World Gold Coinage and US Mint Output in 1900
Washington reports fiscal year coinage at 176,999,182 pieces valued at $13,340,781 with gold $9,065,715 and silver $24,298,850. Costa Rica receives 226,000 gold pieces from Philadelphia. Silver bullion stock and calendar year 1900 production details follow, noting US imports exceed exports by $12,866,010 and world gold coinage reached $354,066,497.
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Washington
Philadelphia
Treasury
United States
North America
Subidy Coin Stock And Limits In Early 1900s
The article notes a global figure around 75 million dollars and states the subsidy coin stock in the country is legally capped at 100 million. As of November 1, 1901 the existing stock stood at 90,613,512 dollars. The figures illustrate the financing and policy constraints governing the currency at that time.
Japanese Sues For Extradition Of American Citizen
Washington reports the Japanese government seeks the surrender of Francis B. Mayer an American citizen accused of forging a debenture band of Yokohama Steam Laundry Company Mayer a naturalized US citizen sailed to Seattle November 19 with wife and servant and was arrested in St Paul Minnesota This is the first extrusion case under the treaty and hinges on Article 4 The Senate opposed treaties allowing such extraditions citing the Mattie Rich case as a recent exception
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Washington
State Department
Japan
Francis 8. Mayer
Yokohama
Seattle
London
St. Paul, Minn
Department of Justice
Notice to settle accounts of W. L. Tuel & Co.
All persons indebted to the firm are notified that all accounts not settled by Dec. 25 will be placed in the hands of Justice of the Peace E. T. Olives for collection. 1211 A. L. Hawkins.
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W. L. Tuel &Co
Justice of the Peace
E. T. Olives
A. L. Hawkins
Scratches and Ulcers Ease with Buckien Salve
Soldiers praise Buckien's Archa Salve for sore feet stiff joints ulcers skin eruptions and piles. Cures or no pay. Only 25c at all drug stores. J. M. endorses it as top choice.
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Buckien
Mystery surrounds Bonnie case as capital detectives press
The entire detective force of the capital city works without a clue in the Bonnie case. A mysterious incident leaves a person unconscious in her room and the search for answers continues despite vigorous investigation.
Mystery Attack Leaves Modiste Unconscious
Mrs. Gilbert Dennis, a fashionable modiste and widow of actor Walter Deonis, was found unconscious in her room with a fractured skull and severe injuries. The piano stool top was the weapon, valuables untouched, and detectives across the city search for clues with the victim unable to speak.
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Washington
Gilbert Dennis
Walter Deonis
Ice House Collapse in Essex Company Kills Two
Massive ice house under construction at the Essex Ice Co. collapsed in Orange New Jersey killing two workers and fatally injuring five others. Rescue crews and investigators responded as the scene was secured and extents of damage assessed. A contemporaneous report details the accident and preliminary casualty estimates with authorities coordinating the response.
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Orange
N. J
Essex Ice Co
Coronation Date Set and Parliament to Meet January 16
The Privy Council confirms June 26 as the coronation date and decides Parliament will convene on January 16.
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Coronation
London
Privy Council
Barber shop changes hands invites West End customers
A notice from J. M. Warren states he is not a partner in the barber shop once owned by Duke Walden, that the shop has new ownership, and all customers are invited to visit the West End shop with politeness and attention shown to all.
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Duke Walden
West End
J. M. Warren
Jobo Harper Cigar Highlight at White's Drug Store
A brief item notes customers can call White's drug store to obtain a Jobo Harper cigar described as the best of all. The note emphasizes availability and the advertised quality without additional details.
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White's Drug Store
Jobo Harper
Elkins to Head Interstate Commerce Committee Amid Rooms Clash
Washington reports a good natured dispute over committee rooms involving Senator Elkins and colleagues. The clash concerned two rooms for the Interstate Commerce panel, with Cullom seeking space for foreign relations and Platt blocking transfers. The rules committee will decide, but Elkins is expected to keep his two rooms.
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Cullom
Elkins
Senator Platt
Committee On Printing
Foreign Relations Committee
Senator Cullom
Senator Elkins
Committee On Rules
Democrats Split On Hay-Pauncefote Treaty In Senate
Washington reports show opposition to the treaty is personal rather than party‑driven with Senator Bailey leading critics though not seeking obstruction. He argues the pact allows foreign voices in canal control favoring Nicaragua and Costa Rica and predicts some Democrats may still back ratification. The push aims for a quick vote this week without railroading approval. Local ads and testimonials appear amid the political coverage.
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Washington
Senate
Bailey
Texas
Nicaragua
Costa Rica
United
Great Britain
Fragmented Democratic reshaping in Fairmont politics
Fairmont West Virginia reports a surge of activity as old line Democrats regroup. Candidacies for congress in the First and Second districts are announced, with L N Tavenner chosen to lead in the Fourth district. Other leaders, including James H Miller and S McKinney, are noted for potential roles and future offices.
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Fairmont
W. Va
Democrats
Andrew Edminston
Weston
Congress
C. Wood Dailey
Elkins
W. 8. Haymond
Braxton County
L. N Tavenner
Parkersburg
John H. Holt
Huntsington
W.S
Haymond
Senator Elkins Chairs Inter-State Commerce Committee
The passage notes that other chairmen will receive accommodations to their liking, with possible exceptions for a senator with a short haul on influence who may have to accept a room or two not of his choosing, while Senator Elkins is set to chair the Interstate Commerce Committee unless signs fail.
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Mr. Elkins
Senator Elkins
Inter-State Commerce Committee
Information Wanted on Banner Salve Effectiveness
Advertisement from G. H. Wade asking for reports of Banner Salve failures in treating ulcers sores tetter eczema or piles and offering a full refund if any case failed.
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Banner Salve
G. H. Wade
For Sale Cheap Two Horses and Wagons
Notice advertises sale of two horses with harness two one horse wagons and harness. Listing under T H Becker. Local sale terms not specified.
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T. H. Becker
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Basel
Ment
J. M.” Cigare
Dennis
Bonnie Case
Commerce
Inter-State Commerce Commission
Committee On Foreign Relations
John Harper
White
No. 14
Tazewell Street
Lynch
Daily Pret
Phil Hoeburg
N.J
Foley
Chas. Replogie
Atwater
Foey
Holly
Judge Taverner
Mr. McKinney
Chairman Miller
Hono
Jas. H. Miller
Hinton
Gaines
Charleston
McKinney
Marion County
James A. Holley
Supreme Court of Appeals
Lincoln County
Mansfield
State Senate
House of del
Egates
New Democracy
Swan Lake Oil Co
Cumberland River
Knox
Whitley Counties
Whitley County
Williamsburg
Riley
Kentucky
Kentucky Oil
Wwt
First National Bank of
Bluefield
W. S. Foutz
Princeton Avenue
J. Baker
Bluefield Ave
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