Bank Directors Promise Resumption After Requisites Met
Bank of New Jersey directors say capital intact and business can resume once regulatory demands are satisfied. A Brooklyn varnish works fire kills one and fatally burns four others, causing about 3000 dollars in damages. Edgar Thompson Steel in Pittsburgh warns mills will close if wage cuts are not accepted triggering widespread industrial distress. Br Hurlburt Livingston firm in New York assigns with 120000 dollars preferred. New York coroners report 25 heat related deaths. New Brunswick Bank examiner notes 48000 surplus after 220000 deficit. Stafford Co. cotton goods mill failures cause 250000 debts in Providence and Fall River. Oil regions desperado McKeon robs Eldred bank of 2500. Robert Hoe Sr. of R Hoe & Co. dies in New York at 74.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Bank of New Jersey
Cragin
Japan
Brooklyn
Edgar Thompson Steel Company
Pittsburgh
Br. Hurlburt Livingston
New York
New Brunswick
N. J
Stafford & Co
Providence
Fall River
Thomas McKeon
Eldred
Robert Hoe
R. Hoe & Co
Flood Devastation Hits Chippewa Valley Rail Bridges Lost
Heavy rains sent the Chippewa River rising twenty three feet in a day causing extensive damage at Chippewa Falls and Eau Claire Wisconsin. Bridges and booms collapsed. losses in the Chippewa Valley are estimated around three and a half million dollars with hundreds of homes swept away and one life reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chippewa
Chippewa Falls
Wis
State
Enterprise
Pekio
Inl
Simon Shire
Leipzig
Chicago
Fire Underwriters’ Association of the Northwest
Eau Cuarre
Eau Claire
Dells
Joss
Chippewa Valley
Eddy Mills
Paint Creek
Chipwa River
Wisconsin Central
Milwaukee and
St. Paul
Chipwa Falls
Montgomery
Salineville
Ohio
Lieberling
Akron
E. J. Sant & Co
Portsmouth
Midland
Ontario
Pierre
Dakota
First National Bank
Benjamin Johnson
Cincinnati
Beverly Taylor
Gil
Avondale
Frank Utchings
San Francisco
J. O. Hatteman
St. Louis
Blaine
Shoemaker
the Sentinel
Blaine-Sentinel
Indianapolis
Woods
Senator Harrison
N. C. Thompson’s Bank
Rockford
Oliver Dalrymple
Buffalo
Duluth
Frank Jones
Wellington
Multiple 19th century calamities and crimes reported in Louisville era
Evan Allnutt a lawyer died at the Anchorage Asylum in Louisville from guards injuries and lack of medical care. Guards fled after the beating. Two convicts were killed by guards at a water works reservoir near Lexington. Payne Wiley Co a cotton firm swindled banks by hypothecating warehouse receipts for goods not possessed, totaling about 144000 with major losses to United States Bank of New York and Louisville banks. Lincoln Savings Bank of Fayetteville Tennessee suspended with about 200000 assets, stockholders to receive 50 percent. Oklahoma Payne was released on 1000 bail at Fort Smith, seven followers freed. Louisville New Orleans and Texas Road last spike driven near Memphis. William Wales a streetcar watchman in Augusta murdered, body burned after being doused with oil. A desk in an office was robbed of 38 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evan Allnutt
Anchorage
Louisville
Allnutt
Water-Works
Lexington
Payne, Wiley & Co
United States Bank of New York
Lincoln Savings Bank
Fayetteville
Oklahoma
Payne
Fort Smith
Ark
New Orleans
Texas
Memphis
William Wales
Augusta
Arkansas citizens seek Soldiers' Home west of Mississippi
Hot Springs residents present claims to erect a Soldiers' Home at a cost of 250000, arguing Arkansas climate. A boiler explosion at Eufaula Central Railroad compress killed four and wounded ten, with 400 bales of cotton and the compress destroyed, losses around 100000 and fears of more bodies in the ruins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolidine
Hot Springs
Mississippi
Arkansas
Central Railroad
Eufaula
Ala
Banker J. H. Sqvier Dies by Suicide in Washington
J H Sqvier, a Washington banker who had previously failed, cut his throat with a penknife, ending his life. The incident occurred in the capital, details sketchy, authorities investigating the motive and circumstances surrounding the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Sqvier
