American Branch Siemens to Locate in Chicago Trade Notes
R G Dun weekly review reports no major adverse conditions abroad or at home. Domestic trade slowly improves with cotton price at 7.06 and light receipts. efforts to curb production show some success. Iron trade faces possible furnace closures in Mahoning Shenango valleys and Chicago district. Textile mills are well employed and cotton goods trade improves. Boston shipments hampered by storm. leather, woollen sales active with wool at 2,400,000 pounds. U S and Canada business failures total 240 this week, down from prior weeks.
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New York
R. G. Dun & Co
Weekly Review of Trade
Mahoning
Shenango
Chicago
Boston
R.G. Dun & Co
E. Russell & Co
Mercantile Agency
United States
Canada
Siemens Halske to Expand in Chicago Electric Race
The Siemens Halske Electric Company of Berlin plans a U S base in Chicago, aiming for a $500000 temporary plant connected with Wells & French. O W Meysenberg leads as president with A W Wright as secretary. directors include Arnold Von Siemens George William Von Siemens O W Meysenberg A W Wright and Alexander Von Babo.
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Circano
Ill
Chicago
United States
Edison
Thomson-Houston
Siemens &Halske Electric Company
Berlin
London
Vienna
Belfort
France
Siemens & Halske Electric Company
Springfield
O. W. Meysenberg
Edwin F. Bayley
Otis H. Waldo
Meysenberg
Germany
America
Siemens and Halsh Company
O.W. Meysenberg
A. W. Wright
Arnold von Siemens
George William von Siemens
Alexander von Babo
Siemens
Boots and Shoes Trade Faces Cautious Recovery in New England
A letter from William B. Rice of Rice & Hutchins details a tough year for the boot and shoe trade in New England, with a shift toward conservatism in production and purchasing. He notes a 1890 boom followed by 1891 overstocking, but warns of renewed activity as stocks shrink and regular demand returns, urging quality production and prudent expansion amid potential factory building.
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New England
William B. Rice
Rice & Hutchins
Massachusetts
Rice
of Rice’ & Hutchins
Canada looks to arbitration on Behring Sea dispute
In Ottawa Laurier read a press cable claiming Britain and the United States signed a Behring sea arbitration treaty with two arbitrators named by each side and one by France Sweden and Italy. Sir John Thompson said no official information yet but the despatch may be correct and Canada’s role remains to be decided. Laurier welcomed delegates to Washington, hopeful diplomacy may foster good ties and that Canada may someday pursue reciprocity with the United States.
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Ottawa
Ont
Laurier
Great Britain
United States
England
France
Sweden
Italy
Canada
Sir John Thompson
Washington
Canadian Reciprocity Rejected Then Accepted Finally
A historical note recalls that Canada twice voted against unrestricted reciprocity in wrecking and salvage with the United States, though officials were pleased when the measure was finally accepted.
Hon Edwards Pierrepont Dead At 81 In New York
Hon Edwards Pierrepont, former attorney general under Ulysses S Grant and later minister to England, died in New York after a two and a half year period of illness marked by cerebral hemorrhage. Born March 4, 1814 in North Haven Connecticut, he was a Yale graduate of 1837 and a prominent lawyer. The fatal attack left him speechless as he declined until his death.
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New York
Edwards Pierrepont
Mr. Pierrepont
North Haven
Conn
Yale
United States
Grant
Eng
Canada May Retaliate Over Alien Labor Bill
Ottawa March 5 The government whip George Taylor has given notice of a bill to prohibit aliens under contract from performing labor in Canada. The bill would void such contracts and impose a 1000 dollar penalty per offense with enforcement by Canadian courts. Taylor intends to push the measure this session as retaliation against U S immigration practices.
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Ottawa
Ont
George Taylor
New York
St. Lawrence
House of Commons
Canada
Taylor
Sir John MacDonald
United States
Dominion of Canada
Supreme Court upholds Washburn and Moen patent
Washington February 29 The Supreme Court sustains the Washburn and Moen patent as broad in scope holding the invention novel and entitled to the patent Justice Field dissents citing lack of novelty.
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Supreme Court
Washburn & Moen
Washington
United States Supreme Court
Justice Field
Comedians in Tragedy in Dix Place Killing
Fayette Welch a 40 year old minstrel and comedian was shot by William S Flannery at 1 40 this morning in Welch room at Dix Place. Welch died instantly from a 44 calibre bullet. Flannery and witnesses including his wife were detained. The dispute arose over alleged insults to Mrs Flannery and a noisy disturbance earlier.
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Fayette Welch
Dix
William S. Flannery
Welch
Pert
Flannery
Lannery
William Gould
Stoon 4
al Stinson
Cleveland and Hill Lead in Democratic Chicago Letter
A Chicago dispatch details Illinois Democratic hopes and rivalries ahead of the national convention. It notes strong Cleveland support among voters, predicts Palmer to secure the state delegation, Altgeld for governor, and Harrison for mayor, with delegates pledging to back Cleveland. Street-level strategic contest shapes the nomination battle.
