09 Aug 1893
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1893
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR text lists attorney names and addresses including Rene Litiepre and John Wanurtun with partial firm titles. Mentions about banking and estates appear, but many phrases are garbled, leaving unclear actions or dates.
In Washington a Senate session focused on the Sherman Act repeal and tariff policy. Discussion emphasized urgency for action, committee referrals, and potential joint resolutions to ease financial strain, with leaders urging nonpartisan steps and rapid reporting by Voorhees and Stewart.
The House caucus backed free coinage of silver at parity with gold after a seven member committee was appointed to draft positions. The session involved closed doors and heated debate over whether silver should be freely coined and the ratio to gold. The vote in the committee and the ensuing adjournment signaled continued contention, with risks of political repercussions for both parties as discussions stalled and a later meeting was planned.
Aug 9 dispatches describe a day of caucuses as lawmakers adjourn to Thursday for consultation on silver policy. Reports mention Mr Bland inviting silver supporters, speculation on party alignments, committee actions, and upcoming votes amid a broad set of political maneuverings and appointments across several states.
In Joplin a meeting of zinc mine operators formed an association to curb current evils plaguing the industry. Prices have fluctuated by buyers will, and ore markets have lagged behind production costs as the country’s downturn drives price suppression. The group plans mine stoppages until a deal is reached with smelting companies, while grains and metal markets react to broader economic stress.
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