Wall Street Watches Prospect of Gold Imports
New York on August 20 sees Wall Street unsettled by reports of possible early importations of 15 to 25 million dollars in gold. Bankers including J Ed Simmons and F D Tappen discussed gold units but no firm outcome emerged. Trade notes a potential profit seen by Lazard Freres if imports rise, while exchange rates and discounts tighten, enabling imports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wall Street
Messrs. J. Edd Simmons
Fourth National
Hal
Lazard Freres
Tls
Import of 2 Million Dollars in Coin Sought
Washington Aug 20 Acting Lee Curtis has received a telegram from the assistant treasurer at New York stating that arrangements have been made to import $2,000,000 in coin from Europe. Officials believe demand will raise the reserve rapidly if exchange remains favorable and imports continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shington
Lee Curtis
New
Europe
Tom
Prohibition the Only Issue in Iowa Campaign Start
The Prohibition party centers its Iowa campaign on temperance as the sole issue while deeming tariff and currency questions secondary. Key figures include Harrison, Cousins, Allison, and Benjamin Har as the slate opens with party emphasis on temperance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prohibition
Ctsz
Prohibition Party
Atthon
Harrison
Cousins
Mores
Iowa
Allison
Benjamin Har
Robert G. Cousins
Confident Sides Report Cuba Stalemate
Havana reports the general situation in Cuba unchanged as both sides seem sure of exhausting the other. Weyler’s field commander threats are dismissed as rumors while Maceo holds Pinar del Rio and Gomez operates freely in the east.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Cuba
Weyler
Antonio Maceo
Maceo
Pinar del Rio
Maximo Gomez
Insurgents Repulsed Near Bayamo In Rebel Assault
Havana reports two thousand insurgents believed under Gomez attacked a convoy near Bayamo. General Hernandez with 100 men rode to the rescue and a sharp clash followed. Official advices say the insurgents were repulsed with heavy losses.
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Havana
Gomez
Bayamo
Hernandez
All Under One Roof Democrats and Populists Unite HQ
National executive committees of the Populist and Silver parties will open joint headquarters in Wormleys hotel adjoining the Democratic con gressional committee. Silver and Populist managers will coordinate campaigns with Democratic staff. Senator Butler defends Bryan Watson ticket and notes no official fusion in any state unless official recognition of each party's candidate is given.
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Washington
Silver Party
Wormleys Hotel
Democratic Congressional Committee
National Democratic Committee
Stevens
Silver Party Committee
Diddendorfer
Democratic Committee
Faulkner
New York City
Butler
Bryan
Watson
National Committee
People’s Party
Sewall
Hobart
Bryan and Watson
Kansas
Gold Vein Found in Huge Cave Near Hudson
Report from Maanspiel Mo Aug 20 describes excitement over a claimed discovery of gold and the finding of what locals say is the largest cave in the world near Hudson. The area has had ground subsidence for years, with sinking earth causing local unease. Explorers report cavern after cavern lined with onyx and underground streams, and stalactites containing gold are noted in one chamber.
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Maanspielp, Mo
Hudson
Elwood Tin Plate Strike Faces No Signons Yet
In Elwood Indiana on August 20 the tin plate plant gave workers until today to sign the pay roll scale or be discharged. No employees in any department registered their names and the company has not recruited any local workers. Strikers demand the scale and expect the firm to sign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elwood
Ind
Tin Plate Company
Bulgarian Threat to Reoccupy Frontiers if Turkey Delays
Sofia Aug 20 Bulgarian government warns Turkey to appoint delegates to a frontier commission by a deadline or Bulgarian troops will be ordered to reoccupy positions ceded by Turkey on territory Bulgaria claims as hers.
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Sofia
Bulgaria
Turkey
Topeka Curfew Law Targets Unsupervised Youths After Hours
Topeka city council adopts a curfew for children under 16 found on streets or public places after 9 p m in summer or 8 p m in winter. Unaccompanied youths will be arrested and fined five to twenty five dollars. Fire bell rings every evening 15 minutes before the hour.
