Debate Opens on Currency Bill in House
The opening day feature is Mr Dolliver of Iowa leading the debate on the reney bill. Armond of Missouri argues for the Democrats against the gold standard, while others like Street of Indiana and Overstreet of Colorado press for the bill. Maddox of Georgia opposes, McClellan of New York warns against abandoning the gold standard, and Green of Pennsylvania cites his late colleague Ermentrout as a further note as the House adjourns at 16:05.
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Dolliver
Iowa
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Armond
Westey
Colon
Verstreet
Ind
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Over
Maddox
Dem
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N. Y
Honmure
Green
Ermentrout
Pennsylvania
Senator Mason Delivers Speech on Boer Resolution
In Ashington on December 12 Senator Mason spoke on the Boer question. He supported his resolution, arguing the United States under the Monroe doctrine may extend sympathy to the Boers, while denying the charge that Britain is an ally of the U.S. The session also saw recommendations to send the resolution to foreign relations. Separately, exports for November show declines in breadstuffs and cotton while mineral oils rise. seven months show mixed totals, with a grand export sum of 644 million dollars. Opposition to Gen Wheeler’s seat gains momentum with Rep Bailey of Texas moving to renew the challenge.
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Greatin
Unitedes
United States
Spain
Cuba
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Lodge
R. Hoar
Massachusetts
J. Pettigrew
J. Pettigrew (8. D
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d'Alene
Samuel Baird
Louisiana
Senate
Washington
Gen. Wheeler
House of Representatives
Alabama
Bailey
Texas
Trusts Targeted by New Jersey Democrat in House Bill
In Washington D C on December 12 a sweeping anti trust bill was introduced by Dailey Democrat of New Jersey. It would let any ten or more certify to a U S court that a trust exists, prompting judicial inquiry and possible presidential action to place on the free list articles controlled by the trust. The bill follows earlier discussions of postal savings banks and other measures.
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Savings Banks
Washington
Mr. Lorimer
Illinois
Postal Savings Banks
D. C
House
Dailey
New Jersey
United States
Death of Mrs David Fry at 408 West Washington Street
Mrs Ann Fleming Fry dies Monday evening after long asthma illness at her Champaign home 408 West Washington street born in Kerry Ireland June 6 1824. Widow of David Fry married Peoria June 22 1854 survived by husband and daughter Mrs Hutchinson of Condit. Funeral at home 9 am service then Jersey church Condit township 11:30 am. Presbyterian member.
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Washington Street
Ann Fleming
Peoria
Champaign County
Mrs. Hutchinson
Condit
The
Presbyterian Church
Missing Corn Huskers Spur Inquiries After Snyder Death
The News received telegrams from Fairfield and Ellery, and a postal card from Olney, seeking descriptions of the murdered John Snyder. Authorities note many inquiries match missing men in several counties, including George Tribe, Mittendorf & Eiler report contact. More inquiries expected in the coming days.
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John Snyder
Fairfield
George Tribe
Olney
Ellery
Mittendorf & Eiler
Storm at Kankakee Brings Light Damage to Bradley Suburb
A small cyclone struck near Kankakee Illinois around 4 pm with minor city damage. In Bradley poles were broken and traffic delayed while several small buildings were destroyed and a loaded street car narrowly avoided a fallen pole. A long telephone line was wiped out.
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Kankakee
Ill
Bourbonnais
Stormberg Fight Reports and Boer Counterclaims
December dispatches describe British forces under Gatacre suffering a setback at Stormberg with prisoners and casualties. Boer accounts credit Gen Ewart Grobler and report heavy Boer fire, while Plumer’s column reaches Gaberones en route to Mafeking. Transport ships Rapidan and Shigan run aground locally.
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Pretoria
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Northumberland Regiment
Bushmanshoek
Cypergat
Northumberland Fusileers
Irish Rifles
St. Pekstrom
Nettie Miller Sleeps Through Afternoon in Cataleptic Condition
Clinton Illinois December 12 Nettie Miller of Clinton intended to nap in the afternoon but has slept over fifty hours with no nourishment. Although touch-responsive, she cannot open her eyes. A physician calls it cataleptic sleep but expects no lasting harm. a similar episode occurred about a year ago.
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Nettie Miller
Clinton
Ill
Local furnitur e firm seizes goods in levy case
A local furniture firm levied on house goods and, during a house search, uncovered brass cocks and tools valued at about 250 dollars in the garret. The man fled the city and is at large. Company detectives are said to be on the case. Moots coach horse stables burn in Normal Illinois. one valuable horse perished. Losses total 6000 dollars with 2500 dollars insured.
Taylor inaugurated governor of Kentucky amid contests
In Frankfort on December 12 William S Taylor was inaugurated governor as Democratic candidates filed contests against state offices. W S Pryor, head of the election board, resigns with Ellis and Poyntz to select a successor amid expected internal disagreement. Bradley ends his term and returns to Lancaster to practice law while Taylor leads the inaugural parade and ball with state guard units and Lexington cadets. Hundreds of Republicans arrive for the ceremony.
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Frankfort
William
Taylor
Pryor
State Board of Election Commissioners
Ellis
Poyntz
Gov. Bradley
Lancaster
Gen. Taylor
State Guard
Lexington Cadets
Arrested for Infanticide in Jasper County Case
Mr and Mrs Edward Schreiber were arrested by Deputy Sheriff Baltzell on a Jasper County telegraph charge of infanticide. They had been free after a prior arrest when a newborn body was found in a spring near the county line. New evidence led to their second arrest as authorities sought a true bill. The couple had lived quietly in the city the past two months, and the surprise arrest followed.
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Edward Schreiber
Jasper County
Baltzell
Thomas Barker
Schreiber
Otis Reports Progress in Philippines Campaign
General Otis reports rebels scattered in Balacan province and pursued into the mountains. Insurgent casualties reach about 100 with property, records, arms, and ammunition captured. Columns move toward the west coast from Tarlac and Dagupan. no strong insurgent force remains north of Manila. Northern centers occupied. organized rebellion reduced. Illinois Central expanding Hall block signaling from Matteson to Gilman to improve safety and reduce night operations.
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Washington
D. C
Otis
Balacan
Tarlac
Dagupan
Luzon
Manila
Miner Killed by Falling Slate at Economy Mine
Danville Illinois December 12 John B Faucht a coal miner at the Economy mine west of town was struck by a large slate piece that fell from the roof and fatally injured. He died within minutes after the accident.
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Ill
John B. Faucht
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