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Chicague
John FP
Altgeld
Rufus Ramsey
Treasury
Cleveland
Illinois
West
New York
Palmer
Harrison
Indiana Republicans rally behind Harrison at district conventions
Indiana Republicans held 18 district conventions electing two delegates each to Minneapolis. Harrison forces dominated, with Blaine and Gresham factions largely acquiescing or being overruled. In Fort Wayne area Allen county bolted Auburn, denouncing Harrison endorsements and predicting a Democratic landslide if Harrison is nominated.
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Inpranapolis
Ind
Minneapolis
Harrison
Evansville
Logansport
Warsaw
Blaine
Gresham
Auburn
Fort Wayne
Allen County
Calling for Cleveland Letters from Democratic Legislators of Connecticut
A News of New Haven survey of Connecticut lawmakers shows strong support for Grover Cleveland as the Democratic presidential candidate. Of 17 replies, 13 name Cleveland first, three name Hill, one Palmer, with most Cleveland backers lacking a second choice and Hill supporters preferring anonymity.
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New Haven
Conn
Cleveland
Connecticut
Hill
Palmer
Rhode Island Democratic Convention Ends In Unanimous Platform
Providence RI March 2 Democrats wrapped a lengthy state convention, nominating Wardwell for governor by 127 to 86 over Baker and electing Heffernen Slocum and Spencer to key posts. The platform backed free wool coal iron on the free list, opposed free coinage, denounced Republicans over election laws, and instructs delegates to back Grover Cleveland for president. The assembly adjourned after adopting resolutions and naming Chicago delegates.
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Providence
R. L
Rhode Island
Brennan
William Carroll
City Democratic Committee
W.T. C
Wardwell
David
Baker
Gorman
Charles E Gorman
Acton
Thomas Spencer
Committee On
Honey
Newport
Republican Party
Assembly
Honey Tee Oo Eeee
Blair’s Blair Delegation Sighting Sparks Presidential Talk
Gov Tuttle of New Hampshire with state officials at the Fifth Avenue Hotel comments on ex Senator Henry Blair’s presidential bid. He notes Blair has warm supporters in NH and hints at a Blair delegation to Minneapolis. He adds NH Democrats traditionally favor Cleveland.
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Govv. Tuttle
New Hampshire
Fifth Avenue
Washington
John McLane
State Senate
Tuttle
Henry W. Blair
Blair
Minneapolis
Gov. Tuttle
Cleveland
House committee advances constitutional amendment proposal
The House election committee authorized Representative Crain to draft a joint resolution proposing amendments to the Constitution. The changes would shift the start of federal terms to December 31, set Congress to meet on the second Monday in January, and move the president and vice president term start to April 80.
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Washington, D. C
House Committee On
Representative Crain
House
House of Representatives
United States
Congress
Janancy
Ex-Lieut.Gov Wardwell's Bristol roots and Rhode Island bid
A Rhode Island Democratic nomination story chronicles former lieutenant governor William Thomas Church Wardwell born September 20, 1885 in Bristol. It details his lumber business rise, leadership in Bristol banks, public service in town council, Assembly and Senate, and his 1890 election as lieutenant governor alongside Honest John Davis. It highlights his reform efforts, naturalization work, charity to 1700 unemployed during a winter crisis, and his enduring local prominence.
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Rhode Island
Down East
Wardwell Lumber Company
Wardwell
First National Bank of
Bristol
General Assembly
Bailiwick
Senate
John’ Davis
Newport
Anc
Assembly
Bristol County
Mr. Wardwell
Overnor
Nobody Cares for Hill in New York Democratic contest
A provisional anti Hill committee plans to mail a letter to every national Democratic committee member claiming the anti Hill faction will back any able Democrat who can win New York. They announce plans to contest the Albany midwinter Hill delegation, arguing it misrepresents New York Democrats and could topple Hill if Chicago rejects it. They predict large state votes against Hill and urge a national reorganization that reflects New York sentiment.
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New York
National Democratic Committee
Cleveland
Albany
Hill
Chicago
State Committee
Bagatelle
Tammany
Rourke Cochran
Hil
Clevelan Wena
Murphy-Hill
Russell
Tilden
Democratic Party
Cleveland Support Grows in Pennsylvania Delegates Favor Nomination
In Pennsylvania the push to nominate Cleveland for president is broad and strong. Delegates elected in country districts to the Democratic State convention are largely instructed for the ex-president, with neutralizing efforts failing. Some persons are suspected of northeastern Hill ties.
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Harrisburg
Penn
Pennsylvania
Cleveland
Hill
Illinois Senator Palmer Rates Gov. Russell as Running Mate
Wortimeron March 2 A GLOBE interview with Senator Palmer of Illinois quotes him praising his running mate Gov. Russell while noting Democrats should not rely on luck and that Illinois could be carried for tariff reform. Indiana business leader Griffith argues Cleveland carries the state and Minnesota would likely send a Cleveland delegation. ex-mayor O'Brien cites strong Cleveland support and debates over free coinage.
