National Prosperity Faces Weak Speculation and Steady Trade
R G Dun Weekly Review notes a holiday week with weak speculation and steady trade, strong money supply, and improved distribution to consumers. Crops move freely, exports heavy, and wholesale activity rising in dry goods. Regions report varied but generally favorable prospects with nationwide trade gains over last year.
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New York
R. G. Dun & Co
Boston
Pittsburg
Chicago
Nashville
Montgomery
Charleston
New Orleans
Savannah
E. Rusell & Co
Mercantile Agency
United States
Canada
Failure of Field Lindley Weichers Co of New York
New York Nov 27 At noon today the fate of Field Lindley Weichers Co was revealed as the Produce Exchange reported the firm’s failure. The company had handled corn broadly and its troubles are linked to the corn market rise. Edward Meld, senior member, appears mentally distressed after a family bereavement and overwork. Cyrus W Field retired last April and has no interest. Gould the assignee, said Meld managed finances but cannot explain the firm’s condition.
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New York
Field, Lindley, Weichers & Co
Produce Exchange
Cyrus W. Field
Gould
Edward Meld
Bygcin
Corner in November corn prompts cautious trading in Curiaco
Nov 27 11a.m. the November corn corner remains active yet quiet with little hourly trade as prices swing several cents. V White’s September corner drained reserves and nearly carried the year, others finish the job now. Patten Brothers Bartlett Razier Ed Andrews Charlie Armstrong and Arthur Orr linked to the bull clique lifting November corn from 52 cents to 80 cents today with May corn steady from 43 to 44.
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V. White
Deacon White
Ames of Patten Brothers
Bartlett & Razier
Ed Andrews
Charlies Armstrong
Arthur Orr
Consolidating Canadian Breweries in One Company
Toronto reports English capitalists formed a new company to consolidate the Dominion Brewing Company with three other breweries including the Davis Baring and Malting Company Co and the Ontario Brewing Company. Knitting Industry at Standstill in Germantown. Trade dull, dye-houses idled, few spring orders expected, mills closing parts of operations.
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Toronto
Dominion Brewing Company
Davis Baring and Malting Company
Oe Co
Ontario Brewing An Ifn Company
Puruapenputa
Germantown
Beet sugar forecasts cut decline. Buffalo grain in port
A Glasgow despatch says Herr Lecht sharply reduced beet root sugar production estimates by 100000 tons and cut cane sugar yield by 30000 tons. The telegram sent sugar prices higher. The French Chamber may form a committee to study raising Hour import duties from eight rancs per 100 kilos. Buffalo harbor hosts about 100 steamers and many sailing ships with millions of bushels of grain afloat. The Erie canal may stay open until December 5 if weather allows.
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Glasgow
Germany
Herr Lecht
Chamber of Deputies
United States
Buffalo
N. Y
Erie Canal
Tragic hotel tale of Mr Parnell and revolver
Mr Parnell traveled with a revolver in his pocket. Mr O Connor recalls a hotel stay with poor accommodation and a stale damp odor. Parnell slept with a fully loaded revolver under his pillow, diffident and gentle, hinting at another side amid unknown tragedies.
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Parnell
O’connor
Primrose League Meeting Mulls Steam Merry-Go Round Plan
A Primrose League gathering discussed a symbolic steam merry-go round to rail at the Tory mindset. The plan imagines placing local magnates on the ride, described as rubicund squires in a theatrical display.
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Primrose League
Cclat
Rubicund Squires
White
Historic Tory tumult as owner distant during spinning scene
In a vivid scene a group of headed generals and majestic chairmen of quarter sessions led a frenzied display while a distant owner was summoned. The crowd, likened to dervishes, spun for an hour and a half before the owner could be reached.
Planned to Wreck a Train Tragedy in South Carolina
A southbound South Carolina railway train carrying about 200 passengers wrecked 20 miles north of Charleston at 10 pm. One fireman Parks died, baggage master Anderson, Express Messenger Pierson, and three passengers seriously injured. The wreck was allegedly planned by train wreckers who loosened a fish bar and drew rail spikes.
