Teller resolution defeated in House amid party lines
The House voted 182 to 0 against the Teller resolution, with Republicans voting as a bloc except for Linney and White of North Carolina. Speaker Reed opposed it amid a five hour debate as crowds filled galleries. debate framed as gold standard vs silver coinage, with strong exchanges and a notable remark about the secretary of state.
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Washington
House of Representatives
United States
Linney
North Carolina
White
House
Isene
McAleer
Pennsylvania
Elliott
South Carolina
Reed
Dingley
Bailey
Gage
Shea
Kentucky
Alaska Baking Powder Tale and Canadian Railway Plans
The article urges Alaska readiness with Royal Baking Powder to endure cold damp climates, warning against cheap brands. It cites McQuesten and Peary favoring Royal, and notes government relief fleets use this powder. It then reports Canada’s Mekken vic & Mann Yukon railway contract, labor mobilization, land grants, and timeline to Teslin Lake, with Octane project details.
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Royal Baking Powder Company
Alaska
Yukon
McQuesten
Arctic
United States
Peary
Toronto
Canada
Dominion
Mekken Vic & Mann
Stickeen River
Tessin Lake
McKale & Mann
Crow's Nest
Thomas White
St. Thomas
Ontario
Wrangel
Teslin
Ars
Pacific Coast
Zie & Mann
Dominion Government
Laird
Dawson City
McKinley Currency Debate Splits Republicans in Washington
A Washington dispatch reports leading Republicans fear McKinley's currency stance will split the party. Aldrich and Senate leaders oppose forcing the issue this session, fearing it loses Congress and empowers Democrats. They warn past lessons from Cleveland show unity is at risk and suggest delaying action until a stronger Republican majority is possible.
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Chicago
Washington
Congress
Aldrich
Rhode Island
McKinley
Cleveland
Tie
M Kinley
Artemus Ward
Si Rms Quay
Allison
Reed
Dalzell
Payne
New York
Cannon
Hopkins
Iinois
Henderson
Town
House
Il Mitest
Senate
Pecos Valley Railroad completes Washburn extension deal
A Colorado Springs Republican telegraph reports the Pecos Valley & Northwestern Railroad bond deal totaling 2,000,000 dollars has been consummated. Money is handed to the railroad to fund an extension between Roswell, New Mexico, and Washburn Gas, a 200 mile stretch for the planned line.
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Denver
Republican
Colorado Springs
Percy Hage Gram
Bik Pecos Y & Northwestern Railroad
Hese
Ros- HH
New Mexico
Washburn Gas
Distress in Newfoundland Prompted Relief Delays
The Red Cross steamship Portia arrived four days overdue from St Johns and Halifax after conflicts with pack ice. Reports describe hundreds of fishermen starving or dying, with relief vessels abandoning missions due to icebound routes. St Johns faced blizzards, impassable streets, suspended rail service, and soaring food prices as relief efforts struggled to reach the coast.
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New York
Red Cross Line
I Ao
St. Johns
N. I
Halifax
Newfoundland
St. Arctic
Johns
Portia
St.ins
Virginia
Dunkards to Holy Land Move Amid Distress Report
A Shubert Nebraska dispatch says George Yantic and M Hyde left for Palestine to aid a Dunkard colony that migrated to Jerusalem last November. A revelation prompted travel by Ali, Mrs Myers, and John Yantics party from Shubert and Smith County Kansas. The death toll rises with five from Smith County, two from Shubert, and three from Philadelphia.
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Chicago
The
Tribune
Shubert
Nebraska
George Yantic
M. Hyde
Holy Land
Dunkards
Palestine
Ali
Joseph Myers
John Yantic
Smith County
Kansas
Toby
Vantico
Jerusalem
Frem Shubert
Philadelphia
Peddlers in Mexico Honey Sellout Dilemma
E F Guignon of St Louis recalls a Mexican vendor who refused to sell all her honey at once claiming she would have nothing left to sell to others or do for the rest of the day. An old woman had at most ten pounds and would only part with two boxes to the interpreter.
