Trade topics show steady season with no major shifts
R G Dun weekly review notes fair national trade for the season with better Boston lines, solid dry goods activity, rising rubber goods demand, and improved iron and coal markets. Receipts rise in Chicago and St Louis, while collections lag in the Northwest and South. U S and Canada failures total 455 this eight day period, down from prior weeks.
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New York
R. G. Dun & Co
Review of Trade
Boston
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Chicago
St. Louis
Sincmahouk
Coun
Typg
Russell & Co
Mercantile Agency
United States
Canada
Death of New Hampshire Attorney General Daniel Barnard
Hon. Daniel Barnard, attorney-general of New Hampshire, died this forenoon after a brief pneumonia illness. Born in Orange on January 23, 1827, he had an active political and legal career, serving in the Legislature, State Senate, governor’s council, and as attorney-general. He left a widow and five children, with widespread esteem in Franklin and beyond.
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New Hampshire
Daniel Barnard
Franklin Faris
N. H
Thomas
Phebe Barnard
Orange
Barnard
Canaan
Boscawen Academy
Normal Institute
Reed’s Ferry
Free Soil Democrats
Franklin
Nesmith & Pike
State Senate
Governor’s Council
Philadelphia
Senate
Dartmouth College
Mason W. Toppin
James E. and
Frank I. Barnard
Frederick
Daniell
Samuel Pray
Boston
Charles G. Barnard
Chicago
Planters Meet to Discuss Cotton Acreage Reduction
Tennessee delegates join from Arkansas Louisiana Georgia and Texas as the Mississippi Valley Cotton Planters Association opens. They push reduction in cotton acreage and diversified crops while considering mortgage systems and the so called negro problem. Current field cotton stocks are lower than last year at this time.
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Memphts
Tenn
Tennessee
Arkansas
Louisiana
Georgia
Texas
Mississippi Valley Cotton Planters’ Association
Brewers Form Cincinnati Area Association for Quality and Cost
Twelve brewers from Cincinnati Covington and Newport form a combination to improve beer quality and cut production costs. Their combined capacity is about 3 million barrels annually and initial capital is 2.4 million dollars, with plans to raise capital to 5 million dollars.
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Crsemyatt
Cincinnati
Covington
Newport
Secretary Blaine Warns Nations of March 15 Tariff Proclamation
Secretary Blaine sent notices to Austria-Hungary Colombia Haiti Nicaragua Honduras Spain and Venezuela informing that on March 15 the President would issue a retaliatory proclamation under the reciprocity section of the tariff act unless satisfactory reciprocity is arranged with the named countries. The proclamation would suspend free import provisions for sugar molasses coffee tea and hides and impose duties under section 3 from that date. Negotiations with France and others have progressed to justify a proclamation arresting their products. The secretary notes that duties must attach and be collected on and after the proclamation date, and no later date can be named.
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Blaine
Austria-Hungary
Columbia
Haiti
Nicaragua
Honduras
Spain
Philippine Islands
Venezuela
United States
France
Britain’s 1891 Trade Review Notes Shifts in Demand
A year end review shows Britain’s imports rising for food and raw materials while exports decline in metals and metallic goods. Textile fabrics and worsteds suffered from the American tariff. Re exports fell as foreign demand waned yet American revival may aid industry despite near term dulness. Home demand supported 1891 trade amid higher bread costs and weaker foreign demand in 1892.
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London
America
Record Estimates Show 1801 U S Cereals Reach Peak
The Agriculture Department statistician reports that corn area and value are rarely exceeded, wheat production is the largest ever, and oat output trails only a 1889 figure. Overall cereal aggregate is the highest on record, supplying 54 to 565 bushels per population unit.
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United States
Department of Agriculture
The Charleston Returns to San Francisco After Honolulu Stop
The Charleston arrived in San Francisco from Honolulu and will take on 600 tons of coal for another cruise. The ship has weathered severe conditions including a circular Yokohama storm and heavy seas that filled the forward structure, testing its seaworthiness.
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New York
San Diego
Charleston
Honolulu
San Francisco
Yokohama
Vessel at Yokohama Faces Shell Inspection Shortfall
A report notes tar and turpentine fumes affecting crew, while armor piercing shells for a vessel at Yokohama require careful inspection as one shell arrived badly cracked at the point.
