Treasury to issue bonds as reserve falters
Washington August 12 Special. A new issue will be made the moment the reserve is threatened. The president plans action with Congress only after currency matters are considered. Bond terms may be set with a syndicate, replacing greenbacks with gold bonds. Treasury notes show large withdrawals, stock and bank dynamics drive policy amid market volatility.
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Ashington
Wall Street
I Mbard Street
Dicate
Treasury Department
Congress
Treas Department
Treasury
Reland
Shington
New York
ant-Morgan
United States Treasury
Syndicad
Iatel
Conference of Free Silver Democrats Set in Washington
Discussion by silver and gold men on the April 4 financial plank departed from free silver at 16 to 1. A conference of free silver Democrats will meet in Washington Wednesday, extending to Friday, with Senator Harris presiding and Casey Young likely as secretary. Prominent Democrats from several states gather to discuss objectives and potential executive-committee construction, aiming for a practical business meeting rather than a full convention.
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Washington
Free Silver Democrats
Harris
Semessee
Jones
Arkansas
Turple
Casey Young
Owever
Messrs. Jones
Tamvava's AEW Committee Formation Draws Large Crowd
A dense audience gathered at Pamimanuy Hall in Wigwam, New York, for the erpamazanen meeting of Tammanuy Committee. Permanent officers were named including Henry D. Purvey as chair and James TR. Mairtin as chair man. The executive committee re-elected officers later that night.
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Meeta
Orgaunizes
New York
Pamimanuy Hall
Tammany Braves
Lecom Mites
Stallows
Henry D. Purvey
Joan B. McGoldrick
W. HH. McDonough
Job G. JT. Mayers
George W. Phinkett
Thaddeus Momarity
Charles F. Allen
Vce
Elon
McQuad
Rober Kelly
Jiames TR. Mairtin
Robert D. Petty
Edward Bell
Grant of Time to Enter Demurrer in Sheriff Case
Lawyer Edward Grasse for Sheriff Tamsen asked Recorder Goff for time to file a demurrer to an indictment tied to a July 4 postores case. The court granted an extension to September 1. Delegates to the Baltimore party conventions favored Lloyd Lowndes for governor with Malster likely carrying the second district.
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Sufe
New York
Edward Grasse
Tamsen
Lad- Tow Street
Goff
Grasse
Lindsay
Lowndes
Etenior
Baltimore
Deventes
Lloyd Lowniles
Striets
William T. Malster
Knights of Pythias Win Right To Use German in Rites
Judge Brentano in Chicago's superior court grants Waldeck lodge Knights of Pythias permission to use German in its rituals. The ruling mandates restoring Waldeck’s charter, returning about 1410 dollars of property, and providing the password order. An injunction against further interference remains permanent. appeal planned.
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Ights of Pythias
Chicago
Brentano
Thas
Waldeck Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Grand Lodge
Ain
Grain Lodge
Charles Anthony
Supreme Court
Movement to spread Bible study in the South
An auxiliary of the Society of Religious Education formed in Asheville to promote Bible study across the South. Bible classes and study unions will be created, with Asheville as the center for auxiliaries in major towns. Dr. Gilbert, Rev. H. G. Pearson, and Dr. A. H. White spoke on awakening Protestant churches to home Bible study and a broader Southern chautauqua movement.
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Asheville
N. C
Society of Religious Education
Southern Biblical Assembly
Society
H. G. Pearson
A. H. White
Pearson
South
Assembly
Southern Chautauque
White
Gilbert
All Quiet at Jacksons Hoee Hunters Sent to Reservation
Telegraph from Jackson Hole dated August 11 reports Colonel Randall with Lieutenant Hamilton rounding up Lemhi Pete and a party of seventeen Indians at the Teton mountains. They are sent home to the Lemhi reservation, with Nemitz the wounded Bannock in camp. Exposition workmen strike in Berlin demanding higher wages.
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Washington
Jackson's Hole
Army Headquarters
Coppinger
Randall
Hamilton
Lemhi Pete
Sixty Pont
Teton Mountains
Lemhi Reservation
Nemitz
Bannock
Berlin
Liberty Bell Should Go to Atlanta Exhibit
The Evening Telegraph endorses the temporary removal of the Liberty Bell from Independence Hall for the Atlanta national exposition. It argues the public benefit, patriotism, and Philadelphia’s custodianship, noting risk of harm is minimal and recalling Philadelphia’s earlier Chicago journey as a model for a patriotic, unifying mission nationwide.
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Philadelphia
Independence Hall
Atlanta, Ga
Evening Telegraph Today
Atlanta
South
Uolone
LeClure
Chicago
Philadellhla
Felder in New York Eyes Exposition Exhibits
Mr Clinton Felder the Cotton States and International Exposition agent arrived at New York to boost manufacturer interest in the Atlanta exposition. He notes New York has only seventy exhibits secured versus Ohio with twenty and Connatt with one hundred. Felder will stay at Gilsey House until Sunday to arrange signed space for prospective New York contributors.
