Secretary Foster Considers 2 Percent Bond Plan and Coin Circulation
Treasury Secretary Foster, returning from New York, weighs not paying mature 4 1/2 percent bonds and cutting interest to 2 percent. He aims to reissue $50 million of 4 1/2 percent bonds on a 2 percent basis, circulate $21 million in coins, and appoint banks to absorb $500 to $1,000 each. The plan mirrors 1881 precedent and uses available coinage funds. Civil and presidential stops report crowds welcoming the president with enthusiasm in Texarkana and Palestine Texas, with fireworks and serenades at Malvern.
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Foster
Treasury Department
New York
Treasury
Windom
Fosters
Pacene
Texarkana
Ark
Little Rock
Malvern
Palestine
Texas
Veterans Pass Away in Wisconsin War Remembrance
Milwaukee April 20 Gen Kilbourn Knox governor of the Soldiers' Home died after a long illness. He was a New York native and served on Gen Sherman's staff. Also Maj Gen Charles S Hamilton retired US Army died at his Milwaukee home. Born in Western Oneida County New York in 1822 he fought in the Mexican and Civil Wars and was a West Point classmate of Gen Grant.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Kilbourn Knox
Knox
New York State
Sherman
Charles S. Hamilton
U.S. A
Hamilton
Oneida County
New York
Gen. Grant
West Point
Spotted Fever Crisis Rocks Milan Tenn
Spotted fever rages in Milan Tennessee with over thirty deaths in days. Citizens flee as towns quarantine against infection. reports describe terror and widespread alarm amid the outbreak.
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Tenn
Mian, Tenn
Eeeeeucken
Newbern
Italian Souls Rage at U S Press After New Orleans
A translated excerpt from L'Eco d'Italia condemns American authorities for leniency toward murderers after the New Orleans slaughter. It denounces Secretary Blaine and says the United States betrays civilization by not punishing the guilty and inviting foreign powers to intervene.
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New York
L'Eco d'Italia
New Orleans
Washington
Blaine
Civilization of
America
Bitter Fight Promised Over English Divorce Reform Bill
Lonpoy April 20 Dr Hunter's bill in the House of Commons aims to equalize English and Scottish divorce law. It would allow divorce for infidelity by a wife and after desertion for four years by either spouse, removing long standing discrimination. The Lords and Church of England oppose changes beyond one stated ground.
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Dr. Hunter
House of Commons
England
Scotland
House of Lords
Church of England
Resolutions for Free Coinage and Tariff Adopted in Committee
A storm delayed the commercial congress as Kansas City opened, with papers by James Peabody and C W Bilsh arguing for stable rates, limited legislation, and reciprocity. The resolutions favored free coinage of silver and a tariff for revenue only, with a minority report planned. Taxation talk by Charles Crisp followed, then a brief address by ex Governor Gear before evening adjournment.
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Chicago
Rent & Paper
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Committee On
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Atlantic
Mr. Smalley
Minnesota
United States
Green Clay
Missouri
Mississippi
John Henderson
Interstate Commerce Commission
Charles Crisp
Georgia
Gear
Iowa
Emigrant Swindles and Labor Strife Across Continents
Bremen shelters Russian emigrants duped by agents promising free transport to Brazil as Brazil’s emigration subsidies ended. In Australia, Queensland faces a new labor clash with union shearers, police, and seized arms. A seven to nine year old dies after falling from a trestle in Indiana. Gold discoveries in the Cherokee Strip spark pursuit. The British cruiser Warsprit sails to Esquimalt for six months of repairs due to structural defects.
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Esquimault
Hail and Wind Hit Marion Injuring Dozens
A severe hail and wind storm struck northern Marion at 3 p m damaging the Crosby paper mill and other buildings. Many were injured but there are no fatalities. Also reported are the death of John Mulligan claimed as the oldest veteran of the Grand Army of the Republic and an update on Vermont maple sugar output for 1891 with about 17 million pounds produced and market value over 1.2 million dollars.
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Vermont
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Atlanta Captures President on Western and Atlanta Road
The president’s to Atlanta trip from Chattanooga featured stops at Chickamauga, Tunnel Hill, Resaca, Dug Gap, Kennesaw and Peach Tree Creek with many handshakes. Marshal Ransdell, missing an arm from earlier service, accompanied him. Halford’s wife’s death shocked the president. A Capitol reception capped an enthusiastic city sendoff.
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Chickamauga
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Peach Tree Creek
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Marshal Ransdell
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Dalton Argher
Chattan
Ortly
Ooga
Ts. Halford
Halford
Capitol
Broad Street
Cregier Support Dips as Canvass Narrows Lead
In Curiaco on April 17 the election canvassers report that Cregier’s supporters concede a loss of 104 votes against semi official returns. Republicans claim a 126 vote gain. overall lead net shrinks toward 235. Four wards were counted before lunch with Washburn down 9 and Cregier down 1. Denver prepares to host the president with a luncheon at the Seal Metropolitan Hotel.
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Cregier
Washburn
Denver
Colo
CCAR
Seal Metropolitan Hotel
Immigration abuses prompt notice from Portland customs
In a Portland Maine report, Acting Secretary Nettleton cites ongoing immigration law violations by immigrant vessels. Collector Dow notes English ships landed few immigrants in port but many in Halifax and Halifax-to-US transfers via rail, urging tighter train surveillance and port controls to curb migrant flows. A census bulletin then reports urban growth: 1890 urban population 18.24 million, 29.12 percent of total, with 443 cities over 8,000, and Western urban share rising to 29.74 percent.
