Final Stage of Silver Debate Opens in House Today
Reports from Washington on August 8 describe the final stage of the silver question debate in the House of Representatives. Key figures Breckinridge of Kentucky and Bourke Cochran of New York are slated to speak, with Byam, Fellows, and Wilson also on the docket as the session aims to close the general debate by Wednesday and adjourn by Saturday.
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Wiasitseros
Congress
House of Representatives
Mar. Breckintidee
Kentucky
Breckineldge
Fellows
New York
Bourke Cochran
Tammany Hall
Bryan
Nebraska
Representative Byam
Indiana
Representative Wilson
West Virginia
Rourke Cockran
Reed
Beeikurs
Crisp
Jionse
Senate
Beckwith
Wyoming
Goodland
Iwi
Keeler & Dennings’ Carriage
Rochester
No Y
Jim
Trish
Brazil
Government Service
Columbans
Stesumain
Frank Graham
Tomewood
Pac
Voorhees Trump Card In Senate Clash On Silver
The Washington Post reports Senator Voorhees will use a silver issue trump card in the senate on Tuesday. Secretary Carlisle supplied data and a prepared letter claiming free coinage is impracticable and estimating $112 to $113 million needed to carry Vest's bill. The piece portrays silver senators pressed to back treasury funding to implement the law amid currency concerns.
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Washington
Washington Post
Voorhees
Senate
Senator Voorhees
Carlisle
Vest
West
Secretary of the Treasury
Indiana Assignments and Political Rumors in Washington
The Aug. 24 dispatch lists Indiana delegation committee assignments including Cooper on District of Columbia irrigation and arid lands, Martin on invalid pensions, Brown on elections and expenditures, Brookshire on appropriations, Johnson on banking and currency, Brett on military affairs and public buildings, MacNagny on war claims, Hammond on claims and ventilation, Waugh replacing Johnson on elections, Taylor on pensions and civil service reform, Conn on manufactures, and Bynum seeking Ways and Means but leaving Judiciary. Also notes Shouse’s reinstatement as pension office special examiner and Cockran’s absence from antisilver meeting amid rumors he has retired from leadership of repeal forces.
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Forman
Tlinois
Covert
New York
Martin
Indiana
Moses
Georgia
Elains
Bunn
North Carolina
Beltzhover
Pennsylvania
District of Columbia
Heard
Missouri
Ellis
Kentucky
State Department
Lester
Virginia
Treasury Department
Barwig
Wisconsin
War Department
Montgomery
Post Office Department
Oates
Alabama
Interior
Turner
Department of Justice
Dunphy
Department of Agriculture
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Cronin
Texas
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Richardson
Tennessee
Deforest
Connecticut
Fitch
Shell
South Carolina
English
New Jersey
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Geissenhainer
New Jer Hey
Washtindex
Crisp
Johbison
Taylor
Conn
Manufactures
Bynum
Committee of Ways and Means
Judiciary
Chicago Tragedy: Curtis Kills Wife and Child Then Dies
In Auburn Park, Douglas Curtis a Western Indiana Railway switch thrower, shot his seven year old daughter Leslie and his wife in their home then killed himself. Mrs Curtis survived a ragged head wound and was taken to St Luke's hospital where doctors doubt her recovery.
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Douglas Curtis
Chicago
Western Indiana Railway Company
Auburn Park
Leslie
Curtis
St. Luke's Hospital
Silver Debates Dominate Congress Over Gold Standard
In the days described, Mr Cooper of Florida pushes the old standard while Chipman’s death halts the session. Silver remains the main topic with speeches in favor of changes, and arguments for repeal of Sherman law mix with claims of Wall Street dangers as the silver question fills the sessions.
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Cooper
Florida
Chipman
Michigan
Congress
House
Samoson
Kansas
Messrs. McCreary
Catcehings
Mr. Livingsteam
Wall Street
Mospay
Suspension of Silver Purchase Purportant Caoly De Dissipate
A letter from Senator Sherman on money questions is published. It discusses slow action by Congress, the silver bullion purchases, the bimetallic standard, and concerns about demonetization of gold. The letter emphasizes caution and differing opinions on monetary reform.
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Ritchie
Talmadge
Sherman
Senate Comi
Washington
Army
Comeress
Arier Rete Bers
Congress
Mischievous Boys Cause Death in Providence Church
In Clarksville Tennessee on August 22 a prank by boys battered church floor timbers causing panic. one person died and Jennie Glover was fatally injured while others, including Mrs. Cook, suffered injuries. The incident followed crowd rush during the alarm of a alleged collapse.
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Clarksville
Tenn
Providence
Jennie Glover
Week's Interesting Events Compiled Tote Short Pte
A garbled recap lists diverse notes from August week including Virginia Republicans plans, Missouri and New York incidents, fires and bankrupted firms, weather events, grapevine rumors, and public figures like James Blount and Sir Edward Grey. Notable items mention a World’s Fair, factory closures, accidents, and political notes with scattered places such as Buffalo Rochester St Louis and San Francisco.
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St. Louis
Tennessee Mirthead
Monroe Hasine
James HH. Blount
Pawaii
San Francisco
Lawrence
Newarts
Willian McKinley
Ohio
Coatsworth
Buffalo
Crain
Clon Rice & Const
Trans Carpet
Missouri Pacific
Sarah Walker
Daltor
Katy
Harrietta
Rochester
Walter S. Fredericks
Johnny Treadwell
Middletown
Conn
Nebraska
Edward Grey
Bering Sea
Great Britain
Cholera Dead Probed on Swinburne Island
Autopsy confirms cholera in Antonio Cortoy age 0 who died while convalescing on Swinburne Island. Quarantine continues as eight detained passengers to be sent to Ellis Island today.
