Reed Plan Proposes 3 Per Cent Scrip to Bridge Treasury Gap
Washington reports Reed of Maine launches a Republican substitute to the administration bill. The plan would restrict 1875 bond issuance to 3 percent bonds and authorize the treasury to issue 25, 50 and 100 dollar certificates payable in coin to cover deficits. The move aims to win support from gold and silver factions and rally Republicans while Democrats split.
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Washinton
Reed
Maine
Secretary of the Treasury
Springer
Senate
Voorhees
Finance Committee
Free Coinage Bill Hoped From Committee
A quoted line notes the Silver men are hopeful a free coinage bill will pass from the committee, either at the current meeting or the next scheduled session.
Treasury Quiet as Carlisle Reports Year End Surplus
A calm mood filled the Treasury as Carlisle met callers while Curtis returned from New York. Officials anticipate a 1895 year end surplus of 22.5 million dollars, with sugar duties, income tax, and whisky withdrawals boosting receipts to about 380 million. Disbursements are seen under 351 million, leaving the year's surplus after last January's 7 million deficit. Internal revenue projects 10 million in income tax receipts before July and 30 million in the following six months.
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Treasury Department
Carlisle
Curtis
New York
Senate
General Customs
Internal Revenue
Washington
Nelson
Minnesota
Gettysburg
House
Prime Mercantile
Sterling Exchange
Ene
Ilg
Ted
Pete Tim
United States
Pacific
Chicago
Cuicano
Board of Trade Today
Burbanks
Bonds May Be Issued At 100 Million To Run Thirty Years
The administration contemplates issuing 100000000 dollars in 4 percent bonds to run thirty years. It is believed arrangements are in place ensuring payment with foreign gold. The senate judiciary committee has voted to report favorably Holmes Conrad of Virginia for solicitor general and L M Dickinson of Tennessee for assistant attorney general.
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Washington
Senate Judiciary Committees
Holmes Conrad
Virginia
L M. Dickinson
Tennessee
House
House Committee
Stotsman
Senate Committee On
Joliet
Ispen
Illinois State Penitentiary
Des Plaines
Josephus
Combefa
Tug Goes in Search of Chicora Hull Fails
On February 6 the Dunham tug T T Morford pushed through river ice toward Whiting Indiana to locate the missing steamer Chicora. Aboard were W J Hancock M B Rice and Doc Ballerger as lookout. No hull or crew were found and Graham Morton officials declared all hope lost.
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ChHicaGo
Dunham
T. T. Morford
Graham
W. J. Hancock
M. B. Rice
Doc” Ballerger
Pease
St. Joseph
Chicago
Morford
Whiting
Ind
Graham & Morton
Chicora
Romance of Scarlet Brothers Weds Sisters in NY
Port Jervis NY February 5 The wedding of Rev George Washington Scarlet pastor of the Reformed Church in New Hurley and Laura Tuice 19 daughter of his house keeper links a tale of romance and family ties. The two brothers George and John Adams Scarlet were orphaned young and raised in Newark New Jersey sharing a red cloaks nickname Scarlet describes their origin and bond.
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Port Jervis
N. Y
George Washington Scarlet
The
Reformed Church
New Hurley
Laura Tuice
Parallel Paths in Faith and Fate Across Two Counties
In Vania county two youths, unknown to each other, remained near each other for two years before attending Rutger's college. They excelled, pursued ministerial studies, and after marrying sisters, began their sacred vocations. The Rev G W Scarlet’s first wife died six months earlier from injuries after a fall, and the congregation’s anger over his marriage to his housekeeper’s daughter led to his resignation.
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Vania County
Rutger’s College
G. W. Scarlet
Death of Daniel Shelby Music Hall Manager
Daniel Shelby, 57, manager of the Music hall in Wilkes Barre, died suddenly of heart disease. A prominent figure in theatre, he previously managed houses in New York Buffalo and Chicago and was an intimate friend of Grover Cleveland during Buffalo days. He is survived by his wife and son. Mrs Shelby is currently singing with an opera company. Shelby's home was in New York City.
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Wilkesbarre
Daniel Shelby
New York
Buffalo
Chicago
Grover Cleveland
Shelby
New York City
Ten Thousand Demonstrators Offer Services in Guatemala Stir
In Mexico City on February 5 a labor demonstration drew about ten thousand people with banners and bands to the palace. They called for war readiness and tendered their services to President Diaz in response to the Guatemala crisis.
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City
Mexico
Ccmbroglio
Diaz
Central America
Wilton Trotting Stallion Sold at Auction for 12000
Lexington report notes Wilton a famed trotting stallion with a 2 1934 record sold at Woodward and Shanklin sale to Lewis and Albaugh of Circleville Ohio for 12000 after lively bidding.
