Shifting Scenes as Repeal Bill Nears Vote
Washington October 24 special reports the silver bloc splits and repairs over unconditional repeal. Southern and western senators debate strategy while Senator Harris signals willingness to allow a vote. Administrations pressure grows as debates, amendments, and possible delays loom, with Voorhees bill and QuayFaulkner amendments shaping the coming vote and party responsibility queued to Cleveland.
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Dockreil
Senator Harris
Senator Dubois
Idaho
Jones
Faulkner
Tomorow Worning
Pugh
Senator Jones
Arkansas
Pot
Bryan Opposes Bankrupt Bill in Heated Senate Debate
In Washington on October 24 the House debated the bankruptcy bill as Senator Bryan of Nebraska opposed it arguing it favors creditors. The session included routine business and a vote to amend the reviser statutes to add engineers to U S vessel citizenship requirements. Debates grew heated over demonetization of silver and the bill’s impact on debtors, with Bryan leading a vigorous opposition and warning the measure would place debtors at creditors’ mercy.
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United States
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New York
American Register
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Alabama
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Tennessee
Wand and Bryan
Bland
Chicago
Administration
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Treasury Reserve
Fatterson
Aland
Dalzeil
Pennsylvania
Hay
Tou
Silver Silverites Face Senate Clash Over Coin Bill
Western observers report cabinet members and senators weighing repeal of the silver purchase clause. Talks hint at an early Senate vote, with leaders from both parties predicting action within days as debates focus on price stability, economic impact, and potential political consequences in upcoming elections.
Senate Routine and Stewart Speech on Repeal Bill
Washington October 24 Senate session opened late for quorum. Senator Stewart resumed in the repeal bill debate and argued that opponents thwart the will of the majority. He claimed the administration had obstructed for twenty-five years with aggressive tactics and corruption.
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Senate
Stewart
Kansas
Missouri
Complaint of the Chinese Reach Washington Doorstep
The United States will not accept consular certificates as conclusive proof of status for Chinese entrants. Two men in New York with Havana consul certificates claiming to be actors were denied admission after inspector Scharf ruled they were laborers. The case, under habeas corpus, prompted protests to the Chinese minister. Secretary Gresham forwarded inspector Scharf's report to the minister. Attorney General Olney ordered district attorneys to prosecute the cases cited by the protests.
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Yang Yu
State Department
United States
New York
Scharf
Havana
Gresham
Carlisle
Treasury
Treasury Department
Olney
Carliste
Bank Directors Hunted. Ottenberg Arrested in New York
In New York on October 24 police pursued Malligan Square bank directors charged with mismanagement. Director Simon Ottenberg was arrested at his cigar factory on a bench warrant and held at the district attorney's office for bail. President Joseph Blant of the Madison Square bank also was detained and later taken to the district attorney.
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Malligan Square Bank
Simon Ottenberg
Martin
Court of General Sessions
District Attorney's Office
Joseph Blant
Madison Square Bank
Two Editors Jailed in Belem Prison Libel Case
City of Mexico reports Francieto Montez de Oca editor of Gelblas and Luis Del Toro editor of The Correcespanel imprisoned in Belem prison. Both arrested on complaint of the Royal Insurance Company charged with libel.
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Belem
Francieto Montez de Oca
Gelblas
Luis del Toro
Correcespanel
Royal Insurance Company
Cholera Toll Rises in Bilbao Over Four Days
Forty six new cholera cases and twenty two deaths are reported in Bilbao during the last four days. The outbreak is confined to the city and has not spread beyond its limits.
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Wateree River Flood Peak Noted in Camden Report
Camden October 24 The Wateree river today stands three feet three inches above low water mark marking the second highest freshet on record. The greatest flood in the river’s history occurred in 1886 reaching thirty one feet eight inches.
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Miss Means Case Dominates South Carolina Synod Debate
Miss Sadie Means, suspended from Second Presbyterian Church in Columbia for working Sundays, faces a broader church conflict as the South Carolina synod meets at Clinton. The case recalls whether Sunday observance should bar employed church members from paid work, with past decisions sustaining the session against Means and protests by Professor Flynn. The dispute exposes a church divided over Sabbath labor and discipline.
