Mecca Cholera Toll Tops Six Hundred in Dispatches
London dispatch reports cholera deaths in Mecca reaching six hundred and two thousand three hundred twelve in Jedda since the outbreak began. Attorney General Ellis of Michigan opines the Georgia insurance law compares well with other banking centers when aligned with national banking requirements, noting Georgia banks hold a much higher reserve. A Chicago grand jury heard startling testimony about a warehouse fire in cold storage, though details remain incomplete.
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London
Mecca
Jedda
General Ellis
Michigan
Georgia
Buaizies
Georgia Hanks
Chicycago
Bank suspended as deposits reach eight hundred thousand
A private bank in Chicago by the name First National Bank suspended operations Wednesday morning. A notice on the door declared the difficulty temporary. Bankers estimated deposits at about $800,000. The article notes that most depositors are Jewish dealers in small businesses and mentions broader discussions in government circles about cost-cutting measures for national commissions and World’s Fair boards. It also reports other midsize items including cholera deaths in Marseille and a naval explosion in Germany.
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First National R
Azarus Silverman
Treasury Department
National Commission
Board of
Indy
Carlisle
Chicago
Thsday
New York City
Karmania
Naples
Dr. Jenkins
Agnatiadis
Lis
Bettie
Tom‘Preston
Thompson
Preston
Gaston
Lexington
Columbia
Handy Kaigler
Kaigler
Lexington Village
Knigler
Kaiglet
New Relief Element Seen for New York Banks
A New York special reports a new relief element for banks amid low US bond values. Major banks plan to increase circulating currency beyond the current minimum, easing financial strain. Projections indicate eight to ten million dollars may be added soon with orders placed for new bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
Washington
Washington Gossip Day by Day in the National Canal
The report covers bank suspensions and deposits as of July end, national bank totals, and changes in circulation. It notes minister Blount's Hawaii report, a pending Senate currency bill, and anticipated White House talks on silver. Chinese lobbying plans to repeal exclusion laws are also mentioned alongside maritime and political notes.
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Tional Bank
Ken/ gee
Jash
Birmingham
Als
Capital
Haid Elpaso National Bank
Texas
Blouut
Washington
Greshini
Ifditi Honoluli
Australia
Mr. Blount
San See
Hib
Treas
Congress
West
Preston
Vest
Crisp
Crati
Middle West Sty
Wyman
Marine Hospital Service
Hargis Rb
Chandeleur Station
Rick
Curtis
San Francisco
Blount
Hawaii
United States
Comemodore Skerrett
Boston
Capitol
Knifa
Great Chinese Corporation
Ann Myhich
Convention of Judges in Atlanta Gathers Georgia Supreme Court
The Convention of Heads of Georgia Superior Courts met in Atlanta on Monday morning in the state capitol to revise practice rules. Judge A. H. Hansell chaired the session with a roll call of judges from multiple circuits, and Judge Hansell was named permanent chairman while Mr. Logan Bleckley became secretary.
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Superior Courts of
Georgia
Atlanta
Superior Court
Senate
State Capitol
A. H. Hansell
Thomasville
Logan Bleckley
H. Fish
Americus
Southwestern
Homestead Mills Closing Affects Pamoie Steel Works
In Jilleburs Pennsylvania on Monday a dull trade period hits the steel industry. The Bee family reports reduced orders forcing adjustments at the Pamoie Steel Works. Workers endure shifts and a three week cycle amid unsettled markets and speculation.
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Pamoie Steel Works
Jilleburs
Ganned a Run and Postponed Action at New York Bank
Fragmentary text describes a bank run at a New York institution with depositors pursuing funds. Mentions intended action and a time frame of up to ninety days, referencing by laws and possible earlier periods. The legible phrases indicate confusion and disorder surrounding the bank's financial stability and depositor responses.
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New York
In a Common Cause at Chicago Silver Convention
The American Bimetallic League met in Chicago to press free silver and coinage reforms. Delegates from Democratic, Republican, and Populist camps crowded the First Methodist church with notable figures such as Governor Waite, Senator Stewart, and General Warner in attendance as talks urged repeal of the Sherman Act and silver remonetization.
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Chicago
First Methodist Church
Adj
Warner
Olio
Bimetallic League
Congressiai
Stewart
Nevada
Kolb
Alabama
Goodwin
Salt Lake Herald
Herman Taubenecke
People’s Party
Dubois
GE Thalio
Cistiniah Warner
Charman Warner
Carter Harrison
T.S. Patterson
Committee On Permanent Organization
Allen W. Thurman
Ohio
Joseph Hutchins
Colorado
Les Crandal
Washington
Atias Simpson
Illinois
S. Chase
Nebraska
National Banksup
United States
Powderly
Ignatius Donnelly
Senator Stewart
Thurman
J S. Dougherty
Texas
Congress
Knights of Labor
St. Louis
Assembly No
Hill
Three Months More And The Great World’s Fair Ends
The world’s fair is now half over with 17 000 000 attendance in the first three months. Three months remain before exhibitors move out displays and tear down. Afterward the park will belong to the people to use as they please, ending the greatest fair the world has known. The Blockade Raised. Sir Edward Grey announced the Breoch Hloskads of Bangkok has been raised.
