Bill Introduced To Fix Gold Standard And Bank Guaranty
A measure introduced by Representative Overstreet proposes a full gold standard framework. It oulines the creation of a bank note guaranty fund funded by gold deposits and bank bonds, with redemption by the treasury and quarterly assessments on national banks managed by the currency division. The bill sets capital and reserve rules, redemption processes, and tax provisions tied to circulating notes and bank assets.
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Washington
Jan
Indiana
Mit
Pees
Committee On Basikinec
Anit
Walker Haw
Edmunds
Chhairman
Commission
Rota
Euaranty
Banka
Tle
United Shites
United States
Thy Bank
Froi Steck
Enek
Much
Wecontte
Shell
Canceil
Bankers seek new system rules for branch establishment
The text discusses allowing banking associations to establish branches under regulations set by the comptroller of the currency and the secretary of the treasury. It notes provisions enabling state banks to enter the new system.
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Apt
Ireamu
Revolt in Maryland splits Republican ranks in House
Annapelly Me Jan The split in the Republican delegates in the Maryland House deepens as eleven Baltimore city members declare rebellion against party leaders Governor Lowndes and United States Senator Wellington. With seven seceders the majority cannot reach a speaker. with four Democrats gain the number to organize. The dispute impacts the campaign for United States Senate and state leadership as leaders advocate various candidates ahead of next week’s maneuvers.
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Annapelly
House of Delegates
Gikens
Funizel
Baltimore City
United States
Wellington
Lowndes
Eharatten
Alexander Ehaw
Thames F. Shryeck
Sydney Mudd
Ladd
Gorman
Williams of Massachusetts Visited Denver in Silver Cause Welcome
George Fred Williams of Massachusetts arrived in Denver and was greeted by a reception committee and citizens across parties. He was escorted to the state house by Governor Adams and Mayor McMurray, with Dartmouth alumni hosting an informal dinner tonight. He will speak tomorrow and attend a banquet, then join the Jackson Day celebration Saturday evening.
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Denver
George Fred Williams
Massachusetts
Democratic Clube
New England
Willams
State House
Adams
McMurray
Williams
Dartmouth College
Jackson
Kansas University Faces Coal Shortage Amid Leavenworth Supply
Lawrence January report notes tinless coal from Leavenworth penitentiary could reach the campus in three days versus current slow orders. The university earned seven hundred buphely in December at a rate of half a carload daily, with one carload total on hand. It sometimes takes a week to secure an order.
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Lawrence
Jan
Leavenworth
Kansa University
Salvation Army Crusade Opens In New Brunswick Saloon
In Owen Curran's Saloon New Brunswick New Jersey the Salvation Army held a meeting late in the evening led by Capt Haldane and Lieutenant Kemp. Pool players stopped, card players left, and patrons gathered around the soldiers as they conducted services and collected a surprising donation.
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New York
Salvation Army
New Brunswick
N. J
Owen Curran
Haldane
Kemp
Real estate transfers and notices from local deeds office
Real estate transfers filed for record include C C Matthews and wife to H C Miner two thirds interest in block 397 and south half of block 398 Polk Street Stringham adds JH Hunt and estate to H C Miner undivided one third in lot 7 and south half of lot 89 Polk Street Stringham addition Barbara Meson and husband to J A Clank lots 7 77 79 Quincy with Walker Eble to Kansas Mutual Life west 60 feet of lots 211 213 215 Quincy Street Also a six hour relief claim for kidney bladder disease promoting New Great South American Kidney Cure sold by Geo W Stansfield Kansas avenue and Simpson company Kansas avenue druggists Topeka Kans.
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Office of the Register of Deeds
Matthews
HC. Miner
Polk Street
Stringham's
JH. Hunt
X “Ivann
Lincoln Street
Brook
Bona Ventura
S Matthews
Cuardian
Carl and
Clara Matthews
H.C Miner
Stringhem’s
Barbara Meson
J. A. Clank
Quincy
Walker, Et
Kansas Mutual Life Company
Quincy Street
Geo. W
Kansas Avenue
Dreggists
Topeka
Kan
Indications Onleay Jan for Kansas and weather outlook
Patr tonight and Friday bring variable winds as Kansas heads into a period of unsettled weather. An ad promotes a cold remedy claiming cure in one day with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets available at all druggists. Refund offered if it fails to work.