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Charleston
8. C
South Carolina Railway
Parks
Anderson
Pierson
Springer's Path to Speakership Gains Momentum in Illinois
Illinois congressman Springer widens support as Durburrow reports rising confidence from Washington. New recruits promise to back Springer, with expected arrivals Saturday, and anticipated help from New England and midwest delegations.
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Crucaco
Springer
Illinoisian
Durburrow
Chicago
Washington
Mills
Crisp
New England
Iowa
Wisconsin
Michigan
Indiana Governor Hovey Dead After Illustrious Life
Indiana’s Gov. Alvin P. Hovey died at the Denmark Hotel in Indianapolis at 1:20 PM after a storied career as a lawyer judge Civil War general and statesman. Born September 1821 near St Vernon Posey County he rose from brick mason to supreme judge to United States attorney and premier military leader earning fame at Champion’s Hill Vicksburg and Resaca. He led Hovey’s babies in a bayonet charge for which Gen. Sherman praised him and later served as minister to Peru and governor of Indiana from 1888 to 1892.
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Alvin P. Hovey
Indiana
St. Vernon
Posey County
John Pitcher
Young Hovey
Pierce
United States
District of Indiana
Buchanan
Fort Sumter
Hovey
1St
Indiana Legion
Gov. Morton
24Th
Indiana Volunteers
Fremont
St. Louis
Price
Missouri
Grant
Vicksburg
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Shiloh
Champion's Hall
Haven
Champion’s
Resaca
Sherman
War Department
Odiana
Knights of the Golden Circle
Johnson
Gen. Hovey
Peru
Gen. Grant
J. Vernon
Congress
National Grand Army
National Service Pension Association
Beererey Grand Army
Uniteates
Speculative talk on Blaine and Democratic odds in 1891
Washington observers weigh Blaine’s chances and Cleveland’s likely nomination, noting Western and financial influence in convention choices while contrasting Republican faction hopes with Democratic tariff reform aims. The piece captures private critiques of Blaine as politician and the moneyed class as decisive voters.
Freezing a Pudding in Ice for Dinner Surprises
A New York Sun note describes shaping ice to form a hollow for a pudding mould. Boiling water melts a cavity, mould filled, then frozen. The ice is placed among greens on a platter, loosened with cold water, and the pudding inverted onto a serving dish for a dramatic effect.
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New York Sun
Lord Lytton Said to Be Spiritualist Believer
In Paris on November 29 reports claim the late Lord Lytton was devoted to Spiritualism. He purportedly communicated with Joan of Arc Balzac and Napoleon and lamented difficulties reaching the spirit of his father.
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Paris
Lord Lytton
Joan of Arc
Balzaca
Napoleon
Incompetent Members Remain A Topic In GOP Talks
Col George W Hooker of Vermont says Blaine’s plan to keep the national committee unchanged for the next campaign is unlikely. He asserts one third of current members are incompetent and criticizes past selections like Mr Jones and Mr Elkins, noting the need for skilled organizers over mere goodwill.
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Mr. Blaine
Machiavelli
Richelieu
Blaine
National Committee
Cincinnati
de Young
California
Boomers
Elkins
Boaseleg
Senppaimuets
Mr. Fassett
Vermont
New York
George W. Hooker
National Republican Committee
Fifth Avenue
Mr. Jones
Jones
Telee Stele
Union Pacific Railroad Company
Congress
Pansy
Utah
Mormon Church
Tamemte
Utah Commission
Carlisle Endorses Mills for House Speaker in 1891 Letter
Nov 25 1891 letter from John DeWitt Warner of New York asks US Senator Carlisle for his view on Roger Q Mills fitness for House speakership. Carlisle's Nov 21 1891 reply defends Mills as earnest and impartial, noting his conservative tariff stance and moderation in Ways and Means.
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New York
Charles F. Crisp
Roger Q. Mills
Washington, D. C
Roger Mills
the World
Congress
United States
Q. Mitts
Crisp
Carlisle
Randall
House
Morrison
Massachusetts
Missouri
Virginia
Ohio
Maryland
Kansas
Georgia
Committee On Ways and Means
Maine
West
Cuantes F. Crise
Warner
Washington
John G. Carlisle
Covington
Mills
Deak
Roger Q. Millais
Morrill Sees Blaine Possible Republican Nominee
Wasuixoroy Nov 25 Senator Morrill of Vermont says Blaine may seek the Republican nomination at the Minneapolis convention next June. Morrill notes Blaine has not decided and recently recovered health may allow consideration or withdrawal if illness returns.
