Dun's Weekly Review Signals Recovery in Trade
New York Sept 23 Dun and Co notes real improvement in production and distribution after two years of poor records. Foreign trade grows more favorable with August exports at 44.8 million and a small export surplus expected for September. Wheat and corn prices decline with dull stock activity and weaker cattle receipts at Chicago. Railroad earnings improve slightly. many industries resume work, boots and shoes rise, and overall business resilience persists amid cautious optimism.
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New Yorks
R. G. Dun & Co
Weekly Review of Trade
Washington
Ilge
Atlantic
Pacific
New York
Chicago
East
United States
Canada
All in a Name A Simple Technicality Frees Criminal Responsibility
In Chicago three years after a Tioga naptha explosion caused four deaths, Judge Alfred C. Coxe dismissed the indictment against J. C. and W. H. Bright of Genessee Oil Co. over a technical wording issue. The omission to call Tioga a steam vessel was deemed fatal. Separate reports from Waterloo note four indictments for fraudulent banking against W. M. Fields and C. J. Fields of Cedar Falls’ First National Bank, with bail set at 6000 each, plus three indictments for Knapp & Co. of Cedar Falls, bail 4500 each, tied to an alleged $380,000 books shortage.
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BurFrato
N. Y
J. C
W. H. Bright
Genessee Oil Company
Tioga
Chicago
Alfred C. Coxe
United States
Brights
Waterloo
W. M. Fields
C. J. Fields
First National Bank of
Cedar Falls
J. T. Knapp
C. C. Knapp
Knapp & Co
Parliament Adjourns to November Amid Warm Farewells
Parliament adjourned from Lonnox on Sept 23 to November 1 in a ceremony of farewells. Gladstone sent a circular letter to supporters in the House of Commons thanking them on behalf of the cabinet for nearly eight months of unexampled labor and aid.
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Lonnox
Gladstone
House of Commons
Result of the Vote Unknown at Trrre Havrn Indiana
Sept 23 The Big Four committee on ordering a strike has not arrived and it is not believed the vote result will be known before Monday night. The sentiment among employees is that no strike will be ordered.
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Trrre Havrn
Ind
Big Four
Allouz
Kid McCoy Sentenced in Logan for Diamond Robbery
Logan Ia Sept 23 Frank Sher cliff alias Kid McCoy the diamond robber was sentenced to seventeen years in the penitentiary at hard labor.
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Logan
Frank Shercliff
Kid’" McCoy
Memphis Appeal-Avalanche Falls
The Memphis Appeal-Avalanche assigned assets for preferred creditors. Robert J. Morgan and Andrew D. Gwynne named assignees. A deed of trust places all property including the press franchise with Morgan and Gwynne who can sell the newspaper to satisfy $81,000 to preferred creditors.
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Memphis
Avalanche Falls
Tenn
Memphis Appeal
Avalanche
Robert J. Morgan
Andrew D. Gwynne
Messrs
Morgan & Gwynne
Hickory Club Condemns Governor MacCorkle Over Coal Tariff
Parxkrissure West Virginia September 23 The Hickory club of this city’s leading Democrats passed resolutions sharply condemning Governor MacCorkle for appearing before the ways and means committee to advocate the coal tariff. The action is described as the biggest political sensation in West Virginia in a long time.
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MacCorkle
Parxkrissure
W. Va
Hickory Club
Ways and Means
West Virginia
Frenchman Arrested for Fraudulent Pension impostor
John Pennetta a Frenchman was arrested in Wichita Kansas on September 23 charged with drawing his dead brother's pension by impersonation. His wife exposed him after a family quarrel revealing the fraud and the government has been deceived for years.
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Wichita
Kan
John Pennetta
Quiet Roanoke settles after bloody affair aftermath
Roanoke Virginia on September 23 reports calm returns after three days of turmoil. The last victims from Wednesday night have been buried while the wounded, aside from two, are recovering well and expected to recover fully.
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Roanoke
Prisons’ Exam in Mineral Range Robbery Delayed
Hoveuron Michigan September 23 ex amination of prisoners tied to the Mineral Range train robbery has again been postponed amid belief that confessions and money recovery were bluffs.
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Hoveuron
Mich
Brewster Named Receiver for Wheeling Bridge R R
Coursus Sept 23. Charles O Brewster appointed receiver for the Wheeling Bridge and Terminal Railroad company on application by Washington Trust Company of New York.
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Coursus, C
Charles O. Brewster
Wheeling Bridge and Terminal Railroad Company
Washington Trust Company of
New York
Ives Wins Fifth Night in English Billiards Duel
In Caiango on September 23, Frank Ives defeated John Roberts Jr in the fifth night of their English billiards series. Ives scored 5,001 to Roberts 4,765, giving Ives the win for the night.
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Ives
John Roberts, Jr
Frank Ives
Roberts
Various 19th century items span crimes and notices in Missouri and beyond
Water shortage hits Springfield Missouri. Robert Briscoe a Black man murders his wife near Pine Bluff Arkansas. Rain drizzles over the Cherokee Strip. Mer Satelli returns to Washington pleased with western sights. British schooner Winsermere and crew face storm near Mobile. Federal agents arrest a counterfeit ring in Calloway County Missouri. John Falls aged 15 convicted in Bonham Texas for patricide sent to life in pen. Breckinridge demurrer against Miss Pollard overruled a major victory for Pollard. General Gordon postpones the UCV reunion in Birmingham Alabama. Church of England in Canada backs religious teaching in public schools. Judge Putnam in Boston orders not guilty verdict for ex president Potter for lack of evidence. Drew Theological Seminary dormitory cornerstone laid in Madison New Jersey costing 100000 housing 100 students. Northern Pacific receiver certificates for 84000000 issued. Grand Master Sargent predicts a general strike among federated unions on the Big Four. Union Pacific workers vote against wage cut. a strike likely if reduction enforced.
