Senate approves Teller resolution on silver coinage split vote
The Senate passed the Teller concurrent resolution by 47 to 82 after a lengthy debate. It affirms that all United States bonds issued under certain acts are payable in silver dollars, and that restoring silver coinage as legal tender is not a breach of public faith. Several Western senators crossed party lines, with notable votes from Carter, Chandler, Clark, Pritchard, Shoup, Warren, and Wolcott in support.
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Stanley Matthews
United States
Congress
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Massachusetts
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Town
Burrows
Michigan
McKinley
St. Louis
Carter
Montana
Chandler
New Hampshire
Clark
Wyoming
Pritchard
North Carolina
Shoup
Idaho
Warren
Wolcott
Colorado
Volume of Trade for January Unusually Large
The January trade volume is up, with more business yet slower price gains. Manufacturers push orders, some operating Sundays, while idle mills seek low contracts. wheat rises 6 cents weekly. woolen goods advance about 8 percent. U S failures total 84 vs 84 last year, Canada 67 vs 84.
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R.G. Dun & Cox Weekly Review of Trade
United States
Canada
German Sailors Murdered by Chinese In Shanghai Dispatch
Shanghai dispatch reports four German seamen murdered by Chinese near Timo on outpost duty aboard the Kaiser. Relieving guards were attacked by about 100 natives. 12 Chinese were killed as self-defense followed the killings.
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Schulz
Timo
Butt
Earthquake in Helena Arkansas Shakes City
A severe earthquake struck Helena Ark on Thursday night at 7 800 oclock jolting homes from foundations and sending churchgoers escaping from the Presbyterian Church amid sounds lik e immense explosions. Three quick shocks occurred within seconds followed by a trembling motion felt across surrounding areas via telephone reports.
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Ark
Presbyterian Church
Walla
Grip Invades Chicago Threat of Disease Epidemic
The Chicago health department warns of a looming grip epidemic as influenza-like illness spreads. Six deaths occurred in the last three closing days of the week, with doctors noting signs of the disease. Officials predict a strong onslaught this season and reference past fatalities and waterborne illnesses linked to prior outbreaks.
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Windy
Chicago
Health Department
Steamer City of Duluth Adrift Off St Joseph
The City of Duluth of Chicago is stuck on a sand bar off St Joseph Michigan as heavy seas pound the vessel. Tugs cannot pull her off and the crew may be stranded. The St Joseph life saving crew plans to throw life lines to aid the shipmen. The vessel faces likely destruction.
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Duluth
City of Duluth
Chicago
St. Joseph
Mich
Secret of sex discovery halts interview and rights deal
London scribe reports Prof Samuell L Schenck claims to have found sex selection methods, refuses further press talks, and has sold German rights for 10000. Pamphlet awaits sale of rights in America and England before publication. Brooklyn navy yard accelerates work on cruiser Brooklyn, expected with fleet at Portugal next week. National Prohibition Conference opens in Cincinnati with 200 representatives, advisory in nature. Andrew N Moore, 81, senior partner of Moore Sinnott whisky firm and Girard House owner, dies leaving about 7 million dollars.
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New York World
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Brooklyn
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Portugal
Andrew N. Moore
Moore & Sinnott
Ala
Girard House
Philadelphia
India May Go to Gold Golf Standard Talk at Chiswick
Lord George Hamilton, secretary of state for India, said in Chiswick that in the next year the government may take steps to establish a gold standard for India. The remarks appeared in a broader discussion of financial policy and fiscal reform.
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India
Lord George Hamilton
Chiswick
Miners Win Eight-Hour Day and 10 Cents Per Ton Rise
The interstate joint convention of bituminous coal operators and miners in Chisago ends with a victory for about 200,000 miners, securing an eight hour day and a 10 cent per ton wage increase. UMW President M D Ratchford calls the outcome a historic labor victory, praising the eight hour day and forty eight hour week as major achievements. Col W P Read and Walter S Bogle express satisfaction, with Bogle seen as a key operator ally for the eight hour standard.
