Bryan On The Result Confident In Silver Cause
In the December North American Review, Bryan argues the election mainly tested the silver issue. He calls it a temporary defeat but permanent gain for bi metallism, notes strongest support where long study occurred, and asserts four more years will convert skeptics. He cites past party shifts and warns gold Democrats cannot disguise their aims.
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New York
North American Review
Bryan
Greeley
Tilden
Blaine
Harrison
Cleveland
State faces deficit and bonds may be issued
The state anticipates a $500000 deficit in sight, potentially nearing $1000000 by the end of the biennial period, prompting talk of issuing bonds for the first time since the war. Lawmakers plan a special session in January to revise revenue laws amid tax inequities and unpaid November warrants. State institutions grow increasingly strained as finances worsen.
Will Operate the Toad near Fort Scott to Anthony
Dwight Bramen of New York appointed receiver of the St. Louis Kansas and Southwestern railroad plans to operate the 60 mile line abandoned by Frisco. He has traffic deals with Missouri Pacific and Santa Fe, rented equipment, and will hire 100 men next Thursday. He vows no freight will return to Frisco.
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Topeka
Dwight Bramen
New York
St. Louis, Kansas and Southwestern Railroad
Frisco
Fort Scott
Anthony
Bramen
Missouri Pacific
Santa Fe
Union Pacific
Disappearance of Worcester Institute Student
Frank Flickinger of Worcester Polytechnic Institute, a sophomore suspended after a bonfire incident, has vanished from Worcester a week ago. Rumors place him possibly joining Cuban insurgents or leaving for the theater in the West. His home is Cleveland where his father leads Flickinger Wheel Works.
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Worcester
Mass
Frank Flickinger
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Flickinger
Cuba
Cleveland
Flickinger Wheel Works
Bishop Walker Accepts Western New York Bishopric
New York December 1 Bishop Walker of North Dakota has accepted election as bishop of western New York. He has informed Rev Dr Lobbell of his decision. Induction date to be settled.
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Walker
New York
North Dakota
Episcopal Diocesan Council
Lobbell
Hebrew Sabbath School union opens annual session in Louisville
The Hebrew Sabbath School union, adjunct of the Union of American Congregations, began its annual session in Louisville. Nearly all rabbis in the union attend. Dr. Phillipson urged establishing mission schools in large cities for the children of the poor.
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Hebrew Sabbath Union
Louisville
Hebrew Sabbath School Union
Union of American Congregations
Phillipson
Winter sale of thoroughbreds opens in Lexington
The winter sale begins in Lexington with about 1,000 horses to be sold this week. Opening prices are low as a payers crowd watches. Top bid reaches 750 dollars for a King Eric colt out of Mary Parks, bought by Byron McClelland.
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Lexington
King Eric
Dom Mary Parks
Byron McClelland
Missouri Pacific Wins in Elevator Privilege Dispute
The United States Supreme Court, in an opinion by Justice Gray, refused Nebraska state relief against Missouri Pacific Railway. The case involved the Farmers Alliance of Elmwood seeking to erect a grain elevator, with the state board of transportation ordering the railroad to grant the privilege. The court held the alliance was a private voluntary group, and the move to use railroad land for private purposes violated due process and the Fourteenth Amendment.
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Farmers’ Alliance
Elwood
Board of Transportation
Nebraska Supreme Court
United States Supreme Court
Gray
Retaliation Favored Over European Trade by U S Consul
United States Consul General M Judd in Vienna advocates retaliation against European nations to protect American trade. He cites Austrian glucose duties rising from 7 to 8 florins per 100 kilos, effective Dec 1, aimed at the United States. Judd suggests other products like porcelain and glassware could face similar barriers. Also notes Life Saving Service progress and two bank failures in Missouri and Texas with details on bank conditions and officers.
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Wassington
United States
M. Judd
Vienna
America
Judd Sys
Wasa Hinaton
Kimball
Atlantic
Gulf Coasts
Great Lakes
Pacific Coast
Falls of the Ohio
Louisville
Washington
Coffin
Missouri National Bank of
Kansas City
Bank Examaminer Forman
First National Bank
Chapman Surrenders Pending Habeas Corpus Challenge
Elverton K R Chapman, jailed in 1891 for refusing to testify before the Senate sugar trust investigation, says he will surrender to the court in Washington. His lawyers will seek a writ of habeas corpus to test the law's constitutionality. Yale Extends Olive Branch to Harvard in athletic return. Tredway becomes Sioux City YMCA athletic director.
