Carlisle Views on Silver Certificates and Seigniorage
Testimony from Secretary Carlisle before the House Judiciary Committee details his views on silver seigniorage bonds and finance. He discusses issuing silver certificates backed by nothing but seigniorage, redemption, and the need to maintain government credit, including plans for small denomination bonds to cover deficits if taxes fall short.
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Trial for Murder in Mexico Ends Hung Jury
The trial of Joseph Donnelly for the murder of Samuel Turner at Mexico Missouri on July 29 ended with a hung jury.
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Samuel Turner
Mexico, Mo
Improvement in Trade Reported in Dun Weekly Review
Dun's Weekly Review notes continued modest improvement across several sectors but offset by losses elsewhere. Industrial gains are limited, commercial paper offerings have fallen, and wheat prices hit record lows. Textile mills show mixed signals with rising stocks and potential closures unless orders rise while domestic trade and railway earnings lag behind last year.
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Senate
Chicago
Bradstreet table shows weekly city clearings changes
A Bradstreet compiled table lists total clearings for the week in New York and other cities, noting increases or decreases from the same week last year. The data compares the current week with the prior year's figures to reflect market activity.
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Bradstreet’s
Seigniorage Debate Targets Treasury Seigniorage and Tax Plans
In a Feb 12 House debate on seigniorage, Pennsylvanian W Stone argued against the bill noting no real seigniorage and that issuing $55 million in treasury notes would water the currency. Nebraska Populist McKeighan urged free silver. Ohio Democrat Harter proposed salary cuts, higher taxes on liquor and tea, and a small cup tax. Texas Kilgore favored coining seigniorage to fund finances rather than borrowing. the session ended with adjournment.
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Ohio
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Texas
Senate Not Rushing Bil for Two Weeks
Legislative debate lingers as proceedings extend into a potential fortnight. Oklahoma’s delegate grows vituperative while representatives Bland pushes seigniorage changes designed to overcome impasses.
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Bland
Mr. Peelham Nomination Reported Without Recommendation
The senate judiciary committee did not recommend Peelham's nomination. Five members voted for confirmation and five against, with absent Mr. Ifour. The tie is viewed as a defeat for Senator Lill, who charged Peelham.
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Flynn Scores Smith. Oklahoma Delegate Attacks in House
Washington February 13 The House passed a six month extension to August 22 1805 for street railway construction on the Fort Riley military reservation from Junction City. Oklahoma's Flynn pressed a resolution to block new leases on Native lands but faced sharp questioning and partisan defenses as the session adjourned with bills deferred and district business scheduled.
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Senate Finance Subcommittee Delays Tariff Report
The Senate Finance Subcommittee on the Wilson tariff bill resumes work but has not set a timeline for reporting. A member cautions the process could take three days to two weeks more. Senator White supports measures for fruit duties and Florida senators push to raise orange duties. he backs Senator Dubois on silver lead ore duties.
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Wilte
California
Florida
White
Dubois
Idaho
Silver Seigniorage Bill Alters Certificate Issuance
The house debated Bland's plan to issue silver certificates only as fast as silver dollars are coined, with treasury power to issue in advance. This move addresses Secretary Carlisle's objections and may secure swift passage of the seigniorage measure, making passage more likely.
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Mrland
Secretary of the Treasury
Carlisle
Bland
Thurston Lectures in Melek Church on Hawaii Annexation
Minister Thurston addressed a large Mawali audience at the MEK church praising Hawaii as a US child and nearer to civilization than Washington. He said Hawaiians faced danger if not respected, noted Aleutian islands and San Francisco as geographic centers, and praised American influence on language laws and religious unityamong denominations.
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M Awail
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Washington
Aleutian Islands
Pacific Ocean
Mawali
San Francisco
Honolulu
Golden Gate
United States
Speech Defends Hawaiis Peace and Liberty Gem
A speaker argues natives in Hawaii are loyal and peaceful with no social divisions. He blames foreign agitators for trouble and vows to meet future problems with God and American aid, promising to keep Hawaii as a beacon of liberty in the Pacific. The audience applauds.
