Debates in Congress on finance and policy notes
The April session details a House debate on bimetallism, a bond resolution, and the appropriation bill. Indemnities for I. D. Dawson and family are approved, while Willis seeks an international gold and silver coinage conference. Lengthy cost discussions follow on customs and tax policy amid party criticisms. Kruger commutes death sentences for Hammond, Rhodes, Phillips, and Farrar in South Africa.
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Pretonia
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Blaze at Denver Factory Burns in Lakewood Receiver’s Hands
A derelict Denver Hardware Manufacturing plant in Lakewood, under receiver control, caught fire. Queen Victoria and Princess Beatrice began a Cherbourg voyage en route to England. Levi H Kreider, a leading county farmer, was killed by Howard D Heidler. William Roe, famed horseman, died in Danvitz Kentucky from blood poisoning after hand amputation.
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senators Teller and Sherman clash over tariff and gold standard
Washington April 21 two notable speeches by Senators Teller and Sherman on the financial question dominated the senate. Teller attacked the proposed tariff and warned he might break with his party over the gold standard while Sherman urged decisive popular verdict against silver. The day included tributes to Marquette and a postponed bond resolution amid debate on Indian Cherokees claims. The religious congress opened with talks on Religious Education and National Prosperity.
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Whole Orchards Destroyed by Destructive Cyclone in Missouri
A severe cyclone swept Boone Andrain and Monroe counties north of Orentrara Missouri causing widespread damage to farms. Orchards near J W Sexton and J L Sappington were wiped out, with barns homes and outbuildings destroyed. No fatalities reported. A cloudburst near Waldo Ohio last night killed William Scarborough Joseph Heidelbranch Lucinda Williamson and Charles Chanberry with damages reported elsewhere.
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Plan of Peace Split by Col ldom and McKinley Leaders
Widespread Republican fissures mark the St Louis convention debate as Wolcott urges bimetallism, favoring silver coinage at the mint and anti Populist unity. Territorial Colorado faces shifts in party loyalty while Michigan Nebraska Alabama and Vermont prepare for rival conventions and platform battles.
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Bookmaker Meads Robbed Of 6000 In Grand Stand
Lexington Ky April 29. Tom Meads a Cincinnati bookmaker had his pocket picked of 6000 dollars in the grand stand before the second race. Police expect to capture the thief.
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Pension Bill Passed by House in Sharp Vote
The House approved the Pickler general pension bill by 187 to 54 with Republicans and Populists voting for and Democrats mostly against. The reform raises widow benefits, adds a seven year presumption of death for soldiers, and tightens pension rules, while other bills like a bankruptcy measure were advanced.
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