18 Dec 1897
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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1897
Page
1
Washington reports Postmaster General Gary will allow all postmasters to complete their full terms, with removals only for cause. The move aims to stabilize services during holidays, while a Galveston dry dock project seeks $50,000 to start work. Temporary clerk authorized in El Paso from Dec 7 to Jan 9.
The Atlanta Clearing House Association meets and adopts resolutions urging all chambers of commerce and bankers associations in the South to promote a plan from the bankers convention to send a delegation to Washington for currency and banking reform. Also reports regional railroad and corporate earnings and figures for Kateus City, Pittsburg, Gulf Horoter Bla'emont, and Choctaw Oklahoma and Gulf.
Secretary Gage testifies before the House Committees on banking and currency in Washington arguing for a gold standard or bimetallic system. Representative Coen challenges the administration’s aim to fix a single standard while referencing national party platforms. Gage outlines two paths to equal value money and notes the need for a stable currency and exchangeability between gold and silver.
Cotton financing arranged with freight paid and an advance per bale for six months or portion thereof. Charest’s interest on the amount advanced at 6 percent annually. A charge for handling per bale, first month included, then 10 cents per bale per month plus insurance. Correspondence solicited.
Secretary Gage defends a bill allowing silver certificates to be redeemed for gold or equivalent value, arguing it would drain gold and strengthen the treasury. Critics warn of a locked chain of greenbacks. proponents cite executive flexibility and a potential loan authority to meet emergencies.
The report notes Senator Sonator Tillman has been absent due to liver trouble but is now improving. Washington dispatches state the comptroller of the currency has issued a call.
A sprawling summary of today’s events touches on Texas political maneuvering and national topics. Mentioned are Mihm opposition efforts, currency questions, Senate actions, and policy debates. The text references trials, appointments, and looming deadlines across state and federal arenas, with reports on legislation, transportation costs, and economic signals.
New York December 17 a Herald special from Monte Carlo says strong authority indicates a further fifty year concession has been granted to the Casino company. Senator McLaurin of South Carolina, ill since early in the occasion, continues to grow better.
At Nashville Tenn December 17 the American Federation of Labor held sessions discussing convict labor and the drive for free silver at 16 to 1. Debates over Cuba intervention and constitutional power to limit laws by the people followed as officers were re elected in a tense meeting.
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