Senate approves representation for international monetary conference
Senate vote 46 to 4 approves a bill authorizing the President to appoint five or more commissioners to any future international monetary conference to fix a common gold and silver value ratio with free minting. The measure includes a $900,000 appropriation and allows the President to call the conference at his discretion. The debate highlighted support for bimetallism and international arbitration.
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Senate
United States
Andhis
Worlds Specs
Lone
Messrs
Ponperot
Meling
Hoar
Balfour
Casé of Commons
Tympark
Mabrisant
England
Myr Oor
Hal-four
Martha Prank
Georgia
House of Representatives
Amernica
Marel
Secretary of State
Buron
Ouannen
Utah
Washington
Alien
Pettigrew
Roach
Vilas
Dunehig River
Monroe
House War Over Railroad Wrecking Report in Massachusetts Vermont Fight
The House debated the conferees report on the Atlantic and Pacific railroad purchasers bill. Barrett of Massachusetts and Powers of Vermont clashed over alleged stock wRekoning. Barrett defended the measure while Powers denied any concealed schemes and cited a prior Vermont Central railroad case as fraudulent. The session adjourned with pension bills approved and the Benoit versus Bonner contest decided in favor of Art Gontner.
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Vermont
Messrs. Powers
Barrett
Atlantic and Pacific Railroad
Aly
Powers
Poole Tmaun
Hoste
Tiesarca
Mita
Senate
Messrs
Curtis Iiten
N. Yo
Grittin
Ren
Wis
Tyler Dem
Mur Pardy Citer
Cuba
Sind Bela
House
House Committee On
Benoit Vs. Bontner
Nirth Louisiana
Art Gontner
Washington Jan 20 Appropriations and Railway Bridge Plans
The Thouse committee approved bills funding a lighthouse at Cape Fear river near Wilmington NC seventy thousand dollars and seven thousand for a beacon station near Apalachicola Florida. It authorized Kansas City Shreveport Gulf Railway to build a bridge across Cabine river between Landisline and Texas. Attorney General Tohrman signed foreclosure papers for a Kansas Pig railroad mortgage sent to Kansas and Missouri.
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Washington
Cape Kear River
Wilmington
M.C
Debe
Plorido
Kansas City, Shreveport and Gulf Mallway Company
Cabine River
Landisiine
Texas
Tohr
Governor signs bill licensing glove contestant in Carson
Nevath Ligengkes reports that Governor Snni er signed the bill licensing a glove contestant for a contest at 4 o clock this afternoon. The Corbett Pitt Simmons test in Nevada is not yet publicly announced and details remain uncertain.
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Carson
Nev
Harmon Takes a Hand in Supreme Court Cuba Insurrection Case
Attorney General has prepared a petition for a writ of certiorari to review the Three Friends insurrectionaries case. The Supreme Court will hear arguments on Monday, challenging whether the act applies to expeditionary ships aiding Cuba's insurrection and the neutral duty of the United States. The petition argues the broad scope of the Revised Statutes and cites potential implications for American honor and neutral relations.
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Supreme Court
Washington
Tarmon
Supreme Court of the United States
United States Court For
Southern District of Florida
Couirl Wkis Sersion
Lee
Court of Appeals
Wirth
Sur
Cuba
Fmst
Danoer
United States
United
Patriots Betrayed In Wooden Woodall Shipment Case
United States grand jury met in secrecy over charges related to a shipment of men arms and ammunition aboard the steamer Woodall. Captain John M Hudson of Franklyn and crewmen John Cromin and John Lockey were listed as witnesses. foreman Aubrey Pearre faced possible charges under the high misdemeanor statute.
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Diay
Chen
Newring
Aida
Woodall
United States
Aubrey Pearre
Mike Morris
John M. Hudson
Franklyn
Hibbins
Jay
Nhs Dite
Albertys
Hudson
John Cromin
John Lockey
L Grand Jury
Bristol Courier Editor Arrest Reported
Pontiffice Inspector C. M. Whiteside announced the arrest of Charley Slack editor and owner of the Bristol Courier on charges of sending obscene matter through the mails. Hearing-Gould completed a life of Napoleon Bonaparte, a study occupying him in leisure years.
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Mota
Chattanoiga
Tenn
C. M. Whiteside
Charley Slack
Bristol Courier
Gould
Napoleon Bonaparte
Academy of Medicine marks semicentennial in Carnegie Music Hall
The Academy of Medicine celebrated its semi centennial with addresses by Dr Joseph D Bryant and others. President Grover Cleveland urged physicians to influence public legislation and civic duty while noting advances in medical science and the need for responsible oversight. He met Dr Bryant afterwards at Bryant’s home before departing for Washington.
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Academy of Medicine
Carnegie Music
Joseph D. Bryant
Tte
Thus Academy
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Lewis A. Sayre
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A. Jacobs
Ru T
United States
Grover Clevelane
Col- Ap
Tal
Chie
Lill
Bryant
Henry C. Potter
Joseph J, Bryant
Meio
Sayre
Jacob
Cleveland
Ierest
Washington
McKinley Birthday Sparks War Portfolio Shift
On January 29 Major McKinley’s birthday prompted a cabinet reshuffle as General Russell A. Alger of Michigan accepted the War Department from Secretary Alger. Alger authorized an AP correspondent to confirm the transfer and acceptance.
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Ohio
Major McKinley
Russell A. Almer
Michigan
Alger
Associated Press
Petition on arbitration treaty faces Senate roadblock
The British Arbitration Society petition urges ratification of the arbitration treaty with Great Britain but cannot be presented to the Senate due to constitutional rules. Sherman will place the document before the committee for consideration at a special meeting, text not released for discussion. A separate Philadelphia memorial of leading citizens also pushes prompt ratification, while Southern Railway promotions and naval notes fill other items.
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Georgia
United States
Britain
Congress
Committee On
United States of America
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Washington
Jitu
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Las
British Arbitration Society
London
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Senate
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Sherman
Quaker City
Philadelphia
Great Britain
Warwick
Edmunds
Vermont
Ya- Thos
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Southern Stailway Company
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Tayloe
Norfolk
Louisville
J. A. Wingfield
Wing-ield Ia
Offce
J. Morton
Travelin
Wehnond
Balthimerr
Westbury
Itichmond
Horton
Charlotte
Thomas D. Hale
Jfreigne d
New Orleans
Muorion
Acapules
Mexico
San Diego
Cal
J. Merry i4
Washington Yard
George
Supreme Court Proceedings in Richmond Jan 29
The Richmond Va court lists today’s Supreme Court of Appeals cases from Baltimore and New York involving several rail and freight companies. Arguments were led by William H. White for the appellant and Judge James F. Heath for the appellee. Sabin v Wilders’ administrator was dismissed for failure to print. Next cases Cheatham v Gower Ballard No 62 and Eulett v McGee No 13 are scheduled.
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Ballard
Eulett
McGee
Mistletoe Ball and Richmond Event Highlight Local News
Richmond report covers the Mistletoe Ball and Masonic Temple gathering by the Preservation society, a serious fireside tone with hints of civic figures and ongoing political notes. It notes Governor O’Ferrell, local officials, and a call for public support as the city debates franchise battles and telephone company conflicts.
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