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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1896
Page
4
Citizens packed the House galleries as the debate on the silver standard and coinage act unfolded. Speaker Crippen and senators disputing bimetallism argued the 1878 coinage policy, its effect on prices and gold parity, with sharp exchanges on international monetary theory and the danger to U S credit.
Wild crowd gathers as Jackson and Walling face murder charges in Campbell county for Pearl Bryan’s killing. A canal headless body rumor and Kentucky indictments stir efforts to capture all suspects. Court crowd, guards, and possible cross-state requisitions mark a tense day.
Britain debates a pension for the Duke of Cambridge, seeking an annual grant of around 00 pounds. He already receives 11,000 pounds yearly as an honorary colonel’s pay and lacks a $60,000 annual allowance. The issue highlights the government’s intent to provide a favored pension, with critics noting the vast public funds involved in royal allowances.
The Deaconesses delegation held formal sessions in Minneapolis on February discussing work in the Methodist church order. Miss Drover and Miss Golder contributed reports from Chicago and Cincinnati, with Mina Allie Kerrimner and Miss Prichard reading on organization of the Mexican hospital, while Dr Floyd and Dr Woodbeck spoke at the evening session. The Gold Water men warmed up with a Nebraska Pitcher and a platform plank proposes a treasury backed by the nation's credit and a gold to silver ratio of 16 to 1.
February 14 at Bridhand Quetisland the Brisbane river overflowed and a small steamer named Peral capsized while crossing with about passengers. Four people were saved as the swift current threatened the river banks and the Victoria bridge.
Havana reports a dispatch stating insurgent leader Felix Denis was killed in a clash with Spanish troops and that many of his followers surrendered to authorities. Also, Tacoma school board notes a court ruling enabling a proposed course, with mentions of school actions and upcoming meetings.
A reform effort backed by the Union Pacific Way Company and a Senate committee proposes reorganizing the government rail network. The plan calls for a three man board, treasury reforms, and authority to regulate transit, with powers to seize assets if payments default and to appoint a legal administrator if needed. The drive appears tied to broader fiscal and political maneuvering including pressure on Senate leaders and cabinet figures.
West Virginia Republicans gathered in Parkersburg to discuss the upcoming state and national campaigns. Ben Dawson of Kingwood presided as the meeting outlined plans to bolt to convention and elect Wel EE and alternates to the national convention.
In a sparse notice from Washington on February 1, the United States civil service announces vacancies for meat inspectors called examiners. Applicants must be college graduates with proven experience in handling meat products and at least three years of relevant work. Location options include New York, Buffalo, Philadelphia, Chicago, and other major cities.
Milton Ryans, chair of the farmers committee, announced that the Interstate Commerce Commission will order a small reduction in freight rates from Walla Walla to Portland after reviewing a complaint by farmers against excessive wheat rates on the U K R and N line. The commission has indicated the order will be prepared and printed soon.
Harmens a 59 year old tramp living in San Francisco was arrested in town after allegedly revealing where Wells Fargo money from an Overland Express robbery was buried near Sacramento. He led officers to a cache where about $70,000 of the more than $50,000 stolen was recovered, plus $200 and $5,000 in securities claimed as found.
A local committee today debated the need for a large venue to host the Republican National Convention. They rejected a grand exposition building as unsuitable and instead favored constructing a dedicated hall to meet convention requirements.
Mr Algernon Northwick Prediged was lauded at the Holborn hotel banquet for founding the Pett ore Pension Armabouse and Orphans Asylum Corporation six years ago. The event praised his efforts to aid dependents unable to work and to fund relief for those in need.
Four miners died in an unavoided accident at a mine in Reptile Michigan when a skip jumped the track and pulled in the men. Names given include Lan McGraw Angue James Dilgo Adolph Kollel Matthias Teedburk. injured are Charles Andere Ertek Marttas Mecrawy and Andrew Peterson. Blackburn leads in Kentucky race returns.
The Associated Press reports from London dated February 15 that Lord Dunraven’s reply to the New York Yacht Club was read aloud. He acknowledged recent charges against the Defender and thanked those showing him courtesy during the inquiry. Names linked to Lond Dunraven and club members are listed. the writer notes no apology from the New York Yacht Club for failing to substantiate the allegations.
The American steamer Paris from New York docked at Southampton and collided with the Majonty from the Isle of Wight. The Majonty sank but all crew were rescued and moved to safety.
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