Greenback Funding Debate Rages in Congress
Lawmakers clash over banking reform and greenback retirement as Sickles and Walker spar on funding the dollar and reducing gold drain. Debate centers on McCullough plan versus Sherman provisos and Democratic opposition.
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Law Bill Changes on National Bank Bonds and Circulation
The bill, approved in part by Secretary Carlisle, reorganizes provisions on depositing United States bonds to secure banknotes and circulation. It expands security to include currency certificates and restores the pe rate fund while tying note redemption to bond deposits and lawful money.
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Banking law section mutters on notes and deposits
The text outlines proposed banking provisions including stockholder liability, note redemption, and guarantee funds. It mentions taxation on circulating notes, conditions for reducing the 10 percent tax, and state bank note issuance rules. Also notes a currency bill debate and a treasury secretary's statements, with a Dec 24 currency report call.
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All Right for One Man to Mistake an Other for an Alligator
Justice Thomas of Allegan County disposed of a case involving Frank States and Carl Johnson. States claimed an alligator incident in which Johnson was struck after mistaking the danger. Johnson was injured with a fractured skull and was acquitted of charges. The judge ruled for the defendant.
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Desperate Welfare Report Covers Nebraska Counties
A disaster year report from Nebraska cites dire conditions in 21 counties with thousands of destitute families. Names and counts across counties like Custer Perkins Chase Red Willow Furnas Holt Antelope are listed with relief figures and lingering hardships.
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President Cleveland Defends Anti-Radical Postmaster Plan
Secretary Gresham's message cites 425000 for sealing seizures stirring debate in Congress. Representative Hitt of Illinois questions lump sum claiming excessive damages and argues remote earnings inflate the claim. He cites international law precedent from the Alabama case and notes many American ships involved. The issue delays intercession moves as Turkey resists Terrell’s inquiry amid Armenian unrest pressures.
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Cleveland Duck Hunters Return After Big Georgia Trip
President Cleveland and party return to Washington after a South Carolina trip. They killed about 800 ducks with the president accounting for over half. A reception at Georgetown drew about 600 people. The senators discuss holiday adjournment and currency debates surge in Congress as various posts face scrutiny and potential removal.
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Wilson Not Anxious Over Germany Embargo Loosening
Chairman Wilson of the Ways and Means Committee says no move on new tariff legislation to resolve tariff dents with Germany France and Austria yet. He notes the senate must act on the free sugar bill before considering differential duties on meats and sugar, while McGuire Davis presses to reopen German ports for American meats.
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Pittstown Wage Scale Cuts Hit Homestead Mills
Pittstown December 8. A new wage scale for the Homestead plant was posted across eleven mill departments. Common laborers keep current wages while skilled workers in the converting mill face 10 to 90 percent cuts. Reductions span from 28 to 85 percent in various mills, with rosters suffering heaviest losses. Workers, led by Hugh O Donnell from the 184 strike, accepted his advice to comply, believing no better terms were possible.
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Royalist conspiracy and Dreyfus note alleged
News from Honolulu reports royalist arrests in Hawaii on December 8 as part of a plot to overthrow the republic. A private letter claims conspirators in the city expect renewed success and a restoration of Queen Liliuokalani. Other items note a funeral scene in Engle Nest and bank fraud across Jellico, plus a burglary in Nauvoo.
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Trade tensions and embargo talk strain US Spain relations
Washington reports indicate a looming clash over tariffs with Spain placing the United States in its first column. Secretary Gresham warns Madrid of retaliation if the US is not removed, risking a proclamation that could close American ports to Spanish products and disrupt sugar shipments from Cuba affecting 20,000 jobs. Canada gains flour trade as US Cuba sugar terms unravel.
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Spain and United States tariff row over retaliation decree
The text notes a dispute on the president’s power to issue a retaliatory proclamation against Spain under the 1890 law. Spain argues its dual tariff scheme is not discriminatory, while the United States cites sugar duties. Secretary Gresham’s authority is debated as Minister Taylor and the Spanish cabinet press their positions, with results expected soon.
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Christmas at the White House a family affair in old fashioned style
Washington reports describe the president and cabinet celebrating Christmas as a family event at the White House. A notable tree in the library, gifts for all employes, and generous tokens mark the holiday. Private Secretary Thurber and Mrs Cleveland participte in gift giving.
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