Tar Mallory steamers raise freight rate to two cents per hundred
The Tar Mallory line of steamers has restored its freight rate to two cents per hundred pounds for shipments between New York and Galveston. The issue mentions cotton prices at five cents and widespread business failures as context for the economic outlook. The piece also notes condolences to Mr. and Mrs. Shaw of Dallas on their daughter Annie’s death in El Paso and contains political commentaries on silver and English finance.
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C. B. Cons & CO
New York City
Tar Mallory
New York
Galveston
Tas
W.A. Shaw
Dallas
Annie
el Paso
Reform questions on express telegraph and sleeping car rates
The Washington News Letter questions soaring rates charged by express companies telegraph lines and sleeping cars. It cites John Wanamaker as postmaster general showing telegraph tolls far above fair, and argues true competition would reduce profits. It calls for a strong leader to champion transportation reforms.
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Washington News
John Wanamaker
Mexican Silver Debate Sparks US Gold standard Plot Claims
The Texas Farmer argues that European financiers push Mexico toward a gold standard to cripple American financial independence. Mexico resists, bolstering domestic development as foreign money seeks Mexican investment. A Sher man politician Geo Johnson commits suicide after political reverses.
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Europe
Mexico
Austria
Lombard Street
United States
England
Russian Representative Arrives in Washington for Sealing Conference
The Russian delegate to the sealing conference has arrived in Washington, joining other diplomats for talks on treaty terms. Officials expect discussions to focus on enforcement measures and adherence by signatory nations.
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Washington
Tre Alvarado Bulletin Critiques Cotton Money Policy
The Tre Alvarado Bulletin labels the booster stance on cotton balanced or "sound" money as a flat failure, arguing the policy lacks effectiveness and fails to stabilize the market.
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Tre Alvarado Bulletin
Texas Pecans Lead World Market Amid Strong Output
Mr M G Knicut says world pecan crop is failing except in Texas where output is near average. Texas pecans could total around four million dollars this year with demand from New York firms. The industry provides winter employment and signals rapid growth for Texas truck gardens and pecan orchards.
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M. G. Knicut
Dallas News
Texas
New York City
Concho
Brownwood
West Virginia Board Orders Teachers to Halt Vices
The Board of Education of a West Virginia county issued an order forbidding male teachers to chew tobacco drink whiskey part their hair in the middle and wear trousers tucked into boots. The note suggests the East may soon match Western standards of civilization.
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Board of Education
West Virginia
East
Rush Fulkerson Arrested in Counterfeiting Bond
The Alvarado Bulletin reports Rush Fulkerson living near the town has been arrested on counterfeiting charges. He is alleged to be aligned with the Jones boys arrested ten days earlier for similar crimes. Rumor claims they produced both gold and silver notes freely.
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Alvardo Bulletin
Rush Fulkerson
Jones Boys
Press Freedom and Responsibility in The Alvarado Bulletin
The Alvarado Bulletin argues freedom of the press is essential but must be balanced with accountability. It cautions that abuses under the banner of free speech harm society and should be brought to account like any individual.
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Alvarado Bulletin
Klondike Riches Questioned by Expert Prospectors
Expert prospectors challenge claims of great wealth in the Klondike country noting the region is not as rich as portrayed and highlighting the severe hardships faced by a minor during the winter.
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Klondike
Editor Mr Cuns A Dana Dies at 18 in Glencove LI
Mr Cuns A Dana editor of the New York Sun died at his home in Glencove Long Island at 1 20 o clock last Sunday morning aged 18. He was a self made man and a great editor. Peace to his ashes.
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Cuns. A. Dana
The
New York Sun
Glencove
Long Island
Over one million voters registered in Greater New York
More than a million voters have registered in the Greater New York area as registration drives continue. Officials urge eligible residents to sign up before deadlines.
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Greater
New York
Cattle shortage and scattered national news items
The Drover's Journal notes an extraordinary cattle shortage across regions from the corn belt to the western states and frontier areas with calves, yearlings, and breeding stock scarce. Other items include a record sugar entry tax payment by American Sugar Refinery, prairie fire damage, a bank robbery in Morganfield, an African trouble forecast by an American bishop, a Cuban wreck toll, large Miss Cisneros turnout, Ventre admission refusals, Rome's vast cemetery, New York ticket law, and Brooklyn city accounts discrepancies.
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Canada
Texas
Iowa
Missouri
Kansas
Nebraska
California
Oregon
Washington
Arizona
New Mexico
Colorado
Utah
Idaho
Nevada
Montana
Wyoming
Dakotas
England
Africa
Cuban
Miss Cisneros
New York
Ventre
United States
Mexico
Rome
Brooklyn
George movement in New York City opposed to democracy
The St. Louis Republic reports that the George movement in New York City is distinctly opposed to democracy, signaling a sharp political division.
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St. Louis
Roses for the living over flowers for the dead
The Greenville Herald urges readers to give roses to living recipients to beautify homes minds and hearts. It extols roses of knowledge sympathy and love as lasting gifts that brighten lives and aid personal growth.
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Greenville Herald
Revival at Methodist Church Resumes After Dengue Break
The Methodist church revival, halted by a dengue outbreak, will be resumed in early November. Parishioners and neighbors anticipate renewed services and community gathering as preparations begin.
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Methodist Church
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Brenham
Cattaf HR
Buster
the Weekly Banner
John G. Rankin
Spain
Abilene Reporter
Jerney
Geo. Johnson
Sherman
City
American Sugar Refinery Company
New York Custom House
Custom House
A. T. Stewart & Co
Michigan
Illinois
Indiana
Arkansas
Manitoba
Union County Bank
Morganfield, Ky
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