Mr Gages Views on Monetary Reform and Greenbacks
A New York special quotes Mr. Lyman J. Gage answering questions on the treasury, bank notes, and potential reforms. He argues for a broader money system, redeemable notes in gold, and reduced use of silver and certain certificates. He cautions about fiat-like issues and favors a national commission to study needed legislation.
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New York
Chiesge
Lyman J
Treas
Gage
United States
Treasury
National Bank
Governor Bans Nason and Weir on Relief Commission
In Nebraska on February 1 Governor Hol bans named W N Nason J E and Dr Ron A H Weir and M D Welch of Omaha as members of a relief commission to receive grain and ship it to Chicago Poor and India.
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Chicago
Maha
Neb
Holbans
J. E
Ron A. H. Weir
M. D. Welch
Oln
Hor
Nason
Nebraska
India
Com“Sion
Utt
Investigators Begin Hearings Into Leadville Mining Strike
In Leadville Colorado on January 31 a state legislative committee opened formal hearings into the mining strike. Witnesses included Thomas Graham and local officials of the Miners Union. Graham, a Western Federation of Miners executive board member, described union procedures and wage disputes with Campion, who urged wage cuts to $2.50 daily. The committee plans slow progress as it gathers testimony from miners and mine managers alike.
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Leadville
Colo
Mate
Cavender
Glynn
Dieckson
Taylor
Denver
Thomas Graham
D. Nicholson
Charles McLellan
Dewar
Miners’ Union
Stet
Aesident
Montana
Western Federation
Cloud City Union
Western Federation of Miners
Leadville Union
Amburn
Graham
Tme
Brooklyn Damaged by Rocks at Delaware River Edges
Philadelphia January 31 United States armored cruiser Brooklyn struck a sunken rock ledge in the Delaware River above Marcus Hook Pennsylvania yesterday. The hull’s forward compartments were stove in yet the inner compartments held, saving the ship from sinking. She’s at Marcus Hook tied to ice breakers awaiting court inquiry findings.
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Philadelphia
United States
Brooklyn
Delaware River
Marcus Hook
Pennsylvania
Calin Cook
London Syndicate Eyes Big Cincinnati Breweries
The Enquirer reports three London syndicate reps in Cincinnati to acquire all major breweries. They have optioned sixteen properties, begun inventorying saloon mortgages, and plan to close the deal next week. Total value cited at nine million dollars, with half of the amount mentioned.
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Cincinnati
the Enquirer
London
Syndicate Plans Cash and Preferred Stock Buyout
The sale will pay half in cash and half in preferred stock with guaranteed interest to preserve present owners influence. The syndicate intends to consolidate under state law into one corporation. Older brewers pushed hardest for the sale amid prolonged weak trade.
Thatcher gains on Utah senatorial ballot to edge near election
In Salt Lake on January 30 the joint assembly held five ballots without choice. Thatcher started with five votes on the first ballot, gained steadily to twenty eight, one more than Henderson and Rawling combined, with sixty members voting. The Thatcher forces held strong and blocked several delaying motions before a recess to 3 p.m.
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Salt Lake
Joint Assembly
Thatcher
Henderson
Rawling
Daring Robbery in Kansas City Catholic Supply Store
Three masked men entered H. T. Heilman’s Catholic supply shop at 1107 Baltimore Avenue at 7 pm. One man held Heilman at gunpoint while others looted, taking $1100 in solid gold ornaments and $60 from the cash drawer. They cut the telephone wire and escaped in a buggy left at the door.
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Kansas City
H. T. Heilman
Baltimore Avenue
Siamese Mob Attacks German Minister in Bangkok
A Siamese mob attacked German minister Herr Kempermann in Bangkok, forcing police to withdraw briefly. American engineer Bennett led police revival, rallied forces, and dispersed the rioters, rescuing the minister.
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Bangkok
Herr Kempermann
Siam
Bennett
Bank Burglary at Eldon Stuns Des Moines Readers
A bank in Eldon Iowa was burglarized at 3 a m by blowing the safe with nitro glycerine. Officials withhold the loss amount though it is said the bank typically holds 3000 to 5000 dollars. The thieves fled with a stolen team and buggy.
