Debated Currency Bill Faces Backlash in Nevada Discussion
Nevada State Journal reports the Banking and Currency Committee mostly blames the failed rule on the Currency bill after a near deadlock vote. Chairman Springer seeks revival before session end, shifts blame to Bland and allies over silver remonetization at 16 to 1, arguing Congress props up gold standard and debt while farm prices fall.
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South Dakota Treasurers Theft Sparks Political Turmoil
The South Dakota treasury loss exceeds 300000 dollars amid political recriminations. Treasurer W W Taylor fled capital, later sending deposits from New York City. Nevada parallels cited as legislators face calls for reform and accountability in school fund embezzlement.
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Humboldt County Bonds and Bond Sale Plans
Humboldt county issued 52000 ten per cent bonds for a courthouse. Interest has been paid only. bonds mature in July and the Board of Commissioners plans redemption. The chair was ordered to negotiate sale of 52000 bonds at three per cent annual interest, with potential premium reflecting Nevada’s twenty year rate changes.
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Tramps in Sacramento Spark Public Debate
A vigilance group backed by authorities seeks to rid Sacramento of tramps. An industrial leader asked where expelled vagrants would go, receiving no clear answer. A Stockton editorial argues that evicting the idle merely shifts the problem and calls for work, jail, or steady meals to curb the issue.
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Legislature Adopts Inauguration Resolution for Budd
The California Legislature approved a no concurrent resolution for the noon inauguration of Governor Budd at the State Capital. Unanimous adoption followed efforts by some Republican centrals and Estee supporters to sway the vote. Lawmakers, aware of constituent sentiment, declared Budd the winner and planned the ceremony.
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Budd's Inauguration Arrangements Completed In Sacramento
Doings of Congress report all preparations for Governor-elect Budd's inauguration in Sacramento on January 10. The procession forms on Lower K Street at 11 with the Second Infantry and a military band leading, followed by Governor Markham and Budd, then a long line of military units, exemp fires, and state officials in carriages. Oath in the Assembly Chamber, nineteen gun salute. tickets required for entry.
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Tramp Influx Sparks Vigilance Efforts Across California
Across California towns alarm rises over tramp influx from north and east. Santa Ana plans vigilance committees. Santa Cruz orders feeding only for workers, not prisoners. Merchants form safety committees in Ausurn to guard against winters tramp invasion. Police in Qagland deploy patrols in begging districts. Congressional actions include bills on murder definitions, penalties, and land settlement delays. Port Townsend report queries wreckage origin linked to Montserrat and notes vast driftwood after Oregon wrecks.
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First silver certificate sale in over a year in New York
The first transaction in silver certificates for over a year occurred in New York with a sale of certificates covering 10,000 ounces of silver bullion at 60 cents. The piece explains these are not government notes. the Western National Bank of New York issues them to represent bullion ownership and deliver ounces on presentation. Treasury silver notes are legal tender and redeemable in standard dollars, while some oppose expanding silver money, favoring bonds instead.
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A Little Game Blocked at the State Capitol
Attorney General Beatty challenged lax bidding practices as he probed how state offices awarded contracts for stationery. Only one bid appeared, prompting inquiries into bid advertising. Ex-Secretary Grey said bidding was not required, but Beatty affirmed the mandatory nature of law and that state officers must follow it. Purchasing Board then opened a bidding period to allow all dealers to compete, ending favored deal options.
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Ways and Means Committee Drops Tariff Push This Season
Wasuketon January 11 The Ways and Means Committee met virtually and agreed that no tariff legislation will be pushed this section.
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Woman With Six Millions Takes Final Vows at Torresdale
Mother Katharine Drexel, heir to six million dollars, took her final vows at the Convent of the Blessed Sacrament near Torresdale. Archbishop Ryan administered the vows at 7 o'clock mass, with a high mass of thanksgiving at 10. The ceremony drew many local residents, including her sister Mrs Morrell. Four novitiates also joined, as the convent supports sixty three sisters educating colored and Native American children across multiple facilities.
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Idaho Legislature Signals Slow Caucus On Woman Suffrage
In Boise on January 10 the Senate saw a resolution for a constitutional amendment granting women suffrage. Nineteen Republicans signed a caucus call, eighteen refused, risking delay until after joint convention ballots. In Washington the Curtis murder bill passed the House, and in Indianapolis burglars assaulted Rev. A. E. Henshaw and his wife, both severely wounded. Scotland faces a severe storm with 20 feet of snow and frozen Loch Lomond.
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Sailor Adolph Frietsch eyes Pacific crossing on new craft
Muuwaures January 10 report Captain Adolph Frietsch, who sailed from Muuwaures to Queenstown in the Nina, plans a Pacific crossing in a similar craft. Exhibition in London at $260 weekly, he says he has an offer to sell, then will build another boat in San Francisco and sail to Melbourne stopping at Honolulu.
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California Inaugurates Governor Budd Amid Grand Ceremony
Sacramento witnessed a massive inaugural day as crowds packed the Capitol. Governor-elect Budd took the oath of office before Chief Justice Henshaw amid military bands and salutes, while Gov. Markham stood nearby.
Perkins Captures California Caucus Amid Bolters
Sacramento and San Francisco dispatches report Republican Senatorial caucus victory for Perkins with 47 of 87 members present. Four bolters fled as roll call began. Many see Perkins needing 16 more votes to secure a majority. discussions mention De Young, Bowers, and a possible compromise candidate Irving M. Scott. Additional items cover frauds in recounts, currency reform proposals, and various legal notices and incidents.
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Plutocrats and the price law in an inspired catechism
An an early 20th century style catechism questions how prices reflect supply and demand and accuses plutocrats of deceiving the public. It argues money pressure lowers consumption, calls for humane finance and public employment, cites Civil War mass employment, and claims 1866 marked plutocrat control and ongoing money debasement and gold lockup. The speaker signs as FARMER.
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Two Carson Gentlemen Fight on Street in Impromptu Bout
Last night in Carson two prominent local men staged a street fight ending after bystanders intervened. A separate report notes a suicide attempt under unclear circumstances, with the wound not deemed life threatening. The Forum magazine in New York trimmed annual price from five dollars to three. Other notices include marriage entries for Nelson and O’Brien in Reno and nearby locales.
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