Mecca and Jedda cholera death tolls rise
London dispatch reports 600 deaths from cholera in Mecca and 2312 in Jedda since the current outbreak began. Attorney General Ellis of Michigan opines on Georgia insurance law comparing banks nationwide, noting Georgia banks meet capital requirements better than some centers. Grand jury in Chicago hears shocking testimony about a cold storage warehouse fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Mecca
Jedda
General Ellis
Michigan
Georgia
Buaizies
Georgia Hanks
Chicycago
Private bank at Corkwood suspended amid depositor concerns
A private bank at Corkwood suspended operations Wednesday morning. A notice on its door declared the difficulty temporary, with deposits estimated around 800000 dollars. The bank serves Jewish dealers in small ventures and was part of broader financial strains reported alongside delays at the World’s Fair commissions and other national financial matters.
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First National R
Azarus Silverman
Treasury Department
National Commission
Board of
Indy
Carlisle
Chicago
Thsday
New York City
Karmania
Naples
Dr. Jenkins
Eeeanden Wednes
Wweres Fai
Biism “Bay National Bank Hillteoms
Washington
Willisth Schiwabacher
Orton
Inebéck
N. Ys
Guernsey
Bank of England
United ‘States
Majestic
New Relief Element for New York Bankers Emerges
A Tuesday New York special notes a new relief element in the financial scene. Banks plan to issue additional circulation against low priced U.S. bonds to ease pressures. An estimated eight to ten million dollars may be added soon, with orders placed to the comptroller of the currency and some banks preparing in Washington.
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New York
United States
Washington
Washington Gossip from Day to Day in the National Canal
The report covers weekly treasury figures for national banks, including Birmingham and El Paso institutions, notes on circulation shifts, and an August balance. It mentions Blount and tension over Hawaii, the silver question, and moves toward repeal of the Sherman act with possible free coinage at 24 to 1. It also reports on a looming Chinese lobby in Washington and naval matters.
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Tional Bank
Ken/ gee
Jash
Birmingham
Als
Capital
Haid Elpaso National Bank
Texas
Blouut
Washington
Greshini
Ifditi Honoluli
Australia
Mr. Blount
San See
Hib
Treas
Congress
West
Preston
Vest
Crisp
Crati
Middle West Sty
Wyman
Marine Hospital Service
Hargis Rb
Chandeleur Station
Rick
Curtis
San Francisco
Blount
Hawaii
United States
Comemodore Skerrett
Boston
Capitol
Knifa
Great Chinese Corporation
Ann Myhich
National Banksup
Powderly
Ignatius Donnelly
Senator Stewart
Nevada
Thurman
J S. Dougherty
Warner
Knights of Labor
St. Louis
Assembly No
Hill
Colorado
Convention of Judges in Atlanta Revises Georgia Rules
Heads of Georgia superior court judges met in the state capitol to revise practicing rules. Judge A H Hansell called the meeting to order with fourteen circuits represented. Judge McWhorter named permanent chairman and Logan Bleckley served as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Courts of
Georgia
Atlanta
Superior Court
Senate
State Capitol
A. H. Hansell
Thomasville
Logan Bleckley
H. Fish
Americus
Southwestern
Telegraphic Gleanings Report of Bank Failures and World News
News items from the era cover bank asset liabilities at 166000, shipping to the United States, and a Majestic steamer voyage. It notes a World office sensation with Mr Pulitzer intrigues, Valley Falls mill shutdowns, Chicago pork market declines, and Siamese French territorial disputes. Aims include payroll cuts at the World Fair and Sherman anti trust repeal efforts from Tacoma Commerce chiefs.
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New York
World Office
Eal
Pulitzer
Valley Falls Cor Woontocket
R. T
Sirie Comanns
Valley Falls
Chicago
Eo Mt. Bailey
F- B. T. Hemboltz
A. Rebet
Wright & Harghey
Dlso
Board of Trade
John Cudaly
Paris
Bangkok
Siam
Council of Adiministration
Board of
Rouincil
Tacoton
Senate
Msg
Periall
Homestead Mills to Close Amid Trade Slump
Jilleburs, Pa. reports dull trade biting the steel works with several orders lacking and production reduced. Workers face shifts shortened to every third week as management and unions seek a plan to adjust workload and prevent layoffs amid lingering market uncertainty.