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Bargtors
Benk
Des Moines
Iowa
Eldon
Bradley
Colorado to occupy Fort Jyons for soldiers home
Representative Shafroth secured passage of a bill to allow the abandoned Fort Jyons reservation in Fort Lye Washington to be used by Colorado as a soldiers home. The 557 acre site includes forty suitable buildings for the home.
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Fort Lye Reservation
Washington
Shafroth
Fort Jyons Military Reservation
Colorado
Alliance ship reships after grounding near Cape Henry
Word reached Secretary Herbert that the United States vessel Alliance used as a school ship for naval apprentices went ashore at Cape Henry Virginia last night. It successfully floated off and has moved to safety after the incident near Newport News.
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Washington
Herbert
United States Vessel Alliance
Cape Henry
Virginia
Newport News
Whitson Accepts Secretaryship of Agriculture
Des Moines Iowa Feb 1 James Wilson of Ames professor of agriculture at Iowa Agricultural College and director of the government experimental station announced he has received and accepted the offer to become secretary of agriculture.
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Whitson
Des Moines
Iowa
James Wilson
Ames
Iowa Agricultural College
Government Experimental Station
Celestial Fashion Tid Bits Exchange Biblically Flippant
A fragment from Tid Bits features a dialog about marriage and appearances. A man recalls marrying thinking his partner an angel while she counters that he believed she could progress without clothing. The exchange hints at social attitudes toward modesty and marriage in a humorous tone.
Destruction of the Virginia Central Railroad in War-Time
Gen Horace Porter recounts Union destruction of the Virginia Central railroad near North Anna. Russell's division and Wright's corps moved along the line as rails were lifted turned upside down and cross ties removed. Rails were used as levers to pry ties, laid across them, and set fire to the ties. Several miles of railway destroyed.
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Eb Roe
Grant
Horace Porter
Virginia Central
North Anna
Russell
Wright
Peruviana Kidney Cure Offered Free by Cincinnati Firm
The editor urges readers to write promptly for a free package of Peruviana the best kidney cure on earth. The Peruviana Herbal Remedy Co announces delivery to any sufferer at 286 E South St Cincinnati Ohio in a single, brief offer.
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Peruviana Herbal Remedy Co
Cincinnati
Ohio
In a Bad Way Fanny Seeks First Real Ring
In a brief dialogue Fanny, engaged to Charles, asks him to buy the first handsome ring he sees. Charles laments not having his pocketbook and remarks these are the only pants he owns as Fleigende Blaetter recounts the scene.
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Fanny
Charles
That splendid coffee from Salzer seed company
Mr Goodman of Williams County NL proclaims Salzer’s German Coffee Berry yields 300 pounds more coffee per package than stores offer at 30 cents a pound. A package and big seed catalog are sent upon receipt of 15 cents stamps and this notice from John A Salzer Seed Co La Crosse Wis. w n
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Goodman
Williams County
Salzer
John A. Salzer
The Oldest Banks Across Europe
A compact historical note lists the Bank of England founded in 1604 as the oldest English institution among major banks. It traces earlier and rival banks in Europe including the Bank of Venice 1101 Genoa 1407 Hamburg 1619 and Rotterdam 1635 with the Bank of France established in 1803.
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Bank of England
Bank of
Venice
Genoa
Hamburg
Rotterdam
France
Fox stuck on rails near Lake City in railway incident
Last Saturday morning a fox was trapped on the steel rails near the Lake Fork branch curve below Lake City. Fireman Billy Green ended the animal’s misery by striking it with a coal pick after the fox’s wet feet caused it to slip and struggle. The fox’s leg was badly twisted and chewed in the effort to free itself.
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Lake Fork
Canon
Lake City
Billy Green
Denver
A Strange Case from the Cemetery Scene
A quip from Philadelphia gossip recounts a bizarre medical anecdote. Dr Pillers notes a peculiar event as Mrs Skimson’s needle tale resurfaces after fifty two years. The humor centers on a needle’s movement ending up in an unexpected place, provoking astonishment among listeners.
Cure a Cold in One Day Pitches Laxative Tablets
An ad style fragment markets Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets promising cure in one day with a money back guarantee and small price. It references other products Cascarets and an imitation coffee remark and notes British forces strength at home and abroad at 221000 plus reserves.
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MR. Gages
Reer
Pen Reily
Wornk
Utah
Wit Mob
Fox
Kall
St. Petersburg
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