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Tie Lancet
Snell
Prefectre
Marseilles
France
New York
World Office
Eal
Pulitzer
Valley Falls Cor Woontocket
R. T
Sirie Comanns
Valley Falls
Chicago
Eo Mt. Bailey
F- B. T. Hemboltz
A. Rebet
Wright & Harghey
Dlso
Board of Trade
John Cudaly
Paris
Bangkok
Siam
Council of Adiministration
Board of
Rouincil
Tacoton
Senate
Msg
Periall
White City
Edward Grey
Foreign Office
Goethe House of Coumons
Washburns Circular Outlines His Silver Views
George F Washburn of Boston national chairman of the eastern division of the people's party sends a circular to the state committee detailing anti silver positions. He brands the international bond issuing and silver boycotting syndicate led by Baron Rothschild as a world conspiracy to enslave and plunder. He argues the gold standard and foreign bankers seek to tighten circulation limits and force bond issuance. He urges Americans to resist foreign control and rally again for silver.
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George F. Washburn
Boston
Mass
People’s Party
State Committee
Baron Rothschild
America
Atlanta Centenary Plans and Regional Industry Briefs
Reports from across the South cover industrial upswings and disruptions. Anniston Cordage plans a $100,000 startup employing 75. Chino sugar factory, largest in the U S, starts with 2,000 local workers and 700 elsewhere. A Birmingham mass meeting pushes Sherman silver repeal. a murder and lynching near Montgomery shocks Alabama while Savannah grants free passes to agricultural society visitors. Banking failures in Birmingham and indictments in Nashville mark financial strain, and whisky seizures in Charleston probe the Evans law.
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Anniston Cordage Company
Als
Pioneer Citizens’ Society
Atlanta
Chino
Cal
United States
Beaufort
Charles
Hatteras
Edmund
A.B. Wheeler
Biltmore Brick and Tile Works
Asheville
N. C
Charles Moname
George W. Vanderbilt
Wheeler
Birmingham
Commercial Club Rooms
Montgomery
Texas
M. Marsh
Marsh
First National Bank of
Ala
First National
Charleston
South Carolina
Statesville
N.C
Evans
Southern Confederate Reunion Postponed to October
The Southern Confederate reunion, moved from Birmingham in July and postponed again from September 15 16, is now set for Monday October 2 in Birmingham. Cheap excursion rates are secured for the occasion. Hon WG P will be the orator, with the public urged to attend and keep up with the news.
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Birmingham
WG. P. Peo
Banking crisis and trade notes across the United States
The report describes widespread bank failures mainly in the west while New York banks remain sound and gold imports resume. Trade is mixed with grain prices up and stocks down, but cotton and wool markets weaken. Failures total 366 in the U S and 23 in Canada, with most banks failing in the western states.
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New York
Naik
Chicago
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Omaha
Sioux City
Kansas City
Denver
St. Louis
Knoxville
Neshville
Little Rock
Columbus
Macon
Mobile
Jacksonville
United States
Canada
West
Supreme Court of Georgia rules in Porter Stocks murder case
The Georgia Supreme Court affirms Judge Clark ruling in the Porter Stocks murder trial at Atlanta. It upholds a new trial after juror issues and mistrial declarations, noting no basis for former jeopardy. The decision emphasizes procedural correctness and leaves the case with continued emphasis on substantial questions of merit.
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Supreme Court of Georgia
Porter Stocks
Atlanta
Union
Clark
Alph Cissinl
Clarke
Stocks
Tri
Supreme Court
Auguss
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Chrisman
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Thed- Mont Mineral Company
A. R. Rudisil
Hjemult Controller Company
Alexandria
Branchille Mato
A Ald
Powell Oil Company
Irop
W. Powell and Associates
Goliad Water and Light Company
Goliad
Mementon
E'Ina Hice Mills
Joseph Menge
New Orlang
Clarksburg
W. Va
Butters and Bartlett
Grate Company
J. P. Clifford
Brimnswith
Faith
Porsrtho Ga
Elkin
Woodward
Wilmington
Pocahon
Buena Viga
Ind & Fo
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Paby
New Orleans
Inverne
Forsyth
Shelbyville
Tenn
Key West
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Kinston
A. Estion Mille
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Gastonia
Danville
Madisonville
Alvispe
Air P.cahontas
Norfolk
Wytheville
Memphis
Gossip
Convention OF Judges
Eeeanden Wednes
Wweres Fai
Biism “Bay National Bank Hillteoms
Willisth Schiwabacher
Orton
Inebéck
N. Ys
Guernsey
Bank of England
United ‘States
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Homestead Mills
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Tay
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