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Topeka
Kan
Brakeman Discovers Large Cache of Counterfeit Coins
Extpora Iowa Aug 20 Brakeman Bell found a bag with many counterfeit dollars halves and quarters on the Eldora Junction track The mystery of how the coins reached the rail persists with speculation a counterfeit gang operates nearby The find has been reported to government authorities
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Extpora
Eldora Junction
Democratic slate renominated at Texas state convention
Fort Worth Aug 20 The Democratic state convention renominated in acclamation C A Culberson for governor G T Goster for lieutenant governor M H Crane for attorney general R W Finley for comptroller and W B Wortham for treasurer All are incumbents in the present administration.
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Fort Worth
Tex
C. A. Culberson
G. T. Goster
M. H. Crane
R. W. Finley
W. B. Wortham
Fusion Talks Stall as Idaho Conventions Meet
Boise Idaho August 20 Fusion moves slowly with Democrats inactive while Populists name J W Ballentine permanent chairman and form a committee to confer with Democrats on fusion. conference committees are in session as talks proceed without clear progress.
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Idaho
Boise
Ida
J. W. Ballentine
First Eight-Hour Law Violation Trial Verdict
Washington August 20. The first successful prosecution under the eight hour law of 1892 resulted in a guilty verdict against W. W. Winfree, a contractor. The trial was hotly contested and drew attention as a landmark enforcement case.
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Washington
Congress
W. W. Winfree
Bar Association Opens Annual Meeting in Saratoga
The Saratoga Bar Association opened its annual session with attendees from across the United States and visiting British members including Lord Russell. President Moorfield Storey of Boston delivered the keynote address while E McClain of the State University of Town chaired the section. Papers on law curriculum common law procedure and teaching practices in law schools were read and discussed.
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Saratoga
N. Y
The
Bar Association
Lord Russell
Moorfield Storey
Boston
E. McClain
State University of Town
Charles M. Campbell
University of Colorado
Isaac N. Russell
Law
University of the City of New York
Blewett Lee
Northwestern University
Evanston
Ill
Thurston Denies Bryan Charged as salaried insider
Senator John M. Thurston of Nebraska releases a public card to the Associated Press. He cites the Chicago Chronicle accusation that William J. Bryan is a salaried employe of silver interests and notes Bryan’s explicit denial appeared in the press. Thurston says he will accept Bryan’s denial and notify the country.
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ChicaGo
John M. Thurston
Nebraska
Associated Press
Chicago Chronicle
W. J. Bryan
Madison
Wis
Chronicle
Bryan
Populists to Open Chicago Branch HQ
The Populist executive committee plans a Chicago branch with George M. Washburn of Massachusetts in charge, while the main headquarters stay in Washington. Chairman Butler gains near full control of the campaign and leads the Populist campaign committee. Silver, Populist, and Democratic parties seek to share a building in Chicago amid minor terms issues with the building agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washindton
The
Populists
Chicago
George M. Washburn
Massachusetts
Washington
Butler
Silver Party
Populist Party
Democratic Party
Li Hung Chang to be guest during visit to the United States
President Cleveland has officially invited Li Hung Chang as the nations guest during his U S visit. General Ruggles at Governors Island will organize the reception details. The planned reception will be in New York, not Washington, raising doubt Li will visit the capital to pay respects to the President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cleveland
Li Hung Chang
Ruggles
Governors Island
New York
Bryan Tours Red Hook Area With Stop at Morton Dairy
In Upper Red Hook New York August 20候 Mr and Mrs Bryan toured with hosts for a quiet drive. They visited Rhinebeck 12 miles away for supper and a brass band burst. They then saw the estates of the Astors and governors at Ellerslie Levi P Morton and toured a large stock farm and dairy as the milk sterilization system was demonstrated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Upper Red Hook
N. Y
Rhinebeck
Red Hook
Astors
Chanlers
Levi P. Morton
New York Democratic Reform group calls state convention
The sub committee of the Democratic Party Reform organization met and issued a call for a state convention to be held at Syracuse on Monday, Aug. 31. Delegates will be chosen for the National Democratic convention in Indianapolis and to nominate or provide for nominations for presidential electors, governor, and other state officers. The convention may determine further actions in the premises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Democratic Party Reform Organization
Syracuse
National Democratic Party
Indianapolis
Manitoba school question reportedly settled in Ottawa
Ottawa August 20 The Manitoba school question is said to be settled with no remedial legislation needed. Prime figures Sifton Cameron and Watson visited Ottawa for talks with Dominion officials and returned satisfied that the basis of settlement meets all parties. A Conservative caucus met but adjourned due to small attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Ont
Manitoba
Sifton
Cameron
Watson
Canadian Parliament Opens With Large Crowd
Ottawa Aug 20 The opening of parliament attracted a record crowd of spectators and higher member attendance. Premier Laurier nominated Hon J D Edgar for speaker and Sir Charles Tupper regretted no French candidate was chosen. Edgar replied in English and French amid cheers from French Canadian members.
