Debate on Kentucky silver issue unsettled amid party splits
In a tense session the House faced 15 present with 16 on the floor as debates on non concurrence versus concurrence in the silver dollar policy continued. Leaders attacked silver Democrats for opposing party platform, warning of Kentucky senator losses if the party fails to unite behind a gold standard ticket.
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Michigan
Boutner
Louisiana
Milner
Bartlett
Georgia
Senate
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General Hatch
Conlei
Kentucky
Boatner
Skinner
North Carolina
Republcan
Sephed Mo Partlett
Ve Eianera
Cure for Consumption Promises Radical Tuberculosis Treatment
Dr Edson, ex New York City health commissioner, reports a new remedy aseptolin for phthisis pulmonalis. Injected daily, it contains carbolic acid and pilocarpin phenyl hydroxide, with about 40 percent cure rate cited among 417 treated patients and widespread use by about 323 physicians nationwide.
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Medical Record
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Tony
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Panama Canal Prospects and Railroad Rates Seen
Counsel General Vifquain reports to the State Department from Panama on the Panama railroads and canal prospects. He notes American ships increasingly frequent the port, carrying more cargo than others, and says railroad rates must fall to boost trade. He warns foreign ownership of the Panama Railroad Co. could harm U.S. interests, and predicts a canal will be built within a decade.
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State ‘Department
Isthmus
Visquain
Panama Railroad Company
United States
New York Trade Review on Poplar Loan Impact
R G Dun & Co reports the popular loan reshapes events and boosts manufacturing and trade. It signals U S power and purpose to foreign nations, unlocks gold, and stimulates European investment in American securities. A Virginia Senate bill proposes a National Adjustment company to fund emancipation payments.
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R. G. Dun & Co
Weekly Review of Trade
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Congress
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Europe
Virginia Senate
National Adjustment Company
Sultan invites Powers on Zeitounus demands
Constantinople Times correspondent reports the sultan has invited foreign powers to declare their views on the demands of Zeitounus. The note reflects a reply from Lennox on February 10th.
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Topeka Mail Readers Split on Presidential Preference
The Topeka Mail surveyed Republican legislators for presidential preference and platform ideas. Sixteen letters favor Welinley for president with protection in the platform, one favors Axelton, and Cyrus Leland is urged by Kranklin Geedno to be indorsed for national committeeman.
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Topeka
Welinley
Axelton
Geedno
Zourbon
Cyrus Leland
William A. English Dies at Ixptaxdretss Indiana
William A. English, former vice presidential candidate on the Democratic ticket with Winfield Scott Hancock, died after an illness that began with grip and developed inflammatory rheumatism. He was a major Indiana real estate owner, valued between 1 and 5 million dollars, and had been a close friend of former President Harrison despite political differences.
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Harrison
Excelsior Manufacturing Company Goes Into Assignment
The Excelsior Manufacturing Company of St Louis, a large store making concern led by president Giles F Filley Sr, filed for an assignment yesterday. The firm traces its roots to Giles Filley Co founded in 1835 and employs several hundred workers in its factory.
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Excelsior Manufacturing Company
Giles F. Filley
Giles F. ¢ “Filley& Co
Billiard Ball Stuck In Man's Mouth At Fort Scott
Will Davis a colored porter at a billiard hall in Fort Scott Kansas put a billiard ball in his mouth during an exhibition of mouth elasticity and could not remove it. He sought medical help and after twenty minutes doctors pried his jaws open to free the ball. He faces possible lockjaw.
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Will Davis
Ife
Gale Drives Daring off as Lamington Faces Loss
The Remington may be lost near Parcuocur Illinois after the British steamer Daring ton went ashore Tuesday. Fourteen men were rescued by breeches buoy as the vessel pounds the bar and sea washes over it. The Lamington is reported to be a likely total loss.
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Parcuocur
Daring ‘Ton
Lamington
Morgan Seeks Congress Nomination in Missouri District
The article notes M G Morgan, previously defeated by W C Ellison of Maryville for the congressional nomination in this district, is again a candidate for the same position in Missouri. The piece references the date February 7 and a local interest in Willing to Try.
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M. G. ‘Morgan
W.C. Ellison
Maryville
Indiana Editors Defy Silver Standard Rally
In Indianapolis the Democratic Editorial Association held its annual meeting. A resolution affirming the need for an early and complete restoration of silver to its place in the monetary system failed by 18 to 7 to 8 votes. The group congratulated Senators Voorhees and Turpie for supporting silver restoration.
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Indianapolis
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Eeb
Demo Icatorial Association
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Turpie
Infant Blair Dies in Kansas City Heart Failure
The infant son of Dr and Mrs Edward Giles Blair, born two days earlier, died yesterday of heart failure in Kansas City Missouri. Grandmother Mrs John James Ingalls was present at death.
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Kansas City, Mo
Talbot Faces Censure Motion Over Secession Remarks
In Washington the House debated a resolution of censure against Mr. Talbot of South Carolina after he defended secession comments. The exchange involved Mr. Barrett and Mr. Crisp, with procedural wrangling and a vote to refer the matter to the judiciary committee by 154 to 41.
