Congress Meets In Special Session Over Silver Policy
In Washington on Aug 7, 1893 the new Congress convened in special session. Speaker Crisp was elected, sworn in, and key officers were named. President Cleveland urged repeal of the 1890 silver purchase law and warned that continued silver purchases threaten gold reserves and currency stability. He urged rapid tariff reform and monetary policy to restore confidence.
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Holman
Chas. F. Crisp
Henderson
Thos B. Reed
Kemn
Nebraska
Jeremiah Simpson
Crisp
Thes. B. Reed
Indiana
Reed
Maine
Simpson
Kansas
Representative O'Neill
Massachusett
Mulburn
James Kerr
Pennsylvania
Herman Snow
Illinois
A. B. Hurt
Tenessee
Lycurgus Dalton
Chapain
S. W. Haddaway
Maryland
Mr. Enochs
Senate
Senator Quay
Senator Pasco
Florida
Cox
White
Californias
Stanford
Congress of the
United States
Congress
Tha
Secretary of the Treasury
Treasury
Groven Cleveland
Borough Council Proceedings and Elected Official
The regular monthly meeting discussed Morrison street sewer requests and filthy Morrison Run water, with orders to disconnect Pennsylvania Gas mains from city buildings. A note to the Savings Bank for 10014 98 was instructed, and a vote to cover an 8000 overdraft was planned. James Brann’s name was withdrawn. M Silk, M J Walkerman, and S E Walker stood, with Walker elected. Street commissioner salary set at 35 summer and 45 winter. rent from hay scales received. bills approved. Adds advertise patent elixirs and horse liniment ads.
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Boro Council
Morrison Street
Amson
Morrison Rundam
Pennsylvania Gaz Co
Savings Bank
King
James Brann
M. Silk
M J Walkerman
S. E. Walker
BE. Walker
Silk M. J. Walkerman
Mr. Walker
A. Ruhlman
Secretary Smith More Considerate Toward Pensioners
Commissioner Lochren defends pension policy in Washington letter to the National Tribune. He rejects a 1000-case fraud test, argues most pensions are earned and that errors arose from misapplied rules prior to 1890. A board of revision rechecks cases to remove unauthorized grants, with suspensions lifted upon proof of entitlement.
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Rerision Veterans
Smith
Wasninetos
Lochren
National Tribune
Dsrsormeyr Oy
Interion Bungar of Pensions
Washington
S8ir
Hardihood
Norfolk
New Mexico
Iowa
Bureau
Acts of Congress
Bennett
Bussey
Henry H. Welke
Parti_san lembra
Young
William Locken
Excursion to Chicago for World’s Fair rail trip
A second grand low race excursion to Chicago on account of the World’s Fair Monday Aug 14 via the Erie Lines. Round trip from Corry or Jamestown is 912.00 tickets valid ten days for return. Special train leaves Falconer 10 20 A M connections with D A V P R B and P SE B B trains. Details from Erie ticket agents or F Garfield Jamestown NY Division Passenger Agent.
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Chicago
F. . Garfield
Jamestown
N. Y
Our Man About Town on Water, Mor rison Run and Public Debate
The column argues the Morrison Run reservoir is filthy yet stresses city water comes from deep island wells and a new plan could improve supply and pressure. It praises public discussion of national financial questions, warns against shaming the down and out, and ends with an advertisement for a blemish cure sold in Warren Pa.
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Morrison Run
Maing
Glade Flats
Tam
Big Char
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Council Proceedings
DeWitt
Morris & Mullen
F. E B. Dixson
East Warren
Pension Bureau
Man
N. N. Ritchfields
Warren
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