Trade review notes mixed improvement and tighter money
The New York weekly trade summary reports modest gains in overall business yet signals unclear money conditions and stock declines. Wheat movement, crop prospects, and circulars from Minneapolis and Washington influence farmer expectations. Western and Eastern markets show varied activity in boots, leather, wool, and dry goods while iron and coal continue weak.
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Hartford
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New York
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Mercantile Agency
Numer
United States
Canada
Peach crop ravaged by fatal yellows in Kent county Maryland
Cristertown Maryland July 23 the fatal yellows have appeared widely among Kent county peach orchards spreading fast. Millington area will lose about 100000 baskets to blight with Mt Rose Troths Mixons and McCollister s Late most affected. Galena towns and Still Pond Neck suffer heavy losses as large orchards are uprooted and burned with many peaches unfit for harvest before late August.
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Cristertown
Kent County
Millington
McCollister
Galena
Still Pond Neck
Forming Wheat Trust Headed by United Farmers Alliances
St Paul Minnesota July 23 a national movement to form a large wheat trust plans to corner U S wheat output by uniting farmers and alliance presses in a drive to withhold crops until bears are wiped out and prices rise George M Muller editor of the State leads the drive with a circular asserting a 500000000 bushel U S crop and backing by farmers for weeks ahead circulars go to alliances in Illinois Kansas Nebraska Iowa California Oregon and other wheat states
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St. Paul
United Farmers
United States
Ash St
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Alliance Press Bapan
Reform Press Bureau
George M. Muller
Wenson
Can Iene
Muller
Illinois
Kansas
Nebraska
Iowa
California
Oregon
Donnelly Attacks Wheat Cornering Scheme
President Ignatius Donnelly of the Minnesota State Farmers Alliance issues an open letter opposing a scheme to corner wheat. He argues farmers holding wheat risks market glut and ruinous prices, urging restraint and warning that speculation harms agriculturists more than it helps. The plan, he says, is driven by men seeking popularity and is being pushed in Minnesota by those fit to reap the benefits.
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St. Paul, Minn
Ignatius Donnelly
Minnesota State Farmers’ Alliance
Donnelly
Combine
Abominable McKinley Bill Criticized by Mexican Visitor
A Mexican delegation in St Louis discusses trade with Senor Emilio Velasco, denouncing the McKinley tariff as an insurmountable barrier to Mexican commerce. Velasco warns tariffs depress revenue and threaten reciprocal measures, noting a depleted treasury and restricted imports.
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Senor
Emilio Velasco
First Grain Cargo Reaches England From Duluth Steamer Wetmore
The American steel steamer Charles W Wetmore arrived in Liverpool carrying 95 000 bushels of grain direct from a lake port without rehandling. Sailing from Duluth through the Welland canal to the St Lawrence and across the Atlantic, the voyage proves direct European lake port shipping feasible and supports Chicago’s direct trade proposal.
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Charles W. Wetmore
Duluth
Minn
Liverpool
Wetmore
Welland Canal
St. Lawrence River
Atlantic
Chicago
Grain transit privilege debated for Manitoba wheat
The Treasury Department considers allowing Manitoba grain shipped to Duluth to be re entered for transport and export via Atlantic ports in New York and Boston if market opportunities arise in Europe. Without this, exports would flow from Montreal, harming American railroads, and a revised directive supersedes the May 20 instruction. Strong interests from grain owners and representatives urge the change.
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Minn
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New York
Boston
Europe
Montreal
Spaulding
Atlantic Seaboard
Ex Congressmen Gunther to Mexico Reports Trade Contrast
Former consul-general Richard Gunther said in Curiaco that U S imports by Mexico exceed those from all other nations by about five million dollars, a fact he claims is little known. He noted his Mexico trip changed his view of U S trade position with the country.
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Richard Gunther
United States
Mexico
Oshkosh
Wis
Import of skilled tin plate workers questioned in St Louis
A St Louis stamping firm asked the Treasury about importing skilled labor for tin-plate mills. The official reply states imports under abroad contracts are allowed now, but will violate the contract labor law once the industry is established or sufficient skilled workers are available locally.
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United States
Northern New Hampshire reports record hay and crop quality
A northern New Hampshire report notes the hay crop is the heaviest in years with first quality yields. Barley, oats, potatoes look excellent, though fields are small. the overall promise points to a big crop across crops.
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Anne Arundel
Calvert Counties
Norman County
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N. D
Towa
Weekly Globe Private Circular Offers New Club Rates
The Weekly Globe announces a private circular with rate terms to form large clubs. Readers are invited to write for the circular and free sample copies.
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Weekly Globe
Georgia justice of peace grants divorce amid bailiff cash joke
An Atlanta Constitution item reports a Georgia editor who is also a justice of the peace granting an absolute divorce. He orders the bailiff to collect $3 costs, but the couple has no money. He then calls the ordinary to issue expenses, quipping the couple cannot live on eight dollars.
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Atlanta Constitution
Georgia
Aix
Political lifting in Republican circles on Dudley Clarkson Blaine
Washington July 26 The national Republican executive committee meeting next week draws attention as Senator Quay may resign to influence his successor. Clarkson and Dudley push Blaine in strategy while Harrison is opposed. Thurston says Blaine and Clarkson would form the ticket, raising concerns about Blaine health and Clarkson’s rise. Rumors about Wanamaker’s cabinet retirement surface but are rebuffed by the President.
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Dudley praises Quay and weighs Harrison renomination
Indiana figure Hon W W Dudley spoke with the Globe about Senator Quay's retirement prospects and Harrison's renomination. He said Quay will likely stay as chair. Blaine's consent could affect Harrison's fate. Dudley called Quay upright, a strong leader, though noted political misrepresentation by some.