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Ottawa
Ont
Laurier
J. D. Edgar
Charles Tupper
Edgar
Soldiers on bicycles test army use in mountains
Helena Montana August 20 lieutenant Moos of the Twenty-fifth United States infantry led eight soldiers on bicycles from Fort Missoula to Harrison covering 138 miles in 22 hours. They carried four days rations and heavy packs totaling 202 to 276 pounds per rider. This detachment tests bicycle practicality for mountain warfare as part of a 1 000 mile tour.
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Helena
Mon
Moos
United States Infantry
Fort Missoula
Harrison
Rocky Range
United States Army
Unique steamer sold to Cuban government for blockade runner
Port Huron, Aug 20. The fast river steamer Unique, formerly running between Port Huron and Detroit, has been sold by Crockett McElroy to an agent of the Cuban government. She will be taken to the coast in 10 days and converted to a blockade runner. Price not stated. The Unique was built for speed and has posted remarkable river times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Huron
Mich
Unique
Detroit
Crockett McElroy
Ex-Brakeman Sues Chicago Great Western for Damages
Des Moines Indiana August 20 suit filed by W. T. Taylor ex brakeman against Chicago Great Western for 5000 dollars. He says the 1894 strike caused exhaustion and upon return he was told by Superintendent F. B. Egan that he was not needed. Since then he cannot obtain work.
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Des Moines
Chicago Great Western
W. T. Taylor
F. B. Egan
Maxwell Named by Populists and Democrats for Third District
A Norfolk dispatch reports that the Populist and Democratic conventions in Nebraska's Third district authorized conference committees to choose a candidate. They selected Judge Samuel Maxwell, the nominee of the free silver party.
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Omaha
Norfolk
Neb
Third Congressional District
Samuel Maxwell
Free Silver Party
St Louis Arrives at Southampton Amid 21 Gun Salute
The American line steamship St Louis reached Southampton from New York with a 21 gun salute from the U S flagship Minneapolis. Secretary Herbert, Admiral Selfridge, and Captain Hunker greeted him on landing in full uniform.
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Southampton
American Line
St. Louis
New York
United States
Minneapolis
Herbert
Selfridge
Hunker
Williams Leads Democratic Rally to Open Bryan Sewall Campaign
Worcester Mass August 20 George Fred Williams was the principal speaker at a largely attended Democratic rally opening the Bryan and Sewall campaign in the city He bitterly attacked the anti Bryan leaders in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
Mass
George Fred Williams
Bryan
Sewall
New York
Sherman Opens Republican Campaign in Cincinnati
Senator Sherman and other speakers led the opening of the Republican campaign in Cincinnati. The program included talks at the Zoological Gardens in the afternoon and evening.
