Trade treaties on Senate agenda after McKinley talks
Senator Cullom after visiting President McKinley in Canton says no general tariff bill next winter but urges passage of pending reciprocity commercial treaties. He notes Cuba Porto Rico and Philippines policy, denies Hanna's involvement in steel strike, and advocates selective tariff revisions via reciprocity pacts to mutual benefit.
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Chicago
McKinley
Canton
Cullom
Senate
Hanna
Congress
Philippines
Porto Rico
Cuba
Porto
Rico
United States
Wage Cut Threat Backed by Mills Faces Hurdles
At Fall River Massachusetts on August 6 a proposed 15 percent wage cut for print mill operatives was not signed by many manufacturers after a meeting dissolved the local pool for mill production. Promoters expected signatures to push a reduction, but disagreements and opposition among manufacturers hindered action. The current high wage scale, costly raw materials, and rumored labor unrest fueled doubts about profitability and the plan’s viability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River
Mass
Aigu
Manufacturers’ Association
Marlborough Hotel in New York Popular South Headquarters
The Marlborough on Broadway between 36th and 37th streets is described as popular with Southern visitors and business travelers. It offers European and American plans and is presented as a meeting point for the best class of southern guests in New York during summer or any time.
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New York
New York City
Marlborough
Broadway
South
National Banks Form After 1900 Act by Dawes
Washington report on the act of March 4 1900 shows 665 national banks organized in sixteen and a half months with capital totaling 34 267 000 and bond deposits of 20 006 200. Middle states lead in numbers while New England has the fewest.
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Washington
Dawes
United States
Middle States
Pacific States
Hawaii
New England States
New Hampshire
Connecticut
Maine
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Beanwart Life Shares Experience Across States
A fragmented notice notes an individual named Beanwart sharing experiences across multiple states. It mentions travel and personal stories, with emphasis on regional perspectives and time spent in each location. The readable bits suggest a feature style piece about personal journeys and state differences.
Boundary Line Delineation Between Tennessee and Virginia
Governors McMillin and Tyler reach an agreement on shared costs to delimit the boundary between Tennessee and Virginia. Commission includes two coast survey staff and one civilian. pay and salary differences set by law. Plan divides expenses equally, with total likely under 40 to 50 thousand dollars. Main Street at Bristol framed as the dividing line between the two states.
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Bristol
Main Street
Washington
McMillin
Tennessee
Tyler
Virginia
Coast and Geodetic Survey
Coast Survey
Boy Fires Rubbish Destroys Exposition Building
Kansas City Maine August 5 The Exposition building erected during the boom of 1887 at a cost of over 200000 was destroyed in under two hours by a fire started by a boy who lit loose rubbish on the floor. Hundreds gathered for a circus across the street causing a brief panic. The circus hands were called out and order restored with no injuries. The loss was reported as normal. The building was slated for demolition.
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Kansas City
Exposition
Boy
Bank Capital and Circulation Totals Rise by 1901
The record shows on March 4 1900 there were 3 617 banks with capital 816 008 083 bonds on deposit 241 60 ofrculation secured by bonds 216 3747 percent bonds secured by lawful money deposits in voluntary liquidation under receivers. By July 8 the banks numbered 4 217 with capital 559 556 695 bonds on deposit 929 348 480 circulation secured by bonds 2 327 039 373 and secured by lawful money 29 113 530. Net increases list 600 banks capital 48 249 680 bonds deposited 64 736 380 circulation secured by bonds and lawful money 161 750 17.
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Operaton
Downton
Old Soldier Denies Annexation Claims in Cuban Debate
General Maximo Gomez writes to General Vega denying self labeling as an annexationist and cites the Platt Law as clarifying the issue. The constitutional convention faces friction as Marel and Cisneros clash over apologies, resignations, and public manifestos amid Cuba's independence tensions.
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Havana
Maximo Gomez
Vega
Senor Estrada Palma
Puerto Principe
Senor Palma
Benor Giberza
Maret
Marel
Cuba
Senor Cisneros
Senor Giberga
Marti
Treasure of ancient kings found in Guatemala district
Official Jalizco journal reports a Mexican resident in Quiche district Guatemala uncovered part of the treasure of ancient Quiche kings. The hoard includes a crown valued at around half a million dollars, plus many jewels idols and other gold and silver items.
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Mexico City
State of Jalizco
Quiche
Republic of Guatemala
Haa
Virginia Dental School Dropped by Examiners
The National Association of Dental Examiners dropped the Virginia School of Dentistry of the Medical College of Virginia at Richmond and the National University dental department in Washington from its list of recommended colleges. Liabilities total 745,449 with assets at zero. In New York, August 5, H Morton Moore, a builder, filed for bankruptcy showing total liabilities of 745,443 with 300,400 secured and no assets.
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Virginia Dental School
Milwaukee
National Association of Dental Examiners
Lst of Colleges
Virginia School of Dentistry
The
Medical College of Virginia
Richmond
National University, Dental Department
Washington, D. C
New York
H. Morton Moore
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Fall
New England
Michitlin
Te Agents and Insurers
Suime
Prudential Building
Atlanta
Gomez
New York Weekly
Chapple
Cholly
Pinkie
Whitehall Street
Obo
Phillips & Crew Co
Peachtree
Oe. Burger
King Hardware Co
Insurance Company of America
Home Office
Newark, N. J
John F Dryden
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