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Yokohama
The Latest Trick at Dearbornet Restaurant
Two men, one tall pockmarked pilgrim and a short fat man with a gold headed cane, dine at a Chicago restaurant. The second man accuses the staff of negligence after losing his cane and agrees to a partial settlement, then leaves with the cane passed to him by the other man in a silent exchange.
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Dearbornet
The
Chicago Tribune
Jackson's Day Banquet Honors Andrew Jackson Legacy
The 79th anniversary of the Battle of New Orleans was celebrated in New York by the Business Men's Democratic Association with about 150 guests including ex President Cleveland Gov Abbott of New Jersey and Congressman Springer Ex Governor Waller of Connecticut was slated to speak The event featured toasts underscoring Jacksonian principles and Democratic resolve in tariff reform and party duties.
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New Orleans
Business Men’s Democratic Association
Gen. Jackson
Theo W. Myers
Cleveland
Abbott
New Jersey
Springer
Crisp
David B. Hill
Flower
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Russell
Massachusetts
Thomas M. Waller
Connecticut
Brooklyn
Hendrix
W. M. Springer
Harlem
McMahon
Rome
L. W. Redington
Vermont
State of
Jacob A. Cantor
Clevelond
Andrew Jackson
Jackson
Florida
Floridas
United States
DIY Fan Restoration With Geese Quills and Ribbon
An old fan can be made anew by attaching white goose-quill feathers to the sticks. Glue the quills, arrange longer ones at the center, and cover glue marks with ribbon. Lace or cement ribbon to secure feathers, then tie a large bow on the side for a dainty, inexpensive result.
Boodling to Be Laid Bare in Royal Commission
Tremendous excitement grips Quipec as a royal commission is named to probe Ex-Premier Mercier and fellow ministers over alleged boodling. Civil suits to recover public funds, pursuit of letters of credit and contracts, and possible criminal prosecutions loom, with up to 1.5 million dollars said to be involved.
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Quipec
Mercier
Royal Commission of Inquiry
Order In Council
Royal Commission
United States
Ernest Pacaud
le Lecteur
Baie Des Caleurs
New York
Cablegram Report on Blair Post to China Unconfirmed
Officials say inquiry fails to confirm a New York paper cablegram claiming China withdrew objections to ex Senator Blair as minister to China. No information has reached the Chinese embassy in Washington.
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Washington
New York
China
Blair
United States
Child Learner Compares Bible Cost To New Suit
A primary school pupil astonishes Mrs. C- by stating that his new suit costs as much as their large family Bible. The remark highlights the child's blunt financial awareness and the teacher's surprised reaction.
Congress at Work Sickness Halts Speaker as Debates Open
In Washington the House opens with Speaker Crisp ill and McMillin of Tennessee presiding. Multiple bills are introduced spanning banking, immigration, silver coinage, postal reform, and railway matters. The Senate resumes sessions with bills on irrigation, currency, pensions, and a relief drive for Russian famine victims. The joint resolution to aid Russian provinces passes the Senate and heads to the House.
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Geary
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Count
Georgia
Secre
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Bynum
Indiang
Shiveley
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Er. Holman
Llenderson
Llowa
Chicago Lion
R. Simpson
Kansas
Department of Finance Commerce
Stone
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Goodnight
Morse
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Ia. Iy
Hoar
Andrew
Dockery
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Johnson
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Waterville
Stockton
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Boutelle
Herbert
Coolidge
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Providence
Stewart
Grout
Vermont
Newport
Ska
Mamachussus
Lodge
Medford
Post
Ilinois
Hopkins
Chicago
Enloe
Blount
Senate Debates Free Coinage and Russia Aid Policy
Senate discussions heated over Mr Morrill’s free coinage bill with Senator Teller defending bimetalism and warning against demonetization fears. House debates on aid to Russia and Nicaragua canal study follow as votes adjourned pending tomorrow’s session.
Springer Drafts Free Wool Bill for House
Chairman Springer of the ways and means committee has drafted a free wool bill not yet introduced or approved by the committee. The measure would take effect on January 1 and aims to reveal duties upon passage.
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Washinoton
Springer
Ways and Means Committee
House
Silver reform plan urged as money standard for all coins
The national silver committee in Washington urges ending the current system of silver backed credit and calls for full monetization of silver. It argues standard money should rise with credit and coinage of silver and gold on equal terms to prevent future panics and stabilize the monetary base.
