Puritan Jones Aims at Currency Harmony in Congress
Washington predicts another currency bill as Senator Jones of Arkansas leads a compromise effort. He seeks a plan that blends silver and bonds, balancing rival positions and aiming to secure broad support amid objections from Veat and McPherson on the proposed measures.
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Bondsmen of Taylor Convene in Chicago for Settlement
Ex-Governor Mellette and J T McChesney lead a conference of Taylor's bond guarantors in Chicago. Shortage estimated at $370,000 with possible $209,000 ready if Taylor appears. Nation awaits a formal plan as South Dakota seeks immediate funds to ease the treasurer crisis.
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Ghastly Chinese Civil War Scenes Reported From Yalu and Liantao
Ghastly reports from the Yalu River and Liard battles describe widespread destruction in China. Government factions clash with Manchu princes gaining influence, leaving cities burned, families perished, and refugees in peril as supplies fail and cold, hunger, and violence spread.
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Liarese Bates
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Times
Tien Tsin
Protestant Rights of America Organization Formed
The Protestant Rights of America aims to distribute bibles unite Protestants in benevolent bonds advance public interests protect members in adversity and pay death benefits from 1 000 to 5 000 monthly assessments to a trust company. The supreme council will be in St Louis with officers from Odd Fellows and Masonic lodges. E M Sloan named state secretary and president.
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Government Crop Report on Principal U S Crops 1894 Yields and Values
The report lists state and territory estimates for corn wheat oats barley buckwheat potatoes and tobacco with area planted yields and values. Corn yield the lowest in thirteen years. total product about 1 212 770 000 bushels value 85 719 000. Wheat total 460 467 000 bushels value 225 000 000. Oats 62 087 000 bushels value 214 817 000. Barley 61 400 000 bushels value 27 184 000. Potatoes 190 787 000 bushels value 91 527 000. Tobacco 6 075 000 pounds value 27 761 000.
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Agricultural Department
Detectives Track Ex-Treasurer W W Taylor Across Cities
Five top Chicago detectives pursue W W Taylor former South Dakota treasurer, with Redfield sources prompting Chicago action. Redfield letters from C Vinton discuss January steps as Miller and Buck arrive to set up a Redfield creamery and are shadowed by police intent on closing in on Taylor.
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Taylor
President Cleveland Praised Over Hawaiian Cable Move
The Daily News editorial lauds President Cleveland for his recommendations on Hawaii’s cable, predicting Congress will act in a neighborly, intelligent manner. The Times and other papers echo support for cordial international handling and a balanced outcome benefiting American interests and global amity.
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Treasury Awards Mussar Ship Restoration Contract
The army department awarded Francia M. Eytley of East Orange, N J, the contract to raise the British frigate Mussar which foundered in the East River during the Revolutionary War. Mussar is believed to carry 8,500,000 British pounds sent to pay troops. Eytley’s compensation equals 90 percent of the treasury fund with 10 percent to the Government.
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Charges Against Mosier Fudianapells Before State Board
W. C. Wolly of Derkershire West Virginia accused ex Secretary of the Treasury Charles W. Foster of doctored reports to hide pay engine favors and fraud. He presented copies of reports to substantiate his charge and cited a lunar well project estimated at 71,000,000 feet with ties and inter…
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State Board of Agriculture
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Derkershire
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Trade Review reports tepid start to year amid mixed orders
New York dispatch notes Bradstreet’s finding few reports of rising demand in the early year. Weather mostly unfavourable in the East, better in the West and South with higher orders for dry goods clothing rubbers shoes and woolen goods. Wheat stocks and exports show declines from prior year but improvements versus 1894. Toronto reports firmer wholesale activity as seasonal weather reduces demand for heavy fabrics.
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Kills the Bill as House Defeats Currency Measure
In Washington the currency bill, Carlisle's proposal, faced a two week House debate and was decisively defeated. The Rules Committee moved to end general debate for a three minute rule, but the motion failed 126 to 1 after a rising vote, marking the first Rules reversal in four years. Democratic votes largely supported the defeat while many Democrats facing re election opposed it.
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Memphis Treasurer Taylor Freed After Police Discord
Memphis Chief Cunbas says William Walter Taylor, the runaway treasurer, was released after incarceration. Police deny, but telegrams and reports indicate Taylor was allowed liberty while authorities sought the truth about his escape and status.
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Fragmentary Draft on Treasury and Banking Policy Debate
A garbled historical article fragment discusses proposed new treasurer selection, executive approval, and policy directions. It references Dwight Mills, Merrinae Muoufaedtursig, and Boot Manufacturing corp. amid a New England finance context with uncertain figures and regional influence.
Bank Building Scandal Court Hears Missing Records
Dos Molinos district court probes collapse of Union Building and Savings Association. Stockholders lament losses as missing books hinder asset recovery and potential legal actions. Labor report cites January participation and wages across a largely foreign born workforce, with details on home ownership and savings.
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Downtown tragedy and town notices blur a busy Iowa day
A chaotic dispatch mixes accidental deaths, lawsuits, and civic projects. Reports describe a man killed by a freight wagon near Burlington and a Burlington library damage scare. court actions involve Clinton and Ankeny cases. new chapel dedication and city plans highlight Des Moines activity.
State Agricultural Society and Rural Improvement Session
The Iowa State Agricultural Society and allied farm groups held a joint session at the State House and Meling to discuss roads soil, drainage, and country improvements. Key papers urged waterway drainage and road maintenance while officials noted costs and reforms in state offices and agricultural groups.
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