Basis for Permanent National Bank Circulation Bill
New York banker John Knox introduces a bill to establish a permanent national bank circulation backed 70 percent by United States bonds or silver bullion at market value, with a 30 percent safety fund from lost notes and circulation tax revenue. The plan envisions growing a safety fund to cover insolvent bank notes, encourages bullion deposits, and aims to stabilize nationwide credit while easing treasury silver purchases.
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New York
Ohn Knox
National Bank of the Republic
United Stated
United States
Secretary of the Treasury
National Bank Safety Fund
On Bank Safety Fund
Knox
National Bank
Opaer
omnibus bill blocks Idaho Wyoming admission
Washington reports Congressman Springer aims to block admission of Idaho and Wyoming unless New Mexico and Arizona join. The Senate territories committee postponed final action to Monday after Bishop Budge of the Mormon church in Idaho asked for a hearing opposing the Idaho constitution. Delegate Dubois says Budge’s stance delays the report, with a likely party-line split in the House committee on territories.
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Springer
Wyoming
Idaho
Washington
Illinois
New Mexico
Arizona
Dubois
Carey
Senate Committee On Territories
Bishop Budge
Idaah
House Committee On Territories
Must Attend School The Compulsory Law Goes Into Effect
Wisconsin enforces compulsory education under the Bennett law. Today begins a twelve week period during which parents must send children of school age to public or private school. Failure to comply may incur a weekly fine. The law defines a school as instruction in reading writing arithmetic grammar and United States history in English. A local question questioned the board’s compliance with the required steps.
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Wisconsin
Eay Cramer
Board of Education
United States
Truant Catchers Backed to Enforce Bennett Law
The school board will study the course of study in Catholic parish schools to see if parents send children to those schools in compliance with the Bennett law. At the first meeting seven truant catchers were appointed to scour streets and public places to locate children who should be in school and place them in a supervising school.
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Board of Education
Interstate Commerce Recommendations in Annual Report
The Interstate Commerce Commission submits its third annual report to Congress proposing amendments to the act. Key changes target sections on transport scope, routing and through traffic, witness depositions, and compensation for injuries. New suggestions seek to curb commissions to ticket agents, end ticket brokerage, require mileage payments for cars owned by private parties, and extend law to water carriers.
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Washington
Congress
Interstate Commerce Commission
New York Electoral Reform Bill Proposed by Senator Linsom
Avnany N Y Special Senator Linsom drafts a statewide reform bill expanding registration to all municipalities. Voters receive official or unofficial ballots in official envelopes, vote in a booth, and a 100 foot no electioneering zone is set. Pay envelopes and employer intimidation become misdemeanors. Candidates must file complete fundraising disclosures.
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New York
Avnany
N. Y
Linsom
Senator Davis Seeks Funding for Soo Locks and Hay Lake Channel
Washington special reports Senator Davis introduced a bill to improve the locks at Sault Ste Marie and the Hay Lake channel. He seeks a 3 738 865 dollar appropriation for the Soo locks and 1 634 115 dollars for the Haylake channel with hearings set for Thursday.
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Washington
Davis
Sault Ste. Marie
Hay Lake
The
Soo
Haylake Channel
Senate
Coast Defense Force Proposal for Militia Coast Guards
Gen Cutcheon of Michigan introduced a bill creating a coast defense reserve force drawn from the state militias of every sea coast state and Great Lakes state. Each regimental unit, selected by the state governor, trains with regular army officers for thirty days annually at coastal sites. The federal government would equip the regiment, and the measure has approval from Gen Scofield and the Secretary of War.
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Washington
Cutcheon
Michigan
Great Lakes
Scofield
Secretary of War
New Postoffices Established and Postmaster Appointments
Post offices were established at Mead Spokane county Washington with James Ber ridge as postmaster and at Scammbler Otter Tail county Minnesota with Herman Headley as postmaster. R White named postmaster at Elk Park Jefferson county Montana. The president has named R A Mills Aberdeen and Alden Sampson Woonsocket D and will appoint soon. Nominations sent to the senate include George O Dunham Manchester Ames John F E Duncan Ames Edward A Wood Avoca Richard A Smith Lake ae John L Grubb Columbus Junction Marshall W Herrick Monticello Faulkton William H Race Faulkton William T Havens Webster and John R Decker Columbus Robert A Scott La Crosse Wisconsin.
