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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1901
Page
2
The passage surveys divorce difficulty in Canada, library shortages, river channel plans, trolley system ambitions, Swiss watch exports, a clergyman’s milestone, musical plant responses to harmony, a courthouse incident with a child, rising Chicago and New York deaths, a Portland Manila steam line, and lynching statistics across southern states with regional tallies.
Article reviews the director of the mint report showing a rise in world monetary stock from about 1 billion in 1873 to roughly 11.6 billion in 1000, with gold and silver leading the increase. It notes a sharp shift toward metallic money, reduced fractional paper money, and the influence of global mining on supply.
Fragmentary OCR notes on failures in 1900 compared with the preceding year, with figures and percentages for habilites and trade impacts. Mentions inspector general Kyox report on national soldiers, veteran conditions, and possible political statements regarding Spain and Cuba.
Washington reports indicate Senate action on appointments with Willian and Harlin named for top posts. A mob hanged Revd Lyweton after an assault accusation, while Wood Alcohol poisoning spurred Arkansas farmers to protest. The piece notes broader district tensions and enforcement efforts.
The obituary notes Bishop Ninde, 4, of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Detroit, died at home from heart trouble. He had served as a Methodist minister in several cities, leaves a widow, three sons and a daughter. His daughter Mary was a missionary worker, and son George is at home. The Michigan conference planned to address the residence and church leadership matters following his death.
The narrative reports a royal homecoming with King George V or the Prince of Wales present, a ceremony at a decorated hall, and a crowd of royal supporters. Lord Roberts arrives at Paddington, a procession forms, and officials attend a formal ceremony with notable figures in attendance.
Senate agriculture hearings begin on a marine bill in Washington with opposition from National Live Stock Association. Speaker cites potential damage to the dairy industry and foresees losses in value from proposed measures. Nebraska governor Dietrich inaugurated briefly in Lincoln amid formalities. Other items note revenue plan to boost state income, a tax change suit, and a coal mine accident killing two men.
Oklahoma City reports a fierce debate over proposed laws to control public lands, with factions split between selling to the highest bidder and retaining lands under territorial ownership. Proposals include a territorial public lands commissioner, county appraisals, and use of sale proceeds to fund bonds, while critics warn of political manipulation and devaluation of land.
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