Voorhees Bill Repeals Silver Purchase Clause for Bimetalism
The Senate Finance Committee reports the Voorhees bill to repeal the silver bullion purchase clause and bind the government to a bi metal standard. The measure declares equal gold and silver value and aims for parity through international agreement or safeguards. Voorhees plans to speak next Tuesday and not push an immediate floor vote.
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Speedy relief via silver bullion coinage plan
Washington officials favor a scheme to issue currency against the seigniorage from silver bullion in the treasury. With 130 million ounces bought under the 1890 act, notes could add nearly 50 million to circulation, and a portion already minted could enter circulation the day Congress authorizes action.
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Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
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Senate approves action on silver and bank bill in heated session
In Washington the Senate debated adjournment and moved to consider the national bank circulation bill. A finance committee bill to suspend silver bullion purchases under the Sherman act was reported, affirming a policy for gold and silver as standard money. A minority substitute set silver coin weights. House silver debate opened with a bimetal stance led by Mr Sibley. Ohio campaign plans feature top speakers from both parties including Dolliver Henderson and Dakielle, signaling a high-stakes 1896 contest.
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Tax plan outlines estate and immigrant taxes in Congress
The report by Mr Catchiogs from the rules committee discusses appointing committee members. Washington proposes a graduated estate tax with rates from less than 1 percent to 1.5 percent above $2 million, funding pensions, war pay equalization, internal improvements, and National Guard gear. Adult male immigrants face a $200 tax and immigrant children over 12 a $100 levy. Inheritances and legacies may incur a 1 percent levy on estates above $1 million.
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National Guard
Republican Committee Chair Expects October Meeting
New York August reports Chairman Thomas L. Carter of the Republican national committee plans an October meeting, possibly later. He cites anticipated financial legislation and a search for review items, with a permanent headquarters possibly moving to Washington rather than New York City.
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Boies Nominated for U S Senator by Iowa Democrats
A World dispatch from Des Moines reports that Governor Horace Boies will be named as the Democratic candidate for United States senator at the August 28 state convention. Democrats reached the decision in Des Moines with Boies consulted and ready to respond to the party’s call, though he prefers not to hold the offices of governor or senator.
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Horace Boies
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Cadet parade and outlaw alert headline from August reports
Cadets totaling 280 arrived for events at a national inter-state festival with military honors anticipated. In Clark County Meacham gang members faced a swamp battle setup with outlaws Babeke Burke Bill Burke Jasper Burke and Jim Jordan described as armed and ready. A separate incident reports an unknown man killed near Wheatland North Dakota by a westbound freight train.
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Arrest of George Harvey in Chicago Saloon Sparks Theft Suspicions
Pinkerton detectives arrested a man identified as George Harvey in a Chicago saloon amid a $5,000 robbery case at a St. Paul bank. Harvey, described as a noted thief, was brought to the central station after a Caldwell-style stakeout while conversing with Pinkerton operatives.
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Koetting Arrested After Milwaukee Cashier Escape
Denver reports John R. Koetting missing Milwaukee South Side Savings Bank cashier arrested at St. Anthony’s hospital after ten days. He was identified by telegraph and jailed. wife in Milwaukee notified. Concurrent briefs note Newport burglary of Ellis and Hoffman valuables valued at 8000 dollars and other thefts. Also mentions Ecuador Peru war clamor, Chicago journalist Curacao death, Florida absence of game law, and reunion news from Iowa.
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Rain-in-the-Face Tomcat Shot by Pursuing Lover
In Spokane a Kalispet Indian nicknamed Rain-in-the-Face Tomcat shot and scalped a woman eloped with Spokane Indian White Blanket. White Blanket and others cornered him, cut off his ears, then burned him on a car track. Police arrived too late. White Blanket fled to the woods.
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Minnesota railroad and warehouse commission to set grain grades
Sr. Paul, Aug. 19. The state railroad and warehouse commission will meet at the capitol on Thursday, Aug. 31 at 10 a.m. to establish Minnesota grades of grain for the next crop year. Interested parties may attend or send written suggestions.
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State Railroad and Warehouse Commission
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Barrett Scott sought as treasurer missing with deficit
Sioux City Iowa dated August 19 reports Barrett Scott of Oneill Nebraska missing for about two weeks while acting as Hall county treasurer. Books show a $90,000 shortfall. Also dated August 19 notes Manitoba and Northwestern strike ends with court allowing back wages and workers to return to posts.
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Bank directors pledge fortunes to cover deposits
Directors of Senator Allen's bank in Dusvelle Iowa publish a card pledging their individual fortunes totaling four million dollars for payment of depositors.
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Cherokee Proclamation Draft Sent to President
Washington on August 1 reports the draft proclamation opening the Cherokee outlet has been sent to the president for his action. The summary notes preparation of official orders and awaiting presidential assent.
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Appointment to Fill Senate Seat in Montana and Washington
The article notes the imminent seating of the appointed senator in Montana and Washington. Upon the senate decision, the governor will promptly appoint a replacement for A. C. Beckwith, who resigned.
Railroad men form American Railway Union in St Louis
A mass meeting at Turner hall in St Louis August 19 organized the American Railway Union. Eugene V. Dobbs and George W. Howard spoke, and over 100 charter members joined to establish a permanent body with plans for similar unions in Western cities and rail centers.
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Doctors ‘Association
Panama Treaty Fallout Drives Couple From New York
A New York agtial reports Henry Weeks and his wife left the city in late July after discovering a treaty issue with the United States. Weeks, restless and ill at ease, kept a low profile while planning travels to meet the Atlantic steamer to replenish provisions for a small 16 foot craft belonging to Chris Paulsen of Ranway New Jersey. The brief item also notes unrelated references to Kansas City miners, a W. An Illinois hanging, and other scattered names from the era.
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