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Wortimeron
D. C
Senator Palmer
Illinois
Tar Globe
Gov. Russell
Luok
Democratic Party
D. Griffith
Terre Haute
Inil
Cleveland
Hijl
Indiana
Chris
O’brien
St. Paul
Minnesota
Soles Is The Man Says Bryan May Favor Western Candidate
Nebraska Representative Bryan argues Democratic strength depends on nominating a Western candidate. He praises Gov. Boies as a strong, tariff reformer with broad party alignment, noting Western states’ Republican edge in 1880 and Democratic governors elsewhere in 1900. He suggests Boies could win eastern votes and unite the party as a compromise choice.
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Washiver
Bryan
Nebraska
Cleveland
Hill
Boies
New York
Pennsylvania
Kentucky
Coloado
Congress
Brown and Bull in Providence GOP gubernatorial ticket
At a Providence conference of leading Republicans today it was settled that ex Councilman D Russell Brown should be the gubernatorial nominee Col Melville Bull of Newport was tendered second place on the ticket Providence March 4.
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Providence
D. Russell Brown
Col
Melville Bull
Newport
GEO FRED WILLIAMS PROPHECY ON FREE COINAGE
Washington dispatch reports Senator Hill and Tammany plans on free coinage. George Fred Williams hints at a meeting to decide next steps while discussing silver policy. Pierce notes anti-silver Democrats losing ground as Harter signals defeat of consideration.
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Washington
George Fred Williams
Harter
Mr. Wilkins
Pierce
Tennessee
Order
Hopkins Searles Will Contest Ends in Settlement
New York March 6. Timothy Nolan Hopkins, adopted son of Mrs. Mark Hopkins Searles, has settled his $3,000,000 suit against Edward F. Searles. About 24 or 25 relatives of Mrs. Searles are placated and the case ends. Russell J. Wilson declined to discuss details, saying the matter is settled and satisfactory. He indicated the Searles heirs were addressed months ago.
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New York
Hopkins- Searles
Timothy Nolan Hopkins
Mark Hopkins Searles
Edward F. Searles
Brunswick
Searles
Blaine
Pennsylvania
New England
West
Harrison
South
Dudley
Cullom
Allison
Manderson
Davis
Sawyer
Washington
Post Office Department
Interior Department
Benjamin Harrison
Ohio
Sherman
McKinley
Foraker
Purification by Weighing Ends Caste Restoration in Fyzabad
A Fyzabad Pindoo reborn to caste after purification for eating cooked food in a railway carriage. Though not wealthy, he could pay the costs, being weighed in price at 180 rs and in wheat, seated on a stone, dirt rubbed on his body except the face, then tossed into a river, bathed, and welcomed by Brahmins who declared weighing in copper a great favor.
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Naamad
Congressman Springer Improves, Physician Hopeful Mortality Declines
Wash ington March 7 Congress man Springer continues to improve and at noon his condition is reported more gratifying than last night. Attending physician Vincent is very hopeful of recovery.
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Washington, D. C
Springer
Ow. Vincent
Blaine on the horizon in a late Washington view
An interview in Washington features Blaine as a strong, healthy, pacific leader and potential Republican candidate, with Reed and Harrison debates over tariff policy, party unity, and the 1888 prospects. Townsend portrays Blaine as the needed unifier and West healer, while critiquing Harrison’s administration and tariff disputes.
Representative Crane Backs Hill Or Gorman For Presidency
Washington March 3 Representative Crane of Texas advocates Hill or Gorman for the presidency. A noted Cleveland loyalist, he praises Gorman as a Senate statesman and Hill as a capable governor of New York. He argues the party needs shrewd political managers and notes New York’s pivotal role for Democratic success. He doubts Western state prospects beyond Indiana.
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Washington
Representative Crane
Texas
Hill
German
Crane
Cleveland
Mills
Gorman
Senate
Uth
State of
New York
United States
Democratic Party
Senator Gorman
White House
Senator Hill
South
Indiana
House Debates Rules Move on Free Silver in morning session
In Washington the House faced a tense morning as supporters of free silver moved to push the rules and bring up a silver resolution before journal readings. Mr Tracy led an appeal against Speaker Crisp while Dingley and others protested the action, sparking a heated parliamentary wrangle over timing and procedure.
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Washington
Friends of Free Silver
Dingley
Maine
Tracy
New York
Crisp
House
Committees On Rules
Committee On Rules
Mr. Fitch
Fitch
Bland
Cochran
Andrew
Massachusetts
Rourke
Cockran
Committee On
Lockwood
Catching
Raynor
Maryland
Catchings
Free Silver
Reed
Troon
Arner
New
Venetians and Salt Scarcity Move Woman to Salt Water Trick
A Venice letter from the Omaha Bee describes how the poor in Venice cannot afford salt, affecting hospital care for scrofulous children at Lido. A woman and her two children gather salt water from the river to give the children the taste of salt, highlighting the government tax that makes this essential item unaffordable and raising questions of health access.
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Venice
Omaha
Lido
DATING AHHAD Two Months Ahead in Carpet Trade Credit
The carpet and upholstery trade faces widespread use of two month ahead dating for invoices. This practice, common for December through February bills dated March 1 and July through August bills dated Sept. 1, lends retailers six months of credit but harms jobbers and manufacturers. Retailers sometimes seek future dating like August 1 for November 1 or February orders for April dating.
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