Storm signals rise over veto threat to Silver Bill
The article reports rising political tension as President Cleveland debates vetoing the seigniorage bill. Bankers in New York and southern merchants press for rejection to keep silver down, while allies fear a veto could split the Democratic Party and trigger a political storm. Gordon and Carlisle weigh in, with warnings that a veto may hurt the party and prompt Congress to react.
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Wall Street Fights Over Seigniorage Bill at White House
Washington reports a bloodless battle between Congress and major banks over the seigniorage bill. Most lawmakers urge veto while banks flood the White House with letters and telegrams from Cincinnati St Louis San Francisco Salem Virginia Norfolk and Richmond. The president weighs the bill up to next Thursday, with cabinet members split and no firm commitment yet.
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Prendergast Mental Sanity Battle Delays Gallows
Chicago transcript covers Trendergast case as judge delays execution awaiting sanity evaluation. State seeks medical proof of sound mind while defense hints at habeas corpus if time expires. Prison scenes recount prior hangings and public reaction as reporters seek updates.
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Senator Colquitt Worsens Then Improves Amid Ill News
Washington March 23 Special Early this morning Senator Colquitt had a sinking spell and his family feared for his life. By noon he rallied and has since held his own. He took nourishment and listened to the Constitution editorial as well as a telegram from Governor Northen. Although still conscious, he understands his condition is grave and doctors offer little hope for recovery.
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Breckinridge Wife Stands By Husband Amid Trial Dispute
Washington March 23 Special Mr Breckinridge defense before the jury is viewed as weak with colleagues in disgust at the man. One ally remains steadfast Mrs Breckinridge faithful to her husband, denying divorce talks and saying she will not abandon him despite the trial.
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Forger Ring Targets St Louis Banks
Three forgers swindled about a dozen St Louis banks this week, netting around 200000 dollars. A smooth young man posing as a printing house representative obtained last check stubs to copy serial numbers and signatures, enabling authentic looking forged checks that were all accepted. A detective agency is reportedly investigating.
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Weil
Miners Stand Out in Bituminous Coal Country Strike
Bellefonte Pa March 23 The strike of bituminous miners has spread to all regions with wages cut by 5 percent this month. About 8 900 malcontents plus 26 000 to 28 000 unionized miners are expected to be on strike by week’s end as conditions worsen. Families go hungry as orders vanish. Beech Creek trains halted. 200 engineers laid off. whole districts report stagnation and demoralization.
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Striking Broad Top Miners Face Starvation jeer at work
In the Broad Top region unemployed miners earn about 2 dollars a week and 31 dollars a day under pay cuts. Starvation looms over families as men threaten to strike rather than toil. Disorder and violence accompany the labor unrest as protests intensify.
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Desperate gunman robs and kills San Francisco cashier
Frederick Bonnemont, aged about thirty five from Denver, entered the San Francisco Savings Union branch at 9 30 am and demanded money with a red ink note threatening nitro. After a fatal shot struck cashier William Herrick above the heart, another employee fired, Bonnemont fled but was captured amid a lynch crowd. Police linked him to past crimes including a Central Pacific brakeman murder and a Folsom jail-break aid case.
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Dynamite Works Explosion At Acme Powder Plant
A massive blast at the Acme Powder Company dynamite works at Black's Run near Pittsburg destroys buildings in Acmetonia Hulton and Johnson Station killing two men and three women. Superintendent James Mooney survived with shattered legs likely to have to amputation. Five tons of dynamite were stored and the owner estimates losses at $15,000. A double explosion razed the packing and mixing houses and sent debris over a wide radius.
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Execution of Thomas Higgins on Chicago gallows
Chicago reports Thomas Higgins, the youthful murderer of Peter McCoy, was hanged at Cook County Jail at 12:07 PM. About 250 spectators attended as Higgins uttered a prayer, while inmates nearby shouted for Prendergast. Funeral services followed at the cathedral chapel and interment that evening. A large mob gathered outside the jail, prompting police to drive crowds back with clubs.
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Second Debate In Athens Promotes Evans and Atkinson
A packed Athens opera house hosts the second Georgia gubernatorial debate between General Evans and Colonel Atkinson. Evans reiterates full support for free coinage at 16 to 1 and slams Atkinson’s record while praising Georgia’s progress and his own public service. The audience, including university students, cheers both speakers as the candidates clash on finance, governance, and Confederate sentiment.
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Hungarians mourn hero as parliament clashes erupt
Budapest March 2 The funeral of Louis Kossuth dominates a day of tension as students lead a crowd to the parliament. Police discharge and reinforcements clear the mob while deputies observe mourning. Proposals to fund the funeral are debated. government rejects state payment and pledges a wreath from Turin. Outside, the national flag is ordered hoisted again amid further disorder. Additional clashes erupt at the journalists Club as authorities restore order.
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