Senate Debates Heat Up Over Silver Substitutes and Prize Fight Bill
Congressional news from Waonixeton reports five hours of debate in the house over a silver substitute for the bond bill, with Johnson of North Dakota using charts to illustrate prices and production. California’s Johnson warned against ignoring silver, while McClurin and Wheeler pressed competing lines. In the senate Quay altered a tariff measure, Populists pledged unity against recommitment, and Morgan proposed a proviso taxing imports to aid coinage. A prize fight ban bill passed in the house after broad support, and the senate adjourned after discussing distribution of appropriation bills.
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Bids for Bonds Heights as High as 1800 Reported
At Fais Crox February 4, treasury notes show a large number of bids for the 4 per cent loan, with estimates ranging up to 1500 or 1800. Envelopes unopened, bankers in town, and most small bids expected around 99 low rate and 3 per cent, while large bids may reach 27 16 for about 110.29 per hundred. Noble Brothers deny claims of heavy indebtedness to growers, stating their indebtedness to growers is only a few thousand dollars.
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Grover Voice Heard to Define Monrobin Bond Issue Debate
New York February 6 The Grover Voice prints an interview with President Cleveland on the 3 percent gold bonds. He notes small holdings of gold will be drawn into the treasury through private bidders via banks and correspondents. Treasury officials praise the popular subscription and reveal how banks distribute bonds to private investors. The Chamber of Commerce lauds the loan as proof of US financial strength and government reliability.
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Political Talk Harrison Letter Withdrawal in Washington
A Harrison withdrawal letter triggers renewed talk of presidential contenders Reed Morton McKinley and Allison. In Washington a diplomatic move by Ecuador seeks an Americas congress to define the Monroe doctrine and deepen ties, with preliminary discussions and a formal circular sent to Central American and Washington officials. The plan foresees a meeting possibly in Mexico City or Washington, with August as a proposed first session date, to craft a public law, coordinate limits, and expand industrial and commercial relations.
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California Leads in Cotton States Exposition Awards
California tops the Atlanta exposition with six times as many awards and ten times as many gold medals as any other state. Secretary Pilcher will read the California exhibit report. oranges sold at 10 cents each, Florida oranges at 10 cents per four dozen. Rebbit drives are in order.
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Subscribers to San Francisco and San Joaquin Valley stock slated for another 10 percent call
The San Francisco and San Joaquin Valley railroad directors voted a fifth 10 percent assessment, due March 9, with delinquent shares to be sold March 26. The flat three assessments are paid. the fourth remains unpaid by six shareholders owning one share each. Directors report $974,240 spent on construction from a $2.6 million goal while road progress aims to the best advantage.
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Pacific Railroads Opposed to Government Ownership
Secretary Hoke Smith argued for foreclosure of the government mortgage on Pacific roads and for patenting lands to bona fide purchasers if Congress does not act. He said foreclosure with no government ownership is feasible and would not require government control. Also reports the death of G I Lansing of Southern Pacific and Martines Campos arrival in Maynm.
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Tremendous response to United States bond call shocks treasury
Washington Feb 6 four thousand six hundred and forty bids for 558 260 650 worth of bonds flooded the treasury department as proposals for 100 000 000 of four percent bonds poured in from thousands of individuals and hundreds of banks and financial houses led by a Morgan Harvey Fisk Deutsche Bank syndicate. The process faced delays but officials predicted awards may top 90 000 000 with Morgan likely to secure most of the issue while securing gold from abroad for part of the loan.
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Record of Tall Bond Bids and Bogus Offers
Eckels read bidder names and large subscribed sums as the Treasury auction neared 684 million before three fake bids totaling 122 million were dropped. Bids above 110,682 dollars likely fill the final list as underwriters contest over subscription. Highwayman shoots at victim in Soledad Canyon. bullet grazes hat during attempted robbery. the assailants flee with 10 dollars.
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Upheld by the Church at San Francisco Controversy Over Dr Brown
The First Congregational church adopted a resolution of confidence in Rev. Dr. G. C. Brown after a bitter meeting that featured Mrs Brown and Mrs Cooper trading accusations. Mrs Cooper's daughter Hattie responded, accusing Mrs Brown of uttering falsehoods as the vote fell 126 to 75 with most young members dissenting. The session opened with prayer and included tense exchanges over who brought the others to the pastor. The Treasury reported cash balance at $17,388,755 and gold reserve at $18,004,402.
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Congress Debates Anti Prize Fight and Coinage Substitutes
In Washington and Wasero a flurry over bills and resolutions. The House considers a free coinage substitute to the bond bill while senators clash over the seed distribution law and the Cape Town consulate raise. A bitter exchange targets Secretary of Agriculture Morton as Tillman’s warning and gold standard rhetoric spark terse, partisan exchanges before adjournment.
Wholesale murder shocks Lakeview in grim double tragedy
Richard Klattke a Lakeview carpenter killed his family last night and then himself in a chloroform assisted massacre. A neighbor reported Klattke recently lost work and faced hunger and despair. Police found weapons and anarchist writings in the scene.
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Cause of Silver Vote Reflects Nation's Split Senate Said to Veto
An analysis of the recent Senate free silver amendment to the bonds bill shows 148 electoral votes in favor and 187 against, with 10 remaining undecided. States align solidly for silver or gold, while election strength suggests a partisan national divide and population based electoral weight.
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Hobson Arrested On Wife Battery Charge
C Hobson arrested for battering his wife on complaint by Edward Cochran. Brought before Justice Austin and entered a plea of not guilty. Case to be set for trial.
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