Congress Debates Silver Policy and Currency Plan
Washington actions on free coinage and silver policy dominate floor debate as Sen Morgan urges adherence to convictions amid factional tensions. Stewart of Nevada pushes a bill for gold and silver free coinage, while House members vote on Sunday closure for the Columbian exposition and Chinese exclusion enforcement.
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Drexel Morgan & Co Asked to Form Reorganization Committee
A May 25 1900 New York circular shows Drexel Morgan & Co urged to appoint a committee to devise a fair reorganization plan for the Richmond and West Point Terminal railway and warehouse company. Signers include firms with large security blocks and Spencer Traske & Co started the petition. Brokers tied to Terminal directors boosted early security buying. Also brief Virginia municipal election notes from Norfolk Danville Lyncasee and Roanoke.
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Blaine Fifth Avenue Hopeful Ignites Republican Nominating Talk
In Pittsburg today Senator Quay discussed Blaine’s possible nomination. He estimated about 7000 delegates would present Blaine’s name at Minneapolis on June 7, while noting Blaine says he is not a candidate. Quay suggested unanimous nomination could compel acceptance.
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The Kansas Tornado Devastates Wellsford City
A Kansas tornado at Wellixcox inflicted massive destruction with estimates of 30 to 40 deaths and about 150 injured. Widespread ruin destroyed business blocks, hotels, churches, and schools. Washington Avenue was obliterated. Philips House collapsed with victims trapped inside. Over 150 houses damaged, property loss pegged at around 700000 dollars, with confusion delaying exact death identifications. A separate dispatch from Arkansas reports Turner Adams family drowned escaping floodwaters on Red River.
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Prominent Democrats and tariff issue in national politics
The piece reviews Democratic figures tied to tariff reform and power to carry states like Illinois and Pennsylvania. It notes Grover Cleveland’s reform stance, Carlisle’s tariff record, Gov. Boies, Gov. Pattison, and other governors, framing tariff as the central factor in past Democratic victories and a key hope for future success. It also mentions a blind farmer, William Davenport, and a Parisian discovery of Victor Hugo manuscripts as broader notes.
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Hood's Sarsaparilla praised by New Haven pharmacist wife
An elderly New Haven pharmacist at 141 Dixwell Ave. and ex-president of the Connecticut Pharmaceutical Association notes his wife improved after taking Hood's Sarsaparilla. A Baltimore resident, Martha Reed, reports long illness and poor blood improved after using the tonic, stating her health grew better after a few bottles.
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