condemns Lords for delaying reform.
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House of Coins
James Parker Smith
Fresward Grey
Foreign Office
Kaward Maid Eye Det
Nmine House
William Vernon Harcourt
Onewrrisorf
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Cobb
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House of Comemons
Lords
Jorus Witee
Saiaries Ae
Westminster Gazette
St. James Gazette
London Reform Union
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Parliamement
Tower Hamlets
Colonial Office
Wind and storm lash regions with widespread damage
A February storm section west of Meridian Mississippi and other locales brought heavy rain and high winds. Torn fences and uprooted trees mark the impact while a dense cyclone cloud illuminated the night with rapid lightning. Relief efforts mobilize in Chicago and Nantucket as coast cities report gales and blizzard conditions across Oklahoma and the Indian Territory.
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