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Chapman
New York
Elverton KR
Senate Sugar Trust Investigation Committee
United States Supreme Court
Washington
Yale
New Haven
Harvard
Tredway
Sioux City
Ralph B. Tredway
Young Men’s Christian Association
National Council of G A R Meets at Buffalo Banquet
National council of administration of the G A R met in Buffalo with Commander in Chief Clarkson presiding. Attendees included Armstrong Indianapolis Schechler St Paul Scott Fairfield Shaw Brooklyn and others. Encampment planned for the last week of August 28 to 31 in Buffalo. A reception banquet honored Clarkson and council members at Elliott Square club. A McKinley telegram awaited the chief of staff.
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National Council of Administration of
G. A.R
Buffalo
Burrato
National Council of Administration of the
T. S. Clarkson
William H. Armstrong
Indianapolis
Alfred Schechler
St. Paul
Thomas W. Scott
Fairfield
Charles W. Shaw
Brooklyn
Roscoe D. Dye
Michigan
General Clarkson
Canton
National Council
Elliott Square Club
Oregon Short Line Foreclosure In Utah
An application for a decree of foreclosure for the Utah portion of the Oregon Short Line and Utah Northern railroad was filed by the American Loan and Trust Company and James M. Hall trustee before Judge Sanborn in a United States court. The matter is under advisement. Wassington reports show United States loan premiums and discounts totaling over 178 million dollars from 1789 to 1895 with millions in commissions. Opening For American Wheat Greece faces high prices due to Russian harvest, with prospects for American hard wheat exports. First Ohio National Guards to escort McKinley to inauguration, funded by encampment appropriation. Richard Rowe extradited from Mexico and convicted in Poweshiek county treasury looting case.
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Uish Northern
Utah
American Loan and Trust Company
James M. Hall
Sudge Sanborn
United States
Wassington
J. Fount Tillman
Register of the Treasury
Washington
Horton
Athens
State Department
Russia
Greece
McKinley
Cincinnati
Ohio National Guards
Hunt
Richard Rae
Montezuma
Richard Rowe
Mexico
Poweshiek County
Dynamite on Snow Ice Gorge Floods Vast Dakota Blizzard
In St Paul a great blizzard leaves five dead as extreme cold freezes snow into massive ice bergs. Dynamite blasts drifted snow while stock and fuel falter across the Dakotas. Rail lines reopen. Elmer Holte, 14, frozen to death after a wood gathering trip near Ada, Minnesota.
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Treach
Telegraph
Dakota
Dakotas
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Portland
Tower City
Fargo
Mandan
Elmer Holte
Ada
Minn
Poplar Woods
Hekte
Ice Gorge Floods Chippewa Mouth Four Units Flee
A Wisconsin flood driven by an ice gorge at the Chippewa River mouth forced residents on the Durand lowlands to flee in night robes. Many suffered frostbite as they sought safety, with 40 to 50 rescued by an engine and coach before rising waters forced the train back. Remaining families faced losses of stocks and winter supplies as tracks flooded.
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St. Pau
EU Claire
Durand
Ladies of G A R Circle Holds Open Meeting
Laura B Sawyer Circle of the Ladies of the Grand Army met in the Grand Army hall on Saturday night with many present from soldier and citizen ranks. The program featured an opening ode, a solo by Elsie Kramer, remarks by Keokuk president Armilla E Sherman, and addresses by Major H G Curtis and Comrade Kramer among others. Six new members were pledged, and the circle plans to meet every second and fourth Saturday, continuing its work of mercy. Additional notes promote Steinke's boys clothing, Ayer s Cherry Pectoral, and a prospectus from Highland Park College Des Moines with a free copy offered by the principal.
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Laura B. Sawyer
Grand Army
Grand Army Hall
Hully
Grant
Elsie Kramer
Armilla E. Sherman
Keokuk
Emma Hull
H. G. Curtis
Kramer
Frances Bell
The Markets Live Stock Hogs and Cattle at Chicago
Market summaries show hog receipts of 36 000 with mixed and heavy prices ranging from 3 15 to 3 60 and light hogs at 3 30 to 3 60 while cattle receipts total 4 000 and markets stand steady. Numerous property and loan transfers accompany the market report including Rowleys addition Massena and Atlantic holdings. An advertisement for Ayers Sarsaparilla appears asking readers to consult Ayer's Almanac testimonials.
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