Lawmaker Pushes Silver Backed Currency Plan In Senate
Representative Walker of Margsa proposes retirement of greenbacks and Treasury notes without cost to government. The plan would exchange notes for bonds, destroy redeemed greenbacks, and levy a small tax to fund bank solvencies. It faces opposition from gold advocates and questions about coinage profits and silver’s role in money.
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Walker
Margsaehiggetta
Walker Havu
Carson
Orleans
Treasury
Freasuty
Congress
Cleveland
Mints in United States Ramp Up Coin Production
The article notes only two mints in the U S Philadelphia and San Francisco produce two money types gold double eagles for export and bronze cents for home use. It cites one gold press and nine bronze presses, with daily outputs of about 150000 dollars in gold and 34000 dollars in bronze. It discusses nickel and copper coins as Philadelphia exclusive and mentions political commentary on the Crime of 1873 and Sherman.
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Tlere
United States
Philadelphia
San Francisco
Wohealth
Europe
Immigrant Restriction Bills Debated In Congress
Two measures by Rep Johnson of California and Sen Lodge of Massachusetts seek to curb immigration. The Johnson bill would exclude foreign laborers after August 1, 1896, while the Lodge bill targets illiterate immigrants. The Immigration Restriction League cites 42,142 illiterate arrivals in 1895, with high shares from Poland and Italy, and unions back limits as factory jobs face pressure from immigrant labor.
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Congress
Johnson
California
Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
Juvenal
Immigration Restriction League
United States
Sweden
Norway
Germany
England
France
Scotland
Ireland
Walesa
Russia
Poland
Austria-Lungary
Italy
Utah Papers Declare Independence for Free Coinage
Newspapers across Utah abandon party lines to back free coinage with the Nevada plan. They pledge Utah's three electoral votes to a silver candidate, uniting West and South for a presidential winner on a free coinage platform.
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Utah
Nevada
Ogden Standard
Park City
West
South
Carroll wins Kentucky senatorial special election
In Louisville last week Anthony J. Carroll former House Speaker won the Kentucky senatorial seat by a 452 vote majority, returning the district to Democratic ranks as the General Assembly teeters on a 68 68 2 split on joint ballot. The contest hinged on two Populist ballots with one leaning Republican and one Democrat. only Republican prospect Hunter of the Third District has a remote chance.
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General Assembly
Louisville
Kentucky
Anthony J. Carroll
Carroll
Popinkiets
Congressman Hunter
Why Do You Do It The Nevada Silver Issue and a Tragic Death
The Carson Tribune questions Republican motives in Nevada over federal patronage while criticizing Silverman for the claim. It argues leaders align with Cleveland and the silver syndicate to depress silver prices and seek federal office. A two year old son of David Lynch in Ukiah California suffered a skull fracture from a horse kick on Sunday evening.
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Carson Tribune
the Tribune
David Lynch
Ukiah
California
Peter Gugnina
Comstock
Bay Horse
Idaho
Senate and House actions recap from December proceedings
The Senate Judicial Committee favorably reported Rufus W. Peckham of New York for Associate Justice. Other nominees Springer Kilgore and Stewart also moved forward. Senator Morgan of Alabama delivered a leading speech on foreword affairs. Caffery of Louisiana sworn in for a full term. Monroe doctrine remarks planned. House passed a tariff-related Chicago customs district expansion bill aiding Aurora smelters. Price of Louisiana sworn in. Isaac Hill of Ohio named Deputy Sergeant-at-Arms. three new staff agreed by caucus.
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Wasminnton
Senate
Icy
Hufus W. Peckham
New York
Supreme Court
Judiciary Committee
Springer
Kilgore
Stewart
Svef
Morgan
Alabama
Bobbey
Caffery
Louisiana
Pennsylvania
United States
Gresham
Rufus H. Peckham
Supreme Court of the United States
House
Hopkins
Chicago
Ilinoia
Indiana
Aurora
Price
Demoocrat
Isaac Hill
Ohio
Cities lobby for Republican convention in Washingto n
The Republican National Committee met at the Arlington Hotel to hear city pitches for hosting the next convention. By 3 PM only twenty members were present and the hearing of claims was postponed until tomorrow after an initial session described as “working off steam.”
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Washinatoy
Republican Nations Central Committee
Arlington Hotel
Carter
Arraigned banker McDonald on embezzlement charge
In San Francisco on December 9 Richard H. McDonald Jr a former vice president of the defunct Pacific Bank was arraigned in Superior Court for embezzling about $20 000 from People's Home Savings Bank after its failure He claims his brother Frank may have taken the money and shipped it east by trunk but the trunk was robbed en route McDonald had previous perjury trial ended with a hung jury.
