Sound Money and Silver Coinage Debate In Washington
Washington, May 2 Special Statesmen arrive in Washington amid the anti silver crusade. Senator James K. Jones argues for free coinage of silver as the west supports it. He predicts a shift in national sentiment at the coming convention and asserts the need to restore silver to stabilize prosperity. Morton and Jones discuss gold standard versus silver, with Jones warning the next Democratic nominee will back free silver and swift congressional action. The article also notes Tennessee lawmakers oppose the Memphis goldbug stance and reports on Delaware and New York ballots and measures.
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Washington
James K. Jones
Arkansas
Senate
Cuaatts
Bubeut
Morton
Totvabtless
Menas
Ator Jones
Balfour
Jones
United States
McMillan and
Richardson
Tennessee
Memphis
France
Alexis
Russia
Eckhels
Piper
Depew
Eckela
Mr. Depew
Carliste
Kentucky
Memphis, Tenn
Silver Convention at Memphis to Shadow Gold Conference
The Central Bimetallic League of Tennessee moves to hold a free silver convention in Memphis on June 8 and 9, inviting delegates from the Mississippi valley and western states. An address urges broad participation, while ex-Congressman Bryan of Nebraska is slated to speak in Memphis to counteract a forthcoming sound money gathering.
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Memphis
Tenn
Central Bimetallic League of Tennessee
Uth
Wth
Pacific
Sliver
Mississippi Valley
West
Pacific Coast
Bryan
Nebraska
Jackson
Virginia Women Organize for Atlanta Exposition
The Virginia colonial committee and board of lady managers met at the executive mansion in Richmond to form a united group for the Atlanta exposition. Mrs Lucy Preston Beale, Buchanan, who led the Mrs Vernon building efforts at the world’s fair, was named president and treasurer and to visit Atlanta for space allocation. The group planned fund raising via entertainments and sought Governor O’Ferrall’s support to add his wife to the board. Miss Clara Ball Palmer, a renowned pianist, attended to represent Virginia at the musical congress.
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Mra. Beonle
Richmond
Colonial Committee
Virginia
Executive Mansion
Lucy Preston Beale
Buchanan
Vernon
Board of Managers
O'¥errall
O'Ferrall
Clara Ball Palmer
British Budget Announced by Harcourt in Parliament
London May 2 Sir William Harcourt chancellor of the exchequer announced the budget amid cheering. Revenue for the past year was about £91,681,000 with expenditures near £93,01b, and a surplus of £776,000. For the coming year expenditures are set at £105,081,0 and revenue at £95,062,000. The deficit of £329,000 would be met by duties on spirits or beer. The案 said beer duty would continue at sixpence a barrel to yield £500,000. He noted improved workingmen benefits from imports and exports, agricultural distress easing, and savings deposits rising to £51,000,000 in 1892 from prior years, signaling prosperity as the budget passed the first reading.
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Harcourt
London
House of Commons
Willam Harcourt
Sir William Harcourt
Wiliam Harcourt
Papacy Tells Cardinals of Its Political Testament
London May 2 The Standard reports a document attributed to the pope in which the papacy would dictate conditions when opportune. It urges cardinals to hasten the next conclave and select a successor to continue the present policy, denying outside influence.
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London
Papal
Teo XII
Rome
Eckels Goes Mad
A provocative article compares political figures and debates on democracy versus the gold standard, noting Eckels' controversial stance and references to French Revolutionists as a metaphor for ideological extremes.
Detroit Chamber of Commerce Dedication Banquet
The Detroit Chamber of Commerce was formally dedicated at noon in Detroit. A banquet followed at Hotel Cadillac with 350 seats covered. Speakers included Chauncey M. Depew, Eckels, Blanchard, Lothrop, Governor Rich, Mayor Pingree, and Thomas W. Palmer as toastmaster. The event featured strong pro gold standard rhetoric urging opposition to free silver and monetary reform.
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Detroit
Mich
Detroit Chamber of Commerce
Cadillac
Chauncey M. Depew
Currency
Eckers
John B. Blanchard
Chicago
G. V. N. Lothrop
Rich
H. LD. Goulder
Cleveland
W. C. Maybure
O. D. Ashley
Wabash Railroad
Pingree
Gilet
Thomas W. Palmer
Non
Union of States
James H. Eckels
United States
Keeley Must Tell His Secret in Court Ruling
In Leavenworth Kansas on May 2 Judge Myers granted W P Johnson of Topeka a damages suit against Dr Leslie B Keeley for 100000 and ordered Keeley to disclose the ingredients of his bichloride of gold compound. The court ruled the formula is not a proprietary right or trade secret and has no patent protection. Johnson contends the gold treatment left him a physical wreck.
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Leavenworth, Kas
Myers
W. PF. Johnson
Topeka
Leslie B. Keeley
Dr. Keeley
Keeley
Johnson
Governor McCorkle Readies Troops Over Mine Strike
In Charleston West Virginia on May 2 Governor McCorkle signaled readiness to deploy troops if needed as the Norfolk and Western railroad strike continues. United States Marshal Garden warned N W officials that action requires an injunction to stop interference with mail trains and interstate commerce. Also reports death by own action at First National Bank in Omaha and Durant held for trial in San Francisco for murder.
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Pheabontas
Charleston
W. Vee
Norfolk and Western Railroad
McCorkle
United States
Marshal Garden
Hippey
Durant
San Francisco
Cal
Conlaw
Theodore Durant
Minnie Willams
Settled in Nicaragua crisis as Britain accepts Salvadoran guarantee
The Nicaragua Corinto dispute nears resolution with Britain accepting Salvadoran payment guarantees of 77 530 for indemnity. Uhl reports to the State Department as Ambassador Bayard notes the amicus role. The US considers terms while the warships prepare to withdraw once payment is confirmed. The Monitor Alert sails to San Juan del Sur to protect American interests alongside the British gunboat Wild Swan.
