Monroe doctrine resolution reported in Senate
Senator Davis of the foreign relations committee reports favorably on a Monroe doctrine resolution urging incorporation into federal statutes. The measure reaffirms Monroe’s 1823 principles denying colonisation by Europe and protecting U S interests across the American continents. The report goes to the calendar as Mr Gray notes it was not unanimous amid crowded galleries.
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Maine
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Hatch
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Wateh
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Texas
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Warner
Illinois
Supreme Council Bill Fails in Senate Row
On motion by Mr Richardson Democrat of Tennessee no bill passed to incorporate the supreme council of the thirty third degree Scotus Rite Masons for the southern arisation of the United States.
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Tennessee
United States
Brady the pioneer American photographer dies in New York
Matew FT Brady longtime leading American photographer dies in Presbyterian Hospital after a lingering Brights disease. Born 1823 in Warren County New York he numbered Jenny Lind Andrew Jackson Daniel Webster Henry Clay and Edgar Allan Poe among his subjects and was famed for taking battlefield views starting with Bull Run while Morse first drew attention to his work.
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Bull Run
Byrnes Chosen as Sergeant at Arms for St Louis Convention
The Republican national committee subcommittee in St Louis selected Timothy E. Byrnes of Minnesota as sergeant at arms for the coming convention. George W. Wiswell was named first assistant and W. W. Johnson second assistant. Plans for remodeling the convention hall were reviewed at the exposition building.
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Exposition Building
Convict Hangs Self in Missouri Penitentiary
George Arnold, a prisoner in the Cole county penitentiary, killed fellow convict George Murray about two weeks earlier and hanged himself with a towel in his cell while in solitary confinement awaiting trial. He had been sentenced in 1895 from St Louis County for ten years for assault with intent to kill. The turnkey discovered the body.
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Anti lynching bill passes House in South Carolina
In Conumnia South Carolina on January 21 the House passed an anti lynching bill. It clarifies that when lynching results in death, the county where the act occurred is liable for exemplary damages not less than 2000 dollars, to be recovered by the legal representatives of the lynched person.
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Debs to sever ARU ties within the year
Eugene V. Debs said he would end his official connection with the American Railway Union within the coming year to focus on the labor movement generally. He will retain ARU membership as a member.
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Ohio
Eugene V. Debs
American Railway Union
General Ewing Hurt In Cable Car Accident
General Thomas Ewing formerly of Columbus Ohio was struck by a Third Avenue cable car in New York suffering severe bruises. Initial fears of internal injuries faded after examination at his home and doctors predicted he could be out in two or three days.
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Thomas Ewing
Columbus
Ohio
Prominent Evansville businessman commits suicide after wrecking cars
William Strnecker a leading Evansville Indiana businessman shot himself in the head in the early hours after destroying his three fine spirit one flats by an explosion of powder. He was a widow. This report notes the tragedy occurred at 1 30 this morning in Evansville Indiana January 21.
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William Strnecker
Ife
Convention Day Set for Nomination Vote
A resolution to hold the presidential nomination convention behind closed doors was defeated unanimously. The convention city remains unnamed pending further discussion.
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Vince
July 7 Set for Democratic National Convention
The Democratic national convention will be held July 7 after a 32 to 18 vote. An opposition motion favored June 2. The committee also adopted a plan requiring written guarantees from each city and limited time for city claims. Senator Morgan discussed a revised representation basis, but no motion was offered. The committee granted six delegates per territory before adjourning for a 3 o'clock recess.
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Exports Upward as Trade Balance Favours Nation in 1895
Treasury statistician reports December exports exceeded imports by 30.3 million dollars. Year 1895 exports total 824.9 million while imports reach 801.6 million, producing a trade surplus of 23.26 million. Gold and silver outflows noted. immigration for 1895 tallied at 324,642.
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Settles an Old Case in Missouri Cavalry Duel
A House report by the military affairs committee recounts Captain William M. R. Grebe of the Fourth Missouri Cavalry being challenged by Ferdinand Janson and duel battle on December 12, 184, leading to court martial and discharge. The report urges an honorable discharge after years of dispute. Grebe, born abroad and trained to fight, sought pardon through Tom Flatcher when governor. he later resided in Bonner Springs, Kansas, previously in Kansas City.
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Tom Flatcher
Missouri
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Kan
Kansas City
Republicans name W L B Allison for U S Senator
In Des Moines the Republican joint legislative caucus nominated W L B Allison for United States senator after Allen chaired the meeting. Speakers praised his record and his viability for the presidency. The caucus then gave Allison a unanimous rising vote and declared him the nominee.
