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Newspaper

Bluffton Banner

Location

Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1894

Page

7

Taft & Co's new pad and county items in Banner

Taft & Co advertises in this issue while local notes highlight residents like Martin Shady of Craigville and J W High of Harrison township visiting the city. The paper reports on water works bonds sold, the Banner subscription exchange, a stock sale announced for March 4, and a mix of notices from Wells county residents.

Taft & Co J.W. High Harrison Township Farson, Leech & Co Chicago George R. Mounsey Cheater Township Mounsey

Bland seigniorage bill grips House amid filibuster talk

Washington wire notes a continuing battle over the Bland seigniorage bill in the House with Bland determined to fight on despite reverses. An open filibuster policy prompts a rules committee move to curb delays and force a direct vote. The fight could pivot to a broader parliamentary clash over chamber rules and speaker counting power.

WasaHinatos Bland Committee On Rules Mr. Bland

Three Statements Submitted by the Investigating Committee

The report of the investigating Committee on Hawaii was presented by Senator Morgan with Republican colleagues Sherman Frye Dolph and Davis concurring. A supplementary Republican view and a Democratic minority report accompany the bulk document, evaluating annexation and Blount’s alleged role and Stevens' conduct while debating provisional government rights.

Wassinutos Morgan Senate Committee On Foreign Relations Sherman Frye Dolph Davis Butler Tarpie Daniel Gray Hawaii Western Hemisphere Blount Stevens

Senate Delays Tariff Debate Amid Calendar Buildup

Washington February 26 The senate has made little progress clearing the calendar ahead of tariff discussions. With many lingering special orders from prior weeks, the chamber will likely devote most of this week to finish the calendar. Two days may be needed to approve the government printing office building bill and the Florida judicial districts rearrangement bill, while Hawaiian Turpie and Stewart Land resolutions await action, likely to be referred to finance with limited debate.

Senate Washington Senate Hs Httle Lkely Florida Turpie Stewart Land Committee On Finance Sixcays Rollcall Bland Daniel Virginia Voorhees General Sickles House Pence Colo Reed Fithian Pnts

Spencer Nominated Pension Agent for Indiana

Martin Van Buren Spencer of Fort Wayne was nominated for pension agent for Indiana but delays arose from Secretary Smith requiring a Civil War service record. Spencer will qualify once his nomination is confirmed. Assistant Secretary Reynolds issued key pension rulings on reimbursements for fraud and amended declarations. News notes deny rumors of danger to passengers aboard the yacht Violet.

Washington Martin van Buren Spencer Fort Wayne Indiana Smith Spencer Reynolds Department

Cooper bill to allow states to tax United States notes

Wastuisatos February 24. Notice at the house committee on banking and currency meeting that Representative Cooper of Indiana has a bill to permit states and territories to tax United States notes and currency. The subcommittee will report the bill favorably to the next committee meeting. Aliver Certificates Not Lawful Money. Washington February 27. A Senate meeting heard a letter from the...

Cooper Wastuisatos House Committee of Banking and Currency Committee Indiana United States

Recall of Minister Willis Over Hawaiian Frictions Sparks Debate

Washington reports show Mr. Boutelle introducing a House resolution calling for the recall of Minister Willis from Hawaii to restore US Hawaiian relations. The debate spans recall, senatorial courtesy, and tariff discussions as factions clash over the Bland seigniorage bill and Hawaiian governance.

Boutelle Washington Willis Hawaii United States

Nuns Teach In Pennsylvania Public School

A statewide innovation in Pennsylvania opened with the consolidation of the Thirty-fourth ward public school and St. James Roman Parish school. Four nuns were installed as regular teachers after central board approval, promising no distinction among scholars. Protestant and Catholic children will learn together, with Bible reading not resumed after six years. Attendance slightly declined, unclear if due to the new arrangement.

Pittsnere Beeb Pennsylvania Warduublic School St. James Roman Paroubiu Entral Board of Education

Wiman in the Tombs Seized on Forgery Charges

Erastus Wiman a noted New York capitalist and railroad magnate was arrested on two forgery counts and uttering checks after a bench warrant. Bail set at 825000. he is committed to the Tomb by Judge Martine. Two indictments returned by the grand jury allege forgery and uttering checks.

New Yor Erastus Wiman General Sessions Gelock dJudze Martine Wiman Prand

Populist Critique of Old Parties and Free Coinage Push

National Central Committee issue denounces Cleveland Sherman leaders for forcing gold standard and harming wages. Omaha declares for free coinage 16 to 1 and standard money without banks. Populists urge Congress to oppose Wilson bill and its deficit and tax provisions. Lindsey school attendance for Jan 17, 1894 noted. mumps threaten term.

National Central Committee St. Louis Grover Cleveland John Sherman Omaha Congress

Mckinley Property Restored to Governor and Mrs McKinley

Trustees and the Dew Dumaed group arranged a private funding to redeem Governor McKinley's transferred property after a Youngstown manufacturer defaulted on notes he endorsed. The Canton probate court records show the final papers filed returning the property to the McKinleys and discharging the trustees.

Cleveland McKinley Tristees Hist Saamner Youngstown H. H. Kohlsadt Chicago Ocean Myron T. Herrick William R. Day Canton

Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertisement claims cures and guarantee

Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions with piles cure or no pay. Guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by Charles C. Deam.

Charles C. Deam

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