Greeting the Gold Bill in Senate Debate
The Senate discusses the gold bill amid debate on its proposals and potential effects on markets and policy. Key members participate as lawmakers weigh benefits and risks.
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16 Feb 1900
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Newspaper
El Paso Daily Herald
Location
El Paso, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1900
Page
1
Senate Adopts Gold Standard Bill Amid Party Applause
Washington reports the Senate passed the currency measure with a 46 to 29 vote, opening the door to international bimetallism and allowing national banks to issue notes against deposited bonds. The plan fixes a gold value for the dollar, outlines treasury funding and debt refinancing, and sets note denominations and retirement rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
United States
Treasury
Secretary of the Treasury
Yeas— Aldrich
Allison
Beveridge
Burrows
Caffery
Scott
Sewell
Shoup
Simon Spooner
Thurston
Wetmore
Wolcott
Nays
Bate
Berry
Butler
Chandier
Chilton
Clare
Montana
Clay
Cockrell
Culberson
Daniel
Harris
Heitfeld
Jones
Arkansas
Nev
Kenny
McEnery
McLaurin
Martin
Money
Morgan
Pettus
Rawlins
Stewart
Sullivan
Taliaferro
Teller
Tillman
Turley
West
Fair Will Case Developments in San Francisco
Recorder Simpson swears he never married James G. Fair and Mrs Craven and says Mrs Craven offered him 10000 to swear falsely. He states he joined to trap her on the advice of a friend and to expose alleged deceit in the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Simpson
James G. Fair
Craven
Philippine question sparks Senate debate on Filipino rights
Washington February 16. Senator McEnery of Louisiana spoke on the Philippine question. He favored the Bacon resolution proposing that eventually a form of government be established in which the Filipinos shall have the same rights as other citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
McEnery
Bacon
Addressing Cuban Policy and Filipino Self Rule
A speaker criticizes admitting more immigrants as semibarbarians and opposes permanent retention of Cuba. He supports U S supervision of the islands until Filipinos can govern themselves and manage their own affairs. He argues for careful policy and self rule milestones.
Senator Stewart Pushes Expansion Aid for Philippines
In Washington on February 16 Senator Stewart of Nevada urged expansion, saying the United States should retain the Philippines. He argued assisting Filipinos toward self government would not imperialism, calling Jefferson the pioneer imperialist and urging a commission to oversee the islands under American guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Stewart
Nevada
Senate
United States
Philippines
Jefferson
Relief of Kimberley Stirs London and Cape Town News
London and Cape Town report Gen French has entered Kimberley and relieved the besieged city, boosting morale as markets react to the victory. Chronology traces French’s rapid movement from De Ville’s Drift to Kimberley, with Cronje’s stance and Rhodes’ fate cited as context.
Kentucky Governors Clash in Injunction Suit
Attorneys from Frankfort appeared for J C W Beckham the Democratic governor. W S Taylor the Republican governor faced an injunction to end interference with Beckham in performing official duties. Taylor’s counsel included ex governor Bradley Breckenridge Sweeney Yost and Hiram Bruce. Bruce presented a sensational Taylor affidavit attempting to swear Judge Cantrill off the bench.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Frankfort
J.C. W. Beckham
Kentucky
W.S. Taylor
Taylor
Iovernor
Bradley
Breckenridge
Sweeney, Yost
Hiram Bruce
Louisville
Bruce
Cantrill
Train Holdup Near Fairbanks. Messenger Wounded
Sheriff White led a posse in pursuit after robbers held up train No. 1 on the New Mexico and Arizona line at Fairbanks. Express Messenger Milton was shot at, wounded, and evacuated to Tucson for treatment. one robber may also be wounded. Loss details unavailable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benson, Ari
White
Fairbanks
New Mexico & Arizona
Milton
Tucson
Turfman Clark in Financial Straits After Wrecked Health
Wm H Clark a noted turfman and Tammany politician is described as a physical wreck and reportedly short of funds. His ventures include Banastar the Brooklyn handicap winner and Scotsman a top two year old from last season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Clark
World wrestling title bout set for March 21 in New York
Ernest Roeber and Bech Olsen meet for the world championship at Madison Square Garden on March 21. They will share 50 percent of the gross receipts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ernest Roeber
Bech Olsen
Madison Square Garden
Rich lead and iron ore found north of Dallas
Rich bodies of lead and iron ore have been discovered on a branch of the Red River about 70 miles north of Dallas. Eastern capitalists have sent prospectors to the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Tex
Red River
sEastern
Molineux Walks To Tombs After Dramatic Speech
In New York on February 16 Molineux and eight accomplices marched from the Bridge of Sighs to the Tombs as Assistant District Attorney Osborne vacations. It is expected that Assistant Lebarbier will handle the appeal in higher courts. Molineux delivered a dramatic speech before his sentence ending with a defiant remark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Robert R. Molineux
Banks Call Report Due From National Banks
Washington February 16 The comptroller of the currency issued a call for a report from national banks at the close of business on Tuesday February 13 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Comptroller of the Currency Today
Jury hears trespass to title case over land in El Paso
A jury including John Mahill and I Dickerson weighs suit by Juan D. Ochoa and the El Paso Southern railroad against trespass to try title to a city parcel. Capt W B Brack represents the plaintiff and Millard Patterson the defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mahill
I. Dickerson
M. F. Rilley
J. A. Murdoch
John Ford
E. Kneezell
W. F. Stevens
M. R. Dinan
J. J. Collins
FP. Morton
C. Spivey
Juan D. Ochoa
el Paso Southern
Sierra Madre) Railroad
Capt
W. B. Brack
Millard Patterson
Indictment Against Blas Aguirre Dismissed for Extradition
Judge Walthall dismissed the Aguirre conspiracy to murder indictment to allow Mexican authorities to pursue extradition for the murder charge pending against him in Juarez.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blas Aguirre
Arab On Trial in Ellis Court Over Abusive Language
Abdul Selim, an Arab merchant from Chihuahua, faces trial in Justice Ellis' court charged with using abusive language. Complainant witness John Ziade testifies as the case proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abdul Selim
Ellis’ Court
Abdul
Chihuahua
John Ziade
Minister Exonerated in City Investigation
An investigation into charges of misconduct against a city minister has closed. A three pastor committee from Albuquerque and Carlsbad, New Mexico and Pecos City, Texas reports the minister is exonerated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albuquerque
Carlsbad
N. M
Pecos City
Tex
Property Divided in Evans Versus Woods Case Verdict
A jury ruled to divide the disputed property among plaintiff Evans, defendant Woods, and the intervenors. The verdict apportions portions to each party per the court’s order. Additional details on shares and subsequent actions were not disclosed in the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evans Vs. Woods
Metal Market
Copper 164. Silver 59. Lead 4.46. Judge I E Hunter and family have returned from their eastern trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
I’. E. Hunter
City Council Rejects Telephones Franchise in Open Vote
El Paso council adjourned after a heated session on the telephone franchise. A tie blocked the committee’s report before Alderman Baiger’s resolution passed, granting the petition with city controls including underground wiring and a city option after eight years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magoffin
Whitmore
Baiger
el Paso
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