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Pamoie Steel Works
Jilleburs
Ganned a Run and Bank Action Amid Declared Delays
Fragmentary OCR note reports a banking incident with a run or attempted withdrawal. Mentions deposits, a thirty day period, and reference to by law timing. Details are unclear and partially garbled, but indicates bank customers reacting to intended actions and time frames.
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New York
In a Common Cause Meets National Convention of Silver League
The American bimetallic league met in Chicago with delegates crowded into the First Methodist church auditorium. Leaders from Colorado Alabama Nevada and Nebraska discussed free coinage and repeal of the Sherman act while stressing unity across parties for monetary reform.
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Chicago
First Methodist Church
Adj
Warner
Olio
Bimetallic League
Congressiai
Stewart
Nevada
Kolb
Alabama
Goodwin
Salt Lake Herald
Herman Taubenecke
People’s Party
Dubois
GE Thalio
Cistiniah Warner
Charman Warner
Carter Harrison
T.S. Patterson
Committee On Permanent Organization
Allen W. Thurman
Ohio
Joseph Hutchins
Colorado
Les Crandal
Washington
Atias Simpson
Illinois
S. Chase
Nebraska
Three Months More Till End of Great World Fair
The world’s fair is half over with 17,000,000 attendees in three months as exhibitors prepare to move out and tear down displays. Afterward the park reverts to the people for use. Sir Edward Grey announced the blockade raised as Bangkok Breoch Blockades end.
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White City
Edward Grey
Foreign Office
Goethe House of Coumons
Washburns Circular on the Silver Question Explains Views
George F. Washburn of Boston, national chairman of the eastern division of the People's Party, sends to the state committee a circular letter denouncing an international bond issuing and silver boycotting syndicate led by Baron Rothschild. He argues the plan would enslave the world, corral US circulation, and force bonds, urging Americans to resist foreign bankers and rally to national sovereignty.
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George F. Washburn
Boston
Mass
People’s Party
State Committee
Baron Rothschild
America
Alabama Cordage Plant and Regional News Trim
Cotton cord factory, Anticipates 75 workers at Anniston, Ala., with $100,000 capital. Chino sugar factory, largest in U.S., employs 2,700. Beauford schooner Charles wreck reported near Hatteras. Birmingham mass meeting backs repeal of Sherman silver purchase law. Lynching follows race murder near Montgomery, Texas. Georgia railroad passes considered. Nashville grand jury indicts bank officials. Birmingham bank fails. whisky war resurges in Charleston. Diamond B corn whisky case heads to federal court.
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Anniston Cordage Company
Als
Pioneer Citizens’ Society
Atlanta
Chino
Cal
United States
Beaufort
Charles
Hatteras
Edmund
A.B. Wheeler
Biltmore Brick and Tile Works
Asheville
N. C
Charles Moname
George W. Vanderbilt
Wheeler
Birmingham
Commercial Club Rooms
Montgomery
Texas
M. Marsh
Marsh
First National Bank of
Ala
First National
Charleston
South Carolina
Statesville
N.C
Evans
Southern Confederate Reunion Set for October in Birmingham
The Southern Confederate reunion, moved from July to September, is postponed again to Birmingham on Monday October 2. An organized plan offers cheap excursion rates with Hon. WG. P. peo eS announced as the orator. Citizens urged to read the paper and stay informed.
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Birmingham
WG. P. Peo
Bank Turmoil Amid Global Trade Slowdown Report
The report notes widespread bank failures in the west while New York banks remain sound and gold imports rise. Grain and commodity markets show mixed signals with easier money and stock selling. Trade across many cities weakens with reduced industrial demand and cautious banking, as failures total 366 in the U.S. and 23 in Canada.
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Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Chicago
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Omaha
Sioux City
Kansas City
Denver
St. Louis
Knoxville
Neshville
Little Rock
Columbus
Macon
Mobile
Jacksonville
United States
Canada
West
Georgia Supreme Court ruling in Porter Stocks murder case
The Georgia Supreme Court affirms Judge Clark’s decision in the Porter Stocks murder case. It upholds a prior mistrial and the subsequent retrial, denying former jeopardy and allowing a third trial for voluntary manslaughter after issues with juror disclosure and alleged improper conduct during the initial trials. The decision emphasizes the trial history and legal precedents affecting retrial and jeopardy.
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Supreme Court of Georgia
Porter Stocks
Atlanta
Union
Clark
Alph Cissinl
Clarke
Stocks
Tri
Supreme Court
Auguss
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Regenos Acenta
National Lanka
King’s Mountain
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