Senate moves to appoint five for international monetary conference
Washington dispatch reports the Republican Senatorial caucus agreed to a resolution authorizing the president to appoint five or more commissioners to represent the United States at any international monetary conference. The measure aims to secure a common silver to gold ratio with free mintage and funding of up to 1000 dollars for expenses. The plan faces potential debate from silver Democrats but is not expected to fail.
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House Debates on Patents and Monetary Conference
In Washington on Jan 15 the House debated a restitution seeking Interior information on patents for lands granted to the Union Pacific for bona fide purchasers. Other items included expediting Benoit vs Boatner in Louisiana and pension bill consideration. A monetary conference text was debated by Republicans, aiming for free coinage. Senate changes delay Nicaraguan issues. War bids for gun construction rejected.
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Two Whites Escape Massacre Reach New Benin Wounded
London dispatches report Captain Buiragor and Consular Officer Joeke survived a massacre by Wild tribesmen in Benin territory. They endured a week in brush after escaping on slave raid, arriving at New Benin exhausted. Remaining party members including Consul Phillips and Major Cranny were believed killed along with most Kroomen and carriers.
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Rooms of a Princess Raid Reveals Secret Letters
London reports police raided the Princess Chimay and her Hungarian gypsy lover’s apartment before their elopement. Authorities suspected spy ties to the Russian secret service but found no evidence. A cache of letters addressed to a European monarch was seized during the search.
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Geneva mill resumes operation after yearlong halt
Gone to Work Actin Providence R I Jan 15 The Geneva mill after being idle for about a year began work Monday with a small number of workers in the picking garding and spinning departments
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McKinley Cabinet Talks Spotlight Long and Burrows Visit
In Canton Ohio ex Governor Long and Senator Burrows meet the President elect to discuss cabinet posts with Major McKinley. Senator Sherman reports progress on a possible New England slot for Long and hints at Young as a top nominee for First Assistant Secretary of State. Alger’s Secretary of War prospects loom as Michigan Republicans back Alger with strong endorsements.
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Trade Report Signals Little Change Across Merchants
Bradstreet’s report notes wholesale merchants nationwide show no broad improvement with only pockets of demand in Chicago St Louis Baltimore and southern cities for spring deliveries. Textile and wool markets remain weak though some hardware groceries and dairy goods show better orders. overall cotton prices stay low and railroad earnings improve slightly versus prior year. There were 478 business failures in the United States this week versus 488 last week and varying year comparisons.
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Sweat Investigation Nears End In Judge Reese Case
The Sweat investigation closed with Judge Sweat denying intoxication and detailing visits to Indian Spring. Congressman-elect W M Howard testified for Judge Reese, and the panel prepared to finish the Reese case tomorrow with a report to Congress.
Strike at Caldew Silk Factory Hits Paterson Mills
Two hundred workers at Caldew Silk in Paterson New Jersey refuse wage cuts and strike this morning. The plant employs about a thousand, with the potential strike spreading to numerous silk mills in the area that employ over 20 000 men women and boys.
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Railway Extension Aims to Boost Earnings in Pennsylvania
The Ohio River and Charleston Railroad controlled by the Finance and Investment Company of Philadelphia plans a northward extension from Winchester to Gaffney, extending into this state. Management expects the extension to produce a substantial increase in earnings.
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Farmers Convention Nears as Virginia Debates Roles
The article details a Virginia political scene with Evan Snead and Mayor Paylor amid warnings on veto power and salaries. Senator Daniel discusses Democratic strength and potential Congress session. Col. Buford backs a statewide farmers convention to shape agricultural policy, while a new Chesapeake and Ohio line expansion promises a deluxe Washington to Richmond train. Col. John Alsby’s death is reported in Bedford City.
Supreme Court of Appeals session and case calls
The Supreme Court of Appeals convened with cases listed for today including Shomwood v Atlantic and Danville Railroad and others, continued to Monday. String fellow v Wise, No 27, and other docket items were to be called, as the dissociation decided to hold its next annual meeting in Blot Springs, Gath county.
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Gath County
Bank Failures Ripple Through Small Firms in Several Cities
A string of financial troubles hits firms from Florida to New York. Hardware and grocery dealer Hirdvey and Son in Newberry face collapse after Ossient incident and bank failure pressures. Altman Lindsey and Birdsey family fortunes linked to loans and assets appear stronger than debts. Continental loans loom as Allied firms prepare for reorganizations and bank liquidations in Paterson and Reading.
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Cholera in Cotton Sparks European transport concerns
London dispatch reports that Northern Teby provinces ban cotton imports from India to block Bubonic plague spread. Protests by workers loom as importers lose work. Rome to host an international conference on epidemic protection with six powers already onboard. Prussian government quarantines vessels from Plymouth with five days detention for passengers.
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Populist caucus nominates Dr Cyrus Thompson for Senator
Raleigh N C Jan 15 The Populist caucus at midnight nominated Dr Cyrus Thompson for Senator on the second ballot Thompson Dockery Matt Hibmon and Guthrie were voted for on the first ballot On the second ballot all except Thompson and Dockery were withdrawn Thompson and Dockery received 24 and votes respectively Senator Parker Randolph bolter returned to Live caucus last night He is expected to vote for the nominee It is not believed Hardison who entered the caucus with Parker will desert Pritchard Fourteen Populist votes plus the Republican vote will nominate Pritchard It is claimed at least eighteen will stand by him to the last It appears there is no reason for changing the prediction that Pritchard will be his own successor
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Deputy U S Marshal Bird Killed in Breathitt County
In Breathitt County Deputy U S Marshal W A Bird was killed after arresting moonshine suspect Sam Neace. While en route with Neace, Neace’s relatives pursued, Neate fell off the horse and Bird exchanged gunfire. Bird was shot through the breast and fell dead as his horse swam the river and reached the bank.
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Savannah Cotton Exchange Report on 1896-97 Port Losses
A Savannah Cotton Exchange report concludes Savannah fell behind Norfolk and Charleston in cotton receipts for the past season. It cites railroad cut rates to Norfolk, lower ocean freights, and rate actions by the Georgia railroad commission as key causes, with Norfolk gaining about 109 528 bales and Savannah losing proportionately.
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