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iNew York
Clinton Felder
Atlanta
Fifth Avenue Hotel
Felder
Ohio
Clonnatt
New York
Smallpox Increase Among Negro Colonists in Texas
In San Antonio on August 12, the government quarantine camp near Eagle Pass houses 335 negro colonists with 120 patients in the smallpox hospital. Thirty more refugees from the abandoned Mexican colony are expected tomorrow as new cases rise, with deaths averaging five daily.
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Texas
San Antonio
Tex
Eagle Pass
Durant Case Hearing On Hanging Discussion
In San Francisco August 12 a Durant case resumed with a court discussion on hanging among court attaches. Durant showed no interest as Judge Murphy prepared to rule on the district attorney Barnes's motion to excuse Juror Brown amid a large crowd awaiting the judge's decision.
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San Francisco
Durant
Murphy
Barnes
Brown
Contempt Motion Teed Up as Juror Brown Fails to Clear Name
Proceedings in Howell county hinge on juror bias after a district attorney motion. Judge rules contempt citations can be delayed, placing papers on file for later action while noting no evidence of bad faith against Brown. Twenty two veniremen examined, eight seated, adjourned to morrow morning. Then a separate Philadelphia blaze engulfs Brown & Bailey factory, burning two adjacent buildings. About 200000 in damage. Five year old Louis Roth feared dead as flames reach Willow Street residence.
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Howell County
Msista
Philadelphia
Franklin and
Eighth Streets
Callowhill
Buttonwood
Willow Streets
Brown & Bailey
Franklin Street
W. J. Buck, Sons & Co
Franklin
Louis Roth
Willow Street
Roth
Dinkins Slayers Hire Noted Mississippi Lawyers
In Brandon Mississippi August 12 the four men charged with killing J T Dinkins are said to have employed top legal talent, including A J McLain Tom Catchings L W Magruder Dabney of Vicksburg and Judge Solomon Calhoun. The grand jury is expected to indict them soon.
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Dinkins
Jackson
Miss
Brandon
Uttle
Here
Thursagy
Dabney Marshell
A. J. McLauin
Tom Catchings
L. W. Magruder
M. Dabney
Vicksburg
Solomon Calhoun
J. L. McCaskill
Threatened Revolt in Iowa Over Democratic Platform
Special wires report a revolt against the Iowa Democratic anti silver platform adopted by the state convention. In Council Bluffs two county committee members, including W H Ware, resign their posts but will not join another party, with indications the whole committee may quit. Judge W C James denounces the Marshalltown convention claims and accuses Cleveland democrats of selling out to goldbugs, boosting Republican advantages on finance. J J Shea, head of the free silver committee, accuses federal price holders of intimidation to block the free silver amendment.
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Democratic Committee
Omaha
Neb
The
World-Herald
Iowa
Blaffa
W. H. Ware
W. C. James
Marshalltown
Republian
Cleveland Facion
Cleveland Democrats
Cleveland
Democratic Party
J. J. Shea
Democratic Free Silver Committee
Justice Howell E Jackson Laid to Rest at West Meade Farm Cemetery
The body of Justice Howell E Jackson was interred in a private family plot at Bella Meade stock farm six miles west of Nashville this morning at 10 30. The funeral cortege left West Meade after 9 o'clock and reached the cemetery in under an hour. Clergymen Revs J H McNeilly and R Lin Cave officiated with simple grave rites. Chief Justice Fuller and Justice Brewer attended along with many prominent locals and visitors from other states.
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Welle Meade
Nashville
Tenn
Justice Howell E. Jackson
Bella Meade Stock Farm
West Meade
Justice Jackson
Reva. J. H. McNeilly
R. Lin Cave
Justice Fuller
Justice Brewer
Supreme Court
New Trial Motion Filed for New Orleans Aldermen Conspiracy Case
In New Orleans on August 12, lawyers for Thomas Haley and Peter Canfield, convicted in June of conspiracy, filed a motion for a new trial claiming a $37,400 bribe from Louisville and Nashville railroad for privileges. Sentencing was postponed. hearing date set for Thursday to argue the motion.
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New Orleans
Thomas Haley
Peter 2
Canfield
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Crisp Criticises Gully Election Without Vote
Ex speaker Charles Crisp and American officials critiqued the British Commons election of Speaker Gully noting no recorded vote was taken. They contrasted it with the American practice, commented on parliamentary seating, and observed Lords attendance while Crisp planned a Paris trip and return to monitor actual legislation.
The New Parliament Opens in London with Speaker Re-Election
The fourteenth Victoria era parliament opened amid early seat争 for seats. Mr Hatch and Mr Ashcroft arrived before dawn while government members claimed many seats by placing hats on them. Mr Gully was re-elected Speaker with broad cross party support as the house heard the royal proclamation and officials in scarlet and ermine attended. Notables in the galleries included Charles Crisp Thomas Bayard and Edwin v Uhl as the Lords and Commons adjourned after ceremonies.
