Carlisle testimony on coinage bonds and pensions debated
Washington February 10. The judiciary committee released an ethnographic report of Secretary Carlisle’s secret hearing. He argued coinage seigniorage and greenbacks, defended paying pensions, and detailed implications if Congress fails to fund obligations. He favored short term bonds with gold coin backing and rejected issuing greenbacks despite treasury needs.
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Bland’s silver seigniorage bill prompts push for free coinage
Washington report notes Bland backs seigniorage legislation boosting silver coinage strength and signals a second push for free silver. He has introduced another bill and asked the coinage committee to delay until the seigniorage bill clears. Bland and lieutenants say they can pass both measures and cite assurances from backers who once favored repeal of the Sherman law.
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Bland
Kentucky Whisky Aims for Bonded Period Extension
Senators Blackburn and Lindsay of Kentucky testified before the Senate finance committee urging a longer bonded period for whisky distillers. They argued the extension is essential due to the current depressed state of business and spoke on behalf of Kentucky distillers.
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Blackburn and
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Kentucky
Senate Finance
Tariff Bill Moves Forward as Daylight Seen
Washington February 10 The Senate sub committee on the tariff bill closes a busy week with progress and a sense they may finish next week The income tax feature remains intact whisky in bond likely extended for two yearsFree list to be curtailed A duty on coal at 50 cents a ton may be trimmed to 3 or 49 cents in conference Iron ore duty urged but faces resistance If iron ore added it could require a full metal schedule overhaul
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Senate
Washington
Louisiana
The 13 inch Guns Navy Yard Test
Washington February 10 A difficult and delicate operation was completed at the navy yard gun shop fitting the jacket to the tube on the new 13 inch gun for the navy Eleven of the twelve 13 inch guns to be made have jacketed bodies and are nearing completion They are destined for Indiana Massachusetts and Oregon Officials Congress navy officers and Annapolis cadets witnessed the work A hydraulic mount for the guns was tested today and showed satisfactory performance An early trial with the hydraulic mount will occur at the Indian Head proving ground.
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Washington
Navy
Indiana
Massachusetts
Oregon
Congress
Nerval
Annapolis
Indian Haad Proving Ground
Move to probe railroad receivership faces judiciary restraint
A Washington movement seeks a House Judiciary Committee investigation into railroads under federal receivers appointed by courts. Labor groups push the effort amid growing receivership control issues and tensions over respecting the judiciary as a separate branch of government.
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Washington
House
Judiciary Committee
Boundary dispute documents submitted for arbitration
Documents in the Brazil Argentina boundary dispute, referred to President Cleveland for arbitration, were presented to the president by representatives of both countries. No ceremony, but the scene was made impressive by two episcipist envoys and their extensive suites, with papers bound in elegant volumes.
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Washington
Cleveland
Eulogies Majorly Delayed by Death in House Session
On February 10 the house set aside time for eulogies to the late Representative O Nell of Pennsylvania and the late Senator Stanford of California. The death of Representative Honr. of Ohio caused the order to be vacated until Monday afternoon, and the house adjourned in memory of Representative Houk.
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Wasuixeron
O Nell
Pennsylvania
Stanford
California
Oaio
Houk
Engagement at Areia Point Reported in Brazil
Cable from Rio de Janeiro dated February 9 via Admiral Benham reports a sharp engagement at Areia Point with insurgent gains. Areia Point is a coastal projection near Nichteroy, seen as a favorable landing spot for operations against the insurgents.
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Tip
Washington
Navy Department
Rio Janeiro
Benham
Areia Point
Nichteroy
Treasury Gold and Currency Balances Update
Wasn Hineton reports treasury gold at 102,728,580 dollars with a 3,734,841 dollar rise in the last day. Currency balances stand at 3,253,007 dollars as of the morning update.
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Wasn Hineton
Congressman Wilson Arrives In Kansas City Sick With Prostration
Congressman William Wilson of West Virginia and Congressman John C. Tarsney of Kansas City arrived in Kansas City on the way to Mexico. Wilson, accompanied by his wife and daughter, was taken ill with high fever and nervous prostration after a reception. Dr. Griffith says rest and quiet for several days are required and he cannot depart for Mexico for a week.
