Debating Alcohol Use in the Arts and Gold Standard Tilt
Senate today debated the use of alcohol in the arts with Mr Platt presenting a special committee report. Discussion split over taxing beer and protecting revenues while supporting a broader gold standard aligned administration notes from Secretary Gage. House actions included pension bills and appropriations, with Deadwood and Carson City funding fights and a Smithsonian board appointment.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Platt
Connecticut
House
Hoar
Congress
West
Missouri
Allison
Tie
Nawley
Militney Affairs Committee
Klondike
Wis
Hawley
Carter
Corkrell
Stewart
Nevada
Chardler
Tnt
Gage
House Committee On Banking and Currency
Thas
Norway
Bergen
Jos
Nelson
Minnesota
Gefray
United States
Cassius M. Chiy, Sr
Kentucky
United States Army
Turple
Indiana
Willian Steele Tollman
Mal Momere
Fairbanks
Tndinna
Mills
Texas
Cockrell
Miesonel
My Frye
Maine
Turphs
Tindinna
Siedein
Mie Dias
Wic
Ansey
Deadwood
Carson City
Nev
New Orleans
Brownlow
Tennessee
Secretary of the Navy
Armer
South
Bleele
Repo
Dingley Dep
Cannon
Yukon
Messrs. Cannon
Ninols
Northway
Ohio
Sayers
Messrs
Hitt
Adama
Pennsylvania
Wheeler
Alabama
Smithsonian
Mercer
Nebraska
Mike
Barham
California
Sealing Troubles Cloud Laurier Washington Talks
Washington and Ottawa exchange letters on seal treaty negotiations after the Washington conference. Sir Wilfred Laurier proposes a joint commission to review seal questions and other issues but declines to suspend sterling circulation. General Poster reports Laurier’s Canadian proposition is declined and warns of high costs if negotiations stall.
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Wilfred Baurder
Washington
D. C
Wilfred Laurier
Americacy
Ottawa
Canada
Mwe
Paris
Wis
Sterling
Tartla- Ment
Bering Sen
Sir Wilfred
Wilfred
Onty
Wilfred Gt
United States
Deneret Foster
Missing Wife Case Turns On Selves In Luetgert Trial
Chicago report details prosecution and defense as Adolph Luetgert faces murder charges. A new line of defense questions whether Mrs Luetgert is alive. Robert Anners faces potential testimony about a rope remark and Luetgert’s business partner Devey. Jealousy and scandal surround the case as the trial resumes.
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Aracter
Chicago
Adolph 4
Luetgert
Henry Reasbers
Miker
Robert Anmers
Anders
Luetwert
Mrs. Lietert
Robert Davey
Tlwetgert
Lietgert
Lumigert
Bo W Dwtch
Lueturert
Mey
Thant
Pir
Pam Lily
Secretary Gage Explains Currency Bill Before House Panel
Secretary Gage testifies on a comprehensive currency plan to the House Committee on Banking and Currency. He discusses gold standard, bimetallism, and silver, noting the bill aims to stabilize the currency with government bonds and notes while preserving private contracts. He highlights sections on bank deposits, redemption, and small denomination notes, and supports a loan authority to strengthen public faith.
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Washington, D. C
Guage
House
Chatemnan Walker Hand
Brosius
Pennsylvania
Connecticut
Gaye
Mr. Jr
theNepublican National Comvenition
St. Louis
Mar. Gage
United States
Cox
Tennessee
Aeysweed
Legishi
National Bank of
United States Bonds
United States Notes
Cheee
Newlanda
Nevada
Gage Wall
Ila
Iebi
Gached Mveh Aleuszion
Gage
Ita
Cage
New Yorke
Gare
Hans Otes
Toe
Jong
Grosius
Etronuums
Civil Service Reformers Elect New Leader in Cincinnati
The National Civil Service Reformers League re elected Carl Sehura president by acclamation. Officers include Charles Fo Adams Boston Henry Witchcock Philadelphia Louis MacDonough New York and others. The treasurer reported receipts 3878.82 and balance 376.13. The resolutions urged fulfillment of pledges from the last Republican National convention to ease Civil Service laws and extend four year terms and merit systems. The league adjourned to meet in Boston next December.
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Cincinnati
National Civil Service Teter League Todiay
Carl Sehura
Meii Hution
Hsseleebad
Yo Ag
Vice
Hesitonia
Charles Fo Vols Adams
Boston
Henry Witchcock
Louis
Henry
Dea
Dpiviladelphia
Atiknatus Ke MacDonough
New York
Weamkiin Meagh
Chienase
J. Tall Measants
Mimave
Bolter
Wiliam Dottes
Hiyvan
Htt
Delphia
George Mackney
A. S. Prigsell
New
Indianapolis
Herbert Walsh
Charles Jenii Aan
Philadelphia
John W. Ela
Chicago
Whaseh
Roccetpis
Charles J. Bonaparte
Taltimore
Talntibla
Loston
Cargo from Weybridge Damaged Steamer Discharged
The British steamer Weybridge under Captain Evins arrived Genoa from Savannah and discharged a damaged cargo in fair condition. Earlier at St Michaelas on December 15 the ship was found with a fire in the after hold, which was smothered by steam.