Quay's Resignation Rumors from Pennsylvania Politics
The Philadelphia Record reports Senator M L Quay will resign as Republican national committee chair and likely leave the Senate in December. Close allies say he plans winters in Florida, with South and others confirming the move though not a full retirement from Pennsylvania politics.
Manley Says if the Republicans Want Blaine He Will Run
Detroit report notes J H Manley of Augusta confirms Blaine’s health improving and readiness to serve. He says Blaine cannot seek nomination but would accept if the party nominates him for the 1892 standard bearer. Manley cites Blaine's fitness and willingness to return to Washington with vigor.
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Detroit
Mich
the Tribune
Will'am A. Gavett
J. Hi. Manley
Augusta
Gavett
James G. Blaine
Southern Speaker Likely for House Leader Says Chipman
Washington July 23 Congressman J Logan Chipman Michigan says the next House Speaker will come from the South noting lack of federal representation on the presidential ticket would be bad politics. He cites Blaine and Cleveland as leading presidential figures and predicts Cleveland would be nominated if not blocked by an Eastern challenger. Payson of Illinois notes convention dynamics and Michigan expects to back the Democratic ticket in 1892.
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Illinois
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Hill Victory Rumor Fallout From Erie County War
New York July 24 Politicians eyeing Gov Hill rejoice as Erie county favors Speaker Sheehan and tightens anti Cleveland ties. Croker states Tammany will remain unpledged at the national convention and will back the nominee, whether Cleveland Hill or Gorman.
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New York
Hill
William F. Sheehan
Erie County
Sheehan
Cleveland
Richard Croker
Wigwam
Lodge chosen chairman of Massachusetts Republican State convention
At a meeting of the Republican State committee of Massachusetts Henry Cabot Lodge was chosen chairman of the Republican State convention to be held at Tremont Temple on September 16 at 11 a.m. Gen Cogswell of Salem was named chair man of the resolutions committee with Walter Clifford of New Bedford Horace G Allen of Boston and Congressman J H Walker of Worcester as members.
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Gen. Cogswell
Salem
Walter Clifford
New Bedford
Horace G. Allen
Boston
J. H Walker
Worcester
Tremont Temple
Cleveland Honored as Grover Cleveland Delights Cape Cod
Sanowich July 25 Hundreds of men gathered to honor ex President Grover Cleveland at the Casino Cape Cod. The ex leader was welcomed by the Salem Cadet band and escorted to the venue. About 1000 attended the dinner and 700 more sat at tables listening to speeches. The day ended after four hours of applause and addresses with last speaker concluding at 5.25.
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Maistrate
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Ex President Cleveland at Barnstable County Address
Ex President Cleveland speaks to neighbors and citizens on Cape Cod about neighborliness and civic duty. He reflects on presidential responsibilities, public trust, and the idea of ex presidents in society, urging unity, tolerance, and honesty in public life while highlighting Cape Cod hospitality and local reception.
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Oklahoma
Barnstable County
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Welcome to Ex-President Guy Russell at Cape Cod
A cape welcome speech lauds the ex president for faithful public service and integrity. Speakers praise his influence on public opinion and note agricultural burdens from unequal taxation, urging a just remedy. The address highlights cross party respect and the strong bond between the Commonwealth and the former leader.
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Cape Cod
Commonwealth
United States
Mbomm
Foder
Rumor of Cheney as Proctor replacement in cabinet
Washpton July 25 The rumor revived that ex Gov P C Cheney of New Hampshire may succeed Secretary Proctor in the cabinet with President Harrison favoring a New England appointee. Cheney's prior suggestion for War secretary and ties to Proctor, Hoar, and others fuel speculation of a regional shift to secure New England votes at the forthcoming convention.
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Tam Grouse
P. C. Cheney
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Proctor
Edmunds
Harrison
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Cheney
Secretary Proctor
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Gallinger
Blair
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Ans Ator Chandler
Galliger
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Hoar
Idas
Arshal Ben Beard
Vermont
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New
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The People’s Party Address Calls For Independence From Wealth
Crudgnatt July 28. Robert Schilling supplied the AP with the national executive committee statement to U S citizens. It argues for independence from concentrated wealth, decries violence, and urges joining the party of the people to fight alleged land, land law, and gaol injustices for the aid of every honest man.
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French Senate adjourns without pork duty bill action
Acting Secretary Wharton reports from Paris that the pork duty bill attached to the tariff measure was not taken up by the Senate before adjournment. Officials say its fate will be decided when the Assembly reconvenes next autumn, not due to park section opposition.
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Wharton
Department of State
Whitelaw Reid
Paris
Senate
World InterView Highlights Haiti Mole St Nicholas Dispute
Port au Prince interview with President Hippolyte and Minister Lechayd outlines Haiti stance on Mole St Nicholas. Haiti rejects cession claims, denounces U S acts as dishonorable, and vows to defend rights if necessary. Hippolyte cites martial law and detentions linked to May incidents as essential for public safety.
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Hippolyte
Port-au-Prince
Lech
United States
Mole St. Nicholas
Haiti
Port Au Prince
Senator Chandler Attacks Gallinger in Concord paper
In a six column Concord Chronicle article Senator Chandler of New Hampshire bitterly assails United States Senator Gallinger. He renews earlier senatorial charges that Gallinger aided his own interests and attempted to secure party control of Concord railroad. Chandler labels Gallinger's personal power as pre June eighteenth as absolutely false.
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New Hampshire
Concord
Gallinger
Clroad Concord Railroad
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Cailinger
Ieee
Detroit Freeress Court Dialogue Note
The exchange records a courtroom line up where a defendant is asked how they pleaded and what the judge stated. The judge imposes ninety days as the consequence. The fragment hints at a legal proceeding with brief judicial dialogue.
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