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Kansas City
Keser
Wm. Wilson
West Virginia
John C. Tarsney
Mexico
Giladstone Party Returns Via Paris Station
On their way home Giladstone and party arrived this morning from Biarritz en route to London. They were greeted by a number of people at the station.
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Paris
Giladstone
Biarritz
London
Iowa Politicking Over Dairy Board and University Moves
The Des Moines era reports Gov. Jackson faces dairy industry opposition to appointing Boardman as dairy commissioner. Dairymen, Ames College trustees, and political machines clash over control of dairy interests and the state university site. Legislative shifts include district division, election law reforms, and education funding proposals.
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Boardean
Nevada
Doc
Republican
Mutual Union
Homer
Senate
W K
Iowa
Jersey
Boardman
Agricultural College
Ames
Doc Boardman
Tas
Dairy Association
Patrick
Ewearby
The
Acnion
The Coughlin Case Rebuttal Testimony Opens
Curcaco February 10 state begins rebuttal in the Coughlin case as testimony proceeds.
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Coughlin
Curcaco
Caprivi Treaty Agitation Sways in Germany
The Agrarian opposition to the Russo German commercial treaty weakens as the emperor's banquets and Bismarck's views shift sentiment. Reports say Caprivi's policy is seen as cautious, Russia gains concessions, and a broad pro treaty movement grows with meetings planned February 17 and 19. The text outlines MFN treatment and ten year duration with provisional exit. Cheaper local postal rates face revenue loss estimates up to 5 million marks.
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von Caprivi
Prince Biemarck
Hamburger Nachrichten
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Austria
Italy
Count von Eulenburg
The
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Berlin Merchants’ Association
Chambers of Commerce
Russia
Sovereign Talks on Knights of Labor Funds and Carlisle Suit
J R Sovereign general master workman of the Knights of Labor in Philadelphia denies charges against Powderly and says newspaper talk. discusses infraction suit against Secretary Carlisle to halt bonds and notes future moves. Hayes handles the matter while Sovereign travels, amid rumors of Knights of Labor needing funds.
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J. R. Sovereign
Workman
Knights of Labor
Powderly
Carlisle
Sovereign
Hayes
Crank seeks mandamus to force $50 million bond issue
H C Riker of Chicago filed a petition in the district supreme court asking for a mandamus to compel Secretary Carlisle to issue $50,000,000 in bonds as per his bids. Justice Bradley withheld publication pending a decision due Monday at 10 AM. Riker says he will appeal if the ruling is against him.
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H.C. Riker
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Reiker
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Supreme Court
Tenth District
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Ricker
Crank Refutes Critics After Senate Petition Endorsed
The speaker defends his actions and declares he has examined a petition passed by the senators who backed it. He asserts he must vindicate himself and claims the so called us crank does not belong to him. He promises music before the matter concludes.
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Carlisle
Iowa Senate and House Action Reports Prohibitory Law Debates
Des Moines reports a flurry of petitions on retention and modification of the prohibitory law. Bills discussed include hunter trespass, hog cholera suppression, and cattle injury compensation. The House rejected Van Gilder’s 40 acre 3,000 value limit and adjourned until Monday.
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City to take Cedar Rapids water works and franchise
Mayor William P. Daniels serves notice to Cedar Rapids water company that the city will assume control of the entire works and its twenty year contract upon expiration. The company has fifteen days to respond as the assessment values the plant at 300,000.
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Dry Goods Store Fire Reduces Des Moines Losses
Des Moines Feb 10 fire destroyed the dry goods store of E. J. Risser causing an estimated loss of 60,000 dollars. Fire officials investigated the blaze as crews battled the flames overnight.
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The Kearsarge Crew’s Plight Revealed At Washington
Washington reports the navy department is negotiating with New York agents of the City of Peru over the Kearsarge crew. Relief reached the shipwrecked men today and they should reach Colon tomorrow. The danger at Roncador bank may be greater than admitted, and fresh water loss adds to the peril. The Marblehead may succeed the Kearsarge as flagship of the North Atlantic squadron while New York’s presence is required in southern waters.