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Kansas
Chamberlain
A Flag of Troce Offered by Middle of the Readers
Milton Park and Marion Butler sanction a proposal to delay the St Louis meeting of the People's party by uniting the national and nonHONOLULU organization committees. Butler will refer the plan to a referendum and set time and place. The Dallas chief asserts the matter is about postponement and the meeting remains January 1 at the Laclede hotel in St Louis.
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Tatts
Tex
National Organization Committee
Butler
Dallas
Laclede
St. Bouts
Chamber of Commerce invites McKinley to Wichita Congress
Los Angeles Jan 6 The Chamber of Commerce board and similar groups adopted resolutions to extend an invitation to President McKinley to attend the Transmississippi Commercial Congress to be held in Wichita in the fall. Senator White and Perkins were named to deliver the invitation in person.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Chamber of Commerce
McKinley
Wichita
Isan
White Amt Perkins Ween
Complain of Barnum English Artiste Says Yankees Employed
Walter Haller describes Barnums and Billes circus employing 15 workers unpaid after three weeks of rehearsals. Magistrate Sir James A. Vaughan orders civil court investigation and advises dismissed workers to seek lawyers. George Starr says dismissed men were incompetent and replaced during rehearsals.
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Lundin
Walter Haller
Barnums & Billes
Cirtus
James A. Vaughan
Artz and Warner clash at Populist meeting
In a tense session Wagner questioned Artz's right to participate as Arta faced scrutiny. Jorlus Toner challenged Warner. Artz demanded charges be aired and warned against firing. The hall debated, then voted unanimously to allow Artz to remain at the meeting.
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George Waener
Aria
Wagner
Artz
Jorlus Toner
Warner
Acts
Arta
Murder in Chicago Saloon During Card Dispute
In a North Clark street saloon at 2 a.m. Thomis alias tia Murphy was shot and killed. Martin Donkhue and Richard Dean are said to have been fatally wounded after a dispute over cards. Police are investigating the case as a murder scene.
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Chicago
Thomis
Tia” Murphy
Martin Donkhue
Richard Dean
Clark Street
Bryan's Nomination to China Laid Before Senate
Charles de Bryan’s nomination to be minister to China was presented to the Senate in executive session and referred to the foreign relations committee. The White House first sent the nomination, but the vice president withheld it at the president’s request amid senatorial opposition. after three weeks, Bryan’s supporters see the release as a sign the president seeks confirmation.
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Senate
Washington
Jan
Charles de Bryan
China
Committee On Foreign Relations
White House
Bryan
Kansas and Oklahoma baseball league planned for summer
Wichita January report states a Kansas and Oklahoma baseball league will form by summer including Welliston Wichita Hutchinson Newton Winfield Arkansas City Guthrie Oklahoma City Enid and El Reno. J. E. Alexander, ex president of the Austin club, leads the organizing effort with a representative meeting set for February 3. Salary list estimated at about 900 dollars per month.
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Wichita
Welliseton
Hutchinson
Newton
Winfield
Arkanmud City
Guthrie
Oklahoma City
Enid
el Reno
J E. Alexander
Austin
American Syndicate Nears Purchase of Welsh Works
Report from Cardiff Windsor shows an American syndicate seeks to buy Bow works and collieries in Wales for about two million pounds. The properties belong to the Welmberner family, with the news dated January 5 in London.
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Wales
London
Cardiff
Wesex
Welmberner
Crank Taken Into Custody at the White House
A New York man, Jacob Clements, claiming to be sent by God, was arrested at the White House after creating a disturbance. He told officials he had a message for the president and spoke of a mark on his brow and being chosen to sell the president.