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Queen Victoria
Mr. Hatch
Ashcroft
Gully
Black Rod
House of Commons
House of Lords
Lord Halsbury
Coventry
Limerick
Cross
Balfour
Burleigh
Halsbury
Cleri
John Mowbray
William Court Guily
Arthur J. Balfour
Treasury
William Vernon Harcourt
Exchequer
Mr. Balfour
Sir Willam
Joseph Chamberlain
Speaker Gully
Mr. Gully
John Els
House
Charles Crisp
House of Representatives
Thomas F. Bayard
Great Britain
Edwin v. Uhl
Sever
London Parliament and unemployed questions surface in memorials
Five prominent religio-social settlement leaders in London have presented a memorial to Lord Salisbury urging action on unemployment. Salisbury pledged careful consideration. The government plans a supplementary estimate for small arms and ammunition and faces a likely debate as Times and Daily News report.
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London
Toynbee Hall
Whitechapel
Lord Salsbury
Bradford
England
Lord Salisbury
House of Commons
William St. John Brourick
Times
Daily News
Cuba Insurgents Favor Concessions Over Independence
Sent hints from Havana describe insurrectionists valuing home rule or protectorate status over outright independence. They claim Spain may concede before war broadens, while Cuban forces report several engagements with government troops, with mixed losses and tactical movements across Duaba Baracoa and nearby fronts.
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Ward Line
Mexcan
Havana
Martinez Campos
Campos
Bayamo
Maceo
Santiago
Cuba
United States
Spain
Santiago de Cuba
Major Gonzalez
Ruen
Carreras
Cuaba
Duaba
Baracoa
Fhe
Cabanas
Sebomequito
Mayaty
Luque
Santa Clara
Rego
Gagilafichito
Trinidad
Hoyo Padina
Disgrace Killed Him George Loehner Dies After Arrest
George Loehner, a bookkeeper at the work house in Cleveland, died shortly after a $6,000 defalcation was discovered. A warrant followed the shortage, a portion of which he had refunded after an interview with Mayor McKisson. Loehner collapsed at county jail and died at 7 o'clock, with doctors attributing death to shock from the arrest and discovery.
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George Loehner
Cleveland
Loehner
McKisson
Denby Secures Redress Promise for Outrages in China
Washington reports say Minister Denby obtained a promise of redress for past outrages and future protection of American missionaries in China. Rear Admiral Carpenter orders safeguards at Chinese ports. gunboat Machias at Che Foo. ships Torktown Shanghai Concord Chemulpo Petrel Monocacy positioned as tensions ease. James T.M. Branch named Virginia bank examiner to succeed John M. Miller Jr.
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Navy
China
Denby
Carpenter
United States
Adee
State Department
McAdoo
Navy Department
Newell
Detroit
Pagoda
Foo Chow
Dace
Kucheng
Nagasaki
Che Foo
Machias
Baltimore
Asiatic Station
Shanghai
Concord
Chemulpo
Corea
Fokehama
Port Arthur
Fung Fuh
Board of Foreign Affairs
Yung Fuh
Sung Fuh
Fuy Pak
Inghok
trans-Siberian
Admiral Carpenter
James TM. Branch
Richmond
National Bank
Virgina
John M. Miller
Ferdinand at Sofia Receives Warm Welcome
Prince Ferdinand arrived in Sofia on August 12 and was greeted with a hearty welcome by the people. In replying to the mayor he declared he was content with the royal enthusiasm shown by the populace, noting absence of Monsignor Clement from the deputation note.
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Sofia
Ferdinand
Monsignor
Clement
Tiruneva
Petersburg
Lightning strikes kill Fowler family in South Carolina
A Spartanburg dispatch reports a lightning strike at Fairmont near Columbia killing Miss Janie Fowler and her brother William and injuring two more Fowler family members. An old nearby black woman was killed, Captain C. C. Chase’s home was badly damaged, and several trees were torn by the bolt.
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Columbia
8. C
Tate
Spartanburg
S. C
Fairmont
Janie Fowler
William
Fowler
Glenn Springs
C. C. Chase
Tragedy at Dyer station ends in double murder
A Trimble dispatch reports a confrontation between a white wheat thrashers helper and a young black worker near Dyer station. The black man was hacked and mangled after a knife attack while the white man who killed him was killed by the black man’s furious father with a pitchfork.
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Memphis
Venn
Trimble
Dyer Station
Seventeen Robbers Shot in Mexican Pursuit of Bandits
From Fronteras Sonora six weeks after a messenger named John Wells was killed and $3000 stolen. Mexican authorities pursued the gang vigorously and convicted seventeen involved. An American among the accused. Forty others pressed into the Mexican army. Most captured in Fronteras. All robbers in that region either shot or under arrest. Receiver appointed at Dime Savings Bank in Willimantic with two receivers named and $500, four months for claims.
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Tilleson
Aris
Fronteras
Sonora
Mex
John Wells
High Warmen
Bisbes
Willimantic
Conn
Aumist
Shumway
John Xt. Hail
New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad
George EB. Stiles
Dime Savings Bank
Shumnway
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