Secretary Morton Letter Triggers Populist Quiet Storm
Topeka Kansas June 6 The publication of a letter from Secretary of Agriculture J Sterling Morton to J F Lee a Kansasan who attacked the Populist party and fusion stirs political tempers Morton says he opposes coalitions surrendering core principles opposes the Sherman act and free coinage arguing such policies would wreck monetary stability and harm citizens and families
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Topeka
Kan
J. Sterl-ing Morton
Agriculture
J. PF. Lee
Yaw
Politiina
People’s Party
Moton Bay
St Conta
Popa- Vista
Ocala
Kansas Grain Company Fails in Kansas City
The Kansas Grain company, claiming to be the world's largest grain buyer, failed amid a tight money market. It operated 106 town elevators in Kansas with about 150000 dollars capital and years of operation since its incorporation. Officials cite inability to realize on warehouse receipts to meet maturing obligations.
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Kansas City
Jone
Kansas Grain Company
Kansas
Kirkpatrick
President signals September extra session on finance
Washington June 7 The President said he would call an extra session no earlier than September 1 and no later than September 15 unless contingencies require earlier meetings He urged the public to study a monetary policy that uses gold reserves sparingly and warned that selling gold to bolster foreign credits could threaten national welfare He called for coolness calmness and nationwide reflection on financial policy and urged business leaders to act patriotically to safeguard their interests
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Washington
United Press
Congress
Capiti
Bankers Back Cleveland Call for Extra Session
Local bankers and financiers warmly approve President Cleveland s plan to call an extra session to tackle the silver question. Presidents Wright Simmons Randoph Tappan Canner Seligman Crewn plus Henry Crewn voice support citing repeal of the Sherman era silver law as needed to improve the financial situation.
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New York
Cleveland
Associated Press
Congress
Wright
National Park Bank
Williams
Chemical National Bank
Meveland
United States
Treasury
Atlantic
Simmons
Fourth National Bank
Randolph
Continental National Bank
Tappan
Gallatin National Bank
Canner
Chase National Bank
Jefferson Seligman
Henry Crewn
Loveman deeds trust to creditors and trustees named
D B Loveman filed a deed of trust covering all property for creditors H Clay Evans and Lewis Blank as trustees. They may take charge and sell assets within six months, with remaining property sold publicly thereafter. Estimated preferred claims around 191,787 with total liabilities likely well over this, assets possibly about 850,000. Washington reports Polk named consul general to Calcutta, Bitter appointments follow as well as posts for Bond and Gillespie. Cullom named treasury agent.
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Chattanooga
D. B. Loveman
H. Clay Evans
Lewis Blank
Cleveland
Ohio
New York
Lovgeman
Four Seasons Hotel Receiver Sought for Reorganization
Attorneys for Columbia Finance and Trust of Louisville asked Judge Key to appoint a receiver for Cumberland Gap Hotel and Park Co, including the Four Seasons Hotel at Harrogate. Lionel Graham named receiver. hotel management to stay the same. Liabilities near 750000 dollars. bonded debt about 850000.
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Chattanooga
Columbia Finance & ‘Trust Company
Louisville
Lionel Graham
Bennett Injured in Coach Accident in Paris
James Gordon Bennett proprietor of New York Herald was badly hurt when he fell from a coach in Paris on Wednesday. Doctors performed operations as his condition grew critical, with officials stating his status remains dangerous.
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The
New York Herald
Paris
James Gordon Bennett
Bennett
Robin
Ledentu
Edwin Booth Dies in New York at 1:15 A M
New York June 7 Edwin Booth died at 1 15 this morning after a period of unconsciousness since Saturday Mrs Grossman the tragedian’s daughter clasped her father’s hand at the end The news notes Booth’s condition and the immediate aftermath with family present.
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New York
Edwin Booth
Grossman
Essary Named Internal Revenue Collector for East Tennessee
Washington June 8. It is stated tonight that John Essary will be appointed internal revenue collector for East Tennessee. The appointment of Frank Bond helps Glenn Whiteside’s supporters as Dan Bond, a cousin of Frank, was Whiteside's chief opponent.
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Washington
Vennesses
van L. R. Polk
Calcutta
India
Limestone
Bissell
Glenn Whitesides
Leslie Cullom
Treasury
Cullom
William Cullom
Tennessee
John Essary
Internal Revenue
East Tennessee
Frank Bond
Glenn Whiteside
Dan Bond
Frank
Whiteside
Dr Hale Mousehold Cough Cure Adverts Claim Cure All
An old advertorial extols Dr Hale's Mousehold Cough Care as a superior remedy for cold irritation. It promotes annual household use, cites years of practice, and notes availability through McWarland & Co. The piece critiques competitors who misuse remedies and touches on debt and asset issues in a satirical tone.
Anderson Keith Arrested on Attempted Rape Charge
Anderson Keith, 47, a seller of rheumatism cures, was arrested by Officer McCartney on an attempted rape charge. He is accused of assaulting his thirteen year old daughter Anna, who fled after a frightening incident Tuesday night and spent the night with a neighbor. Keith denies the accusation.
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the Courier Journal
Anderson Keith
McCartney
Keith
Anna
Keith Unter
Poe Faa
L isoFer
Board of Revision Organizes in Washington
Washington June 8 Commissioner Lochren forms a twenty three member Board of Revision to review over 300000 pension cases allowed under the act of June 27 1890. The board will determine whether the allowances conform to law under his supervision and guidance.
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Washington
Hoke Smith
Chas
F’. Bennett
Lochren
Board of Revision
From Friend to Friend Praises Hood's Sarsaparilla
The piece extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as an exceptional medicine proven by its cures and strong advertising. It argues the product’s effectiveness is shown by results more than words and asserts its unequaled record of cures will persuade skeptics. Ripans Tubules cure nausea.
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Hood
Ex-Gov Chase Indicted In Greentown Bank Wreck Case
Kokomo Ind June 8 The grand jury report names Ra Gov Trad Chase and John W Paris with fraud and five counts including embezzlement and false pretense. Walden cashier indicted for false pretense and receiving money while bank insolvent. Organizers allegedly put no capital into the bank. Chase had solicited deposits and stock prior to collapse, claiming no financial interest.
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Kokomo
Ind
Parie Delgamne Bank
Greentown
Ra-Gov
Trad
Chase
John W. Paris
Zimri Dwiggina
Lowin
Walden
Gov. Chase
Whiereas
Clalma
Pariéta
Goy
Tatter
Congressmen Interviewed Reveals Sherman Act Repeal Leanings
The World reports on congressmen's views by telegraph on three questions. About 86 favor repeal of the Sherman act with many qualifying to avoid a clear yes, while 18 say no. Senate sentiment leans toward repeal, with two thirds likely to vote that way. On income tax, 45 favor and 42 oppose, with Southern and Western reps showing support. State bank tax draws near unity against repeal, about sixty opposed and thirty in favor.
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New York
Pearly
Congress
Tvell
Senate
Murgh
Nnt
Use of Hot Water in Daily Health
A clipped 19th century note extols hot water for health uses. It describes applying a linen compress heated with hot water to relieve cold symptoms, soothe irritation, ease coughing, and prevent sickness. It also mentions hot water aiding nervous weariness and digestion when taken before meals.
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Morton
Parls
Chicago
Meadowcraft Bros
Dearborn Street
Lyman B. Cransfall
Superior Court
Sandusky Bank
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Andusky Savings Banks
Dot
MR. Cleveland
Polk Por Consul
Pic
Four Seasons Hotel
George
Alice
Ford
Uhaices
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