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Mexico
E. F. Guignon
St. Louis
FADS IN FLOWERS IN LONDON FUNERAL TRIBUTES
The essay contrasts London florists with US shops noting wreaths and emblems with prices in display. It condemns grisly set pieces like gates ajar and broken columns, arguing flowers should be free and scattered. It mocks mass boutonniere arrangements and favors simple single blooms or small elegant clusters.
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London
Record Bond Boom Caps New York Month
New York reports a monthly high in bond sales with over 900 million dollars across government state and railroad securities, led by Union Pacific and Atchison among others. Market activity reflects wide speculation, yet investment bonds are expected to stay inactive while banks remain cautious about deposits and rates. Meanwhile Puma City mining sees a major strike at the Boomer shaft with rich ore tests and a first catload prepared for shipment from Lake George station.
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New York
Union Pacific
Atchison
Nern Pacific
St. Louis
San Francisco
Kansas Pacific Consols
Erie
Union Pacifice Cortific
Puma City
Co. W. Gillan
Gilman
Cnr
Lake George
Puma
Bids Opened for Denver Mint Contract in 1920s
Washington D C Jan 29 Bids for Denver mint foundations superstructure and roof were opened. The lowest bidder was C W Hubbard & Co of Omaha at 192 500 for gray granite superstructure with no red sandstone bid. Colorado firms followed with prices for gray granite and red sandstone ranging from 245 000 to 314 852. W Hubbard Co and H Verge of Milwaukee are untested firms to the department and their standing will be checked. contract may go to Colorado bidders. Building expected to finish about sixteen months after signing.
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Omaha
Washington, D. C
Supervising Architect
the Treasury
Coinage Mint
Denver
C. W. Hubbard & of
H. Ferge
Milwaukee
Colorado
G. W. Atkinson & Son
Colorado Springs
Geddes & Sceric Stone Co
Greenlee & Son
the McGilvray Stone Co
J. A. MclIntyre
Frank Anderson
Co. J. Smith
St. Paul
Chicago
Washington
D. C
Minneapolis
W. Hubbard & Co
H. Verge
Supreme Court clarifies insurance liability in death by own action
Washington reports a Justice Harlan ruling on policies held by Runk who killed himself after increasing life coverage to 500000. The decision distinguishes between deliberate self harm with clear reasoning and impaired judgment, saying insurers may pay when the mind is impaired but not when the act is a willful transfer of obligations. The ruling likens the act to arson for recovery purposes.
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Washington
Justice Harlan
Supreme Court
Runk
Judiciary
Wheat and Flour Export From 1897 in Brief
The Bureau of Statistics reports 1897 wheat exports at 100,900,328 bushels, up over 26 million from 1896 and about 453 million more than 1887. Wheat flour exports declined by over 2 million barrels. Total corn-related exports show a large increase, with 127,570 bushels exported, up 57 million from 1896.
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Washington, D. C
Bureau of Statistics
Senator Lindsay Rejects Kentucky Legislature Over Resignation
Washington January 30 Senator Lindsay declined to resign his Senate seat citing he serves Kentucky not the legislature He argued the Kentucky body has no power to abridge his term citing the U S and Kentucky constitutions and stating he does not owe his seat to the legislature
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Washington, D. C
Lindsay
Kentucky
Senate
United States
Fire Flare Halts Tunnel At Johnsons Canon In New Mexico
Albuquerque reports the Johnsons canon tunnel fire after heated limestone ignited timbers sending flames high at both ends. No workers were inside and no fatalities occurred. resumption likely days away as flames burn out. In Trinidad Colorado the El Moro coke ovens strike continues with about seventy five workers out demanding more hours.
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Albuquerque
N. M
Johnson's Canon
Trinidad
Colo
Colorado Fuel and Iron Company
el Moro
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