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San Francisco
Richard H. McDonald, Jr
Pacific Bank
Superior Court
People’s Home Savings Bank
Frank
Dick McDonald
Harrison to Wed Mrs Dimmock Rumor Sparks Headlines
Telegraphic notes report a rumored marriage between ex President Harrison and Mrs Dimmock niece of Mrs Harrison. Also noted is a probable bond issue to strengthen credit abroad unless Congress aids reserve land.
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Harrison
Dimmock
Congress
The Old Homestead Praise and a Star Jose
A review extols The Old Homestead as pure and moving with no indecorum and highlights Dick Jose as a jovial, manly star whose voice and stage presence captivate audiences. A Cleveland paper lauds his tenor delivering nostalgic songs and Palm Branches, comparing him to Jenny Lind and Patti.
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New Hampshire
Josh
Hansel and
Qrettel
Marie
Dick Jose
Riggs House
Dwight
Reno
Boston
White House
the Forge
New York
Lillian Nordica
Cleveland
Ohio
Jose
Jenny Lind
Patti
Paradise
New University Buildings Near Ready for Occupancy
The three new University structures progress toward completion with Lincoln Hall nearly finished and ready for furniture after the plasters conclude. The Girls Cottage lags behind, inside work may take a month. A pine floor goes into the Gymnasium with a hard wood top, promising Nevada’s largest hall opening soon. The Mech ane Arts building site is cleared for foundation after a wooden structure burned a month ago.
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University
Ryland
Lincoln Hall
Nevada
Plaummers
Autrex
EB. Clough
Postoffice Uncalled Letters List and Vagrancy Sentences
The Reno Postoffice uncalled letters for December 10 1895 include GENTS Barnes O M Murphy J D Steve Clearlon Richardson John Fulton 0 M Saunders W A Hilder Edward Scott Hugh EB Waldo S Johnson Taylor R L Long Jr Taylor O H LADIES Clancy Miss Nora McCormick Miss T Qope Mrs Mollie McDermot Mrs T Desmond Miss M Parker Mra M E Gillespie Mra P Jones Mra Rob L H J Berry P M Justice Court Six men were arrested Sunday evening for vagrancy. They appeared before Judge Linn and pleaded guilty. They were sentenced and will earn board by road work.
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Clancy
Nora McCormick
T. Qope
Mollie McDermot
T Desmond
M. Parker
M E .Gillespie
P. Jones
Mra Rob
L. H, J. Berry
P. M
Linn
Man Injured in Wood Wagon Fall Near Steamboat Canal
John Candleburger arrived in town after a wagon loading accident near the Steamboat Canal left him badly hurt. He fell backward onto rocks and it was feared his spine was injured. Local physicians attend to him as authorities assess the incident.
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John Candleburger
Dr Kings New Discovery Praised for Pneumonia Cure
Rev J Gunderman of Diamondale Mich cites a wife recovering from La Grippe and pneumonia after using Dr Kings New Discovery. He notes rapid, satisfactory results and fast relief from persistent coughing. Free trials offered at J Hodgkinson's drug store with regular sizes priced 50 cents and 1 dollar. Additionally 150 more Southern Pacific Company workers to be laid off amid 500 already discharged at Sacramento last Saturday.
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Dr. King
Bucklen
Deaser
Spliat
J. Hodgkinson
J. Gunderman
Diamondale
Mich
Baptist
Rives Junction
la Grippe
Southern Pacifico Company
Sacramento
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Cardor
Siler Knight
Republican Party
Sherman
NPA
Telegraphic Notes
Missouri State University
R. G. Ingersoll
John W. Mackay
Greenwood Cemetery
Theodore Fox
John P. Jones
J. W. Mackay
Consolidated
California and Virginia Company
Patriota of America
Middle States
W.H. Harvey
Cain
Financial School
R. J. Jose
OLD Homestead” Company
CL Chase
Misa Curry
Mr. Unsworth
Marietta Curry
Miss Curry
Abe Curry
J. B. Overton
L. Gerlach
Stockton
Palace
Gott Haist
Virginia
D. M. Ryan
H. S. Babcock
E. A. Fargo & Co
D. W. Balch
Elwood Richardson
Portland
Oregon
Hale & Norcross
Nathan
Jordan Valley Stock Company
H. J. Pratt
Lovelocks
Board of Health
Washoe County
State University
School Board of
T. V. Julien
Justice Court
Medicals
Discovery
R. V. Pierce
Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute
Buffalo
N. Y
Pierce
Golden
Golden Medical
World's Dispensary Aspical Association
Erie Medical CO
Buffalo, N. Y
Jun
Peterson's
Great American Importing Tea Co
Market
Semple of NiLo Tea
Selby Smelting and Lead Company
Montgomery St
San Francisco, Cal
Vallejo Junction
Cal
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