Doings at Washington on Proclamation and Tariff Debates
Washington reports show President Cleveland expected to issue Utah admission proclamation January 1 as discussed with Thurber. Western senators and Delegate Cannon monitor tariff revisions, with sugar exempt and farm products dropped to ease revenue gaps.
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Washington
Frank Cannon
Cleveland
Utah
Apparthes
Thurber
Cannon
Idaho
Nevada
Bengéty Klup
Chicago
Secretary of War
England
Jkld
Chicago Men Press Higher Tariffs to Pay National Debts
The Times Herald reports Chicago businessmen largely favor raising duties on imports to boost government revenue. While some back a final gold bond issue, most prefer tariffs on luxuries and selective taxes rather than broad tax hikes. Bankers see current financial strain as temporary, with limited support for general import taxes or a pure free trade stance.
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Chicago
Times
Merald
Raya
Canogresa
Carlislea
Jssue
United States
Timea Herala
P McConnell
Iroquois Club
Cleveland
Tariff Changes Decided For Emergency Revenue Bills
Washington reports Republican Ways and Means members held talks and agreed on tariff changes for two revenue bills due in the House. The cereals breadstuffs slivestad and dairy products will drop to a 15 percent advance, carpet wool rises to McKinley bill rates, wool products mostly stay at 69 percent, sugar is exempt from a 16 percent horizontal rise, lumber stays at 60 percent of McKinley duty, and bonds will adjust interest from 4 to 3 percent under 1875 act.
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Treasury
Iron and Steel
Dingles
Carnale
House
Washington
Ways and Means Committee
Wilson-Gorman Sfites
Dingley
Wasa and Means Committee
Woot
Associated Press
Ylan
Explanation of Land Act Delay and Tariff Pressure
The article reports Speaker's reply to a resolution on Wichita lands and the opening of surplus lands for settlement, detailing Secretary of the Interior explanations and court actions. It also covers pressure from House members and business interests to expand tariff provisions in the revenue bill, including potential shifts in agricultural product rates and lumber taxes.
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Congress
Washington
House
The
Inter
Flynns
Indiana
United States
Andrew A Lipscemp
Interior Department
Washington Cabinet Christmas meeting brief with Olney
A holiday Cabinet gathering at the White House included Secretary Olney and other officials. The State Department detained for a short time to receive the House Doreton Affairs Committee, which visited only for the last half hour. Messages were dispatched directing departments to excuse staff for the afternoon.
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Washington
Idaho Postmaster Appointment Lines Up Hayden Tremont County
Washington Dee was today named postmaster at Hayden Tremont County Idaho, succeeding Mia Maggie Moffatt who resigned. The action follows patent issuances related to the region and names local officials including Nicholas Weisney Ogden.
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Idaho
Washington
Dee
Usle Wallace
Hayden Tremont County
Ida
Maggie Moffatt
Nicholas Weisney
Ogden
Wyoming
William If Beckyith
Hay Rake
Toadar
Morgan Goes to Washington Bond Syndicate Heads In
Morgan with August Belmont organized the conselnment bond syndicate and went to Washington after talks with President Cleveland and city bankers. Newspapers report he was invited by the President though Congress action for a bond issue is uncertain. Depew commented that a bond issue may be authorized within five days, though he claimed no authority for the statement.
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Morgan
Washington
New York
Dee
Isoul
J Pletyont Morgan
August Belmont
Lart Vetsulumry
Cleveland
Congrcoss
Toda
Legilacion
Saya the Wen Chiuncey M
Democratic programme drafts substitute for Republican seigniorage bill
The article reports ex Speaker Crisp and Mr Talley of Texas drafting a Democratic substitute to Republican seigniorage measures. It proposes redeeming greenbacks with gold when reserves fall, and omits a provision that allowed seigniorage before coinage by silver certificates. The plan aims to present a consistent financial policy and seek votes by appealing to Treasury balance concerns.
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Crisp and Batley
Washington
Dee Ta Dilan
Spealer Crisp
Mr Talley
Texas
Populist Programme Discusses Free Coinage and Wool Duty
The Populist Senators conferred and plan to offer a free coinage bill as an amendment to the tariff or bond bill when it arrives from the House. They favor a duty on wool but oppose a duty on woolen goods.
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Washington
Gale Warnings Hit Pacific Coast Port Townsend Storm
A severe coastal gale grips Port Townsend Washington, with telegraph lines down, ships sheltering and steamers delayed. The collier Wachiactl sustained damage and leakage, while outbound vessels halt for safer seas as the storm persists.
