Senate Bond Debate Tangles Silver Issue in Era
In Washington on January 22 the Senate witnessed a heated financial debate led by Sherman Teller and Gorman over bond policy and free coinage of silver. The session featured sharp exchanges on currency reform, the role of the executive, and the potential impact on future deficits. Adjournment followed without a decisive vote, as lawmakers argued the old issue remains a political fork in the road.
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Teller
Congress
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Weller
Ald
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Gray
Pugh
Hill
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Mr. Hill
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House of Representatives
Representatives of
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Shermen
Jones
Arkansas
Nevada
Anyme
Mec
Ohio
Pea
Maryland
Treasury Administration
Treasury
Foster
Aldrich
Rhode Island
Mr. Lindsay
Kentucky
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Convicts Join Church in Northern Indiana Prison Revival
In LaPorte Indiana on January 23 a sweeping revival continues at the northern prison. Chaplain Currie led a Lord s Supper ceremony passed through grated bars as convicts were converted. The prison Christian fellowship now lists 800 members with 150 new converts in ten days across Baptist Methodist Presbyterian and Lutheran groups.
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LaPorte
Ind
Currie
T Christian Ape Society
Wine Shop of Death Opens at Casino Theater
New York January 23 reports the Casino Chambers opening to the public with morbid rooms inspired by Paris Cabaret du Neant. The first room shows a coffin image of the spectator, while a second room features phantoms to harmonium music. A spectator is allegedly sealed in a coffin and slowly decomposes before onlookers.
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Casino Theater
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Esteot
Teelatse
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Barpe
Caaru
Boriin
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Pacis
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Jerome
Harper & Brothera
Charges Against Nix in Oklahoma Marshal Case
United Marshal Nix of Oklahoma faces serious charges after officials say he prompted deputies to obtain Federal warrants for witness fees at big discounts, then kept the full government amount plus interest. A Kentucky congressman friend appealed to the attorney general on Nix's behalf. If proven true, Nix cannot remain in office.
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Oklahoma
Washington
Wastieros
United
Niz
Harmon
Nix
Congress
Kentucky
British Guiana Official Ordered to Command Caracas Fortification
Michael McTurk, chief magistrate of British Guiana identified with Venezuelan territory, is relieved of his duties to lead an expedition fortifying the entire length of the Caracas river in the disputed area. The move sparks a stir as Britain intends to fortify the region while the American commission investigates, potentially resisting adverse findings.
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Galaca
New York
Caracas
Venezuela
Michael McTurk
British Guiana
Venezcuelan
Cayaol
American Commission
Fitain
Cleveland Opposes Davis Resolution In Senate Report
A Washington special says President Cleveland authorized Senator Smith of New Jersey to publish his view on the Davis resolution from the Senate foreign relations committee. Cleveland calls the measure mischievous inopportune and unfortunate and says it strikes at arbitration principles. Secretary Olney privately disapproves of the committee's action.
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Paris
New York
Washington
Cleve Jant
Smith
New Jersey
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Cleveland
Senate Committee
Olney
Senate
Clara Barton Sails to Lead Red Cross Mission
Miss Clara Barton and her Red Cross staff sailed from New York aboard the steamship New York to reach Constantinople within three weeks. She said she would form plans on arrival and that she was chosen because no one else could go, calling herself the particular tool for the task.
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Turkey
One Vote Short Hunter Wins Kentucky Senate Race
In Kentucky Vraxaront Leavenworth Jan 5 The joint ballot shows Hunter 69 needed for election with 64 votes for Hunter 53 Blackburn 2 Carlisle 6 McTears 1 Wilson 1 Huckner 1 Populist Poor votes Munter as Erdington backs Sileckburn assembly adjourns Green referenced in a terse exchange A lottery of unrelated items follows including local ads and drugstore promotions totaling scarce coherent context.
Prempeh Averts War by Submitting to British Rule at Coomassie
The British force under Sir Francis Scott forced King Prempeh of Ashantee to surrender at Coomassie. He grovelled, agreed to give 40,000 ounces of gold and face further restrictions, then was captured with his royal family. The incident signals prolonged British dominance in West Africa. The Gold demand rose to 60,000 ounces after promises failed, and the Ashanti nobles were escorted to Cape Coast Castle. The report notes a broader impact on regional power dynamics and future governance.