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America
England
Pacific Ocean
Jilted a Millionaire Elopes for Postal Clerk in Emporia
Iva Baxter, once said to be courted by a Chicago millionaire, left home to visit a friend and instead wed Frank Folsom, a post office clerk, after her parents pressed for the match. The planned April wedding with the Chicago millionaire was overturned when she learned he was nearby in Kansas City.
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Emronia
Kan
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Frank Folsom
Dean
Chicago
Miss Baxter
Kansas City
Gladstone may appeal for early campaign
London cabinet met at Downing Street with plans to drop parish councils bill and employers liability bill and to appeal to the country within a month. The Indian sales scandal in Vancouver involves seventeen cases of Siwash girls sold to white men, with prices from 3 to 150 cash per month.
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Downing Street
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Devitn
Hawaii Once Again Petition Against Free Wool Schedule
Senator Cus tom presents a petition signed by thirty thousand wool growers protesting the free wool schedule of the Wilson tariff bill. General Washington news of greater or lesser importance noted in the same bulletin.
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Washington News
Senate Proceedings Discuss Hawaiian Annexation Debate
In Washington on February 11 the Senate focused on the Hawaiian question with Senator Gray of Delaware arguing against annexation, citing pro visional leaders and Minister Stevens. The day featured a wool growers petition, a tribute to Senator Berry, and a plan to study wheat stocks. Executive session followed before adjourning.
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Tariff 311 To Be Submitted To Full Committee
Democratic members of the finance committee say the tariff bill will be in shape for presentation at the next regular meeting next Tuesday. The report could not be completed today, and the finance committee chairman called a meeting in Philadelphia and Washington on February 11. The president sent nominations to the Senate for Philadelphia posts including Mint superintendent and pension agent appointments.
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Judiciary Committee Backs Probe of Judge Jenkins Action
The House Judiciary Committee voted seven to zero to report a resolution for investigating United States District Judge Jenkins over restraining Northern Pacific railroad workers from quitting. Senator Vilas urged delaying for counsel, but the vote moved forward. The subcommittee agreed an investigation was desirable without presuming guilt.
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Ex Justice Valentine faces possible contempt by federal judge
Ex associate Kansas supreme court justice D M Valentine said he is liable for contempt of the federal court in session at TorekA Kansas. The action stems from a replevin suit in Clay County to recover goods that Judge Riner had placed with the marshal after the sheriff broke into a store to obtain them. Tomorrow may see the aged jurist, who served many years on the state Supreme Court, adjudged guilty.
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Rebuked by the Judge in Coughlin Case
Prosecution in the Coughlin case presents minor witnesses in rebuttal. Judge Tuthill sharply rebukes Associate Prosecuting Attorney Scanlan after an objection to defense questioning, calling it an outrage. Court resumes with testimony continuing.
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Confession Links Hanging Victim and Prisoner confidant
In Pivevinik Kentucky Robert Marler confessed to George Smith and a town Christian of the killing before his hanging. Smith says Marler admitted the crime but urged secrecy until after the execution in hopes of a possible reprieve. Paul Jones begins a clothes free world circumnavigation bid at the Press Club in Boston. He earns from tricks enough to buy a paper suit and has $3.57 left at midnight after spending $214. Kansas Central line remains largely shut with snow plows and workers clearing the track near Leavenworth. trains not running yet though roads are open in ten days.
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House approves Benham tribute amid Rio action
A congressional resolution commends Admiral Benham for his recent actions in Rio harbor. Other items note Mrs. Franklin’s dangerous journey from Decatur to Omaha via Atchison, a denial by Congressman Springer about another candidacy, and a mayoral relief fund reaching sixty thousand dollars with future donations expected. Archbishop Corrigan plans a Florida trip with possible Rome pilgrimage. A washout wreck near Georgetown Alabama led to a fatal transfer. Railroad men discuss open rate schedules with the ICC. Chicago’s top three abstract firms form a combine and hike prices by twenty five percent. Western Pennsylvania mine rotera trials proceed in Pittsburgh. Ells county Kansas citizens seek Fort Hayes quarters. Lamont reviews the petition.
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