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Port Townsend
Wash
Den
Atlanta
Heney Sentenced to Eight Years In Carson Case
Heney, the first of the Carson mint suspects, was today sentenced to eight years imprisonment and ordered to pay a fine of $000. He warned against appeal.
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Heney
Carean New
Jamn Heney
Carson Mint
Harrison declines presidency of Venezuelan commission, citing travel strain
Indianapolis Baye Erlenda of President Harrison states he received and declined an offer to head the Venezuelan commission. He explains the role would require a strenuous journey to the South and that he is not physically able to undertake it. The report includes misreadings and scattered fragments about Mamie Dickens and local scenes.
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Fostifin
Chicago
Indianapolis
Baye Erlenda
Hariisin
Indiana
Congress
Harrison
Bel
English Authors Call on Americans to Oppose War
New York December 2 The World reports a London cable reflecting English and American voices urging opposition to war. It notes the Prince of Wales and the Duke of York praised Pacifist aims while Cardinal Gibbons and others advocate peace, warning against provocation and urging continued friendship between Britain and the United States.
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Prince of Wales
England
Redmond
Bandringham
Nicds
Enoliia
Lork
Pulliger
Carnally
London
Lrcemanasgis
Manchester
Christman
Lrcemagona
Minchistir
Ametthean
Lrcemasona
Bocd
Mentia
Cardinal Gibbons
Gibbons
Valtimort
Dee
Sipry
Eay
Latweun
America
Wulpor
Lord Playfair
Miss Russel
Boston
Waltge
Mumciouws
House of Commona
Cleveland
Blaine Alag
Lord Ballsbury
Mir Gladstone
Anglo Saxon unity urged to avert civil war risk
A historical appeal urges Americans and English to avoid war between nations. It asserts Anglo Saxon ties, pride in conquest of the American continent, and warns that conflict would injure literature and brand future generations with humiliation. Writers are urged to influence to save literature and race from lasting harm.
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United States
Tlea
Hteratura
Eingland
America
Sonia
Herme Elven
Lueton
Nelson
Gordon
Orant
Milton
The Moral of it Bad
Vienna dispatch argues President Cleveland erred and sparked European backlash. Austrian diplomats and journals mock the U.S. message, showing sympathy toward England and predicting a lasting moral impact from the Washington move.
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New York
Herald
Vienna
Cleveland
Preas
Vienna Bourge
Austria
Europe
United States
Washington
Kathoky
Golushowaky
England
Comte
Cleland
Spain to Courte ous, London Says Madrid Seeks Courtesy
Madrid reports Spain will not oppose the American mission touching Venezuelan archives yet signals courtesy without conceding any Monroe Doctrine changes. Moscow dispatch notes Russia may disguise betting odds while England and America show mutual hostility to recent peace talks. London editorial pages push Christmas sentiments on Venezuela and Armenia.
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Spain
London
Standard
Madrid
Venezuela
Moscow
England
America
Ning
Venezuels
Armenia
Crespo Denies Interview Reports in London Simca
A Caracas message says Crespo repudiates an interview printed in the London Simca claiming the Uryan incident involved Venezuela. The government rejects extending the bank concession and pledges to defend Venezuela against England while Caracas prepares a grand demonstration and honors the United States. Thousands will join a parade as clergy and citizens participate. An important cabinet meeting concluded with a call to support national unity and international backing.
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Crespo
New York
Caracad
London
Leon Yonte
Engang
Anghi-Venzucian Bank
Cheleimng
Staten
Lyogland
Caracas
Society For the Defense of
Amierican Republica
aAustain
Venezuel
England
English Authors Unite in Earnest Peace Appeal
London December 24 The influenza or letters report an appeal by Britta authors to American confreres. Signatories include Sir Water Besant John Mor ley John Ruskin Rider Haggard Edwin Arnold George Meredith and William Blackmore among about 800 names urging pacific action.
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London
United States
Sir Water Besant
John Morley
Jan Ruskin
Jimti Caine
If Rider
Haggard
Edwin Arnold
George Meredith
Leeky
Martin Conway
Blackmore
William Blam
Altred Austin
Ex-President Palacio Seeks Arbitration Over Venezuela Dispute
Vienna dispatch to the Herald reports General Palacio former Venezuelan leader prefers arbitration for the disputed region, praising Austria's imperial justice and noting Venezuela and the United States do not seek war. He recalls discussions of U S France and Switzerland serving as arbitrators and Britain’s stance influencing choices.