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Lexington
Wilton
Woodward & Shanklin
Lewis & Albaugh
Circleville
Anderson Man Seeks 1000 Married Men for Land Plan
Truman Stewart of Anderson plans to travel to Boston to organize a colonization project. He aims to recruit 1,000 married men, raise funds by donations, and acquire 300,000 acres within 100 miles of Memphis Tennessee. Each participant would receive fifty acres and must support themselves and family in an ideal community free of sorrows and contentions.
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Anderson
Truman Stewart
East
Boston
Memphis
Tenn
Heaven
Brazil coal rate war edges toward disaster for rivals
Reports from Brazil say the coal rate war harms most black coal operators in the district. Only the Brazil Block Coal company reportedly sells black coal in Chicago at 1.7 dollars per ton, blocking competition. The Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad warned operators against long term contracts as rates may change on ten days notice.
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Brazil
Brazil Block Coal Company
Chicago
Chicago and Eastern
Ex-convict fatally shot in Jeffersonville saloon
Thomas Carney, released convict, entered William Nantz's saloon in Jeffersonville and asked for a drink. Lacking funds, Carney drew a dirk knife and threatened to kill, and Nantz fired, wounding him in the groin. Doctors say Carney will die.
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Jeffersonville
Thomas Carney
William Nantz
Carney
Nantz
Saloonkeeper Ira Tillotson Sets Temperance Evangelist Path
Chesterton February 5 Ira B Tillotson a noted local saloonkeeper has quit his business to become a temperance evangelist and will travel with the Reverend Robert L Jones the revivalist leader.
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Chesterton
Ira B. Tillotson
Robert L. Jones
Judge Grosscup rules whisky trust case pits director claims against Greenhut
The whisky trust receivership case reveals a deep rift between the directors and Judge Grosscup who questions Joseph Greenhut’s fitness to manage the property. The judge notes ownership of the stock is fluid with broad speculation and few shares held for investment. He emphasizes the need to safeguard investors while criticizing irregularities in the proceeding and the lack of clear ownership among stockholders.
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Whisky Trust
Whisky’ Trust
New York
Bnt
Peoria
Greenhut
New York Stock Exchange
Judge removes Greenhut as receiver in distillery case
Judge Grosscup declares Greenhut biased by stock holdings and appoints General John C. McNulta and vonn J. si%icheli with Lawrence as receivers to run the distillery trust. Mayer says stockholders will reorganize. books to be investigated. $1,000,000 bonds due to be renewed. rebates to be paid as due.
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Geeenhat
Order for Forfeiture of the Companies Franchises
The filing seeks a judicial order forfeiting the franchises held by the named Companies. The action alleges breach of terms and violations of governing statutes, requesting termination of rights, removal of assets, and dissolution of operational authority under applicable law. The matter outlines due process steps and requests court intervention.
Attorneys for A R U Men Seek General Discharge in Debs Case
In Chicago on Feb 5 lawyers for the A R U Men press for discharge as government closes its case in the Debs conspiracy trial. Prosecutors issued forty five subpoenas for witnesses, delaying verdict. Judge Grossman to rule today amid defense backlash. Fifty Die in a French Mine Explosion in the St Hugeate pit sparks rescue efforts hampered by conditions.
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Chicago
Debs
McVean
Iyer
Larkin
McDonald
Burke
Bloc
Grossbp
St. Hugeate
Department of
Saone el Loire
Kof
Bank Robbery Suspects Seized in Sanpusky Case
Police in Sanpusky claim two of the five Milan bank robbers are in custody, arresting Stoughton a saloonkeeper and Solly Hirschberg at their homes. The Lockwood National Bank loss is estimated around 39000 with 19000 in bonds. In Chicago a cold wave brings 13 below zero with readings from Illinois to Wisconsin.
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Sanpusky
Lockwood National Bank
Milan
Wib Stoughton
Solly Hirschberg
Chicago
Illinois
Iowa
Michigan
Wisconsin
Springfield
Ills
Master House Painters Convention Opens in Louisville
The eleventh annual convention of the Master House Painters and Decorators began in Music Hall at 10 o'clock this morning. The three day session will host painters and decorators from across the United States with Mayor Tyler welcoming the delegates to Louisville.
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Louisville
Music Hall
United States
Tyler
Will Not Withdraw from the Union at Miners Convention
At Massillon Ohio on February 5 the miners convention voted down the proposal to withdraw from the United Mine Workers. The district, though home to UMW President John McBride, opposes his faction and is dissatisfied with his administration.