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White House
Washington, Jan
New York
Jacob Clements
Gerauin
White Mouse
Goi Ha
Durrant Faces Last Hours Before San Quentin Execution
The article reports Theodore Durrant nearing execution after failed habeas corpus appeals. Warnings and preparations surround the event, including about 200 invitations, security checks, and officials briefing that the corpse will be given to his parents. Durrant's father expresses despair while plans for funeral arrangement stir debate over burial in the Pacific.
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San Quentin Prison
Cal
Theodore Durrant
Supreme Tribunal of the Land
Budd
Warden Hale
Durrant
Hele
User
San Francisco
Hale
San Francisco, Inc
Dickinson
Nedine
Peruasion
Noure
Bilin
Pacific Ocean
San Quentin
Mini
Ealows
Rockefeller Linked to Wisconsin Central Control Move
A Milwaukee dated dispatch reports that figures tied to the Northern Pacific and Wisconsin Central investigations allege John D. Rockefeller is leading a drive to gain control of Wisconsin Central properties. He is said to have bought substantial blocks of Wisconsin Central stock recently.
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Rockefeller
Alwaukee
Jan
Northern Pacific
Wisconsin Central
John D. Rockefeller
Favors for the East Postal Plan Cuts Residential Deliveries
The post office department aims to limit urban residential mail to four deliveries daily in eastern cities, citing higher current totals of six to seven. The plan targets uneven lump-sum funding to postmasters and prefers tighter service in wear and business districts. One Minute Cough Cure is also advertised by W. Stanfield of 632 Kansas Avenue.
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Washington
postoMice
Wear
Parteuler
To Cure a Cold in One Day Patent Medicine Claim
A vintage ad promises a single day cure for a cold using Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets. It states druggists will refund the money if it fails to cure, and notes a genuine tablet bears the L. BQ. mark on each piece.
Bloodhounds Track Assassin William Baker in Nebraskas Mob
In Fairbury Nebraska a crowd of several hundred pursued an alleged murderer, William Baker, who killed his brother George and his brother's wife. Bloodhounds led to a barn where Baker shot himself, ending the hunt as villagers stormed the scene. The motive cited was a land quarrel.
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Baker
Fairbury
Neb
William Baker
George Baker
William Laker
George Ans
Buckley Ends Life After Business Trouble in Wave Crest
New York reports W. T. Buckley of Dynaham Buckley & Co shot himself at his Wave Crest Long Island home and died. Sources say business woes and a split with partner Dunham led to the self inflected tragedy. Buckley, once wealthy, reportedly faced pressure after a January dispute and threats of a sale or dissolution.
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New York
W. T. Buckley
Drs
Tom
Dynaham
Buckley & Co
Lone Island
Civil Service Reform Bill Proposes Five Year Tenure
Washington Jan 6 Republican leaders unveil a civil service reform bill creating a five year tenure for most federal workers within Washington departments and larger facilities. It removes many senior officials from the civil service while preserving removal powers for cause and outlines pay scales from 900 to 1300 dollars yearly for clerks and related staff.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Civil Service
Tarice
Topeka News and Advocate Claims Distinct Political Stance
The News and Advocate under George Bo Harrison and ex Mayor T W Harrison rejects being called independent. It vows a more aggressive populist line than the Topeka Advocate, aiming to be the state’s “fighting” paper on the right side. The State Journal remains the only real fighting paper, others being organs.
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News and Advocate
George Bo Harrison
T. W. Harrison
Advocate and News
Topeka Advocate
Popullar Party
Major Hudsom
Topeka
Reid
Alihe
Organe
Nobles At Her Feet Seeks Many Marriage Proposals
Mrs. Dr. Ayer was inundated with offers from princes dukes and other nobles. She reportedly supported charity and urged backing talented women. A Harrisburg mother warns against costly medicines while praising One Minute Cough Cure for coughs croup and lung troubles.
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Ayer
London
Daily News
Parelan Society
M'Kinley Speech Inspires Allied Salvation Army Rally
London crowds fill Albert Hall for a Salvation Army event honoring General Booth on a voyage to the United States. Massed bands played as 1000 Balatian lassies performed. Booth praised unity amid sorrow and dispute, referencing John Addison Porter’s cable from President McKinley praising relief work.