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Washington
Mead
Spokane County
Wash
James Berridge
Scammbler
Otter Tail County
Minn
Herman Headley
R. White
Elk Park
Jefferson County
Mont
R. A. Mills
Aberdeen
Alden Sampson
Woonsocket
Senate
Iowa
George O. Dunham
Manchester
John FE. Duncan
Ames
Edward A. Wood
Avoca
Richard A. Smith
Lake Ae
John L. Grubb
Columbus Junction
Marshall W. Herrick
Monticello
South Dakota
William H. Race
Faulkton
William T. Havens
Webster
Wisconsin
John R. Decker
Columbus
Robert A. Scott
la Crosse
Dr Kniffen Suspected in Wife Murder Attempts Suicide
In New Jersey Dr Kniffen attempted to kill himself with a pocket knife after a large poison dose. He bled from a three inch throat wound but survived, with authorities and public demand for arrest of Kniffen and Miss Purcell. He confessed his deed saying troubles drove him to rash action. Purcell remains confined in her room in a hysterical state.
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Kniffin
Trextox
N.J
Dr. Kniffen
Salisbury Demands Prompt Satisfaction From Portugal
The Times Lisbon correspondent reports a note from the Marquis of Salisbury delivered today threatens immediate rupture of diplomatic relations if Serpa Pinto’s actions are not promptly satisfied. Senate convened. Senhor Gomes to answer at once amid Portuguese claims. Kiel dispatch notes German engineers hired to lay a torpedo mine in the Tagus for potential British action.
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London
Times’ Lisbon
Marquis of Salisbury
Serpa Pinto
Senhor Gomes
Kiel
Standard
Tagus
Frightful accident at bottling works ends in death
A half-witted worker, John Meisch, at John Arensdorf's bottling plant opened a steam valve. Hot steam struck his face, knocked him down, and killed him. The conductor pipes were bent from his struggles and his head and face were scorched and burned.
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Srovux Ciry
John Meisch
John Arensdorf
Naphtha Explosion Hits Lima Refinery Stalls Workers
In Lima Ohio a Standard Solar refinery naphtha works explosion collapsed a 1000 barrel still. Foreman William Culver was found insensible under brick with a deep head wound and facial burns. Peter Devine suffered a broken leg and burns. J F Drennan also burned and officials reported several others bruised or burned but not seriously injured.
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Lima
Ohio
Standard’s Solar
William Culver
Peter Devine
J. F. Drennan
William Murphy
J. L. Galler
L. E. Helser
Walter Evans
Frank White
John Sullivan
The Surprises of Religion from Dr. Talmage in Vienna
Special-Rev. T De Witt Talmage preached in Vienna on The Surprises of Religion. He traced Solomon’s wealth of Jerusalem and the Queen of Sheba’s visit, urging that social position and riches surrender to God and that truth must be sought, not waited for. The message emphasized personal pursuit of faith and the queen’s journey as a metaphor for earnest spiritual seeking.
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T. de Witt Talmage
D. D
Brooklyn
Holy Land
Lake Galilee
Jerusalem
Solomon
Palmyra
Thapsacus
Euphrates
Palestine
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Mt. Lebanon
Toppa
King's Gate
Egypt
Temple
Solomon’s Palace
Hiram
Josephus
Sheba
Jesus
Christ
Elizabeth Christina
Prussia
Maria Feodorovna
Russia
Marie
France
Helena
Constantine
Arcadia
Constantinople
Clotilda
Elizabeth of
Burgundy
Prince Albert
Windsor Castle
Queen Victoria
Aper
Abyssinia
Arabia Felix
Baal
Aloe
Religion Beyond Passivity The Half The Half Was Not Told Me
A preacher urges active pursuit of faith, urging listeners to seek religion, move toward Jerusalem, and pursue salvation with urgency. He likens the spread of grace to a royal procession and declares that the full joy of faith exceeds any prior expectation, urging Christians to test their past impressions against current experience. The message emphasizes personal initiative, bold faith, and the unmatched abundance of divine mercy.
