Newlands Urged for Ways and Means Seat After Crisp Death
Pacific coast lawmakers press Nevada Congressman Newlands to fill the vacancy on the Ways and Means Committee following ex Speaker Crisp’s death. The article argues Newlands’ financial expertise and Western interests, including tariffs and wool protections, align with national concerns and he would be a strong West representative on the powerful panel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ways and Means Committee
House of Representatives
Crisp
Georgia
Wass and Means
Congress
House Representatives
Wyla
Reed
Missourh
Great West
Missouri
Now- Innis Cold
Two counterfeit half dollar mints exposed in Los Angeles
An LA mint produced only half dollars and was quickly spotted by detectives. Authorities note counterfeit coins circulating nationwide and consider tests to distinguish them from government issues. Carson mint era recalled as part of broader fraud history.
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Los Angeles
Bia
Sasociate
Washington
United States
Secretary of the Treasury
Carson
Gloomy For Ex Office Holders Reported Eastwide
A terse notice circulated in the east, claiming authority of Mr Hanna, casting a bleak view for former office holders. Details are fragmentary and the source text is limited.
New Civil Service Gap Likely in Postoffice Appointments
New York gold papers report many non civil service offices will be filled by new administration appointees. Land agents district attorneys postmasters Indian agents and internal revenue collectors are in play. Harrison veterans seek old posts but will face limited chances with preference given to new or unrewarded men. Political pull may secure some exceptions for gold Democrats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Civil Service
Internal Revenue
Harrison
Hanna
Internal Revenue Receipts and Tax Policy Debate
The Commissioner estimates Hycus year receipts at $150,000,000 up from $46,830,615 last year, with sources including spirits, tobacco, fermented liquors, oleomargarine, banks, and miscellaneous. The article notes volumes of spirits and other goods taxed, arrests for violations, and discusses war-time origins of the tax and arguments for or against expanding taxes to tea, coffee, or raising spirits duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Address by National Bimetallic party chairman on free coinage
Chainman Lane announces a public message praising Bryan supporters and free coinage, condemning defeat, urging all bimetallists to unite behind McKinley for national prosperity, and to wait for another chance to advance the principle as American policy. He asserts truth will rise again and vows to remain entrenched in favor of bimetallism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles D. Lave
National Bimetallic Party
Bryan
Bis
Major McKinley
United States
Lane
Wave of Prosperity and Free Coinage Debate
The article argues that few support free coinage or Bryan, while McKinley supporters back pro prosperity policies. It questions the chance of a congressional free coinage wave and suggests tariffs or monetary standard changes could trigger a prosperity wave, favoring action to set the economy rolling.
Oregon Railroads Report Shows Widespread Deficits and No Dividends
The Oregon railroad commission report submitted to the governor reveals that no railroad in the state paid dividends for four years or more. The Southern Pacific Company and the Oregon Railway and Navigation Company show large deficits, with shortages of 766,028 and 2,333,805 respectively, despite 100,000 spent on improvements. The report notes the gold standard's limited benefit to Oregon and references a statewide vote to continue its use.
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Mso
Oregon Railroad Commission
Oregon Railway and Naviation Company
Southern Pacific Company
Oregon and California
Oregon Railway and Navigation Company
Oregon
Congressional Proceedings in Senate and House Action
Teller on Senate floor after start of session with flowers on desk. Sherman and others named to arrange for the President elect inauguration. Allen defends contracts and warns against over capitalizing by Western roads. Call condemns Spanish Cuba actions. Peffer seeks a monetary system commission with cross party mix and $50,000 funding. House adopts holiday recess from December 22 to January 5.
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Washington
Teller
Senate
Sherman
Call
Cuba
Maceo
Foreign Relations Committee
Peffer
Kansas
New York
Chicago
San Francisco
Denver
New Orleans
House
Mandamus ruling grants adjournment for complete returns
In the mandamus case over certifying Republican electors, the court held the board may adjourn to secure full returns, effectively aiding Bryan. The same day Charles Prouty of Vermont was nominated to be Interstate Commerce Commissioner, replacing Wheelock G. Vesey who resigned. The Ways and Means Committee announced tariff hearings to begin December 28 and run for two weeks.
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Preme
S. D
Bryan
Washngton
Senate
Charles Prouty
Vermont
Interstate Commerce
Wheelock G. Veasey
Ways and Means Committee
Houses
Turbulent Telegraphic Notes From National News
The Court of Appeals of Kentucky affirms the Walling judgment in the Pearl Bryan murder case. Reports cover church scandal figures Rev. C O Brown missing in Dubuque Iowa and other sensational incidents including a Modesto drunken brawl, Cuban treachery allegations, and a double funeral in San Francisco. Additional items note a private pension bill delay, a contempt arrest of Frank Robbins, a Brooklyn death by poison, Colorado National Guard recalls to Leadville, Boston gas deaths, and various court and political developments.
