Debated Carlisle plan for silver money reform report Monday
Witnesses and lawmakers in Washington weighing the Carlisle plan to back currency reform favor silver but questioned notes issue and bank reserves. Chemical National Bank official urged gradual action while warning against replacing gold with notes and stressing fiscal policy tied to prices and investment. Debate and committee report scheduled ahead of next week’s House vote.
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Carlisle
Chemical National Bank
Wasarsoms
D.C
House
Wenigist
Cary Usie
Johnann
Ohio
Wasursetox
Gay
W. Pst June
Willikens
Chemical National Bank of New York
New York City
Williams
United States
Flint
Mr. St. Jobe
Congress
Oliver Bever
Greere
St Jona
Sdretars
Chalrean Sprinaee
St John
Murder of Eugene Ward Stirs Frantic Investigation
December 15 reports from San Francisco say police probe a brutal murder at Lovelock Freight involving clerk Eugene Ward. investigators suspect jealousy and a discarded sweetheart’s rage, with valuables missing and no clear motive or suspects identified yet.
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Sas Francisco
Eugene Ward
Crue
Lovelock
Acd Bie
Ward
Canyon
Kelle
Mocey
Coly
Panic at a Revival Fire Sparks Stampede in Theatre
In Davis Theatre W Va on December 15 a revival drew a full crowd. At about 8 o'clock a loud crack caused a panic as people in the gallery rushed downstairs outrunning others in the balcony and pit. Several spectators were bruised and one man injured seriously. Police could not identify the source of the alarm.
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Hustevaros
W. Va
Davis Theatre
Anna Galee
Peli Mall
Poope
German Socialists Stand Firm as Reichstag Refuses Prosecution
In Benin on December 1, a Reichstag vote denied permission to prosecute socialist members who refused to cheer the Emperor. The decision signals a major government setback and tests the Emperor’s resolve amid potential changes in privileges. The monarch warned officers of "dark days ahead" as unrest grows.
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Bersaner
Benin
Wisto Ss
Tan Emperer
Reichsteg
King's Regiment
Hanover
French Line La Champieve Seized With Gold In Vaults
The La Champieve steamship carried gold across the sea on December 15. Reports list vault values totaling 24,700,000 with various firms named including Arard Freres, Kirnheimer & Co, Ladenburg, Thalman & Co, Baring, Mazone & Co, Hooke Wood & Co. The treasury balance stands at 1,035,001,227 with further engagements noted.
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Yuen
Ijne
la Champieve
Alocean
Tharard Freres
Kirnheimer & Co
Ladenburg
Thalman & Co
Baring
Zone & Co
Hooke, Wood &Co
Wastiseaux
D. C
Treasury
Statement on Harrison renomination from Buffalo man
The Buffalo man Alexander said General Harrison would accept a renomination for the presidency. Harrison declined to comment, stating he has no authority to speak for the ex-president on the subject. Harrison would not confirm or deny any willingness to seek another term.
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Harrison
Alexander
Buffalo
Ganerel Harrison
Hufalo
Harriton
Federation Debate at Desran Confronts Socialist Plank
December 11 report from Desran Cor covers the federation convention. Delegates resume discussion on the Socialist plank but vote against it. Jobe Burns urges removing unaligned members while praising the federation’s path forward. Burns warns labor leadership faces a changing movement and stresses decisive action.
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Desran
Cor
Clirex
Sofrick
Jobe Burns
America
Abe
Four Violent Deaths Reach Two Day Toll in Family
In December 1 report a husband returns to find his wife Mrs Wissinw Shearmas and daughter Mrs Clinton Davis murdered. Earlier in the week his son and daughter were killed by train workers. Police suspect robbery amid a spree as stock traders push bargain prices to move watches.
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Muney Janistons
Wissinw Shearmas
Mra
Clinton Davis
Sheartas
Ktaw
Win
Ditox & Co
Cheedon Hain Tated and Police Commission Action
The New York police commissioners today reinstated Captain who faced accusations in the Lexow Committee inquiry. The superintendent criticized the captain for alleged perjury and demanded testimony explaining yesterday’s events while Maris was urged to provide a fuller account.
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New York
Ey Cun
Lexow
Maris
Bowen Death Stuns New Orleans Boxing Scene
In New Orleans Bowen died from brain concussion after a bout with Lavigne. Lavigne and manager Fitzpatrick were charged with murder. others faced accessories charges as officials debated boxing’s future. Mayor Fitzpatrick revoked permits pending cause. Corbett and Simmons weighed in as the city quieted.
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New Orleans
Lavigne
Fitzpatrick
General Sporting News
Bowen
Wus
Sam Fitzpatrick
Jim K
Martin Murphy
Hilly McCarty
Albert Spillaney
Billy Layton
Howen
George Cousadine
John Duffy
Lavigue
Guilaume
Duffy
Spitzfaden
D. O'Malley
Billy McCarthy
Miaviene
Aalde
Boyren
New Deveans
Auditorium Club
Putzpatrick
Edo
Buddhist Missionary Adachi Plans San Francisco Temple
Bishop Gimyo Adachi of Yokoho-ji in Oyoto Japan arrives in San Francisco to establish a temple with attendant priests. He will lead missionary work across the city, focusing on preventing Japanese residents from drifting to other faiths and is especially harsh on Christianity. He expects to win many converts.
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San Francisco
Cal
Gimyo Adachi
Yokoho-ji
Oyoto
Japan
Adachi
Providence Editor Shot in Self Defense during Attack
David S. Lingane, Providence Evening Telegram managing editor, shot Osceola Cook after Cook struck him with a horsewhip. Lingane fired twice, hitting Cook in the neck and shoulder. Cook's wounds reported not dangerous. In a separate note, Bethlehem Iron Company won a Russian armor plate contract for 12,000 tons, worth about 4,000.