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Jesus Christ
Solomon
Kingdom of Heaven
Christ
Arabia
Felix
Sheba
Lovy
Jesus
Simeon
Isaiah
John
Paul
Ezekiel
Luther
Calvin
John Milton
China
God
India
Italy
Russia
Church
How Would This Look Nowa days From the Youth's Companion
A historical gleam notes how leaders and gentry dressed a century ago. It recalls Bowdoin at Cambridge in 1785 in grey wig and velvet, Hancock in white linen, silk, and buckles, Washington in black velvet and powdered hair, and Massachusetts judges in scarlet robes. It also cites fashion shifts toward trousers and away from powdered hair.
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Washington
Philadelphia
Ann
Massachusetts
Supreme Court of Massachusetts
Moonstones described as fashion items and symbols
A New York Sun report on moonstones notes their limited market value, Indian origin, and fashion relevance. It quotes a jewelry dealer who explains color, cut, and size considerations, including a butterfly pendant as the largest moonstone seen, and suggests moonstones will be common in souvenirs, gifts, and weddings in the coming season.
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India
New York Sun
The Microbe of Electricity Powering Magnets and May Reveal Nature’s Forces
A reflective essay questions how magnetized steel converts energy into work and questions the source of the magnet’s ongoing power. It envisions a future discovery transforming electricity into nature’s dominant force, with steam fading in importance.
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Physical and Electrical Laboratory
Costliest doll house in the world built for child in Chicago
The Chicago Times reports Thomas Lynch Jr. erected a brick doll palace for his four year old daughter at a cost of 3500 dollars. It features a castle like tower two stories of fine finish and realistic details including a gas lamp chandelier and electric bell.
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The
Chicago Times
Thomas Lynch, Jr
Leila Synch
Paris
Mr. Lynch
Boston snow ploughs debut in Boston Transcript report
An unannounced Saturday snowstorm slowed horse cars until four horses were hitched per car while electric lines moved without delay. New electric snow ploughs impressed officials, shedding snow and clearing tracks, though Brighton line equipment burned out a motor necessitating an ordinary plough. The devices feature four wheeled platform cars with Thomson Houston motors, upright trolley, and dual end brushes to sweep both directions.
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Boston Transcript
Brighton
Thomson- Houston
Quick Romance Amid Wisconsin Travels Ends In Wedding
A La Crosse county man traveling toward the pineries via Black River Falls meets in a St. Paul restaurant a waitress with bright eyes and rosy cheeks. They become friends, lovers, and marry within hours then he returns home with his bride after New Year’s visit to the Twin Cities. He lauds St. Paul for its prompt business.
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Pineries
Black River Falls
Wis
la Crosse County
J. T. Munson
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Clerk Wins 15000 Prize in Louisiana Lottery Drawing
Samuel Baker, a jewelry-store clerk living at 1934 Bush Street, won 15000 from The Louisiana State Lottery Company. He bought coupon No 93 and drew the capital prize. Baker plans to invest the money cautiously, allowing it to accrue interest until a secure profitable opportunity arises. The Call reports his remarks after the win.
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Samuel Baker
Bush Street
Baker
Mr. Baker
San Francisco
Cal
The Old Woman and the Soldier’s Pipe Fire
In New York a withered old woman begged for a light at the south ferry. Jack Tar, newly uniformed and merry, offered a spark. He used his knife to light her pipe by transferring fire, then walked away with a cold grin.
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South Ferry
New York
Jack Tar
Jerald
Congressman Clunie Might Be California's Luckiest Man
George H. Pippy recalls a Sacramento party with M. F. Tarpey W. D. English and Rk. P. Hammond Jr. at Congressman Clunie's ranch. A visit to the Golden Eagle produced a lost coin, recovered only as a copper cent, illustrating Clunie's famed luck in a playful tale from the San Francisco Examiner.