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Springfield
Robert Briscoe
Pine Bluff
Ark
Mer. Satelli
Washington
Winsermere
Mobile
Calloway County
Missouri
John Falls
Bonham, Tex
Breckinridge
Miss Pollard
General Gordon
United Confederate Veterans
Birmingham
Ala
General Synod of
Church of England In Canada
Putnam
Boston
A. P. Potter
Maverick Bank
Drew Theological Seminary
Madison
N. J
Newman
Omaha
Northern Pacific
Sargent
Firemen’s Brotherhood
Union Pacific
Sinking of Haytian Warship Kills 80 Officials
A Haytian warship Alexander Pelton sank off Cape Tiberot on Sept 6 with 80 drowned and one survivor. Among the dead were General Moline envoy to Hayti and M Cohen the Haytian minister to Mexico. Cause unknown. passengers faced sudden disaster with no warning.
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General Moline
San Domingo
Hayti
M. Cohen
Mexico
New York
Alexander Pelton
Republic
J. $. Dunham
Port Au Prince
Cape Tiberot
Domingo
Riot at Perry Land Office Sparks Brutal Bribery Scandal
A small riot broke out at the Perry land office as deputy marshals were accused of selling lineup positions for 50 dollars to claim sharks, prompting threats to burn the office. Washington agents arrived to investigate bribery charges amid unrest and killings described in the Strip. A decomposed body found near All Fork river is buried unidentified. Pioneer preacher Mason Crry of Isa. dies at Rockwell. he joined Odd Fellows in 1819.
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GutHriz
O. T
Perry
Washington
Land Office
All Fork River
Flat Iron
Mason Crry
Isa
James Alderson
Dubuque County
Rockwell
E A Ott Resigns From State Ticket At Age Twenty Eight
Drs Moines report E A Ott a state ticket nominee has resigned at age twenty eight making him ineligible for the office. The vacancy will be filled by the committee.
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Drs Moines
E. A. Ott
Two More Strippers Murdered In Oklahoma
In Emip Oklahoma Territory a man named Williams from Vernon Texas shot and killed two claimants to a farm he desired. Williams was arrested and taken to Kingfisher for confinement. Santa Fe Shops Starting Up in Topeka as sixty more shop men, car repairers, were added bringing this week’s total to 120.
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Emip
O. T
Santa Fe
Topeka
The
Rates War Ends Between Atchison and Southern Pacific
The California Fight Ended, Curiaco, Sept. 23. The rate war between the Atchison and Southern Pacific lines has ended. Rates will revert to their old basis in October.
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Curiaco
Atchison and
Southern Pacific
Celebrated Eaton murder trial ends in not guilty verdict
In Judge Robb's court the famous Eaton murder case concluded with a not guilty verdict from the jury. The lengthy proceedings attracted public attention as the defense argued lack of evidence and reasonable doubt. The court adjourned following the verdict, with no further actions noted.
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Orrumwa
Eaton
Robb
Miner Killed by Falling Slate in Shaft No 2
Hartsworve September 23. James Skehn a miner was instantly killed when several tons of slate fell in shaft No 2 crushing him. Local officials reported the accident and began an investigation into the cause and safety practices at the mine.
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Hartsworve
L. T
James Skehn
Balden Hanged for Murder in Eureka
Eureka Calif Sept 23 Charles H Balden was hanged here for the murder of Mrs Price wife of a prominent citizen Balden’s execution followed a long trial and appeals outcome recorded with local newspaper tone and cadence
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Eureka
Cal
Charles H. Balden
Talk on cloture rule and silver coinage bill in senate
Washington reports Allen of Nebraska introduced a silver coinage bill setting the dollar at 412.1 grains of silver or 25.8 grains of gold and permitting bullion deposits for coinage with a 10 percent seignorage. The cloture rule debate proceeds with Senators Wolcott Teller Hansbrough Stewart Voorhees and others shaping time limits and adjournment arrangements.
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Washington
Allen
Mr. Platt
Conn
Wolcott
Cole
Senate
Teller
Hansbrough
Rep
N. D
Stewart
Nev
Voorhees
Conscience Fund Receives Two Secret Donor Letters
Secretary Carlisle reports two letters from an unknown sender in New York City. One envelope held eight $100 bills, another held seven $100 bills wrapped with a letter claiming restitution. The letters say the donor repaid $20,000 and $2,500 owed to the government, noting war-time fraud and refunds to Carlisle, Morgan, and the New York assistant treasurer.
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Washington
Carlisle
New York City
United States
Morgan
New York
Report on Pensions Sees Rise in Roll Count and Grants
Washington reports Pension Commissioner Lochren submitted the annual report to the secretary of the interior. Pensions on the rolls 966,012 with a net annual increase of 89,944. Claims for increase allowed 24,715 and new pensions 81,990 under both heads 115,221. Rejected claims 711,150 and payments for pensions totaling 15,740,467 with year end balance 2,437,871.
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Washington
Lochren
Secretary of the Interior
Dangers of Overwork and Nervous Exhaustion Warned
An advertisement warns of overwork across professions causing breakdowns and urges use of Dr Miles Restorative Nervine. Testimonial from Louis Gibbs of Canton Ohio claims family benefits. Product sold by druggists with guarantee and mail options.
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Miles
Louis Gibbs
Bucher & Gibbs Plow Co
Canton
Ohio
Miles Medical Co
Ekihart
Ind
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