Treasury Clash Over Silver, Tax, and Repeal Bill
Washington October 26 report notes Senator Gorman predicting early discussion on the Voorhees amendments with a possible vote by Tuesday night. Carlisle hopes to tide over by December with bullion coinage and a potential income tax, while revenue plans focus on whisky and beer taxes, sugar duties, and a possible tax overhaul to offset revenue shortfalls.
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United States
Bank of England
Silver coinage drive boosts treasury funding proposal
The seigniorage from silver, about 54 million dollars, could fund the deficit in the treasury. Senators show general support among silver advocates. Silver Democrats resist amendments that would place blame or praise on the administration. Colonel Moses reports Georgia backs free coinage and state bank tax repeal. If repeal passes, the public will demand further action on non currency use of silver.
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Moses
Congess
Allen
Washington Gossip and Cardinal Gibbons Reception
Washington gossip notes Mrs. Cleveland’s city outing after birth and reports on political maneuvers over the Wilson bill. Cardinal Gibbons receives a warm Washington welcome at a twenty-fifth anniversary reception with remarks on liberty, governance, and the capital’s future.
The Bouncing of Stanton Naval Official Sparks Diplomatic Tension
The removal of Rear Admiral Stanton after saluting Brazilian insurgent leader Mello provokes mortified reactions among U S naval officers. Secretary Gresham and Brazilian authorities express regret and insist on an official explanation. Thompson may offer amende honorable as per diplomatic protocol.
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Brazil
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City of New York Steamer Goes Aground Off San Francisco
The Pacific Mail steamer City of New York ran ashore in a high tide off San Francisco and is likely a total loss. Reporters aboard a tug describe the vessel pinned on rocks with holes in the hull as surf pounds the stern area. Also reported is the death of Rev. Mr. Haddaway, chaplain of the House of Representatives, noted in Washington.
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House
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House of Representatives
Washington Post Questions Compromise Shelving
The Washington Post criticizes the shelving of the compromise measure and accuses administration officials of giving assurances and pressuring Democratic opponents to back the plan. It argues trust was betrayed by those who claimed understanding with the president while denying it later.
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Washington Post
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Tammany Rally At Fourteenth Street Wigwam
Democratic leaders gathered at Tammany Hall on October 26 for a large ratification meeting with fireworks and a red light display. Governor Flower led speakers including Speaker Sulzer and Lieutenant Governor Sheehan, stressing party platform and municipal work while Senator Hill cited Washington duties and could not attend.
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Ashbel P. Fitch
Smyth
John H. V. Arnold
Henry M. Goldfogle
Democratic Party
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Washington
Jason Brown
Indiana
A. P. Fitch
Amos J. Cummings
Jeffersonian Democrats and Populists Plan Campaign Cooperation
Birmingham dated October 26 reports ALT. Goothwyn, head of Alabama Jeffersonian Democrats, calling a November 16 meeting of the state executive committee to outline campaign plans. The third party group will cooperate with the Jeffersonians.
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Ala
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Augusta county lease echoes through city tours
Colonel O' Ferrall leases the city tower for Augusta county as officials work to stabilize the area. Residents report ongoing sounds and vibrations reverberating through Caullull Cul, with authorities noting protective measures.
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O' Ferrall
Augusta County
Tillman Pushes State Control Over Police In Dispensary War
Governor Tillman proposes transferring police appointing power from municipalities to a state commission to enforce the dispensary law. He argues local officials tolerate violations and that state oversight will restore order, though opponents fear loss of liberties. bill expected to face hard legislative battle.
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Tyaii
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Ficken
Sumter
The Last Bays at World's Fair Chicago Attendance Drops
Report from Chicago World's Fair notes diminishing attendance due to rain cold and fear of crowding. Estimated weekly tally falls short of million hopes, last day sees uncertain turnout while Mayors from cities planned events at Music Hall and a universal peace salute.
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James H. Norton
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Fire at Lincoln penitentiary foundry burns shops. inmates safe
Panic spread as rumor, then reports confirmed the Lincoln store and furnace company foundry burned at a state pen four miles south of Lincoln Nebraska. Inmates in cells were unharmed. the penitentiary proper remained intact. Losses exceed eighty thousand dollars with further damage to product and machinery. only partial insurance.
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Lincoln Store and Furnace Company
Drowning at Chicago Bridge Death Likely Accidental
William R. Kennard, a railroad office employee in Chicago, was found drowned near Van Buren Street drawbridge on the Chicago River. Coroner's jury could not determine cause, but evidence suggests accidental death as Kennard, who could not swim, fell into the river. He was well known in Georgia. his father Captain J. S. Kennard, Confederate Navy, inspects dredging at Savannah.
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Chicago
William R. Kennard
Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad
Chicago River
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Te Wee
American Windel Arrested Aboard Feurst Bismarc at Southampton
An American named Windel, traveling with his wife, was arrested on the Feurst Bismarck after arriving at Southampton on October 26. He was taken into custody at the request of United States Minister Bayard and is alleged to be wanted in New York for a heavy defalcation. Superintendent Mothe Byrnes said he did not know Windel and offered no details about the case.