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Washington
Corinto
Great Britain
France
London
Paris
Lord Kimberly
Brush
Ambassador Bayard
Edward Grey
House of Commons
United States
Bayard
Medina
Salvador
Gresham
Nicaragua
Nineragua
French
Custom House
State Department
Uhl
Woodley
Shire House
Cuort
Fta
Great Hiltam
Vnsard
Mouroo
Department of State
England
Wade
Cauresstown
Central News
Lord Kumberly
Foreign Office
Alert
Panama
San Juan del Sur
Wild Swan
Monterey
Morgan: Britain must be curbed over Nicaragua canal
Senator Morgan of Alabama denounces Britain's demand as a flimsy pretext and vows that if needed Congress next session will drive Britain from the continent. He backs U S Nicaragua Costa Rica cooperation to build the maritime highway and warns Britain will not halt the canal project.
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Morgan Sayn
Washington
Morgan
Alabama
Hutch
Great Britain
United States
Nicaragua
Costa Mea
Congress
Pleased with China's action in signing the treaty
Washington reports gratification at Chinas acquiescence to the peace treaty with Japan. Ratifications to be exchanged at Chefoo by early May. Japans emperor already ratified. Russia interference fears noted. US stance remains firm against a European alliance to counter Japan. Paris and London dispatches discuss possible mediation and evolving positions.
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Russia
Washington
State Department
China
Japan
Chefoo
Fcking
United States
England
Vassiuie
Paris
Mafin
France
Germany
Tre Gaulois
London
Tokio
Davy News
Berlin
Vienna
Baghahen
Manchuria
The
Standard
St. Petersburg
Politiche
Hundreds of Cuban Recruits Reported Joining Insurgents
A Key West telegram to The Times-Union notes Havana in fevered state, with steamships crowded to Key West Tampa New Orleans and Mexico. Many young elites and students join the insurgents. Jose Marco allegedly commits suicide, then leads 400 new recruits. In Arroyo Ilonda Maceo defeats Colonel Bosch with heavy Spanish losses. Colonel Santoed es reportedly captured and held by General Macco.
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Johans
Jacksonville
Fla
Times-Union
Key West
Olivette
Havana
Tampa
New York
New Orleans
Mexico
Jose Marco
Arroyo Ilonda
Guantanamo
Maceo
Bosch
Santoeides
Antonio Macco
Sympathy With Cuba Assembly Resolution Passes
Albany May 2 The New York Assembly adopted a Pavoy resolution praising Cuban struggle for independence and urging the U S president to ensure belligerent rights under modern warfare rules. The resolution was sent to the president and secretary of state.
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New York Assembly
Albany
N. Y
Pavoy
Spain
Senate
Assembly
State of
New York
Cuba
United States
Department of State
Cincinnati
Gees, O
Xenia
Beating Turney Debate Scrutinizes Evans Controversy
Nashville May 2 Special says the gubernatorial contest debate before the joint convention stretched twelve hours with speakers including Robert Pritchard Sam Hawkins Major E B Stahlman Colonel J J Turner and Colonel Turner. The exchange touched on poll tax law witnesses appointments and accusations of lobbying corruption. The debate to conclude Saturday.
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Nashville
Tenn
General Assembly
Robert Pritchard
Chattanooga
Sam Ww. Hawkins
Tennessee
East
E. B. Stahlman
Southern Railway and Steamship Associaton
Turney
the Banner
Newsom
Major Stahlman
Colyar Jones
Colyar
Evans
Court of Chancery and Appeals
Turner
Republian
HU Iayou
Olgar
J. J. Turner
Kentucky
Bristol Protest Over Main Street Cession Bill
Citizens in Bristol and Sullivan County protest a bill introduced in Tennessee to cede half of Main Street in Bristol to Virginia. The plan covers portions of electric street railway ties, gas and water pipes, six tracks of the Southern railway, and Bristol and North Carolina railway lines. The Turney administration previously paid $849,961 in a related dispute resolved by the U.S. Supreme Court, with six years of litigation and a riot risk, and indictments for felonious assault exist in both Virginia and Tennessee.
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Bristol
Tenn
Sullivan County
Tennessee House
W -A. Robeson
Senate
Fitzgerald
Virginia
Southern Railway
Bristol and North Carolina
Turney Administration
Supreme Court of the United States
Tennessee
Governor Brown Faces Tragic Death of His Son
A Frankfort dispatch reports Governor Brown of Kentucky crushed by his son's death described as tragic and shameful. Offices on the public square closed at 1 am with crape on doors. The governor, deeply distressed, may resign and retreat from public life amid widespread sympathy from close friends and associates.
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Brown
St. Louis
Chronicle
Frankfort
Archie Brown
Tornado Ravages Hutchinson Area Demolishing Homes
A Kansas cyclone near Hutchinson caused extensive devastation with about twenty five residences leveled six miles west of Halstead. Dead cattle horses hogs and chickens litter the fields as physicians from Wichita rush to the scene and aid is expected from nearby communities. The storm moved slowly changing directions as it wrecked property and disrupted life.
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Hutchinson
Kas
Wichita
Halstead
Frizzelle
Morganfield Must Go to the Pen
The Supreme Court of Appeals refused a writ of error in the Charles Morganfield case. The Morganfield matter concerns a Stafford County court decision and the appeal over a penitentiary sentence.
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Morganfield
Richmond
Supreme Court of Appeals
Charles Morganfield
Atlas Morgan
Aquia Creek
Robeber
Aitereere
Stafford County Court
Penitentiay
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