Repeal Bill Dominates Congress This Week
Washington dispatch reports repeal bill remains the week's central issue in Congress. Speeches are scheduled by Mississippi’s Mr George Nevada’s Mr Jones Virginia’s Mr Daniel Alabama’s Mr Morgan and Nevada’s Mr Stewart with two days and one day apiece. If a compromise is reached the final vote may come in early October. debate could stretch to mid October as House and Senate maneuver.
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Nevada
Daniel
Virginia
Messrs
Morgan
Alabama
Stewart
House of Representatives
Senate
Committees On Appropriations and Ways and Means
Wells Urges Maximum Tax on Spirits and Tobacco
Hon. David A. Wells reports to Secretary Carlisle that the wisest fiscal policy favors the maximum taxation on distilled spirits fermented liquors and tobacco that does not provoke evasion. He notes potential revenue gains from higher taxes and argues current customs duties are high and could be adjusted to boost yearly receipts.
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Carlisle
Wells
Internal Revenue
Columbian Half Dollars Return to U S Treasury
Washington Sept 11 Senator Morgan introduced a bill to end compulsory reseating of subsidiary coin and allow the secretary of the treasury to redeem Columbian half dollars and other small denomination coins in lawful money. The treasury faces a drain as banks and the public redeem subsidiary coins for notes, later redeemable in gold.
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Washington
Morgan Saturday
Secretary of the Treasury
United States
Chicago
World’s Fair Management
Threatened Dangers Loom Over Silver Repeal Effort
In WasninetoX Sept 12 a weary senate debates the Sherman act repeal as Republicans' support hinges on GOP votes. Fears arise that attacks on federal election laws in the House could unsettle Republicans and jeopardize the Voorhees bill amid partisan maneuvering.
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Rumors of Compromise in Senate Finance Fight
From Washington on September 8 the Capitol whispers of a possible deal on the financial question. Reports say Senator Gorman is moving toward a compromise, meeting at the executive mansion to press that repeal forces yield to terms silver supporters can accept. Gorman’s ties to white metal advocates and the silver states fuel the speculation.
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Ni’ Gorman
Unconditional repeal pledge looms in heated debate
The subject denied the story in explicit terms and assured his questioner that the report was unfounded. He warned that the matter would be fought to a finish and that the vote would focus on unconditional repeal.
Federal Elections Committee Prepares to Review Election Bills
Acting Chairman Tucker calls a meeting of the elections committee to consider bills on repeal of federal election laws. Leaders hope for a prompt report so the subject can be considered at the earliest date. Tucker's bill is noted as more comprehensive than the others.
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Iron and Steel Makers Press Retention of Duties
In the ways and means committee the entire session focused on arguments by the American Iron and Steel Association for keeping current duties on iron steel and tin manufactured in the United States. Joseph Wharton of Philadelphia chaired the delegation.
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Treasury Faces Sharp Customs Shortfall Postwar
In Wasuisatos on Sept 8 the treasury reports the heaviest drop in customs duties since the war, with a shortfall running about £168,000 per year as the new rates take effect.
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President Cleveland Refuses to Consent to Silver Concessions
In Washington on Sept 11 President Cleveland firmly rejects any concession in the silver controversy. The Post reports he will not waver in his stance.
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Senate Faces Silver Row Amid Quorum Tactics
Senate days centered on silver policy with repeated pushes for repeal and debates over the McKinley tariff. Senator Murpie forecast economic liberty, Pugh warned repeal foes would exhaust strength, while House rules were amended and bills introduced including a delay for Chinese deportations to September 1894.
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Mushroom expedition ends in poisoning and death
Two families in West Farms were poisoned after a mushroom expedition by Frank Cala labo and Joseph Olivero. The basket of toadstools led to illness for the men his wife and children. Cala labo died and Olivero may die. The women are seriously ill but may recover.
