Debate on silver and the Sherman act in Congress
Fragments from congressional debate discuss the Sherman act repeal and bimetallism. Senators Voorhees Hoar Wolcott Lodge Palmer Cox and others argue on currency, debt, and the value of silver versus gold with references to national finance and public confidence.
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Congress
Congressional Record
Senator Voorhees
Indiana
Dem
Chicago
Senator Hoar
Massachusetts
Northwest
South
New England
Lalfour
Northeast
West
Enat
Wolcott
Colorado
Minnesota
Mont Tat
Valve
Palmer
Illinois
Around a Big State Governor Boies' Daughter Recovering
A compilation from Iowa areas reports Governor Boies' daughter recovering from illness, four injured in a western wreck, a river yields its dead, and a woman frightened to death after a boat incident. Other items note daylight burglaries in Des Moines and civic, health, and legal notices across Iowa.
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Boies
Train Wreck Plot Foiled in Davenport Wreckers Caught
Detectives from Rock Island overwhelmed a plot to wreck a passenger train near Davenport. C L Harson and cousin Mrs Jennie Chandler were arrested placing ties on the east of Davenport. The woman claimed insider knowledge but the couple were caught red handed confirming Wrecking intent. The suspended banks at Le Mars remain unable to reopen. The Three Cent Fare test in Council Bluffs found the street car company refusing the reduced fare, facing fines and lawsuits.
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Davenport
Rock Island Road
C. L. Harson
Jennie Chandler
Secret Service
Rock Island
Council Bluffs
Child Dies in Frightful Creston Wagon Accident
A seven year old granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Seals died in Creston when a wagon filled with dirt ran over her neck. Several children rode on the rear of the wagon as horses moved at a normal gait. The driver heard screams and saw the tragedy just in time.
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Creston
Dua
James Seals
Counterfeiters Threaten Mississippi Gang Reno Davenport News
Within two days a flood of 1890 silver dollar counterfeits appeared in Davenport and Rock Island Illinois. Police caught the most active man but he escaped. A pursuit heads down the Mississippi, with a likely retreat on a thick river island and capture expected within twenty four hours. Burglaries hit Fort Dodge Clare Lehigh Gowrie and Pioneer. clothing valued at hundreds of dollars stolen. a Keefer residence attacked. a man robbed by two tramps.
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Clinton
Des Moines
Department of Iowa
Iowa
Perry F Arney
Albion
Hetzler Brothers
Rhodes
Anna Younac
Dubuque
State Board of Health
Jessie Boris
Waterloo
Minnesota
New Providence
J. C. Williams
Houston Reece
Henry Wynville
Luzerne
Councm Buurrs
Jennie Babcock
Plumpton Babcock
J. M. Casey
Henry Saux
Cottage
Nardin County
Chicago Great Western
Valeria
Ysar
Freddie Tall
Princeton
Keokuk Water Works Company
Morehead
Ws. Ingraham
Burlington
Shepard & Co
Danville
London
Cardinal Gibbons
Bishop Hennessey
Andy McCreery
Albia
TNE
Delaware County
J B. Fleming
Browning
Arlington
Joun M. Adams
Council Blutts
J. C Hiana
Oimeha
Thomas R. Rankin
Rock Island Arsenal
Fort Dodge
Lehirk
Gowrie
Davenport
Rock Island
Ill
Mississippi
Donahoo & Hood
Clare
Lehigh
Struck by a Locomotive and Other News Briefs
Struck by an east bound train near Dysart, Earhart Bittner was killed as a wagon and hay rack were destroyed. A Missouri Valley resident attempted suicide twice, first with a revolver then by soaking watches, now critically ill. Cedar Falls bank J T. Knapp & Co. closes with a full assignment filed. Peter Oleson’s Fort Dodge farmhouse burned after cash withdrawal and expired insurance. Republicans plan a welcome home for Frank D. Jackson in Des Moines. Hamilton County State Bank at Webster City resumes operations after a brief suspension.
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Sehall
Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
Missouri
Lr West
New England
New Zeneland
Lawrence
Lowell
Commonwealth
Senate
John Quincy Adams
Earhart Bittner
Dysart
Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern
August Tfiretzei
Missouri Valley
Fire Devastates South Chicago District Leaves Many Homeless
A large fire in South Chicago destroyed about 131 buildings, with estimates of losses ranging from 196000 to 505500. Homes, churches, and coal facilities burned as residents fled, some attacked by looters while seeking shelter and aid.
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South
Chicago
Piace
Louis Frey
German Lutheran Church
Y1st
Superior Avenue
Zion's Lutheran School
91St Street
First M. E
Sth
Sunday Creek Coal Company
George XK. Edwards
Ate
Thatcher Estate
Marbor Avenue
River
George K. Edwards
Vist Street
First M
L. I. Bullock
A. T. Thatcher
Herbor Avenue
Conrad Papp
Ninety First Street
Ope Wilson
Emo
Birdie May
John May
Patrick Tulley
William Giles
Ninety-first Street
Tulley
Giles
Single Tax Congress Draws Chicago Advocates
A Chicago Art Palace gathering hosted the Single Tax Congress with noted supporters like Henry George and Rev Merv McGlynn. Speakers explored the relation of the single tax to temperance, education, press, and sanitary reform with women advocates also presenting.
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Art Palsee
Chicago
Art Palees
Henry George
Edward McGynn
Jerry Simpson
Merv McGlynn
Notes of Current Events and Business Losses
The material notes the Chautauqua graduating class totaling 225, a new yellow fever case in Brunswick Georgia, $160 million in railroad property assessed in Indiana, the George H Lain Furniture Co of St Paul assigned with $100000 liabilities, and the death of Miss Opik Kinrisch aboard the steamship Majestic between New York and Queenstown.
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Chautauqua
Brunswick, Ga
Indiana
George H. Lain Furniture Company
St. Paul
Opik Kinrisch
Stamer Majestic
New York
Queens
Kansas Then and Now A Portrait of Prosperous Frontiers
The article extols Kansas wealth surpassing early states and describes its transformed agriculture. It notes vast, ancient soils, limestone beds, and windmills replacing old tools, with rapid regional development since 1854 and 1565 as turning points. It cites wealth near seventeen million dollars and frontier hardships, including buffalo grazing and Indian hostilities ending by 1880.
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Kansas
Union
Climate Cure Aid Society for Consumption Sufferers
A National American Invalid Aid Society formed in Boston aims to help pulmonary tuberculosis patients reach designated sanitariums through loans repayable in money or labor. The group seeks land and buildings to shelter invalids and to provide transportation and medical care, funded by voluntary subscriptions. The report notes high deaths from consumption and urges physician guidance for who can benefit from climate cures.
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Republic of Mexico
United States
New England
American Invalid Aid Society
Hoston
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Cockrell
Vard
Thie Courtry
Cox
Tennessee
Den
Harter
Ohio
Mr Starter
Mr Sarter
Qhio
Louisianua
Soldier ' Home
Bailey
Texas
Macbeth
Californie
Bowers
California
Rep
Banka
Ingland
Hopkins
England
Glade
Ohlo
Morse
Waller
Fawlins
Utah
Wei
LeMaars
le Mars
Examiners
Express Company
Post Office
Cedar Falls
TUR
J T. Knapp & Co
N. H. Clay
Peter Oleson
Jackson
Central
Frank D. Jackson
Hamilton County State Bank
Webster City
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