Silver standard and wage impact in Mexico and Japan
An interview with Limantour discusses Mexico's silver standard, free coinage, and gold premium amid falling silver prices. He notes wages in Mexico at twenty five cents a day and argues the silver standard will influence trade, bonds, and future competition with the United States and England.
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Secial
Commercial Tribune
New York
Anne
Limantour
Prent Diaz
Mexico
United States
Japan
England
Man Arrested in Newark Over Embezzlement Suspect
A man who gave the name G. A. Kyle was arrested in Newark today, believed to be George Leile, wanted at Belleville Illinois for embezzlement. He claimed affiliation with the National Art.
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Commercial Tribune
Newark
A. Kyle
George Leile
Belleville, IL
National Art
Democratic Party
Peoria
Johu Baker
Birth of Next Century Plans for Paris Exposition
The French government readies details for the 1900 International Exposition in Paris to mark the century’s birth and seeks the U.S. representative. Rockhill notes no Commissioner General has been named due to Congress inaction, though a future act may appoint one. Officials expect space competition with Britain and Germany influencing exhibitor placements.
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Washington
Paris
State Department
United States
Rockhill
American Congress
Congress
Repubic
Cleveland
Great Britain
Germany
Franklin
Congriss
Snake disrupts baptism at Hicksville church
In Hicksville Ohio a large water moccasin slithered into the Baptist Church baptistry during a baptism. Reverend Charles G. Shepard and convert Mrs. F A Hartman escaped unharmed as the snake coiled around them. The terrified congregation spilled into the street until the reptile was shaken off and killed. Suspected prank by local youths including the minister's son.
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Commercial Tribune
Hicksville
Chas. G. Shepard
F. A. Hartman
Austrian Grand Marshal Count Temerini Reported Dead
Reports from Vienna say Count Szecsen de Temerini Grand Marshal of the Austrian Court has died at Aussee on August 23. The untimely death shocks Vienna society and triggers official condolences from court and state.
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Vienna
Szecsen de Temerini
Aussee
Bryan Lunch With Hill Reinforces Democratic Unity
William J. Bryan, Democratic presidential candidate, plans a lunch with Senator Hill at the Red Hook Hotel, signaling Hill's support for the party nominee. Bryan arrives in Albany Tuesday afternoon, spends two hours at Wolfert's Roost before a scheduled speech, amid heightened local political chatter.
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Red Hook
N. Y
William J. Bryan
Senator Hill
Hill
Bryan
Albany
Wolfert
Wallace's Circus Wrecked by Sudden Storm at Huntington
Wal lace's Circus suffered about 10000 in losses when a windstorm struck Huntington Indiana last night. Tents and cages collapsed injuring a few canvasmen while monkeys escaped but were recaptured. The storm damaged a school building and Long McCombs lumber yard with sixteen freight cars blown off tracks.
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Long & McCombs
Loganspo
Sie Mean Apie
Mana Lao
Storm Rips Hicks ville with Lightning Kills Man and Horses
A severe storm swept Hicksville last night blowing down smoke stacks and trees. It lasted until about 4 a.m. with continuous lightning and five horses killed near the city. Adam Farmer, 74, was struck by lightning and died on his horse three miles north of town.
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Commercial Tribune
Hicksville
Adam Farmer
Here
Robinson Franklin Bros Circus Train Wreck at Jonesboro
Anderson Ind Aug 23 Severe storm caused extensive damage in this city and county including a circus train wreck by Robinson and Franklin Bros. The disrupted weather included strong winds and lightning with property and possibly livestock impact not yet fully assessed.
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Robinson & Franklin Bros
Jonesboro
Anderson
Ind
Boy Fatally Hurt Jumping From Moving Train
Chag Lackey fifteen, of near Rochester, leaped from a freight train at Wabash Ind last night when the train failed to stop at Rochester He fell under the wheels suffering crushed limbs and a fractured skull the brain protruding The doctor pronounces his condition hopeless.
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Commercial Tribune
Wabash
Ind
Chag. Lackey
Rochester
Debs Slams A R U At Indiana Union Meeting
Debs faces bitter attacks from leaders of five railway brotherhoods at Terre Haute gathering after the A R U was accused of trying to build up. politicking surrounds Bryan and Hill as campaigns unfold in New York and Catskills.
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Railway Brotherhood
Commercial Tribune
Terre Haute
Ind
Debs
Austin
Arthur
Messrs. Morrisey
Sargent
Clark
O. BR. C
Bourne Bond Backers Move To Free Kentucky Lawyer
In Lexington Kentucky on August 23 Morton H Bourne a 23 year old attorney faced a preliminary hearing with authorities planning release by bond. Friends pledged money and a bail plan was set pending the judge Bullock who would hear the case tomorrow morning.
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Commercial Tribune
Xington
Friends
Barnes
Georgetown
Bourne
Wilkerson
Thes
Barnes’ Pal
McElroy
Bullock
Erson
City of Hickman Strikes Obstruction Near Island Forty
All passengers rescued after Anchor Line steamer City of Hickman from St Louis to New Orleans hits underwater obstruction at Island Forty twelve miles north of Memphis. A large hole tears the hull. officers beach her to prevent sinking. Chickasaw evacuates passengers to Memphis. Cargo to be saved. boat valued at 50 000 with 20 000 insured.