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Slosson Wins Big Billiards Triangular Match
In Boston on February 10 Silas Slosson the Student defeats Schaeffer the Wizzard and Ives the Napoleon in a three way billiards contest. Slosson earns 750 dollars of a 1500 dollar stake with Ives taking 250 and Schaeffer 500. The final game between Ives and Slosson ends 600 to 467 after three hours with Ives making a best run of 146 while Slosson’s best is 115 and Slosson posts averages of 215 to Ives 167.
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Wizzard
Napoleon
Boston
Silasson
Schaeffer
Ives
West Virginia Amusement Ends with Fatal Animal Fight
Huntington West Virginia Feb 10 an other dog and wildcat fight drew $100 prize and $200 gate receipts at the driving park. The five minute bout ended when the dog killed the cat in a foul position. The dog belonged to T L Montgomery Coal Valley.
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Auntington
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Coal Valley
French Bank Troubles Deepen In Paris Liquidation
On demand of the Bank of France the Banque Des Compte is placed in liquidation. Baron Soubegram, director, has been arrested for irregularities, and the bank’s directors resigned as Paris authorities call for a judicial process.
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Gossip From the Islands Stirring Political Tensions
A batch from Hawaii notes diplomats regretting attendances at provisional government events, debates over Chinese labor, and looming friction between American league and annexation factions. Paul Neuman assaulted editor H N Castle over critical remarks, and the steamer C R Bishop ran ashore on Kauai with possible total loss.
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Fires Set to World’s Fair Buildings Face Frequent Strikes
Four incendiary attempts at the Columbian World’s Fair buildings were thwarted by guards. Fires were found in machinery hall, manufacturers building, engine room of the Waukesha Hygia building, and a frame stiff manufacturing shed. Col Rice suspects junk dealers aim to loot the structures.
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Bonacum Case Dismissed Over Libel Claim In Nebraska
Lavcoln Nebraska February 10 Court dismissed the Bonacum libel case after defense contended the alleged libel was not published in Lancaster county and the word suspended was not libelous. Judge Spencer held ecclesiastical law allows bishop to suspend and the letter with Father Corbett was not shown to be malicious.
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Nebraska
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Otsega Sportsmen Offer 60000 for Bett-Jackson Fight
James Mitchell president of the Otsega Sportsman association reports a meeting authorized a 60000 prize for a Bett Jackson fight to be staged on a government island in the Kalamazoo River, one mile from rail access. Wealthy local businessmen fund the venture as a speculation.
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Otsega
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Kalamszoo River
Collision at Sea Involving Hangchow Appears Fatal
The steamer Hangchow from Samarang to Sourably collided with an unknown vessel that vanished, with probable sinking of all aboard. The British steamer Asph, sailing from Hong Kong December 31, weighs 12,000 tons and may be the missing vessel.
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Hong Kong
Police Officer in Neb Murder Case Tied to Family Rift
Omaha reports T W Argabright, member of the South Omaha police, killed his father in law William Smeltzer near Nemaha City after a family feud. Argabright’s wife had left him to live with her father, and the event occurred last night according to Auburn Nebraska dispatches.
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Nemaha City
Milwaukee tragedy ends in self-inflicted wound
Milwaukee on February 10 reports Charles Fehrmar a dock laborer shot and killed his divorced wife in her house of ill repute then cut his own throat from ear to ear. They married at Kansas City or Sioux City five years ago but separated two years ago.
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Local Eight Round Draw Ends Boxing Show
Young Griff and George Davigne of Saginaw Mich fought eight rounds at the Second Regiment armory in a draw. The bout was described as a simple boxing match with a slight edge to the Michigan fighter.
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Curiaco
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George Davigne
Saginaw
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Second Regiment Armory
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Mission School Burns on Cheyenne Reservation
The Presbyterian mission house and schools at Anadarko on the Cheyenne reservation burned. Teachers and scholars barely escaped with their lives, losing clothing, furniture, books, and other belongings.
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Russo-German Treaty Signed in Bern
The Russo-German treaty has been signed by both nations in Bern. Capetown reports rumors that King Lobengula is dead.
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