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Court of Appeals of
Kentucky
Algaro Walling
Scott Jackson
Pearl Bryan
O. M. Brown
C. O. Brown
Sarah B. Cooper
Department of State
Washingington
First Congregational Church
San Francisco
Flora A. Darling
Count Pulaski
Brooklyn
New York
United States
National Guard of
Colorado
Leadville
National Guard
Denver
Cuba
Boston
P. Putnam
Mary L. Collins
Putnam
Society of Free Thinkers
Mise Colling
Two Lives Saved by Dr King’s New Discovery
Two patients share dramatic recoveries from severe illness after using Dr King’s New Discovery. Mrs Phoebe Thomas Navett of Junction City Illinois, told by doctors she had consumption with no hope, was cured by two bottles. Mr Thos Eggers of 139 Florida Street San Francisco, plagued by a dreadful cold approaching consumption, also recovered in two weeks after one bottle. Free trial bottles available at Hodgkinson's Drug Store with regular sizes 50c and 1.00.
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Liliuokalani
Hawaiian Islands
Boston
Ways and Means
Morton
Cleveland
McKinley
Washington
Sarah B. Cooper
Cooper
Countz
Charles Ryan
Bunting
Pine Ridge
Ukiah
California
Andrew Nobrick
United States
Newark
Key West
Florida
Raleigh
Navy
iTavana
Vospree
Bartucha
Betsi
Mace
Mivea
GC. O. Brown
Californa
Mattie Overman
Chivaso
Hey Wans
Salvation Army
Brown
Cal Worima
Phoebe Thomas
Junction City
Dr. King
Hodgkinson’s
Electric Bitters Offer Aids For Aged Health
Old people needing medicine for vitality of kidneys find a remedy in Electric Bitters. The tonic is not alcoholic or toxicant and acts gently on the stomach and bowels while boosting organ tone. It is advertised as an appetizer and aid to digestion, priced 50 cents per bottle at Hodgkinson's Drug Store. The notice includes a partial list of names and unreadable text from a Reno Nevada clipping dated week ending December 15, 1896.
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Hodgkinson
Reno Nevada
Burglary at RB S Osburns cellar steals jams
A window entry at RB S Osburns home on a Saturday night led to the loss of preserves jellies and jams stored for winter. A cake and two dressed chickens prepared for Sunday dinner were also taken. The thieves likely feasted on the treats yesterday.
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RB. S. Osburn
Thi Aven
Moving Westward Population Progress Through Centuries
The St. Louis Republic notes the center of U S population moved steadily westward from near Baltimore in 1790 to Ohio and West Virginia regions by 1900. It highlights yearly shifts, with the greatest ten year move of fifty eight miles between 1870 and 1880 and the smallest forty one miles from 1799 to 1809.
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St. Louis Republic
United States
Baltimore
Chesapeake Bay
Washington
Landig
Woodstock
Molesfield
W Va
Scioto
Ohio
Nord
Cr Wimsth
Ciicraan
Issam Tipoo
Columbus
Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup touted for teething relief
The ad proclaims Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup as a trusted teething remedy for children, promising relief from pain and diarrhea and noting a pleasant taste. It warns readers to buy from druggists, mentioning a price of twenty five cents a bottle and containing a notice about recent epidemic deaths by accidental poisoning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miodow
Malbton
United States
Winslow
Prosperity Hype and Bradstreets View on Wheat Prices
A noisy rhetoric accuses critics while Dan and Bradstreet forecasts warn of business failures as of the week ending December 1. The piece analyzes wheat price trends, farmer burdens, and confidence signals amid a chorus of references to reports from Bradstreets and Dun and Bradstreet, noting economic strain for farmers and market volatility.
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Eprron Jovevit
Bradstreets
United States
Coberts
Cily
Mts
Tie Bavels
Dence
Reno
Dee
Fragmented OCR weather and industry notes from 19th century
Fragmentary text references calcium, frost, frost protection, plant viability, and production concerns. Mentions California, Australia, and various unnamed locations. Describes trials and conditions affecting growth, harvest, and safety, with unclear sequence and numerous garbled terms.
Fragmented OCR Garble Roughs a Political Debate
A garbled OCR passage references lawmakers and a current resolution, with unclear names and dates. It mentions a big party, Congress action, and tension over a proposed revestrom dated December, with tangential notes on political alignment and past actions.
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Dubuque
Iowa
Modesto
J. H. Young
William Pritchard
Young
Pritchard
Trocha
Ahameda
Zertucha
Fred Chamberlain
Seattle
Anna M. Potter
Josephine Curtis Woodbury
Woodbury
Chamberlain
Mre. Bonds
Lavor
Cincinnati
Martin Fox
Tron Moulders’ Union
E. I. Dennie
Gompers
Sharkey
Lustig
National Club
Fitzsimmons
Gentluanen Brisbois
Jeff Coun
Boreh
Franklin Herborin
Geo Brown
HV Task Bee
William Breyer
Geo Porter
George
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L D Edgiaston
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J. Berry
P. M
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J. G. Locke
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Dr. Pierce
Lyme Center
Grafton Co
N. II
Worle 4 Dispensary Medical Association
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