Bank Failure Strikes Bonner & Bonner in Texas
Tyler November 17 Bonner and Bonner, once a solid Texas bank, failed after receivership of the International and Great Northern Railway filed an attachment for 995219.19. Depositors faced losses while other banks remained solvent. H White Co and a few firms were also affected by the broader financial strain. assets reportedly exceed liabilities but uncertainty looms.
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Tyler
Bonner & Bonner
New Orleans
T. L. Campbell
International and Great Northern Railway Company
Felix McCord
Sr Reeran
Niall
First National
City National
Thein- Sarat
Pounge
Ner Hi
H.2, White ,& Co
Campbell
Skacing
Alliance Meeting in Indianapolis Weighs Fusion Prospects
Hundreds of delegates from all states converge at the Farmers Alliance gathering in Indianapolis to debate uniting with the People’s party and turning the Alliance into a political force. Delegates from Manual Benefit Association Knights of Labor National Alliance and Farmers Alliance and Industrial Union attend as the People’s party executive committee also surveys the scene. J Simpson visits to urge keeping the Alliance out of politics while February planned confederated groups may return home to urge a People’s party ticket. The contest to succeed L L Polk as president looms with several candidates and potential party upheaval expected.
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Polk
Indianapolis
Farmers’ Alliance
People's Party
Alliance
Munual Benefit Association
Knights of Labor
Natonal Alliance
Farmers’ Alliance and Industrial Union
People’s Party
J Simpson
Gran
Conductor Trainmen Strike Talk With Nashville Leaders
Nasnvnaz conductors and trainmen consider a strike on the Nashville Chattanooga and St Louis railway after talks with President Thomas. E E Clark praised Thomas for fairness and readiness to concede, while discussions on Western and Atlantic conductors and discharged men continued. Meanwhile in Boston the World WCTU discusses education departments' efforts toward total abstinence and presents reports including Miss Julian Ames on the press as educator.
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Thomas
Willin
Aeeinet
Seaheaeee Seat
Cheorgia Railway Commission
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Boston
Julian Ames
Fight Against the Lottery Governor Nicholls Responds
Governor Nicholls has replied to the New York meeting message outlining his stance in the fight against the lottery. The response reinforces opposition and calls for continued efforts to oppose lottery expansion.
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Nicholls
New York
Fatally Injured Wood Dealer in Decatur Street Accident
Amtasta Nov 17 John Bruce a wood dealer living at the corner of Decatur and Bell streets was seriously injured when his wagon collided with a passing train on the Moore street express. The wagon was wrecked, Bruce was thrown twenty feet, and he was taken to his home for medical care. No bones were broken but internal injuries were reported.
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Amtasta
John Bruce
Decatur
Bell Streets
Bruce
Santon Ie
Cotton Prices Fall as Atlanta Receipts Rise
Colonel Maddor sees low cotton prices as a disguise blessing for farmers. January cotton at noon 7.78 cents, close 7.81, down from 7.84 yesterday. Today’s receipts pegged at 82,000 bales, vs 56,000 bales a year ago. A prominent buyer says heavy receipts cause the decline and suggests planting rye as a winter crop for better returns. He recalls selling cotton for five cents a pound in lean times.
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Atlanta
Captain Bourke Released and Rio Grande City Arrests
Rio Grande City reports Captain John G. Bourke of Fort Marshall, and John Jordan, arrested Nov. 11 in Piron and Cerralvo, Mexico. They crossed from Cerrizgo, traveled 87 miles in 17 hours, were held several hours, disarmed, and later released after guards and officials concluded they were not revolutionaries. In a separate note, a Red Cloud agent describes Big Foot’s band revolting at Cheyenne Agency, with about sixty families involved.
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United States
Mexico
San Antonio
Rio Grande City
Bourke
John G. Bourke
Fort Marschal
John Jordan
Piron
Cerralvo
Cerrizgo
Jy Arnold
Carrigo
Guerre
Cavi
Ang
Cerralgo
Cerralco
Cansed
Pierre
Big Foot
Red Cloud
Cheyenne Agency
McKean
New York Canvassers to Meet on December Senate Control In Question
The New York legislature fight hinges on the state board of canvassers meeting in Albany the first week of December to tally votes and announce results. Republicans concede Democrats may control the Senate by 1 to 4 seats, with both parties contesting doubtful districts. If Democrats seat Blake of Sullivan County and two contested Senate districts, they could gain a three vote edge on joint ballot. Final outcome depends on canvass results and possible court challenges.
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State Board of Canvaosers
New Youk
New York
State Board of Candigeers
Albany
Nevy
Senate
Assemblyman
Blake
Sullivan County
Bea iAiee
State Board of Governoe
Sher
Ani
Sloat Vansett
Wheat Thieves Arrests Stir Noble Township
In St May’s Ohio on November 17 four prominent Noble township farmers face wheat theft charges. Peter Tabler reportedly confessed implicating neighbors and warrants issued for Thomas Doty Hiram Baker and Mike Botkin. Wheat found eaten at a home and an organized plan described as they planned to haul grain to Wapal awaits further arrests.
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St. May's
Noble Township
Peter Tabler
Tabler
Ohce Confesnes
Thomas Doty
Hiram Baker
Mike Botkin
Aoe
Baker
Peti
Botkin
Iiss
Wapalagate
Miner Lost Wife and Kids as He Sought Fortune
An Albaxaurque dispatch recalls that eighteen years ago George Cuniiff left his wife and two children in Joplin Missouri, then moved west to mine for riches. The wife later relocated to Kansas City while the husband vanished, with unclear details on his fate and whereabouts.
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Duxver
Albaxaurque
N. M
George Cuniiff
Joplin
Kansas City
Sal' Lake
Coal Famine and Cure400 Reported Amid Coal Field Strife
An evening paper notes coal shortages caused by the strike in coal fields and the ongoing effort to secure supplies. Reports indicate delays in delivery and a rushed search for remedies as workers and communities await relief.
Telegraph Telecommunication Patent Granted in United States
The United States Patent Office issued a patent to a telecommunication company for a telephoned connected system. A pending telegraph project was noted earlier, with mention of practical telephone use and related patent activity. Also reported: the American steamship Brixham stranded near the coast with cargo of steel rails, delaying travel from Philadelphia to the Pacific coast.
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Berliner
Wasaisatos
United Patent Office
Hieamner
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