Bank Closure Shocks Newport Bankdowns Brown Defalcation
Cincinnati reports the German National Bank of Newport KY closed by order of the comptroller. Assistant cashier Frank M. Brown allegedly forged balances totaling about 192000 dollars, prompting federal criminal action. Bank examiner O P Tucker notes no recovery before Saturday night and outlines possible dividend timelines for depositors, with bond and asset details under review. The bank served nine building associations and about 1500 individuals and firms. No evidence of collusion or knowledge of Brown’s departure is found.
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Bellevue
Dayton
Whisky exports to Germany rise as bourbon leads
A World World report from Washington notes Germany increasingly drinks whisky, with 411,489 gallons of bourbon and 347,821 gallons of rye exported in the year ended June 30, 1900. Africa, England, the Philippines, and Japan show varied import levels, while Japan, Spain and Venezuela bought no American whiskey.
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Senator Pritchard on North Carolina voting rights and disfranchisement
Portland Oregon November 19 United States Senator Pritchard criticizes suppression and manipulation of the Negro vote and calls for federal action to enforce or adjust constitutional amendments. He discusses North Carolina disfranchisement, post Reconstruction voting rules, and party shifts amid alleged fraud and partisan interference.
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McKinley
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Aguinaldo's Time to Run in Philippines War
New York dispatch notes a shift to decisive war in the Philippines. Officials expect harsher measures against rebels and supporters as General MacArthur focuses on northern Luzon and Aguinaldo, believed to hide in Benguet mountains, with final instructions pending from Secretary Root.
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Destruction Hits Manchurian Railroad Line
Dispatches report that Chinese forces destroyed 300 versts of the southern Manchurian railroad near Vladivostok. All stations were burned and much rolling stock lost, with damage estimated at ten million roubles.
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Vladivostock
Duchess of Manchester Quietly Marries in London
A dispatch from London reports the Duke of Manchester and Miss Helena Zimmerman wed quietly in Marylebone parish church. The bride, daughter of Cincinnati millionaire Eugene Zimmeran, was given away by her aunts Miss Evans. Best men included Ernest Lamer t and Lionel Phillips. The couple planned to sail for America soon, but delays and telegrams prompted a Dublin departure with Miss Evans, bride’s guardian.
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Eugene Zimmeran
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Marylebone Parish
Missea Evans
Ernest Lamert
Lionel Phillips
Portman Square
Paris
America
Tanderawee
Helena Evane
Dublin
Father Denies Daughter's Marriage Rumor
In Cincinnati a report claimed Misa Helena Zimmerman wed, but Eugene Zimmerman rejects it as false. He says she is aboard the Campania, en route to New York with her aunt Miss Evans, and notes no marriage could have occurred.
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Campania
New York
Supreme Court Denies Dismissal in Rockwell King Case
Special to Inter Mountain Helena reports the Montana Supreme Court denied the motion to dismiss Rockwell King versus Pony Gold Mining Co. et al from Lewis and Clark county. The ruling rejects the Union Bank and Trust Co. challenge to its undertaking. The court reversed Bennett Bros. v Tam et al from Silver Bow and added Jesse B. Root to the exam questions committee along with E B Howell. No further hearings are scheduled this year due to many cases under advisement.
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W. Y. Pemberton
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W. H. Dewitt
E. N. Harwood
B. B. Howell
Weather and Shipping Turbulence Across Channel
London reports heavy gales and rough seas with multiple minor mishaps among continental mail boats. The Bremen steamer Duisburg, disabled near Folkestone, has been towed into the Thames. In New York the stock exchange announced the suspension of J Pletcher Shera, a relatively new member with notable Washington connections.
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Train Load of Tramps in Spokane Wreck Fatalities Reported
A Spokane Falls & Northern freight train south of Dragoon station wrecked in rain and snow causing one death and serious injuries to two others. Four loaded lime cars derailed down a grade after rails spread. seventeen men were riding the cars. John Klein died trapped under wreckage. Patrick Welch and Richard Hocking were severely injured and rescued.
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Hocking
No Change for Davis
St Paul Minn Nov 19 The condition of United States Senator Davis was reported to be unchanged this morning.
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United States
Davis
Luge house plans loom as NP 18 eyes Missoula work
Telegraph items report Northern Pacific 18 preparing for a luge ice house at Missoula to hold 5,000 tons of ice. News notes include a New York harbor diamond seizure by detectives, a fatal mine shaft accident at Pony, and heavy snow near Missoula.
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New York
Did Fine Service In Pekin Battery Praised In China Fray
Washington reports disparaging remarks about American field guns in the Pekin negotiations. Adjutant General Corbin cites Chaffee’s request for facts. A reply states the U S battery was better than others, with some features superior, and praise from General Lintvitch for its effectiveness at Pekin.
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Leyds Arrives in Marseilles to Meet Kruger
Dr. W. J. Leyds, Transvaal minister to Europe, has reached Marseille to greet President Kruger who is due to land soon on the Gelderland. Boer envoys visiting America for intervention to restore peace are expected to arrive today from Paris, with Leyds indicating Kruger likely lands at Marseille, not Naples or Genoa. He declined to reveal plans, saying the president is the sole source of information.
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Duchess Denies Duke Marries Cincinnati Woman
London reports a church records check confirms the marriage of the Duke of Manchester to Miss Helen Zimmerman of Cincinnati last Wednesday. The Dowager Duchess denied the report, then later visited the church and learned the marriage indeed occurred. she expressed extreme displeasure.
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Navy chiefs protest frequent officer and crew changes
A Washington dispatch reports Rear Admirals Remey and Farequahar criticize repeated changes in officers and crews, saying they harm fleet efficiency and morale. They urge keeping chess and first class petty officers on board for full cruises where possible. Rear Admiral Kauts to stay on Pacific squadron until February, then Rear Admiral Casey to take command.
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Bankers Sentenced After Dumbells Bank Scandal
London reports Director Nelson and Manager Shimmon among the Dumbells bank officials found guilty last November of falsifying the bank books. The failed bank of Douglass Isle of Man collapsed for over 100,008 pounds. Nelson and Shimmon received five years in prison with other auditors given six to eighteen months.
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Pennsylvania Census Count Increases To 6.30 Million
Washington reports Pennsylvania’s population at 6,302,115, up from 6,258,014 in 1890. The gain totals 44,101 people or 19.8 percent, reflecting a substantial growth since the last census.
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Protect Butter Makers New Fed Oleomargarine Bill
New York report from Washington outlines an early congress agenda item, Grout of Vermont introducing an oleomargarine bill. It would tax colored oleomargarine like butter and allow states to ban manufacture or sale in forms that deceive consumers while preserving original packaging. The dairy industry decries current federal laws as inadequate and the Groat bill is urged as a practical remedy.
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