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Cincinnati
Sherman
Zoological Gardens
Results on the Diamond Western and National Leagues
In the Western League at St Paul Milwaukee 13 no Detroit 5 in Detroit second game Detroit 7 Indianapolis 6 at Minneapolis 9 Kansas City 6 second game Minneapolis 3 Kansas City 6 at Grand Rapids 9 Columbus 7 standings Minneapolis 614 Indianapolis 600 Detroit 574 St Paul 578 Kansas City 530 Milwaukee 451 Columbus 452 Grand Rapids 830 In the National League at Baltimore 7 St Louis 9 at Washington 6 Cleveland 13 second game Washington 2 Cleveland 7 at Philadelphia 5 Louisville 0 at Boston 7 Cincinnati 9 at Brooklyn 10 Pittsburg 7 at New York 8 Chicago 5 standings Cincinnati 607 Baltimore 604 Cleveland 622 Chicago 578 Pittsburg 561 Boston 541 Brooklyn 459 Philadelphia 449 New York 444 Washington 871 St Louis 313 Louisville 266
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St. Paul
Milwaukee
Detroit
Indianapolis
Minneapolis
Kansas City
Grand Rapids
Columbus
Baltimore
St. Louis
Washington
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Louisville
Boston
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Pittsburg
New York
Chicago
Collector Wise Involved In San Francisco Treasury Scandal
In six months H H Moore, treasury special agent, uncovered extensive frauds at the San Francisco custom house. Dismissals and indictments followed as collectors John H Wise and his son Harry face accusations over Chinese entry and accepting presents, signaling further headway in the Moore Wise feud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
H. H. Moore
Treasury Department
Custom House
John H. Wise
Harry Wise
Dick Williams
Williams
Moore
Wise
Argentina considering specie basis with silver offer
Reports from Buenos Ayres say an American syndicate offers 150 million dollars in silver in exchange for 100 million dollars in Argentine bonds payable in gold at 4 percent interest plus a half percent sinking fund. The move is seen as part of Argentina's plan to shift from paper to specie money.
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Washington
Buenos Ayres
Argentine Republic
Argentina
Must Elect the Clerks Opinion in Minnesota
Attorney General Childs issued an opinion to the secretary of state stating elections must be held to fill vacancies in counties where clerks ceased office on the first Monday in January 1896. The opinion holds that elections are required to succeed the current incumbents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Childs
Secretary of State
Harrison's Rich Gold Discovery in Peru Hills
Lima Peru Aug 20 Mr Harrison owner of the Santo Domingo gold mine and other Peru mines reports a whole hill in the Andes near Carabaya extending at least two leagues and full of rich gold quartz veins.
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Lima
Peru
Harrison
Santo Domingo
Carabaya
Pano
Andes Mountains
Franchise Decision Impacts Iowa Cities in Newton ruling
Judge Woolson in federal court decides that perpetual franchises granted by cities before the 1587 law remain valid, affecting nearly every second class city in the state. Levis v City of Newton sets a broad precedent for corporate franchise rights across multiple municipalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Woolson
Levis
Newton
Glanders Fatal for Family In St Louis Market Gardener
In St Louis on August 20 one member of George Blase’s family, a market gardener, has died of glanders. His wife is dying and a two year old son shows symptoms. The illness was transmitted from a horse used in selling the gardener’s produce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
George Blase
Glanders
Blase
Hohenlohe Resigns Report Denied by Emperors Plea
Leipzic dispatch notes Neusten Nachrichten claims Hohenlohe has resigned while Emperor William pleads for him to stay in office until after the czar's visit. The article stresses the emperor's earnest appeal amid the rumors of resignation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hohenlohe
Leipzic
Neusten Nachrichten
William
Czar
Tragic derailment claims two Canton railroad workers
In Canton Ohio on August 20 a work train engine No. 48 derailed near Carrollton tumbling over an embankment. Engineer Joseph Kirk and Fireman John Hardesty, both of Canton, were killed instantly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton, O
Cleveland, Canton and Southern Railroad
Carrollton
Joseph Kirk
John Hardesty
Canton
Employment for Twelve Hundred at Iron Works Reopens
Ironton Ohio August 20 The rolling mill and nail mills of the Kelly Iron and Steel works and the Belfont main works will resume operations in full two days after an extended shutdown. The two plants give employment to 1 200 workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ironton, O
Kelly Ne
and Iron Works
Belfont Man Works
North Dakota Panel Seeks Wisconsin Crop Inspection Help
In Superior Wisconsin on August 20 the North Dakota Railroad and Leh Gaee commission met with board of trade members to discuss arrangements to handle a new crop under Wisconsin inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Superior
Wis
North Dakota Railroad and
Leh Gaee Commission
Superior
Sea West Board of Trade
Wisconsin
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Senator Butler
Big Cave
the Bar Association
Thurston
Morton’s
Gold Democrats
Canadian Parliament
Western League
Treasury
Frisco
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