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Washington
Nettleton
F. N. Dow
Dow
Europe
Serbia
Halifax
United States
Canada
Treasury Department
UGH
Anle
Fair show for all and fair rules for Omaha land sale
In Ashland district officials plan rules to ensure a fair auction of Omaha reservation land. Commissioner Carter notes no war distractions and hints at adopting auction as the method to prevent bulldozers crowding out weaker land seekers.
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Omaha
WasHinator
Ashland
Carter
Blaine
Beware the Two Dollar Counterfeit Note Puzzles Experts
Washington April 18 The treasury reports another counterfeit two dollar silver certificate of the 1886 series with Hancock portrait. It bears Rosecrans as register and Hyatt as treasurer. The dotted i in register and crossed t in states are missing. The back shows fine engraving likely to fool experts. Also Kansas City reports a Western states commercial congress banquet closing session with 450 plates and elaborate toasts honoring government, sister states, and regional industry.
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Treasury Department
Washington, D. C
Gen. Hancock
W. S. Rosecrans
James W. Hyatt
United States
Kansas City
New Coaland House
Charles F. Crisp
Georgia
T. Dwight Thatcher
Kansas
W. J. Bran
Nebraska
John M. Allen
Missouri
A. V. Smalley
Minnesota
Twin Cities
William Warner
Young Fish Still Missing After Disappearance
John K Fish son of Milwaukee solicitor vanished over a week ago while ill with grip. Reported seen at a Madison hotel and in the Capitol Park as search efforts continue. He is 21, six feet two, and may be in a semi delirious state.
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Cubanco
John K. Fish
Mr. Fish, Sr
Madison
Wis
Capitol Park
Fish
St. Paul Road
Grain and Stock Gambling Denounced by Farmers Alliance
Kansas City April 16. A commercial congress opens with a debate on the causes of agricultural depression. Ex-Gov Glick cites eastern control of finances. Ex-Speaker Elder blames monopolies and bucket shops for grinding farmers, aided by railroads and trusts. Dr Parsons notes markets depend on demand, not domestic money shortages. Secretary Rusk urges focusing on transportation markets and statistics, stressing world demand and tariff removals. Ex-Senator Farwell argues large capital drives railroads and industry, while concentrated capital enables progress but risks unwise policy and unfair competition.
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Kansas House of Representatives
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Agricultural Department
Washington
U.S. Hall
Rusk
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Orm
West
Charles B. Farwell
Ilinois
Iowa
Congress
Italian Deputies Postpone Diplomatic Discussion
In New York on April 16 the Marquis di Rudini presented diplomatic correspondence on the New Orleans dispute to the chamber of deputies. The prime minister proposed delaying the discussion for a few days, and the proposal was agreed to. The passage notes high water affecting Damest Mills in Minnesota with substantial damage to Krust & Co. estimated at $1,200.
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Chamber of Deputies
Marquis di Rudini
New Orleans
Damest Mills
Minn
Ktust & i
Bor
Trade Review Brightens Amid Weather Improvement
New York April 20 R G Dun Co Weekly Review of Trade notes better weather boosting activity and collections though overall volume remains near a year ago. Iron trade weak with rising costs, while dry goods clothing and shoes show activity. Regional reports from Boston Philadelphia Cleveland Cincinnati Detroit Chicago and western cities reflect mixed demand and steady collections. Wheat and other commodities rise on export demand. oil declines. Business failures total 251 worldwide for the week, up from prior weeks but near last year.
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Receita
Omaha
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New Orleans
Atlanta
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Canada
World Briefs and Local Notices Briefly Told
World news touches Geesteman decu tion and Bismarck politics while Parisian press mockingly essays homilies on German affairs. Obituaries note William H. Rix’s death in Saratoga from flu. Judge Montgomer ill, slight worse. Minnesota seeding similar to last year with more potatoes. Deptford reports pleuro-pneumonia case from U S cattle imports. Sioux City ice dealers form a combine raising prices. Discontent in Berlin as Geestemmunde polls favoring Reichstag seat. Corunna body exhumation reveals petrified features. Tonquin French military posts. danger for travelers. Iron River brawl ends with Williams shot. one jailed. Chicago Wheat cornering tied to Berlin markets.
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Geesteman
Bismarck
William H. Rix
Daily
Saratogian
Saratoga
N.Y
Martin V. Montgomer
Washington
Minnesota
Alenia
Deptford
England
United States
Prince Dismarck
Tonquin
Alsa
LATEST MARKET REPORTS AND OPENING OF MAY WHEAT
St Paul live stock reports show hogs up to 5.15 and cattle steady with common and mixed feeders in demand. Sheep steady with muttons and stockers mixed. receipts include hogs and cattle. Chicago grain notes describe May wheat opening gains, with rapid early trades and prices around 1.12 to 1.15, later closing near 1.123. Corn and oats show gains. pork lard and ribs move higher as market panic fades.
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Svcra
A. U
Chicago Grain and Provisions Curiaco
Cudahy’s
J . S. White & Co
Gore Smith
Seige
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