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Jenkins
Swinburne Island
Antonio Cortoy
Ellis Island
Cleveland's illness believed to be precarious
In Washington circles trusted for reliable information it is believed President Cleveland's health is in a precarious condition. Observers debate whether the ailment is organic or due to nervous exhaustion from recent strain.
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Washington
Cleveland
Speaker Crisp Drops Key Appointments in Assembly
In Wasisutoxs on Aug 22 Speaker Crisp unveils committee changes. Watchdog Holman is removed as chair of appropriations and William M Springer loses Ways and Means. Remaining chairmen span Elections O Ferrall Virginia, and numerous others across states and subjects.
Senate records show stalled relief bills and silver debate
The Senate gridlocked on relief measures and bank circulation while Mantle’s case and the Sherman act drew focus. Key figures Voorhees Lodge Wolcott Sherman Cockrell Berry West Vilas Allen Bryan weighed in as sessions ran without decisive action.
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Tursday
Gordon
Civil Service
Voorhees
Cockrell
Sherman
Berry
Arkansas
Mantle
West
Vilas
Finance Committee
Allen
California
Unclear text fragment reports social unrest and political notes
The readable lines describe a Prague Vienna setting with socialists, suffrage support, military actions and political moves. Mentions include August dates, figures like Miller and Fron, and references to United States troops and a royal ceremony amid conflict.
Cattle Market Notes and Local Bank Scandal Rumors
Fragmented market items describe cattle, oats, corn and hay futures with pricing notes and shipment terms. The piece shifts to Kansas finance, detailing Donaldson, Marion banker, fleeing to Mexico after a bank failure. It ends with a presidential note on White House return and a disjointed yellow fever advisory.
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Aue
Bkensas
Napoleon
Ives
HLM
Donaldson
Marion
Tle
Onion Trust Company
Sioux City
Dunes
Piret National Bank of
Marien
Mexico
Flo
Marion Bank
Iowa
Fragmented Real Estate Listings Across Towns
A sprawling OCR listing describes numerous properties for sale in Jackson township and nearby areas. It details acres, orchards, wells, houses, barns, and outbuildings, with scattered notes on price ranges and terms.
Notice of County Trustee Schedule in Taliana
Notice to residents of Tayier Township Gareene county Taliana that elections will occur on Naturday of each Haristav term to transact the Prisieskef and related duties. The Lustuese will be transacted only on those days as provided by law. Henry Bores Ky Trustee signs as official.
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Greene County
Arate
Indiana
William J. Robinson
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State of
Marca
Stafford Township
Didians
Didiewa
Eam Tissretters
Giteen
Marco
Groene
Conta
Washington Township
Linliana
George Bogard
Wright Township
Podiana
Jayouville
Sanriays
San Townships
WM. Power
Notion Hereby Notified of Weekly Optics Trustee Business
Notice to residents of Center townslap Greene county Paediana that a business dealing optics will operate from the Trustee oatmey residence near deatouw O on Tuesdays and Saturdays each week.
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Guat Bo
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Moore
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Greeny County
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Oatmey
Deatouw
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Notice to residents of Stock ton township
Public notice announces business to be conducted in Linlongon office on any weekday excluding Sunday by SOSKPU MOSH Triussce in Greemeciaty Oidsami. The intent is to transact township affairs with local residents.
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Stockton Township
Greemeciaty
Oidsami
Aald Township
Linlongon
Plaintiffs in Ents Case Face Court Challenge in Town
Disorderly OCR text shows plaintiffs and defendants named with scattered phrases. The report references a compact court action, hearings, and an official in Leanaat Paty office, with multiple individuals listed as involved in a contested matter.
Local Businesses List Sums to Haddon & Co. Area Shopfronts
Regional directory notes Haddon & Co. Drugs and J P McKissiel Restaurant, Suma and Taylor Dry Goods and Groceries, and a General Store serving the town. The itemized entries indicate a small business cluster along a central street.
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Dysart & Bohley Hardware
Hamilton & Ferrell Druga
J. J. Hageman Drugs
Linton Coal & Mining Co
Phwtbe Hunt Millinery
Linton Supply Co
Chapman Hardware & Stoves L
EB. Eichin Millinery
HA. Bedwell Stainess Friend Bros Boots & Shoes
Eva Bradfield
John Bain Groceries
J. Hw, Humphreys
Stropes Bros
Haddon & Co
J.P. McKissiel
Suma & Taylor
Worthington to Chicago Train Service Advertised
An 19th century style timetable describes a Worthington to Chicago railroad service with a fast overnight train. Tickets priced 1050 dollars available daily except Sundays from April 25 to October and a final return by November. Stopovers limited and coaches arranged. notes peculiar wording and origin points such as Perr-Hante and Three Grathy.
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Worthington
Washington
Torre Waarte
C. & Boob
Nore Wandadia
Eist and
West
Sotine- Bor Brasil
Woeritingeton
Penns. Co
Vitor
Randoy
Dee Hisiwe
Bo Eel
Willarave
Chicago
Perr- Hante
Frogshville
Leon
Cni- MD
Arent, Worthington, Lind
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