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Memphis
Tenn
Five Calves Born From One Jersey Cow Near Winchester
A four year-old Jersey cow belonging to Homer Williamson, three miles northeast of Winchester, produced five fully developed calves last night. The calves are the size of pug dogs and remain alive. Curious crowds gathered all day at Williamson's farm to view the unusual birth.
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Bpetial
Commercial Tribune
Winchester, CO
Jersey
Homer Williamson
Here
One Man Killed by Storm Strikes Loganport Area
A tornado swept through Loganport Indiana on August 23 at about 6 pm causing widespread destruction. Roofs were blown off trees uprooted and telegraph lines down isolating the region. A man named St from Royal Center was killed while rushing home as the funnel cloud touched down.
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Commercial Tribune
Logansport
Ind
Royal Center
Carbolic Acid Jar Explodes Injuring Holton Man
In Holton Indiana on August 23 William Reas lost an eye and suffered severe facial disfigurement when a carbolic acid jar he was handling burst open. He received immediate medical attention.
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Commercial Tribune
Holton
Ind
William Reas
Lightning strikes large Morrow County barn in MT. GILEAD
A major Morrow County barn near Mt. Gilead was struck by lightning last night and burned. seven head of horses, several cows, 3000 bushels of grain and 100 tons of hay were destroyed. The property of Charles Gordon valued at about 5000 dollars.
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Commercial Tribune
MT. Gilead
Morrow County
Charles Gordon
Destructive Windstorm Hits Winchester Area
A severe windstorm swept Winchester Ohio early this morning causing major damage to structures fences and corn. Heavy rainfall swelled streams and overflowed bottom lands, with water levels higher than in several years.
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Commercial Tribune
Winchester
Excursionists Narrowly Survive River Storm
A party of local men aboard the small steamer Henrietta faced a fierce storm five miles above Coney Island. The vessel lost power and beached on a shore, fires went out, and the passengers donned life preservers. They walked miles to a farmer's house, were driven to Ft Thomas, and reached home at 6 am thoroughly drenched.
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Henrietta
Coney Island
Kentucky
Ft. Thomas
Longest Electric Line Planned for West Virginia
New York financier W R E Collins will start building the West Virginia Coal and Oil Railroad in September. The line from Middlebourne through Sistersville to near a Baltimore and Ohio junction will span at least 75 miles becoming the world’s longest electric road. Directors include Governor MacCorkle and Secretary of State Chilton.
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Commercial Tribune
Parkersburg
W. Va
W. R. E. Collins
New York
West Virginia Coal and Oil Railroad
Middleborne
Tyler County
Sistersville
Doddridge
Marion Counties
Baltimore and Ohio
MacCorkle
Chilton
Tramp Crosses Alabama Border Spends Time in Cuetts
A Commercial Tribune tramp entered Alabama from Georgia just after 8 AM, reached Cuetta before noon, spent about 30 minutes in church, and planned to take his dog inside but was refused.
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Alberto
Cusetta
Commercial Tribune
Ala
Alabama
Alabama- Georgia Line
West Point
Foreman accuses Gov Altgeld of misusing state funds
Ex congressman W S Foreman of East St. Louis writes an open letter accusing Gov Altgeld of defalcation and political tyranny. He claims the governor loaned state funds, influenced appointments to cover debts, and used party machinery to placate reformers and push favored candidates.
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Forman
East St. Louis
Chicago
Ill
W. 8S. Foreman
Altgeld
Foreman
Tot
Ramsay
Hinrichsen
Treasury
J. C. Nordling
First National Bank
Anna, Il
Paves
Nordling
Unity
Eaves
Slain at Colored Dance Near Lebanon Kentucky
Coroner reports a mass fight at a tenant-house dance four miles from Lebanon on a farm owned by Squire Jones. Rivalry over Julia Johnson sparked a brawl with razors knives and pistols. Charles Thompson and Charles Warren died. Sneed Smith Julia Johnson Mary Taylor and Rody Howard wounded. Jim Moore wielded a razor and was arrested.
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Commercial Tribune
Lebanon
Davis
Mason County
Squire Jones
Charley Thompson
Julia Johnson
Charles Warren
Raors
Charles Thompson
Sneed Smith
Mary Taylor
Rody Howard
Jim Moore
Moore
Warren
Thompson
Citizens Pursue Outlaws Near McKeesport
A manhunt unfolds in Allegheny County after John Parker and the Russell brothers robbed a Hungarian rider on a Pittsburg to Yough river freight train. Detective Alvin Patterson halted them at Scott Haven. Parker and Walter Russell fled, Lewis was shot, and a hostile posse pursued toward Snake Hollow hoping to capture or kill them.
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Commercial Tribune
Pittsburg
Allegheny County
Boston
McKeesport
John Parker
Walter
Samuel Russell
Youghingheny
Alvin Patterson
Scott Haven
Edward Lewis
Parker
Lee
Walter Russell
Youghiogheny
Lewis
Snake Hollow
Fifteen Residences Looted in Urbana Burglary
A large Urbana burglary spree struck fifteen residences on Hastard Street and nearby areas Saturday. Thieves entered houses on both sides, gathering little booty as the raid unfolded with few clues and no arrests reported by noon.
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Commercial Tribune
Urbana
Hastard Street
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