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French Host Toasts Russian Admiral in Paris Dinner
Paris October 24 At a military club supper for Admiral Avelin and visiting Russian officers General Saussier toasted the czar and czarina acclaimed with enthusiasm. He praised Franco Russian friendship and said distance would not weaken ties. Admiral Avelin toasted President Carnot and the French army and navy.
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Preparing to Close at Chicago World's Fair
Programme of Exercises for the Last Day of the Fair at World's Fair Grounds Chicago. Admission yesterday reached 230,114 as a chilly breeze from the lake urged visitors to pull coats tight. Patrons sense the exposition’s last week and crowd events to honor closing festivities.
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Martha Washington Day at fair with Columbus landing plan
Washington reports indicate President Cleveland and cabinet will not attend as final. The day features Columbus landing on Lake Michigan aboard the Santa Maria and a tour to the manufacturers' building. The Martha Washington reception will be held at the New York building with about 3,000 invitations issued.
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New York
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Prize Fight in Indiana Ends in Seventh Round
In Indianapolis, Wiley Evans of California and Charles Johnson of St. Paul dueled at Fisher’s station for a $500 purse. A Lake Erie and Western train carried about 200 fans to Noblesville, where Hamilton County authorities blocked the venue until the crowd reached the remote fighting site. The seven rounds were brutal, Johnson winning by a neck hold in the seventh. Johnson previously drew with Andy Bowen and has faced other notable opponents.
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Wiley Evans
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Lake Erie and Western
Noblesville
Hamilton County
Fusher
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Andy Bowen
Forty Tramps Aboard Freight Train Siege
A crew of forty unemployed California laborers stranded in San Antonio on October 24. They captured a freight train but the crew sidetracked it two miles east to stop the group. The train carries perishable fruit and guards protect the cars while more tramps are expected to arrive from the west.
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Southern Pacific
Murdered and Robbed at Shell Mound in Marion County
South Pittsburg October 24 T Lowry night operator at Shell Mound Marion County was found dead in his office shot through the head by a masked man who fired through a window then robbed the cash drawer and seized a watch and coins. Stent Rogers was sent for and an inquest held but no murderer identified. authorities suspect a tramp.
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Shellmound
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Stent Rogers
Premature blast in San Francisco quarry kills two men
On October 24 in a San Francisco quarry a premature blast killed Charles Nolan and Gus Swanson, with Mat Deasy fatally injured and Mike Kelleher wounded. Foreman Daniel Rowe was arrested on probable criminal negligence charges.
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Charles Nolan
Gus Swanson
Mat Deasy
Mike Kelleher
Daniel Rowe
Gasoline and Powder Explosion in New Orleans Rail Yard
At about 6 80 this evening in yard No 2 of the Mississippi Valley railroad on Poydras street a huge explosion occurred as three gasoline tanks and a car of oil and powder burst into flames while workers fled. The blast sent flames some 500 feet high and a citywide concussion was felt. No lives were lost, but railroad property loss is estimated at twenty thousand dollars.
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Mississippi Valley Railroad
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Fire in a Church at Saltillo Causes Fatality
Fire broke out in the chapel of La Hibernia cotton factory near Saltillo during a Mass led by Bishop Juarza Zambrano. The blaze trapped worshippers, killing one child and seriously injuring two other children amid a crowded exit.
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Will Make Good the Shortage in Seattle City Finances
Seattle officials including the city treasurer and local bankers pledged to cover a budget shortfall after a fire or shortage impact. The action aims to restore city services and stabilize finances with emergency support and coordinated funding efforts.
Uncertain Identifications Plague Wreck Victims
Battle Creek Michigan reports confusion over bodies recovered from a wreck. Dr Sweetlind argues one victim is sister of Mrs Erestone Aldrich, while J D Wood claims the same body is his wife. Coroner Giletto orders further inquiry and Deputy King sent to recover the remains.