Washington, D. C
Nominations and party actions in the 1884 campaign
Nominations by parties include McAdoo and Black for congressional seats in several states, with many Republicans and Democrats named across Illinois Wisconsin Iowa New Hampshire and other states. Tammany Hall convenes to decide on presidential support, pledging allegiance to Cleveland but hinting at possible split. Nebraska Nebraska state lineup endorsed Chicago platform. anti Monopolists nominate ticket. Colorado and Maine results noted. New Jersey opinion allows bank officers to serve on electoral tickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
William McAdoo
Sebastian Coon
Evens
New Hampshire
J. C Black
St. Illinois
RM. la Follette
Republic 3d
Wisconsin
Frederick
Iowa
Michigan
Massachusetts
L. Weller
Carlton Hunt
K. W
Carnahan
Lodge
W. C. Posey
M. A. Hynes
J. A. Farder
W. Taylor
Tennessee
J. J. Lamh
James Buchanan
B. Thomas
W. T. Shaw
Louisiana
L. B. Caswell, Jr
W. C. Edsell
Tammany Hall General Committee
John Kelly
Foster
Tammany Hall
Democratic Party
Cleveland
Chi
Democratic-republican General Committee
New York
Chicago
Grover Cleveland
Thos. A. Hendricks
Indiana
Grady
Nebraska
Omaha
J. Sterling Morton
Daniel Clancy
C. 8. Monry
H. E. Bonestell
L. C. Pase
G. Beneke
Nels Anderson
A. WN. Dean
Regent State University
D. P. Schoville
Butler
Colorado
Republican State Convention
Yen H. Eaton
Weld County
Peter Breen
Leadville
J. G. Syms
Denver
Lincoln
J. G. Miller
H. H. Shedd
St. John
Robie
Redman
Eaton
Greenbacker
Methodist Episcopal Conference
Lansing
Mich
New Jersey
United States
Weekly business failures and notable events across regions
Business failures for the week numbered 180, up from 178 prior week and 136 in the same week of 1883. Jay Gould notes that Union Pacific must net 950000 dollars monthly to cover taxes and dividends. The road has sold 2425098 acres of land, totaling 7421928 dollars up to Jan 1. A mill fire near White Cloud, Michigan destroyed twenty houses and one billion feet of lumber. A major loss at Granby mining and smelting works in Oronage, Missouri. Army worm devastates fields in Douglas and Leavenworth Kansas, threatening winter wheat. 315 icebergs drift south between Capes Race and Freels, Newfoundland. Clearing House extra shows 633,831,406 dollars for the past week, down from prior week and markedly lower than 1883. Five inches of snow at Spring Hill and two at Truro, Nova Scotia on the 12th. The Sovereign Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows met in Minneapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradstreets
Jay Gould
Union Pacific Railroad
White Cloud
Mich
McLane
Oronage
Missouri
Douglas
Leavenworth
Kansas
Capes Race
Freels
Newfoundland
Spring Hill
Truro
N.S
Sovereign Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows
Minneapolis
Grand Sire Recommends Biennial Sessions for Sovereign Lodge
The text notes revenues of 5 350 041 47 and expenses, with a figure of 2 015 332 52. It states the Grand Sire recommends biennial sessions for the Sovereign Lodge instead of annual meetings due to heavy expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Sire
Sovereign Lodge
San Pablo arrives with Aug 14 Hong Kong and Aug 30 Yokohama dates
San Francisco dispatch notes the San Pablo arriving with dates from Hong Kong to Aug 14 and Yokohama to Aug 30, plus sparse disaster mentions. The report mentions widespread destruction, potential looting, and feared perils to residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
San Pablo
Hong Kong
Yokohama
Chefoo
Earl of Dufferin
India
Ripon
Cairo
Kixnc Humbert
Italy
Tonquin
England
Bismarck
Egypt
Greece
Mass meeting in Shanghai urges peace with France
An extensive Shanghai gathering of English residents spoke against prolonging hostilities with France, urging the home government to seek settlement through mediation. The discussion followed reforms and concerns over the impact on commerce and regional stability.
