Government bonds on subsidized railroads and funding bill
The article outlines total indebtedness of subsidized railroads to the Government at about 137 million dollars, with 64 million in bonds and 72 million in unpaid interest. It notes the Central Pacific first bond installment due January 16, 1895, of 6.505 million, and a decision pending on payment from the sinking fund or the general fund. The Reilly Funding bill seeks a fifty year extension. there is broad opposition and strong lobby in Washington. A San Francisco effort of over 200,000 voters urges foreclosure if not paid at maturity.
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Secretary of the Treasury
Treasury Department
Central Pacific Sinking Fund
Silver Party
Democratic and
People’s Party of
California
San Francisco
Congress
Washington
Oakes Ames
Credit Mobilier
California Senatorship amid expected purchase of seat
The California Legislature will elect a United States Senator to succeed George C Perkins after Leland Stanford’s death. The contest is seen as likely to be bought, with Republicans prominent and Huntington's influence noted. public mood is indifferent yet wary of bidding laced with corruption.
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California
United Staates
George C. Perkins
Leland Stanford
Stanford
Arthur McEwen
Collis P. Huntington
Southern Pacific Railroad Company
Ex Senator James Fair Dies in San Francisco
Ex senator James Graham Fair died in San Francisco shortly after midnight following a cold contracted during a rainstorm at his North Beach property. Born in 1828 in Tyrone County Ireland he came to Nevada, became a Bonanza King, and served as U S Senator in 1881. He left large legacies to churches and orphanages and most of his wealth to family.
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Comatock
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Hebrew Orphan Asylums
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Verdi Judge King Returns to Reno for New Year
Hon Jas Be King of Verdi visits Reno for New Year at Pyramid House before leaving for Washington, according to the PBR.
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Reno
Pyramid House
Washington
Nevada Foresees Bright 1895 Despite Past Crises
A Nevada Journal review of 1894 notes widespread business stagnation and strikes nationwide, while predicting better times in 1895. It highlights hopes for renewed investment, increased silver demand, rising farm prices, and expansion of agriculture as Nevada seeks prosperity. The piece ends with a wish for a happy, prosperous year for all residents.
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Pennsylvania
Alabama
United States Army
Pullman
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Speculation on Chinese indemnity amid gold silver basis
Washington financiers clash over whether China will pay Japan’s indemnity in gold or silver. Treasury bullion remains unused in coinage and could trigger bond sales if released. Gold Trust influence looms as gold payments threaten treasury stability while silver could boost free coinage and economic recovery.
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United States
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Congress
Banks decide on currency issued by banks in bill
Guyana Warnes, president of the Bimetallic League, told the Committee on Banking and Currency that eastern banks would issue the proposed currency if profitable. Otherwise they would refrain. The bill left the decision to the banks whether the currency would be increased or diminished.
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Warnes
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Will of James G. Fair Filed for Probate in San Francisco
James G. Fair's will was filed for probate in San Francisco on December 29. He bequeaths $50,000 to the Roman Catholic Archbishop for Catholic orphans, $50,000 to Protestant Orphan Asylum, and $25,000 to Hebrew Orphan Asylum. The net estate income is split equally between his son and daughters, with the widow and possible children of Charles L. Fair receiving nothing beyond Charles’s life one-third share. The will omits further provisions for Charles L. Fair or his potential children. An autopsy on Senator Fair found death from kidney disease. The funeral is planned for next Sunday from Grace Church.
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Charles L. Fair
Chas. L. Fair
Charley Fair
Young Fair
Senator Fair
Grace Church
Populist Conferenceendorses lyceum linked campaign plan
In St Louis a five member committee was appointed to craft a methodical education campaign with a lyceum system under a National Committee, then amended to rely on existing State committees. The Omaha platform literature should include material on woman suffrage. a postpone recess followed as reporters prepared an Address to the Party. A separate item reports a Sunset Limited wreck near Ochoa Arizona. No injuries.