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Clunie
Congressman Clunie
George H. Pippy
Sacramento
M. F. Tarpey
W.D. English
Rk. P. Hammond, Jr
Mr. Clunie
Golden Eagle
Tom
Gen. Hammond
California
San Francisco Examiner
Never too late to mend lessons from a patient widow
A 65 year old Pennsylvania community member wished to write. A visiting minister taught her to write, and within three months she produced a clear letter to her son in the army. Her perseverance and love of family overcame age-related drawbacks.
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Brooklyn
Pennsylvania
Csson
A Disgusted Cat Escapes Through Painted Tree
A cat wandered into a cyclorama building in Portland. The keeper chased it toward the exit but the animal climber leaped to a low hanging limb. The limb proved to be a canvas painted tree, sending the cat packing through the door and down the stairs.
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Portland
Portland Oregonian
Doctor's tears reveal dark fear of aunt's deadly treat
In a Lewiston Journal vignette a physician of strict demeanor breaks down over a scarlet fever patient Willie M. He fears the aunt who, despite pleas, fed the boy a hot doughnut and now risks more lives with such carelessness.
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Willie M
Lewiston Journal
The Struggle for Employment and Daring Trades
A New York Sun summary notes how dangerous jobs attract workers. It cites electric linemen wallpaper operatives leather workers and tower scaffolding adverts. The Connecticut tower ad warned of near certain death yet drew applicants, then was withdrawn.
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New York Sun
Merrill man jailed after killing Sarvis protests no regret
In Merrill Wisconsin a man accused of fatally shooting Sarvis was handcuffed and shackled to a sleigh with Chief Downey and another officer. He was taken to the New Wood mouth, spent the night, and returned for examination where he waived rights and asked to be sentenced by Judge Webb before being sent to Waupon. He showed no remorse for Sarvis but regretted shooting the officers. He has a long history of violence.
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Merrill
Wis
Downey
New Wood
F. E. Mathews
Gulty
Webb
Waupon
Sarvis
Salvation Oil Promises Quick Pain Relief and Wide Availability
Ad touts Salvation Oil as a universal remedy available from druggists and medicine dealers. It claims to rapidly relieve pain by removing the cause, cures neuralgia and rheumatism, and is priced at 25 cents. A Noah’s Ark anecdote notes Noah's son Ham and a missing Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup jab at providence.
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Salvation Oil
Noah
Ark
Ham
Dr. Bull
Public debt declines in December and year
The treasury department’s January 2 monthly debt statement shows December debt reduction of $3,128,092 and $23,693,710 cut for the first half of the fiscal year. Total debt less cash on Jan 1, 1889 stood at $1,134,062,258 and on Jan 1, 1890 at $1,052,952,911, a calendar year reduction of $81,100,347.
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Treasury Department
Treasury
Chicago Police Arrest Suspect in Mantwill Murder Case
Chicago police have arrested a man believed to be the murderer of Max Mantwill, killed in the basement of his house several days ago. Strong evidence ties the suspect to the case as authorities pursue further leads.
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Chicago
Max Mantwill
Golden Medical Discovery touted as blood purifier and liver invigorator
An advertisement promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a universal cure for liver disease and blood purification. It claims to treat scrofulous and skin diseases, indigestion, and general debility, boasting guaranteed benefit or money back. The copy emphasizes its vegetable composition, lack of alcohol, and exclusive efficacy from the World’s Dispensary Medical Association in Buffalo, NY.
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Dr. Pierce
World’s Dispensary Medical Association
Main Street
Buffalo
N. Y
Edward E. Phelps
Dartmouth College
Prof. Phelps
Paine
Phelps
Mrs Hanna Southworth Illness Delays Pettus Murder Trial
Mrs Hanna Southworth awaiting trial for the murder of Stephen Pettus in New York is gravely ill. Prison authorities doubt she will recover to stand trial, as reports note her condition and potential impact on legal proceedings. Washing powders are alkalis that ruin fabrics. Dobbin's Electric ia is promoted as a 24 year trusted soap alternative.
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Hanna Southworth
Stephen Pettus
New York
Dobbin
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Lancaster
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Cor 7Th & Sibley
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Cincinnati
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