Bimetallic proposals stall amid British hesitation
London reports on international bimetallic talks driven by the United States and France with Britain wavering over open mints and silver coinage. Wolcott, Stevenson, and Paine urged Britain to align, France agreed to open mints at 16 2/3 to 1, while Britain held firm against unlimited silver coinage. A second conference followed amid French caution and British conditions.
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United States
John Hay
Howard O. Wolcott
Colorado
A. B. Stevenson
Ilinois
Charles Jackson Paine
Massachusetts
Wolcott
France
London
Great Britain
Marquis of Salisbury
India
Bank of England
Straita Settlements
United Kingdom
Egypt
Trench
M. Geoffrey
Michael Hicks-Beach
Baron de Courceil
Walcott
Bondsmen Fare Court in Bartley Bond Case
Omaha Oct 28 bondsmen of ex State Treasurer Bartley won a suit to recover the half million dollar declaration in the state treasury. Judge Powell ruled the governor’s approval of the Bartley bond on Jan 3 1886 was essential to validity. The case may go to the supreme court or be retried.
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Omawa
Bartley Jefton
Attornay Smyth
Supreme Court
District Court
Brondsman
Lixconn
Nebraska
Holcomb
Sturden
Cronnse
State House
Omaha
Scott
Baker
McKinley to Call Senate Special Session on Annexation
A Santa Fe dispatch says President McKinley intends to convene a Senate special session on November 14 to tackle the Hawaiian annexation question and announce Western appointments, including New Mexico judiciary posts. Also notes arising charges against Iowa militiamen and a major damages award in Illinois, plus a Methodist convention in Guioaco denouncing capital punishment.
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Denver
Colo
Santa Fe
N. M
Washington
McKinley
Senate
New Mexico
Quiet Period In Trade Warns Of Slower Moves In West
R G Dun & Co reviews a gentle slowdown after record September orders. Heavy goods movement faces a quiet period as retailers test demand and temper. Wheat exports rise, wool sales drop, and western trade improves slightly in Kansas, Oklahoma, and Nebraska amid ongoing labor wage rises and cautious buying.
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G. Dun & Co
Bessemer
Gray
Pittsburg
Boston
United States
Canada
Bradstreet
Trade Review
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Wast
Kansas
Oklahoma
Nebraska
Kansas City
Omaha
Texas
Louisiana
Gulf States
Baltimore
Parkhurst Out for Seth Low in Swiss Letter on New York Campaign
In a letter from Switzerland, Parkhurst backs Seth Low despite Low's stance against sumptuary laws. He denounces Plattism as Republican dictation and praises Low for independence from party control. The piece notes strong participation by leading figures in the looming Nov. 2 election.
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Switcerland
New York
Partisana
Citizens’ Union
Republican
Democracy
van Wycck
George
Parkhurst
Switzerland
Greater
Harrison Hopes To Be Governor Boom Formally Launched
Chicago October 23 Mayor Harrison's gubernatorial boom opened at the Democratic editors of Illinois meeting. About 150 editors heard him intro by A L Hereford who said Harrison would be heard in state and national politics if he stood with Chicago platform. The welcome speech was heartily cheered and a 1898-1900 platform endorsement anticipated. Princeton's 151st Birthday Celebrated Ex-President Cleveland attended Princeton University events with Lord Aberdeen governor general of Canada leading the procession. A minings Exhibit plan forms for Transmississippi Exposition in Omaha with space requests for southern Illinois. Thurston on Ohio and New York predicts Ohio GOP victory. Van Wyck and Tracy discussed for New York. A shooting affray at the Jackson Hotel ends with Patrick Coakley killing Charles J. Foster amid hotel guests’ alarm.
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Patton
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Neb
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Thurston
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New York
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Rock Island
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Tracy
Queen Liliuokalani Denies Abdication Claim In Hawaii
Telegraph notes Queen Liliuokalani denies abdication in favor of Princess Kaiulana. Reports of earthquake tremors in Southwestern Virginia and obituaries for L. L. D. Justin Winsor. Carriage Builders to meet in St Louis next year. Capitol design chosen by Harrisburg committee. Henry Hunsley and nephew Roy killed by Walras freight train near Decatur. Prince Bismarck’s weathered-outdoor plans cited. Silk firm Wilson Hitchcock assigned in New York with liabilities over 1 million. Franc ia Pratt, Toronto hotel proprietor, under arrest in Chicago for abandonment of wife at age 78.
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Virginia
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Harvard
American Library Association
Cambridge
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Capitol Building Committee
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Henry Ives Dobbs
Chicago
New Capitol
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Roy Hunsley
Walras
Decatur
Prince Bismarck
Fridrich Pride
Heda
W. G. Hitchcock & Co
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Francia Pratt
Toronto
Ont
Pratt
Des Moines Fair Board Ponders Next Year Plans
The Towa State Fair board reports a full year's financial closing with $11,487.47 paid on old debts and a $48.08 cash balance. Directors favor skipping next year due to Omaha exposition. Secretary P. L. Fowler suggests forming a Des Moines businessmen association to lease grounds and run a Des Moines fair, likely to be pursued at the January meeting.
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Omaha
P. L. Fowler
Des Moines
Iowa Supreme Court rules contracts for grain speculation void
The Iowa Supreme Court in Des Moines on Oct 28 ruled contracts where delivery is not intended and the sole aim is market speculation are gambling contracts and void. In Counselman & Co. v Reichart the decision clarifies that intent to gamble must be present for voiding, with delivery pivotal.
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Des Moines
Counselman & Co
Manuel Reichart
Oass District Court
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