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Wasuixoroy
Senator Morrill
Vermont
Blaine
Minneapolis
Morrill
Washington
National Republican Convention Call for Minneapolis 1892
The national Republican committee issues a call for a national convention of delegated representatives to meet in Minneapolis on June 7, 1892 at 12 noon to nominate candidates for president and vice president and conduct further business. Delegates are allocated by state, district, and territory with rules for selection and contingencies.
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Navy
National Republican Committee
United States
Minneapolis
Congress
District of Columbia
Congressional Committee
Republican Congressional Committee
Republican State Committee
Republican Central Committee of
National Committee For
Republican Central Committee
National Committee
James 5. Clankson
Jacob Sloat Fassett
Arlington Hotel
Clarkson
New Mexico
Conry van McKenna
de Young
Newlands
Nevada
San Francisco
Palmer
Mark Lrewer
Allen
Michigan
Htookbridge
Washburn
Minnesota
Johnson
United States Senate
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Caseya
Marevela
Pittsburg
Dalzel
Stone
Pennsylvania
Col. Bradley
Chattanooma
Tenn
New York
Omaha
Minnsepolis
Cincinnati
Chattanooga
Dent
Hind
Cincinnatid
Cipmaneti
Rue
New Minas Sonor
Indians and Their Condition and Utah Statehood Notes
Secretary Noble reports vast federal work in land, Indian affairs, pensions, education, and railroads. He details Oklahoma and Utah developments, Indian citizenship gains, Dawes act impact, Sioux troubles, and fiscal outlook. The Utah question remains unlikely this term, while Oklahoma shows settlement and school growth.
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Geological Survey
Railroad Bureau
Union Pacific
Bureau of Education
Agriultural
Patent Office
Oklahoma
United States
Indian Service
Alaska
Congress
Suport
Ginedge
Who Rules Connecticut Case in Supreme Court
Hartford Nov 24 arguments resumed in Morris vs Bulkeley before the Supreme Court of Errors in the Capitol Witham building. Case for the Republican side contends a power to settle contested elections exists by the General Assembly or court to reveal the will of the people, while the opposing view argues the certificate of the presiding officer is final. The session drew many visitors including Ex Gov Ingersoll as Judge Morris and Case argued the power and limits of the moderator and the assembly in determining election outcomes.
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McClernand
Wheelly
Council of Latter Day Saints
Congress
Oklahoma
Legislative Assembly
Beaver
Hartworp
Conn
Morris
Bela Rice
General Assembly
Herones
New Haven
Case
O. i. Pm
Connecticut
Ingersoll
Longest wire rope built weighing 20 tons for southwest England mine
A four mile long steel wire rope weighing 20 tons was built at a Deptford Sunderland rope yard for underground haulage in a southwest England colliery. To lift it, three coils were formed since cranes could not lift the full mass at once. Previous lengths include a Tyne Dock 3 mile 210 yard rope for the French canal project and Gateshead 2 mile 1040 yard rope for the ex British Railway Company at Cowlairs.
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Deptford
Sunderland
England
Tyne Dock
Gateshead
Ilway Company
Cowlairs
Society's Old Clothes Explored by a Paris Shopkeeper
An inquisitive parson questions a Four Hundred leader about why her wardrobe seems endless. She explains Worth gowns warn the poor each winter, and how madame the French maid helps rework outfits. The piece details how gowns are donated, transformed, and redistributed, with anecdotes of generosity, charity, and fashionable intrigue.
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London
Meee
Caity
Gore
Agas
Perpou
Sahinenione Madaine
Felix
Pingat
Fern
Newport St
Murray Hill
Cape Tha Av
Mae
Noni
Chat m
Paris
New York
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Dada of Love Letters A Novelty in Home Décor
A Western belle decorates her bedroom with letters from friends and suitors. Epistles form a wall display with envelopes as a frieze and a dating sequence on the dado showing offers and engagements. The piece notes playful vanity and seasonable fashion.
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Bs One
SN Dadais
Taba
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