Pension Bill Passes Congress Amid Amendments
National recap of legislative actions in Washington with the pension appropriation bill passing the House despite points of order and proposed amendments. Senate debates include Monroe doctrine resolutions, free silver talks, and a plan to fund public buildings and foreign policy moves.
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Military Park
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Cuba
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Populist Executive Committee Sets St Louis Convention
In St Louis on January 20 the Populist executive committee unexpectedly met to review new propositions from the Business Men's League. They decided to hold the national convention in St Louis on July 23, after a two day conference failed to choose a location. The committee also authorized actions to adjust date and place if warranted and postponed further site decisions to today for new proposals from contending cities.
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Business Men’s League
Thab Techedons
Sudden Death of Frank Lawler Shocks Chicago Politicians
Alderman Frank Lawler a prominent Chicago Democrat and hard political fighter died suddenly at his home 424 West Taylor Street from heart disease. Lawler, a widely known figure in city politics, was famed as a shrewd manager and colorful presence in Chicago’s political history.
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Ghostly Witness At Ten Year Cabin Robbery
News of Our State reports a strange tale from Tawas City Michigan where an old German family’s trunk of money was stolen ten years ago. A ghostly Yonah figure with a glowing trunk appeared to a stranger driving by, triggering a dawn expedition to inspect the cabin and dairy witnesses recall boarded windows and missing tracks.
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Commission study on deep waterways routes in North America
Detroit January reports show the United States branch of the deep waterways commission grilling Lake Carriers' Association members on route challenges for vast projects. The panel favors a United States outlet to reach the seaboard, likely prompting two eastern termini. Continental and Canadian members attended sessions. the NW cares little about seaboard access. Also noted: transit safety, a Bay City ballplayer returned home after windbound boating misadventure. various deaths and criminal cases in Michigan and Paris.
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United States
Deep Waterways Commission
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Quebec
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Toronto
Thomas D. Keefor
Ottawa
Commissioner County
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Free silver movement with Warner leads bipartisan rally
Washington reports General A J Warner presiding over a Willard's Hall conference of about 100 free coinage advocates. Committees on resolutions and organization chosen with Populists declining. Editor Holden sparked dispute while Secretary Lighting praised a stronger bimetallic push against gold domination and nonpartisan aims.
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J. 4. McLaurin
South Carolina
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J. L. Dohanon
Virginia
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Utah
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Ohio
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Montana
Porter
Joseph C. Sibley
Pennsylvania
New Movement
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Michigan Banking Decline and Restoring Growth Figures
Reports show Michigan state banks and trust firms total deposits and losses amid 19th century panic recovery. Totals for Dec 1 1895 indicate declines vs 1893 with 171 state banks and three trust companies. expenses and receipts noted as banking department data. A separate story details a Bay City broker disappearance and a girls fortune left by a Nashville mother.
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Rabbit hunter’s death and political dispatches across states
Reports from Michigan describe William Bowser, 18, of Allegan, killed by accidental gun discharge while rabbit hunting. In Saginaw, Sheriff Kerns demanded the resignation of Under Sheriff Fisher over farm tenant accusations. Washington notes a Berlin treaty based resolution on Armenian rights, urging European powers to uphold religious freedom and US support. Cincinnati reports a man’s mysterious bridge jump then clarification by a Ky. creditor. Beatrice notes a Blue Springs bank embezzlement warrant and county fund losses. Frankfort ballots show Hunter leading in a deadlock, while Annapolis records Wellington’s declared Republican stance for Maryland.
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Sherman
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Bodies of the Dead Recovered in Fire Tragedy
Three firemen killed and five injured after the 416 Broadway building collapse. Names listed include Stan ton and Roddy among the deceased, Glanville and others injured. Coroner Waite to pursue responsibility. building condemned as unsafe. An advisory note promotes Chamberlains Pain Balm for pain relief. Sold at Grapne's drug store and The Stategan.
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