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London
Nation Army
Albert Hall
Firewell
William South
United States
Booth
Commissioner Coombine
Enelene
Ameri Army
Gen
Salvation Army
John Addison Porter
McKinley
Fire at Sing Sing Prison Mess Hall
Fire broke out early today in the Sing Sing state prison mess room. In response, inmates did not attempt escape and cooperated to extinguish the blaze. No injuries reported, investigators to determine cause.
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Bing Sing
Steamer Coruns Sails Toward Alaska With 225 Passengers
Tacoma January dispatch reports the steamer Coruns carrying 225 passengers and full freight space to Alaska. Among the travelers are two United States army men from Fort Presidio San Francisco bound as advance guards for a relief expedition to reconnoiter trail handling. They decline to name orders. Government plans stations along the trail for rest and feeding of men and animals. The pioneers are to be about 16 miles apart.
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Tacoma
Coruns
Alaska
United States Army
Skasuay
Presidio
San Francisco
Tral
New Railroad Line Santa Fe Company Formed
The Las Vegas Mora and Taos Railroad company organized at Las Vegas with papers filed. Incorporators include Kaward B. Wheeler FA Manzanares RL M. host Richard Dunn and others. Rail line planned to run 75 miles in Jeneth with early construction and aims to serve agriculture mines and timber.
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Santa Fe
N. M
Las Vegas, Mora and Taos Railroad Company
Las Vegas
Territorial
Kaward B. Wheeler
Fast Melton
Mass
Butler Estate
Mora Grant
FA. Manzanares
RL. M
Richard Dunn
Tie and Timber King
New Mexico
Jeneth
Miner Captain Hall Killed In Rossland Mine Collapse
Spokane dated report records Captain W. I. Hall longtime manager of the Leroi mine at Rossland British Columbia as killed instantly when he fell down the shaft. Hall a renowned mining expert, aged 60, leaves a widow and several grown children.
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Spokane
W. i. Hall
Rossland
G. C
Cap Halli
Tesla claims vacuum lamps to aid night photography and lighthouses
New York reports Nikola Tesla announces a perfected vacuum tube system with thin oscillators that can produce brightness rivaling noonday sun. He says the light may pierce fog and enable lighthouse use, with practical experiments expected soon on the coast. Also noted are local charters for Excelsior Springs Gold Atlantic company and Firemen's Relief association, plus a medical testimonial for DeWitt’s Line harry Risers.
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New York
Nikola Tesla
Tesla
Tea
Excelsior Springs
Company of
Kansas City
Kan
H.H. Sawyer
John A. Hide
George Horseman
Bedwen
W. C. Harthy
E. Hannah
Hiren Schmidt
Firemen's Relief Association of
Kurapaste
W. T. Thomas
CC Raglarung
Memi
Topeka Citizens Offered Cure by American Doctors
A bold Topeka offer promises full cure for many illnesses through American doctors from St Louis. The wide range includes women’s diseases rheumatoid conditions cancers and tumors rectal diseases prostatitis kidney and bladder issues catarrh deafness and chronic ailments. Free consultation at 1H West with street Topeka Kansas.
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St. Louis
Ubtalmineti
Strest
Topeka
Teller's Starter Resolution on Silver Bonds
Washington introduces a concurrent resolution stating U S bonds payable in silver dollars may be redeemed in silver. It asserts such redemption does not violate faith or public rights. Stanley Mutter proposed similar language in the Forty-fifth Congress. Teller seeks swift action with finance committee referral and expected favorable report.
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Washington
van. S—Oenatur -Viciler Hae
United States
Stanley Mutter
Teller
Jet
Public library plan fuels city hall building proposal
Pitsburg residents petition the city council to submit to voters the question of establishing a free public library. The existing city hall is to house the fire department and city offices, with plans for four buildings including an auditorium to serve the public. Local notices also discuss Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and a Missouri Kansas Telephone Co initiative on pole removal for safety.
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Pitsburg
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