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Massillon, O
United Mine Workers
John McBride
Cannon Outwrestles Ross in Bradfield match
BRADFORD Eng Feb 5 Cannon defeated Ross three falls to two in a mixed wrestling match. In San Francisco Feb 5 no decision at Southern Pacific talks. Chief Arthur proposed plans. none adopted. A Thursday conference will seek an amicable settlement of train engineers claims.
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Bradford
Eng
Cannon
Ross
Southern Pacific
San Francisco
Southern Pacific Railway
Arthur
Weather Outlook For Midwest States
Washington report gives twenty four hour indications starting 8 p m yesterday. Illinois should have generally fair weather with slightly warmer conditions in the south and variable winds becoming northwesterly to easterly. Indiana Michigan expect fair weather with diminishing winds in Michigan. Wisconsin fair with possible slight warming in the south and northwesterly winds. Iowa fair and warmer with easterly winds.
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Washington
Willie Simms Boosts Trailblazing Ride in Britain
Willie Simms to ride for the Croker Dwyer combination in England and join The Harem Coffee Cooler in London as the first colored rider in Great Britain. The article notes Britain’s lack of race prejudice and predicts Simms will be celebrated by English turfmen rather than faced with hostility.
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Willie Simms
Croker-Dwyer
England
London
Great Britain
Paris
United States
Simms
Citizen Refuses to Walk Center Street Slippery Sidewalks
Philadelphia Record notes a wary citizen avoids the middle of a street due to slick sidewalks. He fears a fall could lead to injuries and possible damages.
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Philadelphia Record
Indiana Legislature Sets Record Low Passage Pace
Indiana's 1910 legislative session moves slowly with only five bills enacted halfway through. Leaders plan limited action focused on appropriations and agreed political measures. A joint caucus appointed committees to shape bills, while apportionment and salary reforms face delays.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Mayor Targets Social Gambling Rumor Sparks Kokomo Debate
Kokomo residents discuss a reported edict from the mayor prohibiting gambling at social gatherings where prizes are awarded. Officials were said to be instructed to monitor events and arrest participants as violators of anti gambling laws.
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Manson
Kokomo
Ixokomoo Society
Mayor attacks private card gaming as moral danger
In a Richmond report, the mayor condemns private card play as worse than public gaming, urges action if deemed gambling, and explains he lacks power to arrest individuals in homes. Separately, M. S. Holman seeks help locating his brother John E. Holman missing since Friday after borrowing $873 for a mortgage in Kokomo and traveling to Indianapolis.
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Toi Bees
Pedro
Richmond
M. S. Holman
Kokomo
John E. Holman
Dickinson & Company
Indianapolis
Holman
Morrison & Holman
Columbus Merchant David Cohan Dies on Birthday at 81
Columbus memory note reports David Cohan a retired merchant dies on his birthday Sunday aged 81 in this city. His death closes a long business career and he was widely known in local circles.
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Columbus
David Cohan
Gas main burst cuts Shelbyville gas supply for hours
A natural gas main nine miles from Shelbyville ruptured, cutting off gas to about 6,000 people for sixteen hours. Temperatures plunged to zero at midnight, with families across the city suffering near freezing before gas service was restored. Pressure at the break was about 200 psi.
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Shelbyville
Fountaintowno
Babies Welcome Committee At Trinity Methodist
In Lafayette on February 5 the Trinity Methodist congregation learned that Mesdames Sarah Simler George F Keiper and William Wirt King had been appointed a committee to care for and entertain babies brought by mothers attending services. The plan, once seen as amusing, is now regarded as sensible and practical and has succeeded from the start.
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Lafayette
Trinity Methodist Church
William Wirt King
Mesdames
Sarah Simler
George F. Keiper
Anderson Builders Plan Union to Bar Outsiders
Anderson region builders announce formation of a protective union to exclude foreign contractors. The effort aims to cover the gas belt including Kokomo Marion Muncie Ewood and Alexandria and repel outside firms entering the area.
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Anderson
Kokomo
Marion
Muncie
Ewood
Alexandria
The Orr Kess Trah and the Pompadour Haircut Edict
A fragment from a historical note discusses the Orr Kess Trah a mighty men group in Ispen who adopted varied hair styles. Josephus bans pompadour cuts, the faction counters with a banner reading No Pompadour Hair Cuts No Music. The piece ends with random items and a prison news vanity.
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Men of
Ispen
Josephus
Insane Hospital
French Police Halt Unspecified Activity
French police halted an unspecified activity as officers investigated the scene. Details remain limited with official statements forthcoming.
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Grosscup Decidedly
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