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Provinence
R. L
David S. Lingane
Providence Evening Telegram
Osceola Cook
Cook
Lingane
Bethetem Iron Co
Beratewem
Bethlehem Iron Company
Russia
Ieee
Meeting Boosts Confederate Home for Destitute Veterans
A Berkeley county gathering of ex Confederates and sympathizers advanced plans to establish a home for destitute ex Confederates in West Virginia. A joint committee of men and women was formed to raise funds and organize sub committees. A December 29 meeting will reorganize the J QA Nadenbourch camp as steps toward a statewide ex Confederate assembly in Charlotte next session. Also announced were today’s West Virginia postmaster appointments in Burnaville Darksville Harper Mills Rock Oak Hunter and other towns.
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J. QA. Nadenbourch
Charlotte
Legislatura
Wasutxotox
West Virginia
Burnaville
Braxton County
L. L. McKinney
Wilson
Darkenville
Berkeley County
Josephine Pine
Ella M. Pine
Harper Mills
Pendleton County
Lizabeth Harper
J. A. Harman
Rock Oak
Hardy County
J. H. Poland
W. W. Rica
J. W. Okey
Hunter
Belmont County
Frank McNichols
Baker Got All
Samuel C Sealy the defaulting bookkeeper of Sher and Leather National Bank faces arraignment in the U S Circuit Court. He allegedly received 10000 of 254000 stolen and Baker and Merritt connections cited. Seely fled toward Washington and suffered mental strain. Indictments also announced for the Denver murders with James Demady charged in the Tapper case tied to the Frovet society.
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Samuel C. Sealy
Sher and Leather National Bank
United States Circuit Court
Sarry
Angai
Seely
Seeler
Baker
Merritt
Seeley
Savage
Yrawick
See
Pennsylvgals
Washine
Harrisburg
Aida
Denver
Coro
Jebard Demady
Leca Tapper
Li Tapper
Merders
Lif Demady
Frovet Society of
Macquier
Chevaliier du Mour
Lena Tapper
Large Republican primary vote surpasses two years past turnout
The Republican primary drew a total vote over fifteen hundred higher than two years ago. City wards report varied tallies for mayor, clerk, sergeant, wharfmaster, and council branches, with names such as William T. Otto, J. A. Brits, and J. EK. Butts among listed candidates. Executive committee results show ward by ward tallies for nominees. upper precincts expect final results after 4:30 am.
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Thomas Davidson
Foccet Marrins
August Marschner
Fred Williams
E. P. Wheatleff
EB Uttermobien
August Kaoke
Fred Blum
Dr. Stathers
Alex Beabout
Dav Hopne
Louis
Seabsight
William Bowers
Charles Zulaul
Daniel Ingram
John Maren
William Stein
Charles Edge
Davidson
Branch County
Executive Committee
Rudolph Schaefer
W. W. Morgan
John Rodenbaugh
H. C. Mooney
William Turner
John W. Kindelbarger
Caleb Syms
S. O. Hoyesis
W. H. Hornish
Richard Robertson
Chas. F. Bachman
J. H. Beymer
Geo. W. Robinson
A.C. Davis
Geo. J. Caddie
Eigoth Wan
Private Mint Bust Captures Noted Counterfeiters at Bridgeport
New Haven December 15. Secret service agents raid a Bridgeport house used by James and Mary McGuire and Oliver and George Alles. The gang posed as boarders after arriving from New York on December 1 and operated a counterfeit plant with metal, engraving, and dies. The four were arraigned, bail set at $8,000 each, and await trial next Saturday. The woman who boarded the men was not implicated.
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Cons
Bridgeport
James M
Mary McGuire
Oliver
George Alles
New York
Nra McGuire
Secret Service
United States
Wright
Enya
He Loved Her and Sought Divorce Over Scandal
A sensational New York divorce suit begins as Thomas Burchell petitions absolute divorce from Delis Stacey, leading lady in Charley’s Aunt company. He alleges infidelity and a six-year acquaintance prior to marriage. Stacey denies the charge. The case names actor Brian Darien as corespondent and cites hotels in several cities.
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New York
Thomas Burchell
Delis Stacey
Carlos Frotman
St. Louis
Brian Darien
Burcheck
Darien
Burebell Brothers
Broadway
Burchell
Stacy
Bethany Normal Defeats Town Team 10 to 2 on Bethany Ground
The Bethany Normal School football team defeated Bethany town by 10 to 2 at Bethany College grounds. The game opened 3 to 0 for Bethany Normal, with key plays by Whitham, Miller, and Raw. Crowd cheered as the victorious team dominated the second half.
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Blevan
Bethat
Penant
Snoll
Columbias
Salbert’s Garden
Weat Liberty Siste Normal School
Bethany College
Coe
You Normal School
Hape
Norusl
Orsi i
Oitham
Whitham
Miller
Pion
Netwal
Hunt
Svewark
Brown
Night Robes and a Window View Shape Divorce Case
In a Washington D C divorce case dated December 15 the defendant Opel testified about a visit to the home of his mother Hester on Congress Street and his wife’s sister present. He described seeing items tied to a box in a room across from 440 Langley Avenue and identified a label reading Frank D. Brown Quincy. He recalled his wife being seen in a window with Brown and said the visits with the wife had become frequent, prompting the separation. The weather forecast notes cloudiness with rain and strong winds for West Virginia and nearby regions.
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Tex
James J. Corbett
Lavigne
Cisvinig
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Bowens
Jagd
Uenaxi
John L. Sulll
Bowen
St. Lor
Decemoula Opel
Frank D. Brown
Quincy
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Articus
Mr. Opel
Langiay Avesue
Jesuary
Liv
Pritsy Sfterscum
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