Riordan Dies After Sparring With Bob Fitzsimmons
Syracuse Nov 17 Riordan dies from injuries after a sparring session with Bob Fitzsimmons at Jacob’s Opera House. Fitzsimmons and partner Don Riordan faced manslaughter charges. bail set at 10000. Fitzsimmons tearfully protested the blow’s severity, while witnesses noted Riordan’s heavy drinking and stage walk.
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Tea Going Up Heavy Rise in the Price Is Now Almost Certainty
New York reports the China Japan war will lift tea costs for Americans. Importers say prices will rise unless the war ends soon. If China must pay indemnity, it will seek funds via export taxes and higher tea prices. China has informed traders the new crop may cost more than double.
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Lynchers in Indiana plan to hang murderer
In Indianapolis on November 17, Joe Conrad shot shoemaker John Motts on Zionsville streets. Motts is not expected to live. A mob gathered after a preliminary hearing, intending to lynch Conrad, but Marshal Hoover redirected to a different route to take the prisoner to jail.
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Tickets to Baptist Bazaar Free With Purchase
Allen Clegg and Co announce a Monday sale with a free season ticket for every customer who spends $1.00. Bargains include 109 dozen ladies Swiss embroidery goods at greatly reduced prices, 50 dozen gents bordered chiefs, hose and half hose, ribbed balbriggan, and new dress fabrics including covert cloths and 45 inch all wool serge. Come early to avoid the crowd.
Carlisle Is Puzaard and the Currency Crisis Debate
A long discussion on currency reform and treasury reserves follows city and national figures. The piece notes gold withdrawals, bond doubts, and Carlisle's stance. It cites historic redemptions, imports, and exports, plus a Texas congressman’s protest. A weather note reports heavy rain in Philadelphia hindering a Penn football game.
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California Syrup of Figs Ad Offers Remedy
Vintage advertisement extols a fig syrup product as a pleasant cleansing tonic for kidneys bowels and relief from constipation. It claims rapid action, broad benefits, and wide availability in bottles and 60 cent sizes, urging readers to procure from local agents.
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Bond Debates and Global Turmoil Hit Headlines
The Nov. 17 digest reports tension over the bond issue between President Cleveland and Secretary Carlisle amid denials and patched-up explanations. Chicago bankers resist large new issues, preferring New York and Boston as gold awaits. Treasury gold net loss since the call reaches 1.205 million after exchanges with treasury notes and U S mints. Child and worker distress in railway unions, Tennessee death sentence for two brothers, Texas cotton crop uncertainty, and floods in England with Eton closed. Germany declines mediation in Sino Japanese tensions. Kentucky fire destroys multiple buildings with substantial losses.
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Representative Storer to probe Gresham mediation remarks
In Washington on November 17 Representative Bellamy Storer announces plans to introduce in Congress a resolution requesting an inquiry into Secretary Gresham's suggestion that the United States act as mediator with China and Japan. He argues the 1858 treaty references good offices, not presidential mediation, and doubts the need to preemptively judge China or Japan as unjust. The Chinese minister met Gresham with two aides, deemed insignificant by officials, while Ambassador Patenotre of France conferred in the diplomatic room in a long, animated discussion.
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O'Malley Surrenders as Wanted State Senator
State Senator John O'Malley, sought by Chicago police since election night, surrendered. He faces charges of wounding a bartender and a cab driver and is accused of complicity in the murder of Gus Collander, the judge of election. O'Malley denies ballot box theft and says he fled to New York after the election night riot.
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Maloney to Probe General Managers Case
Attorney General Maloney plans to examine the evidence before the strike commission to determine if the General Managers association violated state law. He notes he has not read the fall report and will consider the evidence, expressing confidence in Judge Worthington’s decision though the matter may not proceed.
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