McKinley clemency for bank wreckers shocks critics
The president grants pardons to embezzlers and banking law violators including W. E. Burr Jr of St. Louis and several others across Illinois Missouri Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana and New York. The Chicago Record denounces clemency while defenders cite pressures of influence and the need to protect depositors and shareholders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
W. E. Burr, Jr
Jex
St. Louis National Bank
Jefferson City
McKenna
Kerena
Harry S. Martin
Illinois
Alonzo B. Crawford
Missouri
Mr. Cleveland
Henry H. Kennedy
Pennsylvania
John M. Wall
Ohio
Fred E. Edgar
New York
Charles R. Fleischman
Ilinois
Fred L. Kent
Edward R. Carter
Francia A. Coffin
Indiana
United States
Lewis Redwine
Georgia
Ocober
Stephen M. Folsom
New Mexico
Fred Griffin
Llinois
Chicago Record
Bitner Swindle Causes Turmoil in Greeneville Town
A wave of anger hit Greeneville as G M Bitner, the East Tennessee chicken magnate, faced a $25,000 shortage jeopardizing small dealers from Knoxville to Bristol. Reports claim premeditated swindle, with disputed poultry shipments and dishonored checks prompting arrests and mass creditor anger. Stores closed, banks moved quickly, and the city braces for further action while Bitner hides amid the unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greeneville
G. M. Biter
East Tennessee
The
Tribune
Bitner
Trne
Knoxville
Bristol
North Carolina
Fullins
Eitner
Popular English usage errors and corrections noted
A list highlighting common misuse in speech and writing such as suite of rooms rather than suit, artiste or debutant in society, partake for eat, observe for remark, residence for home, and auction for sale. It cites Webster on French versus English forms and corrects phrases like quarter to six, church street, Fifth avenue usage, equally as well, and pronoun cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church Street
Fifth Avenue
Mr. Brown
McMillin and Taylor Backed For Senate Nomination
A partisan appeal favors McMillin for governor and Taylor for United States Senate, praising McMillin’s long service in the House and Taylor’s proven leadership. The call argues for bipartisan support to prevent Republican misrule and highlights Taylor’s centennial addresses as evidence of his versatility and effectiveness. DR. BELL'S PINE TAR HONEY ad promotes cough and cold relief for children and adults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Tennessee
McMillin and Taylor
United States Senate
House
Ren
Paris Post-Intelligencer
Bell
Fragmented notes mix satire and industry shifts
A collage of quirky aphorisms and business chatter cites a cautious view of a Hering Hall Marvin liability versus assets, mentions a proposed company reorganization and a $5.9 million capital stock, while tangentially noting the rise of peanut butter substitutes and fashion pointers. It blends literary quips with market musings and social observations, reflecting a busy page of thoughts rather than a single event.
Toledos Slanderous Patent Medicine Ads From 1886
A garbled Toledo era advertisement batch touts Frank J. Cheney Co kidneys cures and Catarrh Cure with oath from notary A W Gleason in 1886. It markets No To Tobacco and touring sleep trains, piano sheet music offers, and a medical line claiming sensational remedies and travel promotions amid mixed clerical endorsements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Frank J, Cheney
P. J. Cheney &Co
Toledo
Chat Eald Crm
Hac
Frank J. Cheney
A. D
Cheney & CO
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Ted
B. E. Dugdale
Wire of & Prominent
Waren
N. Y
Dr. Miles
Eikuart, Ind
Patriot
Chicago News
Japan
Hawaii
Southern Express Company
National Park Bank of New York
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China
Weyler
Cuba
Texas
Connecticut
Supreme Court of Tilineix
Chicago
American Federation of Labor
Gage
Secretary of the Treasury
Gompers
Federation
Federation of Labor
Charles Kurtz
Cuyahoga County
Bolt
Hanna
Kurth
Mayor McKinson
Cleveland
Port Arthur
Kio Chow Bay
Russia
Chamberlain
Enoan
W. Warrons
Grand Rivera
Herald
Ward & Friberg
Tennessee
J. W. Towle
Tenn
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Carl Schlatter
Schlatter
Zurich
J. B. Wallace
Wallaceville
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Patan Bas
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Hope Bros
Knoxville, Tenn
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Conworld
Ivare
A. W. Gleason
Notary Public
Hemenway
Laura
Hairndale AM
Bore
Cumssean Leries
Crus At
Mall. Mo
Kelso Novelty CO
B&h
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Mons
Athens
H. G. Miller, Jr
W. J. Miller, M. D
Drs, Miller
Opera House
Bam
Hiblers
King Street
A. W.stiles
Jonesboro Banking and Trust Co
Omce Colette Oreioe Howne
Robt
Burrow
Johnnos City
Tie
Ftem
Sulilvme
Carter Johnsot Unioo
W.w Faw
van Brock
Market Street
Thad. A. Cox
Attorne At Law
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Office Paw Block
Chas. H. Jenings
Solicer
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Hart Building
Convonation Tax
Kirkpatrick
Williame
J. Hl
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Kirkpatrick, Willams & Bown
Law
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Chancery
Johnson City
Porcnan Music Prn., Co
Indianapolis
Ind
United States Pipe Line
Standard of Company
Chattanooga
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California
Vis
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Queen and Crescent
Southern Pacific
Wothal
Cincinnati
New Orionpe
SRR
Bitham
Chattanooge
All East Ten
Trigg
J. L. Mock
Knorville
C. J. Jacknon
Millar
L. Cara
Miller & Cass
Arronwurs
Law and
Solicitors In Chancery
Org
R.R. Emmert
Enwin. Tew
Justion of the
Ofice—Market Sireet
Renkin
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