Tariff and bonds plan to save national credit debated in Congress
Chairman Dingrey reports Ways and Means on tariff and bond measures aiming to raise revenue. Proposals include a horizontal tariff rise about fifteen percent and short term low rate bonds. The report cites revenue gaps since July and plans to use bond issues to cover deficits while preserving redemption funds. The bill’s schedule and committee actions are outlined with votes set for the next day.
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Iselie
United States
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Hemi
Juviia
Vestmont
Crivas
Murder Follows Santa Claus Prank in Mississippi
In Mississippi, Charles and Youoe Mast night about and killed his uncle Pearl Lawrence Simunera after mistaking him for a burglar. Professor Saun alors, disguised as Santa Claus visiting his daughter's home, opened fire at door, killing Simunera instantly. Swundera, a teacher and noted as a world’s is commissigner Sacadere from Mia mi, was widely known locally.
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Santa Claus
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Saunters
Swundera
Commissigner Sacadere
Miami
Phelps Lincoln Named for Venezuelan High Commission
New York December 24 reports President will appoint Meare Phelps and Lincoln to the Venezuelan high commission. Lincoln is Secretary Olney’s pick. Chief Justice Fuller urged him. Brewer or Brown may be the third associate justice. Announcement hinges on delicate personnel balance as England-US tensions ease.
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Lincoln
Veneepelan High Commission
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Fuller
Iiinola
England
Great Britain
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Kely
United States Supreme Court
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Justice Brewer
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Pullir'a Heaith
Justice Brown
Message Sparks War Fever In Post Civil War View
A fragment discusses messages to Congress and public sentiment about potential war with Britain. It notes assumptions that President Cleveland’s address amounted to a declaration of war and comments on patriotic expressions and calls for support of men and money for the President’s use.
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Uited
Great Britain
Cleveland
Congress
England
Bond Issue Nearing Public Sale for 100 Million
The Evening Post reports bankers met with J Pierpont Morgan and August Belmont in New York to secure assurance that another government loan of 100 million dollars will be publicly floated by tomorrow or Saturday. The note suggests strong banker support and imminent success.
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Evening Post
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Auguint Belmont
Kinguinn
State Board of Railroad
Kings
Hutchinesa Southern Railroad
Horoo Roberts
Camimbeiga
Klayman
Investigation Finds Surge In Imports Under New Tariff
Republican members of the Ways and Means Committee report that the first year under the new tariff law shows imports totaling 146 million dollars in excess of expectations and 106 million in gold sent abroad to pay for these imports. Exports fell by 78 million dollars compared to the previous year, yielding a net loss of 75 million dollars in gold. The overall effect is a 178 million dollar shift against the country in gold.
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Wasmiyerox
Ways and Means Committee
Mrs Debarrows Sues Over Injuries At Malvanes Ranch
Frances DeBarrows of Rossville sues Malvane Ranch owners for 310,009 damages claiming Foreman Joal D Roga and men James Ross Joseph DeNayer Weary Cartes and John Baird inflicted injuries while ejecting her from a tenement on the 9000 acre Mulvane property near Rossville last July The fight followed the death of Joe D Ross at the hands of Richard DeBarrows during the fray and his later acquittal in the district court.
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Rossville
Richard de Barrona
Ict Court
Oe Dshire
de Barra
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Russ
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Vanderbilt's Castle Opens with Rich Holiday Feast
Christmas at George Vanderbilt's Biltmore estate in North Carolina marks the formal opening of a 5 million dollar castle. Tenants of all races join a holiday dinner and reunion with about fifty relatives. The event features a wild boar, possum, yellow yams, local foods, and mountain forest gifts. A nerve-wracking bull, fox hunt, golf, tennis, and a New Year celebration are planned.
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Nort Carolina
New Yorker
Biruone
N.C
George Vanderbilt
Biltmore
Yale
Great Bern
Questa
Olathe Sheriff Shot During Manhunt
In Olath,e a deranged suspect, Carlisle Hindman, opened fire on Sheriff Glover and his deputies as they closed in on Hindman who had barricaded himself after several days of roaming. The sheriff was wounded and Hindman was captured. the city reels from the chaotic confrontation.
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Charles Windman
Glover
Man Jumps 125 Feet From Bridge in St Paul
Henry Meunier of St Paul leaps from the Wash Street Bridge into the Mississippi River before a large crowd. He is rescued on the bank and placed in custody after the fall from about 125 feet.
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St. Paut
St. Paul
Minn
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Mississippi River
Cooky
Menier
Killed Al Coppeyvill e and the stone fight deaths
In a feud related melee a colored man fatally struck a white boy with a stone, fracturing his skull as a pursuit concludes. Officials report Frank Redmond died later, Sanford Jones a colored bystander injured. no recovery. Water reports and treasury balance noted in separate brief items.
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Strick Frank Redmond
Redmond Sanuot
Not for Bonds in Government Debt Relief Debate
Washington news from Kansas reports discussions in the house ways and means committee on issuing popular denomination bonds to ease treasury deficits. Speaker Reed favors $25 $50 and $100 coin payable bonds. Senator Peffer opposes any bonds and favors using existing treasury coin and notes. Representative Patrick leans to the idea as a temporary expedient, while others warn against long term debt to avoid future burdens.
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Imtpatrick
Eis
Tom
Pension bills and Kansas delegation efforts in Washington
Old soldiers press for private and general pension relief as Kansas members work amid crowded claim letters. Senators Peffer and Baker back a vested-right pension measure, while members Blue Poller Curtis Wirkpattick Calderhead Long Baker and others pursue service pensions and increases for widows, with several names listed as receiving or seeking pensions and related increases. Ex Governor Osborn travels to New York for personal matters.
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Woolen Mill Machinery to Be Sold in Las Vegas
A report from Las Vegas New Mexico’s Daily Optical states that the Santa Fe company’s woolen mill machinery bought at public auction November 1 for 1339.25 dollars may be sold to a Las Vegas company formed to establish a woolen factory. A telegram from Topeka dated December 24 notes a sale Monday and urges local citizens to meet Thursday evening to discuss the matter with Lag Vogue representatives.
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County halts bids for court house terrace walls
The county commissioners canceled all bids to build the terrace walls and walks for the new courthouse citing excessive cost. The lowest bid totaled 6298.40 for the walls and 409 for the walks. Plans to use Colorado granite may be revised to another material.
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Russian Offer of Gold for U S Needs Revisited
In 1880 Russia offered the United States government up to 80 million dollars for a three year term to ease gold withdrawals. President Cleveland declined the proposal then due to fear of entanglements with European powers. The article notes renewed discussion of Russian capital funding versus European loans and mentions ongoing Cuba policy matters.
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Dome
United States
Andrew Wise Dies Sudently at Home North of Town
Andrew Wise aged five died suddenly at his home north of town while at Christmas dinner yesterday. Funeral arrangements set for tomorrow at local cemetery with burial at Northern Avenue. Beulah Chapter No 34 elects officers and lists members. Also reports railroad and county meetings and local society events.
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