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Wasuraron
Dan
Warner
Lee Crandall
National Executive Silver Committee
National Silver Committee
Washington
Treasury Department
Speaker Crisp Improving After Health Setback
Wasino toy Jan 8 report says Speaker Crisp woke well and showed marked improvement. If this pace continues he will be up and about soon, with no relapse suspected.
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Wasnino Toy
Speaker Crisp
Oklahoma Statehood Push Faces Territorial Capital Fight
A Washington official reports strong progress in Oklahoma and its reform movement. He notes former outlaws reforming, saloon bans on Sundays, and growth in the territory. Governor candidates include A J Seay and mentions Oklahoma City Guthrie and Kinefisher as potential territorial capitals.
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D. C
Congress
Territory
Oklahoma
Washington
Gov. Steele
Indiana
A. J. Seay
Oklahoma City
Guthrie
Kinefisher
President Harrison Nominates Key Officials to Senate
The President sent to the Senate nominations for Interstate commerce commissioners James W. McDill William M Lindsey and William K Morrison to fourth assistant postmaster general Foster G Rathbone William G Hess and William J McCoy as consuls general George W Melville as engineer in chief Walter F E Howard Elias H Cheney Radelitte Ford A J Seay to govern the Oklahoma Territory. James W MecShil born March 4 1834 served as an Iowa district judge and congressman and fills the new ICC seat.
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Senate
Interstate Commerce Commissioners
James W. McDill
Iowa
Thomas M. Cooley
William M. Lindsey
Kentucky
W. L. Bragg
William K. Morrison
Ilinois
Foster G. Rathbone
Ohio
William G. Hess
United States
Constantinople
William J. McCoy
Indiana
Liberia
George W. Melville
Bureau of Steam Engineering
Commodore
Uented States
Walter Fe, Howard
Vermont
Cardiff
Elias H. Cheney New
James W. MecShil
Congress
United C
Senator Kirkwood
E. G. Rathbone
Wanamaker
Maj. Rathbone
Curious to Know About Clubberly’s Neuralgia
In a light exchange Miss Swansdown asks about Mr Clubberly's neuralgia. He recounts a strange course from arm to head after electric baths and hesitates on how long it will last.
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Miss Swansdown
Mr. Clubberly
Clubberly
Sheridan’s Victory Myth Debunked In Grant Letters
Civil War era correspondence reveals Ulysses S. Grant as author of a celebrated Lincoln era battle cry about clearing the Shenandoah Valley. The letters discuss Grant’s plans, dispatches to Halleck and Hunter, and orders to destroy rail lines and move troops to pursue Confederate forces toward Gordonsville and Charlottesville.
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A. A. Folgom
Sheridan
Shenandoah Valley
Gem Grant
Grant
Halleck
Hunter
Aselgna Gan
Tie Valley
Wasutyeron
Manter
Harper's Ferry
W. Vacs
Wight
Richmond
Washington
Lord
Tealao
Gordonsville
Charlotteville
Potomac
Wahington
West Virginia
Baltimore & Ohio Road
Virginia
W. Haines
Orry Vorxt
Angiat
Lam
Unteas
Hunter Ta
Sheridan Putin
Pus
Greater hunt for pumas turns deadly in state
A large hunt near Leis conducted by 700 men and 50 hounds to capture two pumas preying on livestock left seven hunters seriously injured, at least two fatally, and nine hounds dead. The animals are surrounded in a swamp and the pursuit resumes.
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Leis
Rivers and Harbors Hearing Policy Narrowing Delegations
The Senate Committee on Rivers and Harbors plans to push a rivers and harbors improvement bill soon. Delegations will not be invited and must pre arrange hearings through a senator or representative with a set date and up to one hour per project. After February 10 engineers reports suffice and public delegations will be limited. Chairman Blanchard notes existing reports are ample.
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Washington
Committee On Rivers and Bors
Blanchard
Enthusiast Seeks Conversation Theme From Hesitant Stranger
A devoted talker tries every approach to start chat with a shy man named Jones. Despite polite replies, Jones offers only monosyllables. The pursuer asks for help to find a ritual topic that could bridge their gap and spark dialogue.
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Jones
von Wertien von
Gouy
Fe Yi
Oranda
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