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M.D. Ratchford
United Mine Workers
Col. W. P. Read
Chicago
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Indiana
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Mr. Bogle
Mystery in the Movement of British Warships South
British cruiser Pheasant sits at San Diego en route south amid rumors it will join cruiser Amphion and head to Iquique along with Leander and the destroyer Sparrow Tank. Officers call it routine while subordinates hint at a southern deployment to counter unrest off Chile.
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Pheasant
San Diego
Amphion
Tquique
Leander
Sparrow Tlank
Chili
Bad Two Dollar Bills Flood Omaha and Nearby Towns
Omaha and adjacent towns are flooded with counterfeit two dollar Windom silver certificates. The Secret Service calls it the most dangerous operation detected in years. A large batch passed through Omaha banks before detection, suggesting a gang active in the region. officials fear the public cannot reliably tell fake notes from genuine ones.
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Omaha
Windom
Secret Service
Burning of Two Seminoles Sparks Round of Arrests
OMdiala deputy marshal Tilghman returns to Guthrie Oklahoma from Pottawattamie County where he investigated the Seminole killings. He says there is no truth to reports of lyncher arrests though many mob names and strong evidence have been obtained. Warrant filings to come this week. Also Chicago telegram says $700000 from Missouri widows to found a law or technology school at the University of Chicago. Mrs Smith and Mrs Cotton of Sedalia named in the message.
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Wake Extra Precaution and Guarded Havana Streetscene
Spanish authorities in Havana take extra precautions around the American consulate and near the US warship’s landing to prevent an attack or clash with marines. Police reinforce Leo's quarters and strengthen guards along the main thoroughfare. In New York a Pittburg Phil rumor circulates that George Smith is broke, with Philadelphia friends reportedly raising $1,000 last Thursday. Abolition preacher Rov Abishal Scofield dies at age 62 in Spencerport, once deposed for opposing slavery in Hamilton, Ontario. he was a friend of Gerrit Sulth The Bloomfeld. A Mt. Sterling Illinois hotel and property worth about 100000 burns, killing Albert Piper and injuring several others. Matal Five at Me. Pan one.
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The St Louis Storm Rips Through the City
A severe storm lashed St Louis on Tuesday, the strongest since the May 1806 tornado, with wind reaching 66 mph and causing widespread damage. Telegraph poles and wires broke, roofs were lifted, and debris cluttered streets while East St Louis residents feared a new disaster. Two deaths and several injuries were reported, along with extensive property damage and shattered signs and fences.
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East St. Louis
Dole in Washington and White House visit details
Secretary Sherman received Dole of Wawali on behalf of the president in Washington at 2 20 pm. McKinley met Dole for a formal call at the Jinwaian executive’s hotel. A second informal talk occurred at the White House with McKinley, lasting about five minutes. Dole then departed in a carriage with Hateh and Cridjer, escorted by Col. Bingham to the White House library.
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Live Market Prices Across Cities for Cattle Hogs and Grains
Market prices listed by city show cattle, hogs, sheep, and grain bids. Regions include Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Toledo Milwaukee Buffalo New York with varying ranges for wheat corn oats rye and butter. Prices reflect No 2 grades and shipping or common ranges in cents and dollars.
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Cincinnati
Detroit
Toledo
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Westar
House Debates and Senate Sessions on Deficiency Bills 1890s Era
The record covers House and Senate proceedings with bills on public land in Alaska, deficiency appropriations, and various debates. It notes executive sessions, discussions on bullion deposit costs, Indian education funding, the Carlisle Indian School, and the Teller silver resolution, with shifts between the House and Senate agendas across multiple days.
Entomologist Taschenbers Dies in Malle
News notes Prof Taschenbers, noted entomologist, is dead at Malle. Secret societies in Denver clash with department stores. M B Goodman, Voxnvkana Ark merchant, attacked by home creditors. Comptroller appoints Willauy Jennesaw receiver for West National Bank of Pheublue.
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M. B. Goodman
Voxnvkana
Ark
Willauy Jennesaw
West National Bank of Pheublue
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