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West Farms
Frank Calalabo
Joseph Olivero
Calalaho
Qolovero
Arkansas Editor Named U S Consul to Trinidad
Col Marcellus Davis of Dardanelle, editor of The Post until two months ago, has returned to Little Rock after a 10 day stay in Trinidad where he was appointed consul. He says he prefers a Canadian icicle and cod liver cocktails to Trinidad heat.
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Marcellus Davis
Dardanelle
Post
Trinidad
United States
Tropics
Five Children Cremated in House Fire Near Silver Hill
Five children aged 5 to 13 perished in a house fire after church services left them under the care of elderly kin. T W White ly, residing near Silver Hill, and other family members were away at worship when they returned to find the home burned to ashes. Hamilton Fish Dead at Country Home Also reported in New York. Fish, a notable figure, died yesterday.
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Little Rock
T. W. Whitely
Silver Hill
Hamilton Fish
New York
Four Indians Killed in Chicago Prairie Collision Near Colehour
A disastrous crash on the Chicago and Fort Wayne line near Colehour, Indiana, caused 12 deaths and many injuries. The fatalities include Chester E. Coffrain of Carthage, A. S. Temple of Chicago, Emil Godenrath of Chicago, and others. Eighteen were reported wounded. A misrouted sidetrack and a following train moving at 40 miles per hour led to the wreck.
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Indiana
Chester E. CoFrain
Carthage
Ind
A. S. Temple
Chicago
Emil Godenrath
E. N. Hickey
Wisconsin Central Railroad
J.D. Adams
Fairfield
Vincennes
William Shousser
New Albany
Michael Wall
Louisville
Steamer Shermoksha Burns on Volga, 27 Feared Lost
The steamer Shermoksha was destroyed by fire on the River Volga near St. Perr Terssure. Fifteen crew and twelve passengers were burned or drowned, with most aboard rescued. The incident leaves a high toll of lives in a dramatic ferry disaster.
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Bloomfield Boy in Washington and Westward Growth
A traveler recounts early life in Beiliham and Whatcom area, describing rough conditions, subsequent development into Beiliham, Lehome, Whatcom, New Whatcom, and Blue Canyon. He notes electric lights, railroads, streets, mills, and a growing population with cities forming near Whatcom Lake, predicting future prosperity.
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Chicago
D. C. Shertzer
Abolition of Public School Examinations Proposed in Cleveland
A Cleveland educational column reports a plan to end final examinations and replace them with monthly pupil rankings. Led by Andrew Draper, the system would base standing on daily work, with pupil appeal rights and teacher accountability to curb bias. The proposal aims to ease nervous strain on students while maintaining educational standards.
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Andrew
Draper
New York
Portland Oregonian
Real Estate Sale Spots Across Holly Wood and Highland Townships
Listings describe multiple farms and properties in Holly Wood Ala Highland township Bloomfield and Richland Worthington areas. Properties include 200 acres with cottages wells and bearing fruit trees 39 acres with good orchard 109 acres on public highway 180 acre stock farm near court house 189 acres pasture and timber 58 acres black soil farm 240 acres fenced and grassy with houses and springs plus smaller plots and urban lots with prices, terms, and possession details.
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Court House
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Venter Township
Trustees Announce Weekly Office Hours in Greene County
Notice to residents of Taylor township and Center township Greene county Indiana that trustees Henry Borter and B F Stringfellow will conduct township business only on designated Saturdays and Tuesdays at their residences per law. Official notices urge citizens to attend during weekly sessions when in office.
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Henry Borter
Center Township
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Stockston Township
Linton
Joseph Moss
State of
William H. Holley
World's Fair Excursion Special to Chicago from Worthington
The Worthington and Terre Haute rail lines announce a World's Fair Excursion Rate of 10.50 to Chicago and back, valid April 25 to October 31 with a November 6 return limit. Trains run south and west on routes via Saline Brazil Worthington and north and east via Washington with continuous passage only.
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