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22 Dec 1894

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Topeka State Journal

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Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

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Dec 22, 1894

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Murder Mystery at Matson House Identifies Bailey Weapon

A violent incident near Jackson or Montgom ery county ends with Nelson Bailey named as the prime suspect in the murder of Mrs Matson. A heavy iron window weight found wrapped in cloth was used as the weapon. Bailey fled to Chattanooga last Monday as arrests began, with inquest proceedings and ongoing investigations naming additional suspects and witnesses from the local colored community.

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Gold drain from Treasury fuels bond issue speculation

New York reports a surge in gold exports as bonds are sold to fund new issues. Officials warn of continued draining of the Treasury gold reserve amid market talk of further bond issues and stronger bank involvement, while lawmakers debate the implications for currency reform and domestic stability.

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Gold Demand Surges as Finances Face Confidence Test

U.S. financial officials report continued gold demand amid fears of a banking strain. Subtreasury and exchange offices clash over coin weights and export limits as readers seek safe assets. Officials consider redeeming in paper but argue it fails to honor gold obligations. A fixer proposes converting gold coins to bars to curb weighty exports and smuggling via private detection services.

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New York Unele Shin Lome Treasury Nesuy Saul
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Avenal Alphaman Enmeshed in City Hall Vote Bribery

A Herald report alleges Alderman Powers sought a bribe of 2600 to supply forty votes for a favored ordinance in return for cash from Chicago executive McGoull. A verbatim record of the meeting and exchange was obtained, prompting public concern over municipal corruption and vote buying.

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Senate Adjourns After Bonis Debate and Holiday Resolution

The Senate adjourned for the Welbley recess after a tense debate over the Holiday direction resolution. Senators debated the propriety of delaying action until January amid procedural motions and references to appropriations committees. The resolution passed with no objection, while the House moved slowly, with limited numbers, before reconvening to consider routine measures and the current appropriations bill.

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Draft of new Russian constitution proposed by Peoples Rights party

The Verbaerts prints a claimed draft of a new constitution for Russia by the Peoples Rights party. It envisions an imperial parliament with a diet for each province and universal suffrage for electing parliament members, while the tsar remains the supreme head of state.

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Converted Priest and Hall Lecture Amid Clerical Changes

Fragmentary note reports Bishop McNamara to Heailion hall for a narrow afternoon at 1 o clock with a closing lecture at TH5. Wastiscron, Dec 22. An executive session confirms Challes H 3, Missouri to be assistant in the treasury, office created July 11, 2304. Also a market ad mentions 205 West Sixth and local business weights.

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