Behring Sea Dispute Notes From Washington to London
The Behring Sea correspondence shows US and Britain debating modus vivendi and sealing rights during arbitration. Wharton and Pauncefote push for prompt agreement while Salisbury cautions limits of mandate and the need to protect each nation’s jurisdiction amid ongoing talks. The exchange underscores urgency to prevent pelagic sealing and preserve mutual peace.
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Washington
Great Britain
Behring Sea
Blaine
Ulian Paunecrote
Lord Salisbury
Tam
Johan Wauncefote
Wharton
Marquis of Salisbury
Tel Gram
United States
Her
Behringsen
Julian Pauncefore
High Court of Arbitration
Pribylof
Behring ‘Sea
Herajesty
Free Coinage Bill Postponed After Long House Debate
The House delayed action on the free coinage bill amid a lengthy debate on silver and gold standards. In Washington discussions centered on monetary policy with supporters arguing for a return to silver as part of a two unit system, while opponents warned of economic risk and the impact on debtors and banks. Adjournment and procedural votes followed, delaying any immediate passage. London reports indicate Rear Admiral Hotham poised to protect Canadian sealers, with a naval buildup in Esquimault amid possible U S tensions.
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Wasuiseton
Johnson
Ohio
House
Bland
Wasuineton
London
Hotham
United States
Lord Salisbury
Charles Tupper
North Pacific
Esquimault
Another Sugar Firm Joins the Trust
Paravetrain reports the Harrison, Frazier & Co sugar refining plant was formally transferred to the American Sugar Refining Company. The $10,000,000 deal paid 1 million cash and the rest in exchange sugar trust certificates for Harrison, Frazier and Co. stock.
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Paravetrain
Harrison, Frazier & Co
American Sugar Refining Company
Harrison, Frazier and Co
Robbery attempt at Jersey Central depot foiled by operator
Four burglars tried to break into the ticket office at Flintwood on the Jersey Central line. The operator defended the door and knocked two intruders senseless with a club. He pursued others as a band-car approached, and the robbers fled into the woods, leaving their comrades behind.
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Phatxsieep
N. J
Jersey Central Railroad
Flintwood
Bribes alleged to influence New Jersey legislators in Reading coal deal
The corruption case in New Jersey politics centers on the Reading coal combination and the bill legalizing its pact with Jersey Central Lehigh Valley and Lackawanna railways. Senator Rogers recounts a bribe offer of $10,000, with a later, larger sum proposed. An agent said principals claimed $3,000,000 would come to Trenton from capitalists and stock jobbers if the bill passed.
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New Jersey
Reading Coal Combination
Rogers
Reading Railroad
Jersey Central, Lehigh Valley and Lackawanna
Trenton
A Faithful Chief Executive. Wilmington Messenger Confirms Holt
The Wilmington Messenger lauds Gov. Holt as a worthy man of integrity and sound business sense. It notes his success as a cotton manufacturer and his educational background at the University. The paper criticizes pardoning power only as in line with past Democratic governors, asserting no unique abuse by Holt and praising his faithful, capable leadership.
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Wilmington Messenger
Holt
North Carolina
North Carolina paper marks 73rd year in Durham
The Durham Recorder begins its 73rd year noting long time subscribers, some over six decades, with early readers once on the free list. In Hillsboro, old residents liken the paper to the Old Testament, praising its truthful columns. Virginia news reports the Democratic State committee meeting in Rhumosp, Va. to decide a May 19 national convention delegation.
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Durham Recorder
Hillsboro
Dennis Heartt
Virginia
Democratic State Committee
Desperate War Flares in Chesapeake Oystermen Clash
A Tasley Virginia dispatch reports renewed hostilities between oystermen at Chesapeake Bay led by islanders of Tangier. Dredging crews attempt to seize planted grounds, a gunfight ensues injuring and killing one dredger, with islanders returning fire and police shelling their boats. One captain dies. island population watches in fear as order arrives to stop dredging.
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Chesapeake Bay
Richmond
Tasley
Pocomoke Sound
Tangier Island
Virginia
Tangier
Virginia Oyster
Read
Connorton
Trangier
Reed
Connerton
Counsrton
Thomas
Chooner Calhoun
the Chesapeake
Father of the Silver Bill and Missouri Congressman Aland
Mr Daud described as the Father of the Silver Bill, Representative Aland of Missouri is highlighted for his long House tenure since the forty third Congress. A Kentuckian by birth, he moved to Missouri as a youth and later traveled to California Utah before returning to Missouri. Gen Milton S Littlefield is acquitted in one case and bailed in another in New York court, bail set at 5000 dollars posted by Mrs Henrietta Talcott.
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Daud
Aland
Missouri
House of Representatives
Washington
California
Territory
Utah
Virginia City
Nevada
Littlefield
Milton S. Littlefield
Smyth
Court of General Sessions
New York
Josephine Stephani
Sedgwick Loan and Investment Company
Henrietta Talcott
Butler Endorses St Louis Platform for Cabarrus Farmers
Mr Marion Butler spoke for over three hours to a large Cabarrus audience in Concord, endorsing the St Louis platform without reservation. He praised government ownership of railroads and the sub treasury plan, avoiding any direct attack on Harrison. He criticized Hill but did not oppose Harrison, noting recent congratulatory messages on national prosperity.
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Butler
Concord
Charlotte Observer
Marion Butler
St. Louis
Ile
Harrison
Iill
Hill
State Veterinarian Needed Emphasized by Agriculture Bulletin
In this week's Agriculture Department Bulletin Commissioner Robinson urges hiring a veterinary surgeon to protect stock health and prevent infectious diseases. He notes many stock raisers cannot afford traveling vets and stresses a state expert's role alongside preventive measures. Also includes local notices: marriage of Gilmer Brenzier and Eben Wright Waddell on April 5 and various arrivals at the Yarboro.
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Department of Agriculture
Robinson
Gilmer Brenzier
Charlotte
Eben Wright Waddell
Smithfield
H. G. Connor
Yarboro
Richard HL. Lewis
J. L. Caninggim
Greensboro
Raleigh Y. M. C. A
N. Stroughton
J. S. Manning
Durham
L. B.sh
Pittsboro
J. P. Arrington
Nashville
J. H. Pow
R. Ransom
Miss Lumpkin
Frank Lumpkin
Miss K. Page
Newbern
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Behring Sea Correspondence
U. S
Pacific
Wasutyeton
Senate
Wolcott
Williams
Ilinois
Cochran
Farmers’ Alliance
Tie
Cummings
Dingley
Maine
Bunn
Land
Bowers
Bartin
Burrows
Yeas
Masufsetnrers
Charlotte News
San Salvador
Sonsonate
Central America
Alliance
Cunowiwe
Janus
John Hancock
Col. Polk
Mesers
Machine
Ramsey
Ocala
Plunder
Congress
James Buchanan
Democratic Party
South
Republican Party
Star
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