Tornado Sweeps Wisconsin Minnesota Towns
Telegraphed reports from St Paul describe a damaging cyclone striking Clayton and Clear Lake Wisconsin and White Bear Lake Minnesota. Destruction includes houses and barns leveled, trees felled, cattle harmed, and fatalities at Clear Lake. A wide swath twenty miles wide from southwest to northeast was surveyed with many homes damaged and crops heavy losses across Marine Mills Hudson area and Grant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton
Clear Lake
Wis
White Bear Lake
Minn
St Paul
Clearne
Peleg Burdick
Hudson
Stillwater
Marine Mills
Marine
Grant
Hudson Prairie
National crop report September 1892 highlights
Washington telegraph report shows cotton condition down from August due to drought, with states from Virginia to North Carolina showing weakness. Winter wheat yields exceed average, spring wheat harvests incomplete, estimate around 500 million bushels. Corn crop strong at 94 condition, oats near corn yield, barley and rye average, tobacco improving, European wheat supply expectations mix with global demand. stocks not excessive and prices near lows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Texas
North Carolina
Virginia
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
Arkansas
California
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Pennsylvania
Kentucky
Tennessee
Oregon
Iowa
Nebraska
Kansas
Ohio
Michigan
Indiana
Illinois
Maine
London
Cleveland Arrives Home After Corning Visit
Gov. Cleveland arrived in Cleveland from Corning at 11 30 a m and was greeted by the mayor common council and a large crowd at the depot He was escorted to the Hotel Bennett and later to the train amid cheers The procession included City Guard and the Sixth Battery Thousands of citizens welcomed him as he continued his canvass with plans for a successful outcome The Albany entourage accompanied him and the train was cheered along the route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binghamton
N. Y
Cleveland
Corning
Bennett
City G
Albany
Irate Lincoln citizen targets Mayor Carter Harrison
In Lincoln Illinois Carter Harrison, visiting from Mount Pulaski at the invitation of local Democrats, stayed at the Commercial House. Col J Hough warned to bet against Harrison, became violent, was removed, returned with a six shooter, was arrested in the lockup, then released as crowds calmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Carter Harrison
Mount Pulaski
Commercial House
Col. J. . Hough
Hepad News of
Chicago
Ublican
Carter
Calaboose
Americans Lead The World In Gambling Riot Echoes
A collection of brief items notes gambling concerns in the United States. Mentions Congressmen, peppermint farming in Mississippi, a land office official in Washington, and complaints about Atlantic steamship gambling. An English sale records a large elephant statue made from broken courthouse fan patterns. A Galveston scene reports weapons seized then returned from gambling and drinking venues. A Solomon character denounces a local politician as a thief and barkeeper, while a stray remark sums him up otherwise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Randall
Mississippi
Mr. St. Joan
Washington
Wisconsin Democrats at Madison endorse banking reform and liquor limits
The Wisconsin Democratic State Convention in Madison adopted a platform calling for biannual bank examinations by competent editors, abolition of the prison contract system, opposition to further public land sales to actual settlers, and a stance against sumptuary or prohibition laws while backing broader morality standards. The draft platform cites concerns about deposits, bank failures, and the need for regulation to protect depositors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin Democrats
Madison
A Ole S. Holum
Dane
Conrad Krez
Sheboygan
Penton
Suysters
Cleveland
Missouri Republicans at Jefferson City nominate ticket
Missouri Republican State Convention opened in Jefferson City led by Chairman William Warner. Judge Wagner of St Louis named temporary chair and praised the Chicago convention. Gen D P Grier chaired pending actions as the platform denounced the Democratic party, endorsed Arthur and Chicago, and pledged reform of corporations and convict labor. The anti-Democratic conference named Nicholas Ford for Governor. The ticket announced: H M Starkoff for Lieutenant Governor, J C Thompson for Treasurer, Jacob Sands for Auditor, David Murphy for Attorney General, and David Wagner for Supreme Court Judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Warner
State Central Committee
Jefferson City
Frank James
Wagner
St. Louis
Chicago
Missouri
D. P. Grier
F. W. Moot
St. Is
Gen. Grier
Democratic Party
Arthur
Republican Party
Jesse James
Nicholas Ford
Buchanan County
H. M. Starkoff
J. C. Thompson
Sedalia
Jacob Sands
Adair
David Murphy
Supreme Court
David Wagner
Massachusetts Prohibitionists Convene in Boston
The State Prohibitory Convention of Massachusetts met at Tremont Temple with 586 delegates, nominating Seelye for Governor and Faxon for Lieutenant Governor. The platform urged more religion in politics, opposed party disputes, warned against liquor and argued for women’s vote influence, sending congratulations to Maine Prohibitionists amid an unsuccessful push for woman suffrage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Tremont Temple
Boston
Chas. Almy
New Bedford
Seelye
Amherst College
Henry H. Faxon
Geo. Kempton
C. B. Knight
Samuel M. Fairfield
William W. Herman
Prohibition Party
James G. Blaine
Maine
New Hampshire Democrats Name Chairman and Adopt Platform
The Democratic State Convention at Concord elected H. O. Kent as Chairman. They nominated John M. Hill for Governor and endorsed Cleveland and Hendricks for President and Vice President. The platform supported labor rights, wages from trustee process, opposition to bribery, and called for perpetual disfranchisement of those who auction public offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. O. Kent
Concord
John M. Hill
Cleveland
Hendricks
Grover Cleveland
Thomas A. Hendricks
New Hampshire
New Hampshire Prohibitionists Nominate Governor Candidate
Rev H. Shinn served as chairman of the New Hampshire Prohibitionist State Convention held today in Tamworth. Larkin D Mason of Tamworth was nominated for governor as delegates issued a platform attacking both major parties on temperance and urging local clubs and full backing for St and Daniel.
