McKinley selects Stevenson for silver commission
Washington April 14. The three commissioners named by President McKinley under the international silver act include ex Vice President Stevenson, a Democrat and ardent silver advocate, and Senator Wolcott. Support comes from Senators Hoar, Allison, and Chandler. Morton Frewen of England opposes the plan, while Germany’s bankers are cited as likely critics. The Senate confirmed several nominations and invited the president to Nashville for May Day events.
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Bryan Guest of Honor at Jefferson Birthday Dinner
At the Metropolitan Washington hotel a 164th anniversary Jefferson birthday dinner was held under the National Association of Democratic clubs with Bryan as guest of honor. The event echoed early celebrations at the Indian Queen with Vice President Calhoun in attendance. 200 guests were seated as decorated walls bore Jefferson portraits.
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Two Executed as Jersey City Murders Revealed
John Mackin Jr. was hanged at 10 08 a m for the Feb 27 1806 double murder of his wife and her mother Bridget Connors after a failed attempt on his father in law He had pleaded guilty but the plea was not accepted. Paul Gena was hanged at 1 10 a m for killing his mistress Clara Arup in Hoboken on Aug 28 1894.
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Missouri flood drives Omaha residents from homes
OMAHA April 14 The Missouri river flood rises to its highest since 16 years ago forcing residents in North and East Omaha to flee as water surrounds houses on the riverbank. Homes are submerged up to five feet, grain fields vanish under the flood, and the river spreads a 2000 foot stream across the low East Omaha bottoms.
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Death of Colonel D I Forney in Lezanoy Pa
Colonel D I Forney aged 70 died this morning at his home in Lezanoy from brain trouble. Born in Lancaster December 28 1827 he early worked with cousin Colonel John W Forney in Lancaster publications. He later moved to Washington and became a noted newspaper correspondent.
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New York Stocks Open Firm With Minor Gains
The New York opening showed firmness and slight gains in industrial stocks with Western Union and Reading as notable exceptions, both falling sharply on large transactions. Other anthracite shares posted modest gains despite the mixed start.
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Boodle Money Galore Witnesses Testimony at Legislative Bribery Probe
Tornado of testimony reveals offers of money to sway votes in Kansas legislation. Witnesses allege notes and packages carried between members and a man named Wilson, and claims of payments tied to stockyard and text book bills. Officials discuss use of witness imprisonment under new powers.
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