Special Message on Protecting the Gold Reserve
Washington notes say the House will be asked to revise its program for the coming week if President Cleveland sends a special message urging Congress to pass legislation to protect the gold reserve. Speaker Crisp, at Asheville for health, expected back within 24 hours. if Mr. Cleveland demands special legislation, efforts will be made to comply.
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Washington
House
Cleveand
Congress
Crisp
Asheville
N.C
Clavaland
France Demands Indemnity Over San Domingo Bank Seizure
A World dispatch from San Domingo informs of rising tension as a French man of war operates near San Domingo City. France demands return of $60,000 seized from a bank and $20,000 as indemnity, with President Heuraux allegedly unable to pay. British dispatches may seek protection of British interests amid possible bombardment.
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France
New York
Puerto Pint
San Domingo
Dominican Republic
Pon
Heuraux
Damasca
May Absorb Guatemala If War Breaks Out
Analysis notes Mexico’s possible expansionist aims if border disputes push the nation to war. President Diaz and his cabinet reportedly favor a final settlement while evoking strong measures if necessary. Troop concentrations and two chartered merchant ships in Acapulco signal prep for Pacific front invasions.
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Mexico
City of Mexico
Diaz
Cabinst
Guatemalan
United States of Mexico
City of
Pacific
Gulf
Accapulco
Bankers Push for New Bond Issue Amid Gold Withdrawals
The Clearing House notes $7.2 million gold withdrawn from the U S sub treasury to reach $44.6 million weekly record. Of this, $7.7 million goes abroad leaving $4.8 million to be hoarded for future use. National Park Bank directors favor government bond issuance as rumors of a big bond issue spread. Assistant Treasurer Jordan says heavy receipts lack significance.
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New York
Clearing House Committee
United States Sub-treasury
Sub-Treasury
National Park Bank
Sam Dally
Jordan
Tragic lynching aftermath and autopsy findings stir NY readers
The report describes vigilante violence linked to the lynching of Vorrett Scott, Mrs. Scott’s distress at learning her husband’s death, and the autopsy indicating strangulation as the cause, with notes of torture suspected before death. The piece also cites economic week notes from New York on trade and markets.
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Ty Uy Langtag
Vorrett Scott
Scott
Tung
Income Tax Case Dismissed in Washington District Court
Judge Daguer dismissed John G. Moore’s mandamus suit against Internal Revenue Collector Miller to stop income tax collection. The ruling, addressed as a test of constitutional validity, will be appealed to the U S Supreme Court. The court found lack of remedy for overpayment and denied injunctions, dismissing with costs.
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District of Columbia
Washington
John G. Moore
Miller
Daguer
District Court
United States Supreme Court
Hagner
Treasury
South Dakota Treasurer in hiding near Crawfordsville
W W Taylor the South Dakota defaulting treasurer is believed found in Crawfordsville Indiana. J G Overton reports Taylor is at a relative’s home in poor health and unconscious much of the time. Authorities from South Dakota are en route with the U S marshal and attorney general to locate him. The search follows Overton’s claim of identifying Taylor beyond a doubt.
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Baid
Crawfordsville
Ind
W. W. Taylor
J.G. Overton
Overton
Taylor
Attorney General
United States
Mirshal
Offera
Thtee
Fiat
Cris
Latiyelie
Cwenty Tailes
Flere
Montgomery County
Mima
Trynty
Brooklyn Strikers Gain in Queens Court Decision
Justice Gaynor of Queens County Supreme Court rules the company defaulted on public service duties after franchise purchase. The ruling may compel operating the lines to meet public needs, with further hearings on whether writs should be mandatory or optional. The decision signals a Fabian victory for the strikers as workers press for full crew and fair hours.
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Gaynor
Fabian
Delasas F
Elim
Henry Polkemphel
Keith County
Aolielt Nff
Clinton
Tle
Moline
Rock Taland
Davenport
Keith Granty
Jackson
Herland
James Hobertaen
Harlan
Shelby Cobnnty
Supreme Court
Cimberland
Port Madison
Minera
Webster County
le. Mrd
Oper.tors
Tata
Une
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Thay Parisdiction
Tawa Stanly
Anet Kali Tn
Bist Iwarseaca
Lilold Neads
Tawa
Ls KH
Cucey
Dyink
Cvars
Wien
Nicaragua Canal Bill Passes Senate to Secure U S Control
The Senate approved the Nicaragua Canal measure by a large majority, pledging the United States to back bonds totaling 19 000 000 with a government guarantee. The plan allows up to 30 000 000 more bonds without a guarantee under Treasury supervision, with a 15 member board directing work and the U S receiving 70 000 000 in canal company stock and a mortgage on the company property.
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Washington
United States
Nicaragua
Congress
Atlantic and Pacific
United Stats
United States of America
Maritime Canal Company of
United States’ Guard
Dole
Secretary of the Treasury
Canal Company
To Canal Company
US PEACEMAKING EFFORT AVOIDS SUSPECT MEXICO GUATEMALA WAR
United States acts as peacemaker between Mexico and Guatemala to avert conflict over a boundary. A telegram from Secretary Gresham urges both nations to seek agreement or submit to arbitration by a friendly state. Insighted by diplomacy, officials delay a looming ultimatum to gauge reaction and build support.
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City of Mexico
United States
Mexico
Guatemala
Gresham
Soman
Aftaies
Guatumatlan
Mus
Washington
Senate Debates Financial Plan and Bond Options
Senators Smith of Arkansas and Jones of New Jersey present contrasting currency proposals. Smith favors a temporary bond issue pending investigation, while Jones backs a policy tying restoration of silver to a conditional framework. Unemployment protests erupt as police quell rioting in city streets. Different foreign and political notes touch on German publications and Balkan tensions.
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New Jersey
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Elysians
Turbulence in Des Moines as Mayor Hilla Faces Police Shakeup
Des Moines city politics erupt over Mayor Hillia suspending Police Chief Fred Johnson and naming acting officers amid grand jury scrutiny. The move follows an investigation into protecting gambling venues and prompts potential further charges against the mayor and others.
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Hilla
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Simsilar
Chil
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Mia Promivat
Lei
Song Honnt
Agne
Towit
Bottons
Des Moines News Digest of Local Trials and Trials
Long irregular report notes investigations to be led by a grand jury, charges against Davis of the C ity Drip ing Park, and alleged payments to secure protection. Other items include land disputes, county treasurer embezzlement allegations, squatter rights, and wage discussions amid regional labor tensions.
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