17 Dec 1899
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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1899
Page
1
Bailey called the bluff Republicans pursued a scheme Democratic harmony appeared Lentz exposed the administration record and the summary deemed appalling by the piece highlighting party fault lines.
Washington December 10 The veteran Bailey tests Republican resolve on free silver while Democrats push against a vote. The dispute features Halley, Hepburn, and leaders Richardson and Dalzell as the chamber probes coinage policy and war critiques. A later vote on the currency bill is slated after journal readings on Monday.
A long currency bill debate in Washington features Democrats and Republicans trading charges over free coinage and bankers influence. Speakers reference trials of prosperity, Bryan telegrams, and proposed amendments as the session nears adjournment.
The total reaches 96 percent with seventy officers listed. Black Watch bear the heaviest losses as forty two rank and file soldiers are killed, 182 wounded and 111 missing.
Representative Siler of New York introduced a joint resolution declaring war exists in South Africa and urging strict neutrality by the United States while recognizing belligerent rights for the Transvaal. He voiced sympathy for the Boers and criticized Britain's conduct, urging passage to favor the Boer republics and oppose any Anglo American alliance.
The Philpot Griffin feud claims two more victims in forty eight hours. Ed Ropers was killed near Hengtown after a fight following a threat sequence. Brumby is Woret and Henry Hampton died in a later clash as the feud worsens.
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