Connecticut Greenback Convention Names State Ticket
The Connecticut State Greenback Convention met in Meriden with strong attendance and enthusiasm. James L. Curtis was nominated for Governor, and the platform backs Butler's letter of acceptance, supports a secret ballot and a labor bureau, advocates a ten hour law with aims for eight hours and weekly payments, and denounces convict contract labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut
Greenback
Meriden
James L. Curtis
Butler
Fusion Ticket Talks Unite Nebraska Parties In Lincoln
The Nebraska Anti Monopolist and Greenback State inventions meeting in Lincoln merged into one group and planned a fusion electoral and State ticket with the Democrats. No nominations were taken but about six names for each ticket position were chosen and a committee was formed to present them to the Democratic State Convention. The session adjourned afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Lincoln
Propriety of Taking the Stamp for Her Cause
Belva A. Lockwood, the woman’s rights presidential candidate, reports receiving numerous letters urging her to take the stamp for her campaign. She cites legal opinions that while women cannot vote under the Constitution, citizens may vote for her. A New Hampshire lawyer offers as Attorney General, noting could wear “ruffled shirts” if needed. Victor Hugo is with grandchildren and the Lockroys in Switzerland seeking rest from work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Belva A. Lockwood
General Butler
New Hampshire
Localization of memories in brain regions as per sensory type
The text argues that each memory class has a definite brain area, with object memories stored in the occipital region, sounds in the temporal region, limb motion and touch in the central lateral region, and speech in the frontal region, reflecting distinct memories akin to distinct senses. It attributes memory localization to brain gray matter areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Popular Science Monthly
The Fisher of Men at Sea Side Season Insights
An English socialaité recounts ten years of taking clients to watering places to find husbands. She notes patterns by hair color and season, with brunettes favored by very young fair men and blondes struggling in cold weather. Seasons affect success, and the sea side proves a stronger lure than mountains or lakes as days shorten.
Pepys and hat etiquette in public life
The Atheneum notes Pepys on wearing hats in meetings and in the Royal Society. It contrasts open air parliaments with a long habit of keeping hats on in church and at meals, quoting Pepys about catching a cold from removing his hat at dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Custon
Pepys
Royal Society
Mr. Gomme
House of Commons
Atheneum
Alive or not the circular saw's test shock
The employer in a sawing shop hired a man who admitted experience with circular saws. While watching the saw he put his finger into the blade, severing the forefinger then the index finger. The worker exclaimed the saw was alive as he cried out in pain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Law
Boston Globe
Making It Right Sugar Price Dispute Between magnate and grocer
A Philadelphia Call item shows railroad magnate accusing a grocer of charging his son 15 cents for sugar while others pay 10 cents. The grocer argues proximity should not affect pricing. The magnate demands equal treatment, but the grocer refuses to lower his price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R
R. R. Magnate
Philadelphia Cail
Evolution in Nomenclature in a Wedding Banter
The Somerville Journal records a lighthearted bridal exchange about endearments. A bride asks a friend how her husband addresses her, noting terms like ducky and lvy. The friend recalls being called popsey wopsey, but that term faded. Her husband now calls her Say there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ducky
Lvy
Popsey
Somerville Journal
Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery Promises Health