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Ochoa
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Fisherman Missing After Boat Drifts Off Shore
Frank Soto of San Francisco registered at the Pacific Ocean House in California. He rented a fishing boat that soon drifted toward shore without him. His brown overcoat and brown derby hat were found in the boat, suggesting possible suicide. Washington notes consider an extra session if key tax and currency bills fail.
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Frank Soto
San Francisco
Pacific Ocean House
Death of James G Fair Triggers Wheat Market Panic
In San Francisco on December 29 the death of James G Fair sent shock waves through the wheat market as about 36 000 tons changed hands in two hours. McGlanlin unloaded vast wheat holdings believed tied to the Luning estate, amid rumors of further sales as prices fell. The day also carried political testimony in New York and weather notes across the country.
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James G. Fair
Handa
James
Luning
L. W. McGlanflin
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Stanford Beats Chicago University 12 to 0 in Los Angeles
In a strong rematch performance Stanford defeated Chicago University 12 to 0 in Los Angeles. The game showed sharper teamwork, quicker play, and the same lineups as the first meeting, reflecting improved execution from both sides.
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Judge warns Grand Jury. suspects in prison safekeeping frauds
Los Ancestras December 29 reports Judge E M Ross told the Grand Jury that clues suggest county officials managing United States prisoners have released them and filed false claims for their keep. He warned of penalties up to 2000 dollars fine or two years imprisonment and urged indictments if proven. An address from Str Lews notes Populist push for silver coinage and railroads, plus a probe into Alabama election frauds.
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People’s Party
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Catholic Church to forbid secret society membership
Washington authorities prepare to enforce a papal order banning Catholic participation in secret societies. Catholics will be urged to withdraw when confessing or risk excommunication after a year. formal excommunication will not be used.
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Storms and disasters sweep over the Atlantic and Midwest
A gale delays mail boats across the channel while snow blankets parts of England for the first time this season. The barkentine Woodville sinks near Ireland with six drowned. In San Francisco John Smith and his wife die from gas asphyxiation at 823 Howard Street. The coal ship J. B. Brown arrives after twenty eight days at Nanaimo. Dominion remains missing. A fire at Silver Lake in Kwamata Fatts, Oregon, claims more bodies. In Newaygo, Michigan, Charles White and his six year old son are cremated in a dwelling fire. An explosion at the North Western Ohio Natural Gas Works injures three men near Preevent, Nebraska.
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Silver Lake tragedy a jealous husband fuels shooting affray
A chaotic news patch reports a Silver Lake shooting linked to a jealous husband, plus a London memorial drive for arbitration with the United States. It details signatures, campaign aims, and William Creamer a Liberal MP and arbitration advocate preparing to sail to New York.
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Jealous Husband Fires at Harness Maker in Lodging House
Charles A. Eldridge shot George Booles four times in a Alta lodging room after Booles confronted him over his wife. Booles injured with abdomen and leg wounds, one bullet lodged near the heart. Eldridge arrested, claiming fear for his life. Booles’s mother-in-law disputes. Also brief item from Rareia, N C reports county jail prisoners escaping by tunneling through walls.
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Secret session on Budd governor contest in San Francisco
The Republican Central Committee met in secret this afternoon. The special committee appointed to contest Budd's election as governor was not ready to report after a general discussion. The committee adjourned to Wednesday or Thursday next.
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Republican Central Committee
Budd
Dr. Kings New Discovery Ad Offers Free Trials
Advertisement promotes Dr Kings New Discovery for coughs and colds with a money back guarantee. It claims relief for consumption lagrippe and throat chest lung troubles. A free sample bottle is offered at S J Rodginkinsons drug store with large sizes priced at 50 cents and one dollar.
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Lagrippe
S. J. Rodgkinson’s
Birth in Reno for Dromiack family as Aleck’s wife bears son
A son was born in Reno on December 2 to the wife of Aleck Dromiack. The birth marks a new addition to the Dromiack household with the unnamed father listed. The report confirms the gender and date of the birth in the local community.
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Aleck Dromiack
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