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Newspaper
Lorain County Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1896
Page
2
Fragmentary report spans cholera deaths in Peking, Austrian tobacco intrigue, Oklahoma statehood push, crashes of markets and marriages in Missouri and Albany, a German army supply line, and a Chicago violent death tally. Mentions India roots, Oregon Lodians, and new motion picture tech.
The week in Congress and White House notes debates on bond issues and free coinage, with Sherman Elkins and other figures pushing revenue and tax ideas. Reports cover cabinet actions, treasury probes, and policy discussions, plus foreign notes, failures, and incidents across states.
Washington reports a heated reaction to the administration's bond proposal for 100 million four percent bonds over 40 years. The plan allows Congress to set terms, with a popular loan option favored by many, while Morgan Belmont syndicate plans and market reactions shape expectations as officials seek to avoid gold supply disruption.
A globe report from Havana dated January 7 describes residents fleeing under terror as insurgents threaten nearby towns. Bombs exploded before the La Corona cigar factory, refugees arrive daily, and authorities fortify defenses while the insurgents advance toward Quiana.
Iowa lawmakers debate a constitutional amendment to incorporate prohibition into the state constitution and consider reforms to the state code. Lobbying and regulatory issues dominate the session with anticipation of a three to four month timetable and possible special session to finish the code revision.
The Ohio Legislature opened in Columbus on Monday. House Speaker John Beeper and Clerk Andrew Jace guided the session while Senate President pro tem JC Stuntemnpiller led the chamber. The body will elect a United States senator to succeed Gavin S Bre, with Governor Pernver as a potential opponent and minority backing for Biiee.
Washington January 7 the court of appeals of the district of columbia reversed a lower court ruling in Maj Armes a retired us army officer arrested on order of Gen Schofield acting as secretary of war for writing a threatening letter. The appeals court limited the authority of Gun bebodeld to order the arrest. Alleged defaulter caught at Des Moines on June 7 and other related accounts involve a bank in Avoca New York and a suspect who allegedly misappropriated between 15000 and 4100.
Detroit aldermen vote 25 to 1 to sustain mayor Pingree and veto grants of 25 year franchises to Detroit Citizens' Street Railway Co and to Wayne & Belle Isle Street Railway, sending the decision to the council. The outcome shows major support for the mayor and signals a long franchise period pending council action. Sophie Teartych, 57, dies after charity work and hospital founding efforts begun in 1880. she aided the wounded in the war and funded five hospitals. Her will asks mercy for those who harmed her. A Duluth postmaster dies suddenly when his accounts show a cash shortage. investigators note part arose from a prior robbery claim. A Massachusetts fire disables clothing store, injuring a worker who dies in a rescue attempt by her husband.
Telegraphic dispatches describe insurgent movements burning farms and villages in Pinar del Rio and surrounding areas as Spanish troops keep pressure along the Havana axis. Forces led by Valdez and Carrillo reportedly push east toward Navan and Calabazar, with widespread destruction and displacement noted.
Bankers press a severe attack on the gold reserve in Washington amid anxious markets. The article notes large withdrawals and calls into question the true amount in reserve, with figures showing tens of millions withdrawn over months and a looming need for bond issues to cover deficits. Officials caution that the gold reserve may fall further before stabilization.
Fragmented OCR describes tourist car routes and a carrier named Biudy with a service between Chicago and Los Angeles via California. It references patrons transported, travel advertising, and a mix of stray phrases about travel and a tonic product. The passage is garbled with misread names and non sequiturs.
Fragmented report from London and Berlin describes discussions over German emperor William II and Kruger influences, with references to South Africa, Transvaal, and potential shifts toward independence. Dispatches note reinforcements to Cape Town and possible movements from India, amid ongoing European tension and press commentary.
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