House Averts Monroe Doctrine Debate Amid Jingoism
Washington Jan 22 members of the house committee on foreign affairs predict the proposed reaffirmation of the Monroe doctrine will rest unused in committee files if the senate passes it and sends it over. A canvass shows no member endorses the resolution while many favor sidetracking and avoiding a public clash in congress to prevent diplomatic friction with Great Britain.
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House
Great Britain
Congress
Investigation Into Bowler Action Sparks Congressional Inquiry
Washington January 22 The house judiciary committee moves to probe Comptroller Bowler over withholding sugar bounties amid debate on executive power to refuse enforcement of congressional acts. A proposed resolution seeks to define limits on such refusals and possible statutory remedies.
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Washington
House Committee On
Bowlen
Crindon
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Congress
Silver Men Gather in Washington for National Convention
Representatives from silver groups across the country meet in Washington to discuss consolidating silver organizations into a single body with multiple headquarters. They aim to set a date and place for a national silver convention to nominate a silver ticket if major parties fail to nominate candidates committed to 16 to 1. Eligible adherents may stay with old parties unless those parties reject silver goals.
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Washington
Bi- Metallic League
Chicago
San Francisco
South
Tediay
Treasury to Resume Coinage of Silver Dollars
WasuHixGtox Jan 22. The treasury plans to begin coinage of silver dollars around Feb 1 and continue until about 16 million dollars are minted. When the current administration began, roughly 29 million dollars in silver dollars were in treasury for note redemption. Since 1898 about 18.6 million of these notes have been redeemed in silver dollars. The secretary intends to convert bullion on hand and purchase about 18 million dollars of silver, restoring treasury bullion dollars to their 1893 level.
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Treasury Department
Treasury
Adverse Report on Free Homestead Bill Reaches House
Wassinetroy Jan 22 The house committee on public lands has a strong adverse report from Secretary Smith on the free homestead bill. It would absolve five years residence on lands from further payments beyond filing and proof costs. Officials estimate the government would bear at least 30 million dollars, with 16 million in Oklahoma alone.
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House Committee On Public Lands
Smith
Land Office
Gold Reserve Losses Reported in Export Trade
In Wasnixcrox on January 22 the treasury disclosed losses totaling 2.5 million dollars in gold bars for export plus 65 thousand dollars in coin and 14 thousand dollars in jewelers bars. The combined figure marks a substantial drain on the nation’s gold reserves.
Gomez Admires Patriots One Refuses to Destroy Spanish Estate
Havana January 22 reports Maximo Coiuez's counter march through Havana Province. He encamped with 3600 men at Amalia plantation and demanded dynamite to destroy Portugalite for sugar cane disobedience. The garrison retreated to San Jose and Gomez, citing respect for Manuel Calve, ordered not to burn the estate.
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Maximo Coiuez
Amalia
Portugalite
San Jose
Gomez
Manuel Calve
English Flying Squadron speech praises naval readiness
Rt Hon C J Goschen told East Grinstead Conservatives the flying squadron is not aimed at any nation and would be under admiralty control. He said naval considerations guide its disposition and it will be ready for emergencies.
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Lonnox
C. J. Goschen
Admiralty
East Grinstead
Foreign Office
Knights of Pythias win rail rate pledge for encampment
Miyxcappus reports the local Knights announce a favorable Trump ecard in their drive for a cout-a-mile rate toward the national encampment next summer as Soo Line and connections grant the long-sought concession.
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Miyxcappus
Knights of Pythias
Des Morxts News: Allison Re-elected by Legislature
Jan. 22 report notes the legislature re-elects United States Senator Allison. A fragment from the Indianapolis Journal and Chicago Tribune dialogue follows, with wry exchanges about domestic life and household fixes. The column includes light social chatter and humor about marriage and kitchen mishaps.
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Des Morxts
United States
Allison
Answered According to His Folly in Somerville Journal
A brief dialogue quoted from the Somerville Journal shows a paternal visitor asking a boy if he likes school. The boy answers he enjoys going to school but dislikes being cooped up indoors during breaks.
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Somerville Journal
Died in agony after bloodhound attack at pen
Philadelphia dated January 22 reports John Ford, once a famed horse thief, died from blood poisoning after bloodhounds mauled him at the state penitentiary where he served as keeper of the hounds. Once a renowned jailbreaker, Ford escaped from the Western Penitentiary at Pittsburgh and numerous jails across Pennsylvania and the West.
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Western
Allegheny City
Philadelphia
John Frankford
State Penitentiary
Frankford
State Meeting Elected New Catholic Benevolent Union Officers
In Harrisburg 75 delegates gathered for the state council meeting of the Catholic Benevolent Union. Elected for the year: spiritual director Rev F C Soubert. president Frank Naber. vice president A J Haire. chancellor John W Speckman. orator Joseph Loder. secretary Fred Lorenz. treasurer F J Burger. marshal H T Spiesman. guard John P Scheid. financial committee George Schmidt O Healy TJ Hughes. trustees George A Kinder W S Loser William Dwyer L J Wolf. representative John J Coyle Maroney City. Next meeting planned for Erie. Resolutions supported Monroe Doctrine, Cuban victories, and Armenain atrocities. In Hazleton Andrew Hooleck attacked at a Hungarian christening. two men interrupted, were deterred. In Birdboro Miss Jennie Bellman’s disappearance stirs town ahead of a planned wedding to Walter Kenny. In Philadelphia Midvale Steel received a $50,000 federal shell order. Brooklyn Projectile Co. to supply many lower class shells.
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Harrisburg
State Council of the Catholic Benevolent Union
F. C. Soubert
Frank Naber
Erie
A. J. Haire
Hazleton
John W. Speckman
Philadelphia
Joseph Loder
Columbia
Fred Lorenz
F. J. Burger
Luzerne Republicans pick Leisenring Morgans for St Louis
In Wilkes-Barre the Luzerne county Republican convention named Congressman John Leisenring and Morgan R Morgans as delegates to the St Louis convention. Both reportedly favor Senator Quay's leadership.
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Wilafsbarre
Luzerne County
John Leisenring
Morgan R. Morgans
St Louis
Senator Quay
Nonsense Dialog Fragments From Various Papers
A collage of short comic snippets quotes and misquotes from multiple papers. It includes a porch style exchange about Willie raised among old love letters and anti cold sentiment and a quip by Senator Evarte on canvasback versus redhead ducks. Also a London Fun line where George asks how to propose to Kittie and Mrs Snaggs a temper remark.
General Thomas Ewing Dead After Cable Car Accident
New York January 22 General Thomas Ewing ex congressman from Ohio died from injuries after a cable car collision. He stepped behind another car at Third Avenue and was struck, thrown several yards, and landed on his head before being carried home. The accident was reported yesterday with initial hopes of recovery fading.
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New York
Thomas Ewing
Congress
Ohio
French Prisoners Railway Carriages Described Thoroughly
Fort nightly Review details 40 government owned prison railcarriages used to transport convicts. Each carriage holds nine cells per side with leg irons and a central passage, a warder desk, folding beds, and cupboards. Cells measure 60 by 65 centimeters with a 1.75 meter height. lighting, heating, and limited recreations are provided.
The Eyes of Children Should Be Carefully Tested
The Eyes of Children should be carefully tested and examined to determine if there are underlying issues or conditions affecting vision. Experts emphasize thorough screening to ensure early detection and proper treatment opportunities for young patients.
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