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Pennsylvania
Committee On Judiciary
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Kentucky
Ogallalla Sioux Council at Wounded Knee on Feb tenth
A council of the Ogallala Sioux Indians will be held at Wounded Knee on the tenth to select delegates and confer with the Great Father on issues regarding the treatment of the Indians. The council will conclude with a feast serving 183 dogs.
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Wounded Knee
Monroe Doctrine Debate Intensifies in Senate Speech
Senator Vien of Nebraska urged a cautious U S stance on Britain Venezuela actions, arguing the United States must decide when the Monroe doctrine applies. He warned against foreign interference while praising American resolve and invoking historical battles to rally vigilance.
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Cleveland Explains 1805 Syndicate Bond Deal
Washington February 8 President Cleveland discusses the February 1595 syndicate contract and the loan placement. He notes small gold holdings may enter Treasury via bonds bought through country banks and city correspondents, and that the pricing above par kept interest within reasonable limits.
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Cleveland
New York
Boston
Treasury Sees Gold Drain Prompting Caution
Washington reports a loss of 1,072,800 in gold coin and 10,400 in bars, reducing the reserve to 45,208,778. Despite the new loan, officials fear much of the offered gold will be withdrawn from the treasury.
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Washington
Treasury
Riot at Standard Oil Plant Leaves Several Dead and Injured
Two men were killed and others injured in a savage riot among Hungarian employees at the Standard Oil Company plant in Itiet, Wuirtne, Ind. The violence followed major clashes, and many arrests were made as the men were taken to Hammond for processing.
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Standard”’ Oil ‘Company
Hammond
West Attacks Morton in Senate Speech with Ridicule
Senator West denounces Secretary of Agriculture J. Morton in caustic Senate speech. He mocks the agriculture secretary over seed distribution and government flowers, and attacks the gold standard bent of policy amid broader party criticism. The debate on appropriation bills extends into the afternoon before adjournment.
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Dan A Stuart Reacts To Anti Prizefighting Bill Passage
In a telegram like interview Stuart says no authority can halt prizefights and that bouts will proceed as advertised with fighters ready on the scheduled date. He pledges a side bet of four to one against any challenger for up to fifty thousand dollars.
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Catron Prize Fight Ban Clears House to Senate
The Catron bill to ban prize fighting in federal territories passed the House on Delegate Catron’s urgent request and goes to the President. The measure would criminalize pugilistic or other fights for money or wagers, with penalties of one to five years in prison upon conviction.
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Wasuimnatos
Elon
Catron
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New Mexico
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Bnill
Secretary Lamont details coast defense funding plan
Secretary of War Lamont has sent to the Senate a statement of funds usable for coast defenses. The total could be 25,678,860 before July 1, 1807 with 1,722,000 in the current year. He urges 15,807,000 for fortifications 1,000,000 for sites 2,006,000 for submarine defenses and 6,316,850 for guns mortars and projectiles. He cites benefits including full utilization of the army gun factory faster fortification armament and additional mortars and carriages.
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Lamont
Senate
Department
Army
Siere
Bond bids for Kew Loan schedule concludes in Washington
Bid scheduling for the Kew Loan opened yesterday resumes today. Exact amounts at each rate remain unclear until final tabulation. J P Morgan and associates expected to win a large bid, estimated between 45 and 55 million dollars. Bids above Morgan’s rate 110.6677 will be accepted while those below are rejected.
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Washington
J. P. Morgan
Morgan
Populist Senators Oppose Tariff Silver Substitute
Populist Senators in caucus decide to vote against recommitting the silver substitute for the tariff bill to the committee on finance. If Democrats unite against the Quay motion, the Populists plan may seal the measure’s defeat.
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Washinaton
Quay
Committee On Finance
Veteran Penal on Clerk Comrunitta death by own action
Washington February 7 John Shea a first class clerk in the War department record and pension division and Civil War veteran shot himself in the head in a department closet dying instantly Officials cited possible wartime wound as cause for alleged mental imbalance
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Washington
John Shea
Record and Pension Division
War Department
Department
White pine lumber trust forms across three states
Report from Marinette Wisconsin on February 7 states a combine of white pine lumber manufacturers is being formed. The trust would include producers in Michigan Wisconsin and Minnesota with an annual output of one billion feet. It is proposed to cut production next year by closing all mills.
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Marinette
Wis
Michigan
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Professor Dowd Declared Insane by Bellevue Hospital
New York the physician Daniel M Dowd inventor of Dowd's exercises and a promoter of physical and vocal culture was declared insane at Bellevue hospital last night and will be sent to a private institution.
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New York
Vprofessor
Daniel &. Dowd
Dowd
Bellevue Hospital
Palmer House to Host Twenty State Democratic HQs
Cuicano Feb 7 The Palmer House will serve as the rallying center for Democratic politicians at the national convention. Besides the national committee twenty states will operate headquarters there. All available rooms are assigned. New York and Washington were refused full accommodations but each delegation gets two rooms for leaders in touch with the national committee.
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Palmer House
National Committee
New York
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