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Venezuela
New York
Herald
Vienna
Paris
Neue Freie Presse
General Palacio
Holland
Great Britain
Venezuea
United States
France
Switzerland
Austria
Editorial in Chilean paper attacks U S Monroe doctrine
A Valparaiso dispatch to the New York Herald reports The Chilero, a Santiago conservative journal, arguing the Monroe doctrine serves Yankee interests, criticizing U S interference in Peru and Bolivia war, and noting Chile’s humiliation over the Baltimore affair while praising England’s longstanding friendliness.
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England
New York
Herald
Valazaiad
Chile
Chilero
Santiago
W.ch
Cleveland
America
United States
Peru
Gouuia
8Adora
Appreciation in Colombia Supports U S Consul General
Dispatch from Pana Colombia reports a magnificent demonstration in honor of United States Consul General Vim Uin aged 46. Citizens of Cali praised President Cleveland. British Court reportedly warned Governor Arana that the government may be held responsible for injuries to British subjects during ongoing excitement.
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Colombia
New York
Rad
Pana
Uin
Cleveland Greee
Arana
Redmond a Traitor in London Attack Says Ireland Will Fight for England
The St James Gazette questions Mr John Redmond the Irish leader about his stance on Ireland in war and calls him a traitor. It asserts Ireland would fight for England if needed and critiques his position amid wartime tension.
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Redmond
London
St. James Gacette
John Redmond
Erkarding
Ireland
Nieler
Trenland
St. James Gazeta Ass
Inventor Thomas A. W. Showcased In London War Prep
Chatting Edigon, London reports Mr. Thomas A. W. an American inventor. He is praised for a handful of startling inventions planned for potential wartime needs, as highlighted by the publication.
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Edigon
London
Thomas A. W
Jail Officials Accused in Nebraska Counterfeit Ring
Testimony in a U S court links a prison counterfeit operation to Nebraska Penitentiary staff and contractors. Ex-convict J C Fraser claims a gang within the facility produced small denomination notes for circulation. An investigation is ordered to probe the alleged scheme and identify responsible workers.
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Omaha
Hederalwu
Nebreeka
J. C. Fraser
United States Court
Fraser
Butte Holdups Focused on Long and Short Men
In Butte Montana on December 24 police nabbed two suspects described as tall and short men believed to be behind a sequence of hold-up robberies. The tall man gives his name as Frank White while the short man is identified as George Howard a concert hall employee. A third note mentions a molder by trade and a link to bringing moulders from Delphi to replace others taken out at San Francisco.
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Butte
Mont
Butta
Frank White
George Howard
Petwon
Delphin
San Francisco
Mine Superintendent Murdered at Lindersmann Mine
In Silver City N M on December 24 Willis Teed superintendent of the Native Copper and Frenchver mines at Lindersmann was found near the mine mouth shot through the brain and with the skull crushed. No direct clue exists but two discharged miners are suspected of the murder.
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Silver City
N. ML
Willum Teed
Lindersmann
Hhe Akull
Gardener Shot After Robbery Attempt at Hansen Home
Henry Larses of Pine Lawn entered the residence of Constable John Hansen during an absence with intent to rob. Hansen confronted Larses and shot him, killing him as he fled. The incident occurred near St. Louis with a young girl present.
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Louis
Henry Larses
Pine Lawn
Constebie
John Hansen
Seventeen Lashed to Rigging Drowned in Storms at Sea
A three masted vessel seen in distress near Kingstown bay. lifeboats capsized with sixteen drowned. The Brit ship Moresby stranded off Ballincourt Light. thirty six crew lashed to rigging overnight. Fifteen perished including captain and family. rescue efforts saved some. A steamer ashore at Dundalk. fireboat sent. Tyne schooner wrecked with crew drowned.
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Dublin
Kingstown Bay
Lghthous
Garvan
Ia Arso
Moreaby
Bakore
Dundalk Bay
Tyne
Severe weather and wrecks dot Texas and Missouri
A December storm brought violent winds and heavy rain across Dallas and Coffeyville with wrecks on the Santa Fe line. Flooding and rising rivers threaten Jefferson City with reported lives lost in the Osage valley as the Missouri River rises beyond previous records.
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Dallas
Tex
Santa Fe
Coffeyvilla
Peney
Jefferson City
Dee
Osawe
Nieace
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Milton W Thompson
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Stobert B Chilton Jr
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