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Newspaper
Lorain County Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1895
Page
2
A late 1896 summary notes Alaska land sales and British interest, Pan-American and European rail projects, and the growing reach of telephony with 434 towns linked. It cites US and European transport costs, Alaska’s original purchase price, and projected gold output, along with remarks on population trends and government life-saving stations. It also mentions legal cases in Wyoming and a Yukon expedition by a notable traveler.
The 64th Congress convened in Washington as the Senate swore in new members and elected Vice President Stevenson presiding. House Speaker Thomas Reed of Maine was chosen. Bills introduced cover bankruptcy reform education for Indian children immigration and equalizing penalties for service in the Mexican border region.
From Washington the annual report by Secretary of the Navy Serbert details the construction of two battle submarines and the torpedo boat fleet, with expenses of the naval establishment for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1807. It notes public debt changes, treasury cash, and visible grain supplies while outlining federal appropriations and Treasury receipts.
The monthly statement shows November cash in the treasury at 110,190,009.18 with a gold reserve of 70,008,068. Net balance stands at 108,074,400.62. Interest bearing debt totals 747,102,960. debt with no interest 376,627.04. total debt 2,195,884,007.00. Receipts for November reach 605,086,503 with 87,100,288 disbursements leaving a deficit of 1,212,780. Five month totals show a 916,880,327 deficit.
The American Federation of Labor announces it will present to Congress a bill to limit U S courts of equity from punishing contempt related to orders or decrees. The measure links to the 1919 railroad strike prosecutions and names no public sponsor.
A bipartisan group of about 18 senators met in the marble room to discuss free coinage of silver. Key figures included Teller Stewart Allen Tillman and Hantle, with no formal campaign plan but a resolve to keep the issue in the foreground and a possible follow up meeting on the near future.
Denver Cal Dec 3 Miners familiar with Colorado gold fields foresee the mining focus shifting to Summit County. Historic yields total about 50 million dollars, with less than one percent of placer grounds explored. Thousands of acres near Breckenridge offer new potential as exploration planned for spring.
A Vienna report via Central News states a projectile was thrown at the czar in St Peters burg on Monday grazing his cloak and causing 14 arrests. Confirmation is lacking and no injuries occurred. Separate dispatches note ongoing earthquakes in Mexico near Jamlopec and Pinotepec with fears and disturbed coastlines. Walter McCreary known as Old Walt was found dead at his hermitage near Arneville. President Collier announces the exposition will close on December 11.
The 41st Congress convened as the House elected Speaker Roeu with 234 votes to Crisp 05 and others. Harmer administered the oath, and officers including doorkeeper Ulcog and postmaster Mekiroy were sworn in. The Senate also organized with Vice President Stevenson presiding, committees formed, and a noon adjournment set for Tuesday.
Dispatches report the withdrawal of the British gunboat Dryad as a temporary measure amid Ottoman palace tension and Muslim unrest. Powers insist on extra guardships to safeguard international routes through the Bosphorus and Dardanelles, with diplomatic maneuvering and possible joint action discussed in Vienna and London.
Secretary Craiwe sent Congress the cabinet estimates for the ten year period ending June 30, 1807. Totals show 410,455,070 in proposed expenditures against 414,805,104 approved for the current year. Included are legislative executive judicial foreign affairs naval Indian affairs public works and other services.
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