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Southampton
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Windell
Unite States
Bayard
New York
Mothe Byrnes
Bismarck
Barardan
Bog Taylor Dies Today in Virginia Hangings
Morton Virginia October 26 Governor McKinney refuses reprieve for Doc Taylor preacher murderer and will hang him at Wise Courthouse tomorrow. He plans to preach his own funeral on the scaffold and says his body will stay above ground three days before rising to preach again among mountain people.
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McKinney
Doc Taylor
Wise Courthouse
Seduction leads to double shooting and suicide attempts
In Omaha Mrs. Elias Rudiger confessed intimacy with Henry Reiser and urged him to deny the affair to aid a quiet divorce. Reiser refused. She fired at him twice, severing his spinal cord, then tried to shoot herself but failed. In New York F A Lovecraft, 45, a theater official, shot himself after a period of illness. London Captain Frederick James Howard, brother of the Earl, killed himself at Evelyn Gardens residence.
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Elias Rudiger
South Omaha
Henry Reiser
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Ruisiger
Howard
London
Frederick James Howard
Earl of Howard
Evelyn Azardens
Kensingtun
Man Sentenced by Supreme Court in Murder Case
John Armstrong was sentenced by the supreme court to serve a term at Athens Tennessee beginning December 2 for the murder of French Sharp. After the sentence he swore that he did not care and would as soon die as live.
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Tenn
John Armstrong
Supreme Court
Lang
Athens
French Sharp
Mistrial Declared After Jury Deadlock in Indiana Case
In Camoobus Indiana on October 26 the Lule white cap trial ended with a hung jury after twenty three hours deliberation ten to two in favor of convection but unable to reach a verdict. Shera ate cee ae Goh sites Torpinu Mr Jeruines Chicago October 26 lSpe o 0 Migs Anne W Tarpin and Mr Edward Jr Jenutess were indicted at noon today at Trinity cuored by the Res dein Horse. They will reside in Davyle Ky where Mr Jennings holds a position. A Mexican Banking House Falls The World’s City of Mexico dispatch notes Petro Martin Sons banking house, established thirty years ago, has collapsed.
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City of Mexico
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Bank Failure Tied to 1 1/2 Million Assets Decline
Years ago the house of Baring’s correspondent failed with 1,100,000 in assets and nominal 1,344. The house assigned to the National Bank International and Moran Bank and the president of the French Benevolent Society. It is believed to pay on liquidation 5 to 7 percent. The failure is the most important in years though not affecting mercantile activity as the house was mainly a depot for French traders. Leading bankers say conduct was honorable and the failure due to inability to realize on securities.
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French Benevolent Society
North State Pensions and Tax Changes Reported
The North State Pension notes state the state auditor will issue pension warrants starting November 1. Pensioners total 4,858, with 2,804 widows, and various annual benefit levels are listed. Whisky tax will rise to three gallons per barrel of corn distilled, threatening small distilleries. The Confederate Monument Association met and plans a Capitol square monument with an $15,000 to $20,000 arch, selecting a design next week.
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Strate Liquor Dealers and Distillers’ Association
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Armistead Jones
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Robert F. Hoke
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England's Cinderellas Contest for Smallest Feet
London imitates social season with a shoe contest by shoemakers. A million Cinderella competition offers ten guineas for the smallest foot, with a trial slipper eight and three quarters inches by two inches. Competitors arrive from across London, many short in stature, some tall. several succeed and the prize is shared.
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Bashfel
Folkestone
Corbett Accepts Offer for New Orleans Fight
Champion J. J. Corbett accepts the Olympic Club of New Orleans purse offer of 20000 for the Corbett Mitchell bout. He demands a 10000 open deposit, urges an earlier date than Coney Island plans, and says he is willing to fight after being released from the Coney Island Club agreement.
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Terns Asbury Park
N. OT
J. 4
Corbet
New Orleans
U Corbett
Coney Island Athletic Club
Corbett
Mitchell
Tam
Coney Island Club
Freight Train Wreck Leaves Three Dead in Hamburg Michigan
A northbound freight train on the Toledo Ann Arbor and North Michigan railroad struck a sinking hole three miles north of Hamburg Junction. Engineer Reaulieu Fireman Alberts and Brakeman Minigan died in the wreck as the engine two coal cars and a tank of air burned. Brakeman Minigan survived briefly, but the others were buried and cremated by the intense fire.
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Theale
George Alberts
Thomas
Minigan
Reaulieu
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Kigaa
Launching of the Oregon Battleship at Union Iron Works
Shortly before noon today the battleship Oregon, first of her class built on the Vacite coast, was launched from the Ways at Union iron works. A vast crowd witnessed the event as the launch proceeded successfully. The vessel lies in a lagoon in front of Avion Iron works awaiting completion to be rushed as rapidly as possible.
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San Francisco
Union Iron Works
Battlesip Ron Jes
Avion Iron Works
Mexico Ports Report September Imports Total 1 555 000
The September imports duties collected by 35 Mexican custom houses reached 1 555 000. Verdin port led with 564 000, Tumpleo second with 115 000, Nueva Laredo third with 86 000.
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City of Mexico
Verging
Tumpleo
Nueva Laredo
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