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Care Coast
West Africa
Sir Francis Scott
Prempeh
Ashantee
Great Britain
Coorcassie
Coomussie
Francis Scott
Sir Francis
England
Prempeh Ulen
Cape Coast
Castile
Arims
Martin-Henry Carbings
Africa
Cape Coast Castle
Cripple Creek Protests Free City Mail Service
Cripple Creek protests a $20,000 yearly federal aid to the post office while handling about $25,000 in annual mail with city delivery. The office, on a $4,009 appropriation, exceeds the entitlement threshold by eight months, claiming a large margin due to high mail volume and population of 14,101.
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Cuirrpe Cerne
Cripple Creek
Caldera
Thrifty Legislators Three Ex Senators Indicted on Bribery
A Cleveland style multi‑page notice from Corussus Ohio dated January 23 reports three former Ohio legislators indicted for bribery. Ex Senator John Grier solicited 400 from W F Burdell of Saborea for favorable passage. Ex Senator Gear solicited 250 from C H Gaunier. Ex Senator L C Ohl faced three counts including soliciting and accepting 250 and offering 166 to influence university bills. Gear and Grier are Democrats. Ohl Republican.
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Ohio
Corussus
John Grier
W. F. Burdell
Ant A
Ohio Sayings Bank and Trust Company
Isas
Cleveland
Ohio State University
Gear
Grier
Chicago party visits Cripple Creek mining camp inspection
A distinguished Chicago party arrived by special car to Cripple Creek led by Mr. and Mrs. Ferdinand W. Peck and others. The visitors, including Alexander Revelle and Paul Blackmoor, plan a thorough inspection of the mining camp with potential interests in Chicago theaters and dry goods.
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Chicago
Denven
Ck, Peck
Auditorium Theater
Metal
Revelle
Colorado Midland
Cripple Creek
Mesers
Peck
Reverle
Blackmoor
Didn't Steal the House Elmont man cleared of charges
Michael Switzer of Elmont was found not guilty of stealing a $17 house from John Reser. J F Bell of Elmont testified Switzer was honest and industrious, and prosecutors earlier alleged Switzer sold property for debt, but the judge dismissed the case. Nearby items include unrest in Spain and local theft and assault headlines.
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Michael Switzer
Elmont
Gay
John Reser
Switzer
J. F. Bell
Eimant
Reser
Thies
Dr Hand Colic Cure Endorsed and Other Local Notices
An 1905 Kansas fragment mentions Dr Hand's Colic Cure praised by a mother, and ads for Mrs Winslow's soothing syrup, Osage coal pricing, Riverside coal, and local laundry and tailoring services. Also a Chicago Post reference to St Peter and moral tales appears amid assorted ads.
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Ecrexs
Kan
Handa
Astonishing A Salmon Tames Angler With Keys
A tale from Blackwood's Magazine describes an impatient fisherman who loses a big salmon after attempting to lever it with a ring of keys on his rod. The ring prompts the fish to bolt, but the angler cannot retrieve the keys in time, ending with the loss of both fish and gear.
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Angier
Blackwood's Magazine
Old Maids Epitaph and Wild West Phoenix Show
A reminiscence about Abigail Henderson’s 96 year life references trust in the Lord and man. A real wild west carnival is planned near Phoenix Arizona with Indian tribes and cowboys to illustrate life in the southwest. The Michigan pig case ends with Hillis awarded $1.01 after a false imprisonment verdict against the town and $100 plus costs.
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Ola
Abigail Henderson
Buffalo
Mr. Bishop
New Haven Road
Mr. Depew
Academy
Yale
Abigail
Aripoma
Arizona
Phoenix
Southwest
Michigan
John Hillis
Hiss
Hillis
Michigantown
Dumas Advocates Equal Rights for Women in France
Alexandre Dumas championed women's equality arguing Joan of Arc could witness births and vote, noting France honored Da Seville, De Stael and George Sand yet denied them civil and political rights. He insisted women and men share equal political responsibility.
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Dumas
Alexandre Dumas
Joan of Arc
France
da Seviene
DeStael
George Sand
Old Church Restored Nears Reopening After Six Years
The Church of St. Saviour's in Southwark nears completion after a six year restoration. It could reopen in three months if funds allow. The note adds Galveston Texas features the longest wagon bridge over Galveston Bay at Gelveston.
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St. Saviour’s
Southwark
London
Gelveston
Tex
Galveston Bay
Harper's Bazaar Magazine Subscription Address Note
An OCR fragment lists Harper's Bazaar and Harper & Brothers subscription details. It mentions the United States Canada and Mexico, with a P O Box 659 address in New York City and related subscriber information.
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Mexico
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