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London
Weybridge
Evins
Genoa
Savannah
Helme
St. Michaela
State Senate Hears Supt. Nominee Conflicts and Death Notices
Virginia state senators debated superintendent nominees including Scott of Amherst and Weal of Norfolk amid party tensions. The House honored Dr Ny dL Nelo of Lunenburg, and a Wytheville judgeship fight intensified with candidates Jackson and Williams. Governor O Ferrall also addressed pardons and impending term-end actions.
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Richmond
Liew
State Senate
Acesson
Tkiy
Amherst
Nelson
Monry
Wonrla
Wehmond Ty
Pittaylvania
Dial Smyth
Miedmond
Henrl Eo
Scott
Amberat
Jelang Magsasle
Campbell
Morris
Massh
Tt Owns
John ‘I. Weal
Norfalk
Senalor Barkadale
University of Virginia
Bourke
Ny dL Nelo
Welogsa Ty
Lunenburg
Lanenburg
Noebletws Remnaiia
Linnenburg
Polhonbagg
Turnbull
Reelestion
James Mann
Carrington
Wytheville
Sam W. Willams
Con Prresa
O' Ferrall
Tr. Jackson
Jackson
Bryan
Hicks
Willams
Illes
John WM. Fulton
Bland
Commonwealth
House Committee On Asylume
Maynard Endled
Ted Toatbasso
Tyler
Mehmead
Morgan R. Mills
Capitol
Inthia City
Grand Camp
Stubbs
O'Perrall
Will Brant
Griggs
F. T. Brock
Norfolk County
O'Ferrall
Maryland court proceedings touch 1807 murder case fragment
Fragmentary OCR describes a Maryland rendition case linked to Hanover County along with a murder and a shooting in Ahy. It notes a Baltimore court adjournment and a committee proposal about male labor remuneration with a favorable vote.
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Maryland
Joseph HN
Hanover County
David Dangerfeld
Mallelisa
Edward Moody Inahy
Gall
Baltimore
Supreme Court
Monetary Commission Adjourns Deliberations in Washington
The Monetary Commission ended its labors in Washington with the chairman Edmunds adjourning the session. Members debated details of the report and prepared for adoption as a whole. The chairman Hanna announced recognition at the Indianapolis convention, with publication of the report delayed for further preparation. The executive committee will begin preparations for the January convention.
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Edibroco Pte Reena
Wittens
Washington, DC
Monetary Commission
Benator Edmunds
Miurschy
Miurschy, Aid Woe Wok Quito
Stonet Patterson
Philiplin
Ddmnands
Crarnett
California
Wis Mor
Hanna
Indianapolis
Mimiunds
Nat
Ecommisason
Commissson
Congress
National Association of Freight Commissioners Formed in D C
Washington Dec 17 The first regular meeting of the National Association of Freight Commissioners formed in the capital to pursue a permanent organization. Members represent city commercial bodies and aim to secure equal justice for shippers in dealings with rail lines. They seek stronger Interstate Commerce Commission powers and uniform freight classifications, with divisions on pooling bills and anti scalping measures.
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Washington, D.C
National Assolation of Freight Commissioners
Associaion
Congress
Interstate Commerce Commission
T O
Dele Feten
Virginia colleges conclude annual conference in Richmond
The Virginia colleges conference adjourned in Richmond after animated talks on degree programs and interinstitution cooperation. A committee was proposed to align work toward the A. G. B. degree, with reports on college preparation referred to Nye for a forthcoming recommendation at the next meeting.
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Richmond
Conference of
Virginia Colleges
Nye
Grim multi state hangings excite public interest
A sensational report from Atlanta, Kansas City, and Welch details public executions. Gud Wrooks and Grady Reynolds, convicted of murder in Helton, Georgia, were hanged privately after a long procession and a filmed cinema depiction. William Carr, a child murderer, faced the gallows at Giberty Mo. Spectators surged around the corpse as a filmmaker recorded the scene. A Welch, W Va, dispatch notes John Hardin was hanged at Grady for killing George Mounts after a dispute over Hardin’s wife.
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Atlanta
Gud Wrooks
Grady Reynolds
M.C. Hlunt
Helton
Jefferson
Saallows
Pers’nize
Kansas City
William, Carr
Clay County
Giberty
Carr
Carn
Jahf
Kaneas City
Criminte & Phonograph
Richmond
Welch
W. Va
John Hardin
Granady
Buchanan’county
George Mounts
Hardin
Mounts
Johnson dies in Seafold cell after confession
Covington Tennessee reports the execution of a condemned Black man after a full confession. The crime cited is the murder of Walter Boyd of Idaylle Tipton, with the incident tied to August 1. A Birmingham Alabama report notes a 14 year old being hanged at Carrollton Pickens County.
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Covington
Tenn
Johnson
Company
Biennessee National Guard
Walter Boyd
Idaylle
Tipton
Six Roasted to Death in Ottawa Fire
Ottawa dispatch reports a fatal blaze that consumed the home of Patrick Leahy. The Tesla of Patrick Leahy burned in the morning, killing Leahy and his children Thomas Marie Kir fic and Patrick the eldest. Mrs Leahy and a 6 year old Frank survived. Authorities suspect a lamp accident caused the fire.
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Ottawa
Ont
Tesla
Patrick Leahy
Leahy
Thomas
Marie
Kir
Patrick
Irrank
Engineers' Strike Affects Glasgow to London Run
Fragmentary report notes six of the Allen lines halted and a dispute delaying the start of a service. Authorities and organizers seek to resolve issues amid transport uncertainty.
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London
A. Aapar
Glasgow
Allen’ Ling
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