The advertisement touts a purely vegetable compound claimed to cleanse eruptions pimples ulcers scrofula and incipient consumption by purifying the blood stimulating the liver toning the stomach and strengthening the body seeking to persuade readers that it will do more than claimed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wereer
Pierce
Anecdote of Lincoln Told by Ben Perley Poore
Poore recounts Lincoln bored by a New York politician who spent nearly an hour pitching for office while twenty five or thirty others waited in the ante chamber. Lincoln escorted him to the door and urged brevity, noting it mattered to the visitors not to waste time. The scene drew applause and laughter from the crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben. Perley Poore
President Lincoln
New York
Lincoln
Notable Butte Figure Weighs 400 Pounds and Renowned Widow
Mrs A M Epadgeton of Butte Montana dubbed widow of the old mines is mother to Edgington and weighs 400 pounds. Henry M Stancey, Congo explorer, says his life motto is Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy... Belva Lockwood faces campaign slander claim in St Joseph Gazette report alleging bicycle riding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Epadgeton
Butte, M. T
Cour Oe
Henry M. Stancey
Congo
St. Joseph
Belva Lockwood
Hopeful Recovery Nears With Favorite Prescription
A woman once given up by eminent physicians and reduced to a skeleton with ailments of displacement leucorrhea and inflammation reports improvement after using Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription and local treatments. She now claims to be "as good as new" and the medicine is offered at a reduced price of $1 by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Cire
John Bull
J. H. Schenck
Philadelphia
Senan
Tonsa
eShamton
Care Barrett’s
E. Normandin Jr
Woonsocket
B.I
Scuenex & Son
Sirs
Thad
Sony
Patriot
E. Normandin
Jn. Woonsocket
R. L
Pure Cod Liver Oil and Related Patent Remedies
A collage of old advertisements touts Pure Cod Liver Oil from C swell Hazzard & Co New York as superior and preferred by patients and physicians. Warns dairymen to seek Wells Richardson & Co improved Butter Color and avoid imitators. Mentions Dr Wm Hall’s Balsam for lung diseases and other patent remedies including Rough on Rats and Athlophoros for rheumatism and neuraglia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C_swell, Hazzard & Co
New York
Wells, Richardson & Co
Burlington, Vt
Robert Newton
The
Eclectic College
City of
Cincinnati
Ohio
Wm Hall
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Chee South
Shanghai
France
China
John G. Carlisle
Seeley
Ambert College
Prohibitionists
Plain Hazelton
Hollinside
Portland
Great Britain
New Castle
John G. Whittier
Bee Line
Prospect
Perry Streets
E. C. Boudinot
Robert D. Hunter
A. G. Evans
H. L. Newman
Sovereign
Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows of the World
Bishes
Milwaukee
Detroit
Wnreat
Agricultural
Crxersnall
Galveston
Solomon
N. D. Fratt
Democrats
Connecticut Greenbackers
Nebraska Greenbackers
BELVA
Victor HoGo
Mme. Lockroy Amon
Switzerland
Evolution In Nomenclature
Lincolu
Ashland
Pocanonthas
Caswell, Hazzard & AN
Horsford
Adam Miller
Ill
World's Dispensary Medical Association
Mainstreet
Buffalo, N. Y
Supertox
Browne
Chittergale
Lydia E. Pinkham
Vanity Fair
Newman Independent
Sherman
Ely
Dunamon Ciary
Lee
Mass
Athlophoros
Athlophoros Co
Wall Street
Isaac Thompson
Lynn
Man
Prickly Ash Bitters
Prickly Ash Bitters CO
Kacsas City
John Spencer
Peter Lawler
Dalton
David K
Rondout
Lawler
David Kennedy
Kennedy
Canhanes
Peter Iaviler
Enginee
Chas
Brown
Medy
Lister
Dauron
Smith
Bull
Hosteiters
Main St
Hostetter
Amd
Hops and Malt Bitters Co
Detroit, Mich
Agd
Catarreh
USA
ELY Bros
Druggists
Oweg
R.wattson Harnis
Newark
N.J
Montgomery Ward & Co
Wabash Avenue
Lil Payne
Than Matis
Ib. W. Payne
Sony Boxi Corning
Kane
Sddreas FP. L
Pond
Aurora
Kane Co
Mansion of Wealth
Ridge
Woolrich & Co
Palmer, Mas
Super
Chrome
Bridgeport
Kidder
ATIN
Perry Davis
DR. Schenck
J. H. Schenck & Son
Schenck
Arch Street
Sesho
Lawson
West 15Th St
New York City
Joseph 8. Lame
18Th Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Tne
Otto
J.H. Schenck
Fred F. Trull
Hudson, Mass
Valentine Bros
Janesville
Pon civ
Oop
Socom
Ramaak
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