Becranton Welcomes Colonel Watterson Amid Syndicate Debate
The article discusses Becranton's reception of Colonel Henry Watterson praising his individuality and chiding his politics while highlighting unity with a broad section, as it notes the dissolution of the bond syndicate and its political implications. It references Frank R. Stockton, Wall Street bankers, and the 1896 era dynamics with McKinley and Foraker looming in balloting.
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Becranton
Henry Watterson
Bond Syndicate
United States
Frank R. Stockton
Great War Syndicate
Wall Street
London
White House
Senate Deadlock Blocks Tariff and Revenue Bills
The Senate faces deadlock as Western senators demand free silver coinage while Democrats oppose any tariff increase, leaving the treasury short of revenue to cover current expenses. The stalemate prevents passage of any revenue measures.
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Congress
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Colorado
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Stewart
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Dubois
Idaho
Treasury
Senate
Financial crisis grips nation with bond plan urged
The piece argues the gold reserve declines month by month and the administration must issue bonds to sustain national credit. It criticizes President Cleveland for weak influence with Democratic senators and notes Republicans push revenue and relief bills, while Democrats and silver extremists block measures. It laments a looming Republican Senate majority may still fail to enact solvency policies.
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Republican House
Treasury
Senate
Nevada
Idaho
United States
Balfour Opposes Forward Policy In Manchester Speech
Arthur J. Balfour in Manchester rejects any forward policy in the American hemisphere. He argues a war between England and the United States would be terrible and asserts that English-speaking nations should avoid conflict, pledging Britain to uphold the Monroe doctrine and peaceful coexistence.
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Manchester
Arthur J. Balfour
Treasury
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Lord Salisbury
Balfour
England
Foreign Office
Great Britain
North
South America
America
Monroe
Talmage in Church Row Reports Stirring Up First Presbyterian
Washington gossip notes Rev. Dr DeWitt Talmage faces possible resignation as co-pastor of the First Presbyterian Church after a dispute over sermons. He has led evening services, while Rev Allen preached mornings, prompting attendance and factional tensions. Rumor places Talmage in New Orleans seeking a new post as talks of settlement continue.
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Jian
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Talmage
Drutherland
Mr. Allen
Allen
First Presbyterian Church
Nile
New Orleans
First
Pate
Editorial Character and the News Calling for a Wider Vision
The Rochester P i-Express argues that editors preserve a paper’s character and that editorial breadth, intellect, and integrity sustain influence. It denies that editorials will vanish as news grows, urging editors to balance business with conscience and to improve while staying principled.
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Rochester
P@i-Express
Journaliam
Greawat
Wells
Destruction of the Home for the Friendless Sparks Charity Call
A bridge of sympathy spans Scranton and the valley as the Midwinter loss of the Home for the Friendless prompts urgent appeals. Citizens are urged to fund rebuilding at once and support nearby institutions like the Home of the Good Shepherd St Patrick's orphanage and St Joseph's Founding Home as safe shelters for the temporarily homeless amid religious tensions. The piece reflects on differing tastes and charity through a Washington Star quip about the Sultan choosing contempt over charity.
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Chicago Times
Herahd Jt
John Bull Ai
Transvaal
Ashantee
Venezuela
Joseph Medill
Chicago Press Club
Lves
Carbondale Herald
Scranton
Home of the Good Shepherd
St. Patrick's Orphanage
St. Joseph's Founding Home
Daily Horoscope Prawn by Ajacohus The Tribune Astrologer
The 18 a.m. forecast for Friday January 17 1884 notes Mr Withers likely to stay on the outskirts of prominence. Brother Michael O Toole seems sincere though whiskers may hinder reform efforts. General Gomez and his band have seized much, Havana appears likely soon. Love and locksmiths cited, but soggy bread jokes end. An Amaccus' Advice fragment urges conscience checks with Chief Simpson's report. For politics, let the office seek you.
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Withers
Michael O'Toole
Gomez
Havana
Love
Breais
Simpson
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