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Republican Joint Legislative Caucus
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Ellis
W. LB. Allison
United States
Allison
Anglo-French Siam pact signed boundary defined
Paris January cabinet announces that the Anglo French agreement with Siam was signed yesterday. Mekong River becomes the boundary and both powers pledge to refrain from armed advance into the Menam valley. Siamese territory west and east of the line remains outside the agreement.
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Trench Politician Floquet Seriously Ill in Paris
Deputy Charles Thomas Floquet a longtime president of the Chamber of Deputies is seriously ill in Paris with lung congestion and not expected to recover.
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Paris
Charles Thomas Floquet
Trench
Chamber of Deputies
Campos Asks for Cavalry Reinforcements in Cuba
Mapnip January 17 report says Captain General Campos requests cavalry re enforcements to Cuba. The official note describes the situation there as of the most critical sort.
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Bilon
Cuba
Senators Debate Foreign Policy and Domestic Concerns
In the Senate today debate focused on the indefinite postponement of a prohibition measure and citizen rights. Other actions include a resolution directing seed distribution, a request for Cuban dispatches, access for naturalized citizens to Turkey, and Monroe Doctrine policy questions regarding Latin America.
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Pension Debate Echoes Administration Policy
Washington January 17. The house spent another day in debate over the pension appropriation bill. Republicans and Democrats attacked and defended the administration’s veterans policy. Grow of Pennsylvania denounced perceived executive encroachment on legislative prerogatives and criticized Secretary Carlisle and the President’s reading of a letter before a vote. Crowther of Missouri compared the administration to Judas Iscariot and Benedict Arnold as it allegedly seeks to betray veterans who enabled a Democratic win.
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Left a Million for Life Annuities Will
William Fowler Foster leaves over 1 million dollars. He orders all real estate sold to fund 150 life annuities. Wife Bertha M. Foster receives 10,000 in cash and a life annuity. No bequest to charities.
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William Fowler ‘Foster
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Bertha M. Foster
Morgan Letters Reveal Syndicate Collapse Over Gold Bid
Government bond syndicate dissolves as J. P. Morgan & Co releases members from gold commitments. Morgan explains efforts to pool 200 million dollars in gold and advises Cleveland on a private contract to restore the treasury's gold reserve amid a looming financial crisis.
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Morgan Letter Promises Support for Gold Sale Negotiation
A letter from J Premont Morgan pledges efforts to aid government negotiations for a public sale to the treasury totaling 11,500,000 ounces of gold coin worth $200,000,000. He says he will enable the syndicate to join in the negotiation and awaits guidance on the procedure.
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Mills for Silver and Alaska Boundary Bill Action
Senate opens with Sherman reporting against titles from foreign nations and approving a 75000 dollar appropriation to fund the Alaska British America boundary commission. Mills of Texas defends silver policy, arguing treasury vaults hold back silver and criticizes bank issued money while linking bonds to future circulation changes. Peffer follows with bond talk.
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Texas
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Volksraad approves 400 more artillerymen in Pretoria
The Volksraad authorized the government to increase the state artillery by 400 men. A Kruger message briefed the assembly on keeping republic rights and after adjournment until May, burghers’ strong feelings hinder calm legislation. Jameson raid prisoners, about sixty, remain jailed awaiting fate from Sir Hercules Robinson and the Transvaal government.
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Transvaal
Bank cashier acquitted in Missouri court
In Cauthcorne Missouri the circuit court found Charles D Hursthal not guilty of receiving deposits while the Bank of Dawn was failing. A jury directed by Judge Broaddus delivered the verdict yesterday. Harrikeon Will Wed. New York January 16 The state ment indicates ex President Harrison plans marriage to Mrs Dimmock after Lent with formal announcement to come before then.
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Fraud trial ends with nine months jail and mare seized
Beaxty January 16 report states R F Knecbs the American horseman was found guilty of fraudulently entering the mare Bethel as Nellie Knecbs. He received nine months in prison a 1000 mark fine and a three year loss of civil rights. The mare was confiscated. Also in Washington Jan 16 the House appointed Allen Utah to the public lands committee and debated the pension appropriation bill in committee of the whole.
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R. F. Knecbs
Bethel
Nellie Knecbs
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Mr. Allen
Utah
Coast Defenses and Cherokee Bill Death Sentencing
Senator Lodge moved an amendment to fortifications funding authorizing a popular 3 percent coin loan of 100 million dollars for coastal defense and fortifications. In York Situ Arkansas Judge Parker sentenced Cherokee Bill to be hanged on March 17 after his prior death sentence appeal to the U S Supreme Court was denied.
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