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Sweetlind
Hinwardsturg
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Edwanissirs
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J.D. Wood
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Wood
Poe
Boas Gust
Giletta
Sheri King
Ca Andy Eng
Cassius Read’s fortune shifts from wealth to near penniless
The New York morning paper reports Cassius Read, once worth 790000 to 7 million, as principal proprietor of the Honan house and owner of large estates, now nearly penniless with only interests in one house and no estates in New York or Virginia. His Far Rockaway home was sold under foreclosure on October 13.
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Cassius Read
Uo Wasaohan
Honan
Virginia
Cassius
Hfottiman
Sim Mey
Read
Far Rockaway
Ohctober
Wedding on the Ferris Wheel at the World’s Fair
Miss Lottie Zickler wed James A. Hutchinson after obtaining a Waukegan license and boarding the Ferris wheel at the Chicago World’s Fair. The ceremony atop the 120 foot wheel was performed by B a Montzgom amid a minor accident involving J. J. Askew, whose leg was injured. details remain unclear as to fault or further proceedings.
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Mr. Hutchins
Vunus
Chicago
James A. Hutchinson
Waukegan
Ambrose Bayard slated to speak at British banquets
Ambassador Bayard Lavited. London October 24. Phe Hee Thomas F. Bayard, American envoy, is said to attend and address the banquets to be given by the Cine. tund of Senfeld. Bayard will speak at one banquet amid the proceedings.
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London
Thomas F. Bayard
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Tund
Senfeld
Amessidor Bayard
Demaree Founding Knight of Honor Gathered in Louisville
In Toulsville Kentucky on October 24 James A Demaree, originator of the Knights of Honor, addressed a gathering. He rose from Chear scene, circa 17 who met in 72 and formed the order. He was a notable member of the Masons, Odd Fellows, United Workmen, and Knights and Lakes of Honor.
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James A Demaree
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Five Rounds to Go Fight in Pennsylvania Ends in Decision
October 24 report from Bradney near Philadelphia recounts a boxing match between George Siddons of New Orleans and Jerry Sanford of Brooklyn. Siddons won after a tight eleventh round, with Sanford penalized for rough holds and clinches. The bout drew strong crowd reactions as both fighters exchanged decisive blows and the judges scored Siddons the winner.
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George Siddons
New Orleans
Jerry Sanford
Brooklyn
Joho We
State Line
Bradney
Siddons
Sallefordshire
Aierfeting Notales
Usale
Local Court Hears Guilty Pleas in Train Incident
In a regional court, two defendants admitted guilt in a train incident case. Both Putnecik and Ray pleaded guilty and received fourteen year sentences. The proceedings also named Lois Gosier and others in connection with the matter.
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Gun threats and arson warnings sweep Temple Georgia
Villa Lien Ga Q October 24 Special. Mr. Riggs of Temple says guns at Temple were posted last night with fire as penalty for disobedience. A notice on the postoffice warns merchants that the first who sues a creditor will be burned out.
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Tragic collapse as four-year-old dies near home
In Flowery Branch Georgia on October 24 special report says William Waters was returning home when his four year old daughter ran to greet him and collapsed dead at his feet. The cause of death is hinted at by a broken blood vessel perhaps a cerebral bleed.
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Flowery Branch
Wilhiam Waters
Multiform October News Briefs From Across States
A jumble of brief crime and civic items lies in October dispatches. An indictment in New York targets a first degree murder case at a residence on the eve of the 2nd. In Knoxville a warrant emerges as W. G. Leanon, once associated with Continental Press, faces alleged misappropriation. In Chicago a man shoots his fiance then kills himself in a State Street saloon. the woman is not expected to survive. Knoxville plans to join the Southern League next season with a November meeting. In St Louis, Daniel G. denies knowledge of a wire-cutting case and disputes the charge. Dallas reports a mile pace record, noting the time and pace details.
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Lyle
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Chattanooga Western Railroad Company
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Jones
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Chicago
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