Silver and Free Coinage Debate Spurs St Louis Meet
A large gathering in St Louis of about three hundred supporters and bankers from the Democratic sound money wing pressed free silver. Governor Francis spoke against gold monometallism and pledged a straight free silver posture. Representative Ogden attacked the Dingley bond bill and mocked its supporters while Secretary Carlisle defended sound money and a double standard.
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Missouri
Democratic Party
St. Louis
D. H. McIntyre
Ossiph
L. O. Jewett
Francis
Ogden
Henry W. Ogden
Louisiana
Blanchard
Qur
Dingley Bill
A. D
Washington, D. C
Capitol
Nelson Dingley
Grover Cleveland
Thomas Brackett Reed
Carlisle
Manhattan Club
Florida Times-Union
Miss Flagler Guilty Of Involuntary Murder In Washington
Elizabeth Flagler daughter of General Flagler was arraigned in Washington on involuntary murder charges after a spring shooting killed Green son of a treasury department employee. She pleaded guilty and was sentenced to three hours in jail and a $500 fine paid by General Flagler. The shooting occurred when she aimed to frighten a boy reportedly stealing tears. the bullet caused his death. The case notes her long nervous strain and prior statements of lack of intent to kill.
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Elizabeth Flagler
General Flagler
Ordnance
Green
Treasury Department
Washington
War Talk in Senate Backing Cuban Independence
The U S Senate passed a Cuban independence resolution by 64 to 6 amid heated debate praising Cuban patriots and denouncing Weyler. The vote follows earlier remarks and implies neutral U S stance while signaling potential war pressure on Spain.
House Nears Cuban Resolutions Amid Turbulent Debate
Friday's session ended with the Cuban resolutions left on the speaker's desk as motion to dispose is expected Monday. Secretary Cox announced Senate action to cheering galleries while observers note tenuous trade conditions and ongoing labor tensions.
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Raren Porruoxyo
Fernandez Figurodo
Cox
Senate
Hitt
Democratic Executive Committee Call to Meet in Atlanta
Chairman A S Clay calls all members of the Democratic Executive Committee to meet at the Kimball House in Atlanta on March 7 1896 at 10 oclock 3 m for important business. Judge John S Candler resigns. the committee will name his successor.
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Democratic Executive Committee
Atlanta
Clay
Kimball House
Democratic Party
Georgia
Democratic Executive Committee of
John
John 8. Candler
Gold Reserve Up As Treasury Reports Large Holdings
The Treasury reports total gold reserves at $123,522,378 with $91,685,706 in gold paid for bonds. Bonds issued total $70,605,505, including $43,438,650 in coupons and $27,273,300 in registered, while $20,000,000 remains as deferred gold payment. Since January 6 withdrawals reached $32,431,396, with about 25 percent not exported, likely used to pay bonds.
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Wall Street
Treasury
Atlanta Constitution
Carlisle
Rebellion Threatens Nicaragua Zelayas Rule
Advices from Managua report the rebel flag raised again as districts north of Lake Managua rebel against President Zelaya. Martial law is proclaimed and conscription accelerates with 2000 Liberal-backed troops under arms. Managua prepares for defense as insurgents based at Theon threaten an attack on the capital.
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Managua
Nicaragua
Lake Managua
Zelaya
Liberal Party
Theon
House Passes Arizona School Lands Leasing Bill After Debate
The House narrowly approved the bill authorizing leasing of school lands in Arizona by 200 to 38 after an hour of debate. Lawmakers then completed most of the appropriations bill for the year ending June 30 1897, with only the district attorneys and marshals’ compensation sections left for Monday. The Senate opened with tributes to a deceased Senate employee and prepared for Cuba related votes and budget measures including Pacific steamers and Newport News building.
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HOUSE
Arizona
United States
Committee On the Judiciary
Senate
Milburn
Shanklin
van Hern
Tarsney
Hitt
Illinois
Committee On Foreign Affairs
Cuba
Lodge
Committee On
Pacific Coast
Newport News
Senate of the United States
House of Representatives
Congress
Spain
United States of America
Mitchell
Oregon
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Dupont
Delaware
House Committee On Foreign Affairs
Reed
Baptist Young People’s Union Opens International Representation
The executive committee in Chicago declares any Baptist church youth society is entitled to representation at the international convention. They state programs do not invite or ignore anyone based on race color or sex, aiming to promote Christ’s kingdom and uphold equal invitation.
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Baptist Young People’s Union
Chicago
Receivers Appointed for Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Judges Goff and Morris appoint John K. Cowen and Oscar G. Murray as receivers to manage the affairs of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company, one of America's oldest railways.
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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Goff and Morris
United States Circuit Court
John K. Cowen
Oscar G. Murray
Century Began in 1901, Says French Academy
The French Academy of Sciences and its secretary M Bertrand conclude no year uses a zero cypher and that reckoning starts at year 1 A.D. Thus France and the Academy declare the twentieth century begins in January 1901. The item also touts Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a remedy for rheumatism and malarial disorders when the liver, bowels or stomach are out of order.
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Dun & Co
R. G. Dun & Co
Chicago
Baltimore
Lawrence L. I
United States
Canada
French Academy of Sciences
M. Bertrand
France
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Philadelphia American
Miss Flagler
Goor
Senate of the
Senor Mendonca
Brazil
Mr. Hatch
Hawaii
Senor Rengeffo
Columbia
Baron von Kettler
Germany
Senor Zazo Arriaga
Guatemala
Weyler
Sherman
Pizarro
Cortez
Mexico
Peru
Duke of Alba
Netherlands
Cameron
House of Reprsentatives
Caffery
Chilton
George
Hale
Morrill
Wetmore
Committee On Foreign Relations
Key West
Fla
Morgan
Tampa
Fila
tIn
tIn Guatao
Havana
Mariano
California Fig Syrup Company
Kiimers Swasati
Binghamton
N. Y
Brown
Salter
John A. Salzer Seed Co
la Crosse
Wis
Nalzer
Hood
Mas. H. Buaxx
South Berwick
Fiood
C. L. Hood & Co
Lowell
Mass
Hood’s
Aeemotor CO
Osborne
Allege
School of Shorthand
Augusta
Popham
Nei Frez
Woolley
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