Carlisle bill sparks crossfire in House banking debate
The minority banking committee criticizes the Carlisle currency bill, warning it would force mass sales of U S bonds, disrupt the market, and risk panic. They argue the measure mandates risky deposits, reshapes the federal notes system, and could trigger sharp shifts in national bank operations and state charters.
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Committee On Banking and Lave
Carlisle
Bee
United States
Sctom
Supreme Court
Wetlond
Aswcation
Sithonal Banking
Treasury
Congress
National Banks and Treasury Crisis Warned
The passage of the exigent financial bill would keep U S notes out of circulation only partly relief, leaving 354 million in circulation pressures. It would intensify gold drain and create chaos with 41 or more forms of currency. The house has twice opposed state bank note issuance.
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United States Treasury
United States
Treasury
House
Fight Over The Ute Bill In Congress
Washington officials reveal a clash over the Ute bill with the administration opposed to allotting lands to the Utes. Colorado delegates push to pass it despite a potential presidential veto. Secretary Smith warns against removal allotment and urges Congress to delay for a year to assess Indian progress. Senate committee on Indian Affairs weighs the House measure amid admin opposition and possible inclusion in the Indian appropriation bill.
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Washington, D. C
Colorado
Smith
Teller
Walcott
Congress
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Utah
Senate Committee On Indian Affairs
Weecott
Pence
Mine Fire at Coal Creek Forces Evacuations
A blast of flames erupted at the Oregon Improvement Company's New Castle coal mine near Coal Creek, ten miles from Seattle, at 8:30 am. Superintendent Anderson coordinated escapes by telephone, 125 workers faced danger, and five men descended the air shaft to warn survivors as flames spread.
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Seattle
Wash
Oregon Improvement Company
New Castle
Coal Creek
John Morgan
Morgan
Anderson
Williann
Amdy Reynolds
John Erickson
Andy Stewart
Fire at Coal Creek mine halted smoke and saved machinery
Fire crews halted openings at 2 30 p m after Coal Creek dammed and turned smoke into the mine. Tomorrow fans will reverse to draw out smoke as men go down to fight the blaze. Machinery and top works saved except roof of the slope, with twenty two mules harness cars and other joss aggregates valued at 50000 dollars.
Japanese Victories Reported as Forces Advance on Tien Tsin
Shanghai dispatch dated December 17 says the first and second Japanese armies march on Tien Tsin and have captured Niu Chwang and other cities with minimal fighting. About 72,000 troops are involved. Shanghai officials fear unrest due to a new war tax and have moved families to the foreign settlement for safety.
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New York
Shanghai
Tien T'sin
Niu Chwang
Byrnes Makes Charges Against Police Officers
New York police superintendent Byrnes filed charges against Captain Frederick Martins for accepting 15 dollars in September 1891 to bias a polling booth, Captain Max Schimittberger for a 500 dollar bribe from Anchor Steamship agent Forget, and Sergeant William O'Toole plus Detective Sergeant Frink for their roles in testimonies before the Lexow committee involving abortionist Dr. Whitehead.
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New York
Byrnes
Frederick Martins
Hamilton
Max Schimittberger
Forget
Anchor Steamship Line
William O'Toole
Frink
Lexow
Whitehead
Battle Between Union and Non-Union Workmen
A Uniontown report details a clash near Valley Works between coke strikers and nonunion men in Pittsburg. About 200 shots fired. one striker shot in the leg and possibly fatally wounded. Several others injured. the fight ended with attackers retreating as they were outnumbered.
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Pittsburg
Uniontown
Valley Works
Boyd's Bar
Ninety-Six Years of Life Ended in New York
Mrs Nellie Jefferson a colored woman died last night at age 109 years 9 months and 16 days. She was the wife of Peter Jefferson a former body servant to President Thomas Jefferson and once a servant in his family on the Charlottesville Virginia estate. Freed by proclamation she moved to Oska loosa Iowa then to New York to live with her daughter and grandson at their home where she died. She left nine children seven grandchildren and several great grandchildren with the youngest great grandchild seven months old.
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New York
Nellie Jefferson
Chas. Davis
Life's Economy Warns Against Constant Borrowing Trouble
In the economy of life, avoid borrowing trouble and paying high interest. The idea stresses prudent spending and minimizing debt to maintain financial well being. Personal finance advice urges focus on assets, budgeting, and reducing unnecessary obligations.
Syrup of Figs Promotes Relief and Comfort
An advertisement extols Syrup of Figs as a pure liquid laxative for cleansing the system and easing constipation without weakening organs. It claims benefits for kidneys liver and bowels, dispels colds headaches and fevers, and notes wide medical approval. Available in 50c and 1 bottles from druggists, manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co with its name on every package.
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California Fig Syrup Co
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