President Cleveland's Message to Congress on Finance and War Plans
President Cleveland outlines foreign policy, civil service reforms, and military growth while detailing treasury receipts and expenditures for 1893-95. He urges bond issuance to defend the gold reserve, discusses currency reform, and proposes banking law amendments to increase elastic currency and modernize note circulation.
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State of New York
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Congress
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Treasury
Secretary of the Treasury
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Fifty-Third Congress Opens With Prayer and Messages
Opening of the Fifty-third Congress in Washington features prayer, a recess, and a reading of the president's annual message. House proceedings include Speaker Crisp presiding, a roll call, and a moment of respect for the late Rep. Wright.
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Turkish Massacre Reports Denied By Turkish Minister In New York
Washington officials shifted from skepticism to cautious note on Armenian massacres in Asiatic Turkey after diplomatic dispatches showed Turkish obstacles. Mavroyeni Bey was abroad. Turkish legation blamed agitators from Roumania and Greece with Armenian money. Legation claims Armenians and Greeks sparked revolt. Muslims found shelter difficult near Diarbakir as Kurdish bands allegedly massacred Armenians. The United States seeks assurances of full investigation.
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Washington
Mavroyeni Bey
New York
Legation
Roumania
Greece
London Armenian Committee
Musselman
Diarbekir
Facr Ss
State Department
United States
Great Britain
Congress Begins with Patrols and Packed Galleries
Congress opens amid crowded galleries and lively chatter as senators and representatives reunite after elections. A festive yet tense mood prevails with seat reshuffles expected, while party lines soften in greeting. Ex Senator Reed’s desk bears a roses and ferns floral ship bearing a pro labor message.
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Gard
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Cox
Tennessee
Reed
Upper Waters Rising as Coal Floats to Market
In Pittsburgh Pennsylvania on December 4 the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers rose forcing 7,000,000 bushels of coal in Pittsburgh harbor toward lower river markets within forty eight hours. About 18,000,000 bushels remain ready for shipment as floats begin earlier than Tuesday with expected two extra feet of water. Nineteen towboats moved downstream, and the cruiser struck a snag causing four barges with 60,000 bushels to wreck and be lost.
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Allegheny
Monongahela
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Diphtheria Serum Experiments Begin On Horse
Washington reports experiments to create diphtheria serum by immunizing a clean horse. Dr. Kinyoun has returned from Europe to supervise, with initial injections from diphtheria germs mixed in beef broth. The process aims for seven to nine months before blood collection of serum for use by the Marine Hospital Service.
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United States
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Marine Hospital Service
Europe
Agricultural Department
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D.C
Usurpation Bill Proposed in Alabama Legislature
Moxtroomery Alabama Dec 4 Representative Thomas Knight Kale county prepared and will introduce a bill to curb usurpation of public offices. Penalties include fines from 300 to 10000 dollars and up to 25 years in state penitentiary. A close Kolb ally says he would seize governor prerogatives and make appointments.
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Moxtroomery
Ala
Thomas Knight
Kale County
Kolb
Bank President Cyrus Newkirk Indicted for Forgery Larceny
SepaLia Missouri reports Cyrus Newkirk, former president of the suspended First National Bank, now on a California fruit farm, is indicted on nine counts of forgery and grand larceny by the late grand jury. The same nine counts faced by fugitive cashier B C Thompson. other officers not indicted.
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Cyrus Newkirk
First National Bank
California
B. C. Thompson
Ships Built in Ohio In Recent Year
On December 4 in Wasmxetox the navigation commissioner released the annual report showing Ohio built ships totaling enough to rank sixth among states for the year ending June 3. Thirteen steam vessels of 4,700 tons and three barges were built. Ohio’s total tonnage for 1584 and 1804 stood at 154,00 and 227,00 tons respectively, with Massachusetts New York and Michigan the only states surpassing it.
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Mississippi
United States
John M. Schofield
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Secretary of the Interior
Public Service Contta
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Wasmxetox
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New York
Michigan
Goop paper imitates linen using wood pulp now
A Goop imitation of linen writing paper is transitioning to wood pulp material. This change may affect texture, durability, and printing characteristics while preserving the intended appearance of the traditional linen finish.
Terms for Peace: Japan Demands 400 Million Yen Indemnity
From Yoxonam Ma December 4 report says Japan will press heavy peace terms. If war ends now, indemnity of 400,000,000 yen and cession of occupied territories likely. China urged to sue for peace. failure to pay could lead to installment plan with interest. Japan’s power asserted, no armistice without surrender or pledges.
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China
YoxonamMa
Taku
Shan Hai Kwan
A Woman's Fall. Kansas Cite. Moe, Dee 4.
Edith Armstrong formerly Edith Forney of Virginia, linked to John W. Forney founder of the Philadelphia Press, was found dead in a county jail cell Monday morning. A slave to morphine and opium, she had committed several thefts to obtain drugs.
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Moe
Dee
Edith Armstrong
Edith Forney
Virginia
John W. Forney
Philadelphia Press
King Humbert Opens Parliament Amid Baltic Sympathy
King Humbert delivered the throne speech as parliament opened on Monday. Crowds thronged the entrances to the buildings. He cited an improved economic situation and noted universal sorrow for the czar’s death. The events in Russia signaled a hopeful concord among European peoples and governments.
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Europe
Russia
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