Siberian Railroad plans and distant links to Alaska noted
The New York Star discusses Russia’s planned Siberian railroad and its potential to connect with Alaska through expanded North American and Canadian lines. It argues such a project would open Siberia’s mineral and agricultural wealth, potentially rivaling U.S. wheat and products, while noting alternate views on feasibility and broader American interests.
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Financial bill compromise and political clashes in the press
The New York Star notes business upgrade efforts while Republicans push for a compromise on the Financial bill. President opposes free coinage silver without an international agreement. The piece mentions Loomis Nelson on shipboard improvements and Kansas Legislature party splits. It also covers Senator Quay’s drastic force bill and enforcement of election rules, plus a report on the Trans Siberian Railway project and its global impact.
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Washington News and Silver Coinage Debate Opens
The Army appropriation bill passes the House while the District of Columbia bill goes to committee with a five hour debate. The Senate spends the day on financial issues with coinage amendments and a Behring Sea resolution topic. Representative Enloe introduces a note on Behring Sea to the British government. Senator Hearst remains largely unchanged. the text also promotes Dr. Bull's Baby Syrup and Old Sauls Catarrh Cure.
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Movement to tax foreign capital draws Indiana support
INDIANAPOLIS Jan 15 The Indiana House adopted a resolution to form a joint committee with Illinois Iowa Missouri Michigan Ohio and Kentucky to study taxation of foreign capital. Representative Tippen said eastern capital totaling about 100 million dollars now avoids taxes and could be constrained by united action.
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Riot at Stephenson outlines Alliance expulsion dispute
In Ky at Stephenson a county Farmer's Alliance meeting led to the expulsion of Thomas Cusenberry and Enoch Rowland from a subordinate lodge. The vote lacked unity and an appeal moved to the county high grand lodge. A clash arose as members refused to retire, pistols appeared, and Sheriff D B Hunt intervened to prevent a riot.
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Vatican Encyclical Aims at South American Church Reform
The Tribuna reports the pope has submitted encyclical proofs to European savants and weighs state intervention in labor disputes. British clergy favor it, French oppose. A commission will study South American religious affairs to reorganize episcopates like Brazil’s system.
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Raisin Industry Dominates San Joaquin Grapes
In the San Joaquin valley the viticultural commissioner reports that raisin production is the main interest of local grape growers. With 2,260 vineyard proprietors and 56,430 acres planted, 20,000 acres bear fruit and 7,650,000 boxes could be produced when fully bearing. He cautions against planting more raisin vineyards while wine vineyards should be limited.
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Earthquake Shocks BlOcKVILLE Ontario
A sharp tremor was felt in BlOcKVILLE Ontario early this morning as residents reported shaking. Local authorities initiated standard safety checks and residents described the quake as brief but noticeable.
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