Secretary Fairchild Urges Tax Reform to Reduce Surplus
Washington December 8 The Treasury Secretary submits annual report to Congress detailing 1861 receipts of 371,403,277 and expenditures of 315,635,438 leaving a 55,567,849 surplus. Proposes remedies including debt purchase, restraint of future spending, and lowering tax revenues to match necessary expenses. Recommends reform of customs and internal taxes and passage of Administration bill. Notes December 1 surplus at 455,258,701 and forecasts 140,000,000 by June 30 next.
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The财政部报告提出银币证书与黄金储备管理改革方案 包括以铸币等值的银币证书与铸币价值挂钩 等同于储备金超过限额时停止银锭购买 以美国票面货币逐步回收等值银币计划 另就移民法适用罚金与遣返规定提出修订 草拟 oleomargarine 法案以加强监管 联邦财政部与战争部关于军事建设与国民警卫队扩编的建议 以及对海岸防御与枪炮铸造能力的投资.
Explosion kills man in Wilesbarre area blasting accident
A dynamite blast near Wilesbarre Pennsylvania on Tuesday killed one man and seriously or fatally injured several others who were rock blasting at the site. In Port Wayne Ontario a Grand Trunk railroad fire burned 30 000 tons of coal and destroyed all property at the yard.
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President Cleveland and tariff reform spark mixed press views
A roundup of reaction from Washington and Chicago papers on President Cleveland's tariff message. Editors and politicians from Platt to McKinley weigh in, praising clarity and boldness while debating consequences for free trade, protection, and upcoming campaigns. British papers largely back the move, viewing it as strengthening free trade doctrine globally.
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The Barbers Convention Adopts Constitution and Officers
Barbers National convention met Tuesday to adopt a constitution and by law including 86 hour work weeks, apprentice regulation, sick and death benefits, and opposition to boarding with bosses. Officers elected: Edward Finklestone president. H G Hoch vice president. Philip Miller. Wiliam Guaring. Patrick J Hayburne treasurer.
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New York
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Muskegon
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Omaha
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Wiliam Guaring
Detroit
Patrick J. Hayburne
Barb wire patents clash with Washburn Moon royalties
Intimations from Jolie report barb wire makers oppose Washburn and Moon royalties and may challenge patent validity. Factories in other states ignore claims, with traders nicknamed noonshiners in the trade. Declared Unconstitutional, Stockton freed from drummer tax. Judge Sabin voids the occupation tax for drummers not tied to state merchants. Wheat blockade hits St Thomas as railroads withhold cars, Manitoba limited to 32 million bushels in three months, moved 8 million so far.
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Argo's Attack on Haddock During Trial
Mr. Argo, lead ing counsel for Arensdorf, addressed the jury in behalf of his client Tuesday. He argued an attempt to fix the crime on the accused for political purposes and pictured Haddock as a masked spy ready to use violence on the fatal night.
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Speculation Concerning the Statesmen Chairmanships
In Waterdon on December 8 the Senate caucus committee moves to reorganize committees. They likely merge Transportation with Inter-State Commerce and name Custom as chairman. Palmer of Michigan may head Agriculture, Frye Commerce, Sherman Foreign Relations, Farwell Finance, Aldrich Library. Hawley will head military affairs, Sawyer post offices and roads, Shiorailroads, Platt of Connecticut Territories.
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Premier-Ceremonial Gobet to Head French Cabinet
Paris reports M Goblet is expected to become Prime Minister with M Flourens remaining Foreign Minister as President Sadi Carnot and Clemenceau urge Republican unity to support a second budget. Clemenceau endorses the plan, viewed as a positive sign for the Republic.
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Negro leader demands Republican nomination for lieutenant governor
A. Demand for Recognition. Spainarieto New Jersey December 8. W. Casey, once limited to menial state house posts, now claims to be the most influential black leader in Illinois and presses for the Republican nomination for lieutenant governor.
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Andersons flooring mill fire claims multiple lives
The midnight blaze at Anderson's flooring mill owned by W. H. Anderson killed fireman Sampson and John Gims and fatally injured Logan Scott Metzger and Adams when walls caved in. The condemned building suffered about $12,000 in losses.
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Can2t Be Prosecuted Wirsioge Case
Henry M'Jacks on, formerly at the U S sub-treasury in New York, was found here after two months eluding authorities with over 10 000 in stolen securities converted to Canadian money before crossing the border the matter ends without prosecution.
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Coney Island
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United States Sub-Treasury
Hundred Houses Destroyed in Havana Gale
A telegram from Baracoa reports a recent gale flooded parts of Havana destroying about 100 houses. The message also mentions the steamer Gunary and an American schooner in the vicinity. Five lives are reported lost in related incidents near Kenton Kentucky where a creek bank collapse drowned five people.
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Markets in Chicago and New York Close With Mixed Totals
Chicago markets show flour steady to firm with winter grades at 3.90 to 4.20 per 100 pounds and rye at 2.60 to 3.10. Wheat and corn move unsettled with No. 2 Spring around 77 to 86 cents and No. 2 yellow corn near 48 to 50 cents. New York opens lower for wheat and corn, with No. 2 Red January around 89 to 93 cents and mixed Western spot corn at about 88 cents. Provisions Trades show Beef and Pork steady to dull, with lard softer on steady supply.
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Chicago cattle market weak with varied steers prices
Chicago buyers showed weakness as quotes for good to choice steers ranged around 4.09 to 5.60 while other classes fell. Prices for butchers steers, stockers, feeders, Texans and cows varied, with mixed packing and heavy packing lots selling around 4.50 to 5.05 and lower for rough and inferior stock.
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