Ocean steamship City of Montreal disaster claims many saved
Queenstown August 20 report of August 11 fire in the City of Montreal hold five days out from New York. The iron steamer carrying 420 passengers and cotton burned, sank, or burned rapidly. nine lifeboats launched with provisions. Survivors praised York City’s captain and crew. Captain Land criticized a disobedient crew member. Missing boat occupants listed and rescue chances noted.
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Magnitude of Ute Clash Fuels Border Excitement
Rawlins Wyoming and Denver report rising tension over the Ute conflict near Meeker Colorow’s group reportedly reinforcing from Uintah and Ute agencies. Militia may move to drive Indians from the state as Meeker riders suffer reconnaissance ambushes and Gen Crook waits for Interior Department action. McAndrews plans to lure Colorow to surrender within three days.
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Condition of the Banks in Reserve Cities
Reports to the comptroller show 290 national banks in reserve cities with assets of 1.249 billion dollars as of Aug 10. Loans and discounts total 718.379 million. bonds secure circulation 37.955 million and deposits 11.319 million. other bonds and mortgages 84.284 million. exchanges 126.692 million. specie and treasury notes 116.149 million. legal tender 43.599 million. Liabilities include capital stock 202.474 million and national bank notes 23.091 million. deposits 609.938 million. surplus 7.203 million. and 206.696 million due to other banks. The reserve is 29.21 percent.
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Crawford Found Guilty in Utah Law Case
Assistant Surgeon Crawford was found guilty in the police court of fornication with Eva White, the 14 year old daughter of Dr. White, with sentences of one year in jail (six months per count) to be served. An appeal was filed and the case moves to the criminal court. The Riviera case drew wide local attention due to Crawford's Navy officer status and prior unblemished reputation.
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Pleuro-Pneumonia Report Details August Inspections
Washington reports July findings from the bureau of animal industry. 2333 herds and stables inspected and 10636 animals examined. 386 animals quarantined with 48 diseased. 46 post mortems show 181 with lung plague. Illinois notes 1621 stables inspected 3178 animals examined and 26 pleuro pneumonia cases in 419 post mortems. Maryland New York New Jersey slaughter data given.
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Railroad Groups Press One Cent Mile Rate to St Louis
Kansas Grand Army of the Republic committees pushed for a one cent per mile round trip fare to St Louis for G A R encampment attendees. Western passenger agents initially balked at lower rates until Friday when R R Cable of the Rock Island announced the line would grant the requested rate, with St Louis, Topeka, and Santa Fe quickly following.
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Bear Is Rumor Clarified by Captain Healy Report
A Portland note cites Rev Father P Healy receiving a letter from Captain Healy of the revenue cutter. The letter claims a "bear" rumor was contradicted by Captain Healy's own report detailing a dam construction, oak replacement, and copper work on a vessel.
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Pensions Commissioner Black Honored By Kings County Veterans
In Kings County a large GAR and veterans groups welcomed Pensions Commissioner John C Black with a rousing reception at the Fourteenth Regiment Armory, followed by a banquet and speeches by Gen. Black Gen. Sickles United States District Attorney Wilbur and others.
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Notable figures and events in brief dispatches
Obituary notes Alvan Clark dies in Cambridge at age 13 14. A western waterways convention planned for Memphis October 20. Antoinette Wakeman granted Chicago divorce from Edgar Wakeman. London Bank of Canada fails with 1 million capital. creditors guarded. American Bar Association Saratoga session adjourns with Wright becoming president. Trade reports show cautious yet stable commerce and strong crop prospects for wheat and corn. Illinois railroad commission calls for freight rate reductions. hearing set Sept. 1. Freight theft confessions surface in Philadelphia with details of gang and profits. Crown Prince Frederick William makes slow recovery and plans Italian winter retreat before spring full recovery.
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Republican City Tornado Toll and Damage Report
Aug 20 dispatches note Republican City Nebraska suffered about 50000 dollars in losses from a tornado. Lan ning and A S Allen were killed and six others injured. nearby farms suffered heavy property damage. Additional items mention the sun eclipse observations and various brief world notes.
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