Panic and turmoil across nations and finance in August
Reports describe martial actions and barbaric methods in war times and harsh peacetime punishments. Panicked finance circles in Corean affairs dampen loans and deposits as governments plan large convertible note issues and treasury surpluses rise. Japan raises funds for troops and families, while labor demonstrations and reform influences shift in the United States and allied regions.
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Ito
Aed
Japan
Out of deference to the feeling of misunderstanding
The text notes that the word Christ was dropped from the title in a document with a constitution and by laws, reflecting sensitivity to perceptions. No further context or dates provided.
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Christ
Tariff Bill Holds Up Congress as Adjournment Looms
Washington Aug 20 The House waits for the presidents action on the tariff bill with no weekly program and a potential adjournment by Wednesday. Ways and Means members expect adjournment by Monday night and discuss free silver and ore bills while the Senate reports on sugar coal and iron ore tariff measures. The Senate adjourned Wednesday due to lack of quorum after an executive session.
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Wasuisaton
Crisp
Old Point Comfort
Wednessey
Murphy
Ways and Means Committee
Tarsney
Tareoy
Wilson
Long Branch
Isadore Strauss
Senate Finance Committee
Harris
Allison
Senate
Manderson
Chandler
Mitchell
Washincton
Finance Committee
Ofaieus
Murphy Resolution Co
Senator White
California
White
Hill
Gorman
Gray
Stevenson
Louisiana
Senator Murphy
Mr. Lindsay
Congress
Whisky Trust
Sherman
Host
Carlisle
Platt
Giant Hoax of a Petrified Monster Unmasked
A forged petrified giant on Henry Kelsey’s Middlebury farm drew crowds and $200 daily before experts exposed it as a clever fake. Partners Henry Sanger and Kelsey refused $1,000 bids from St Louis interests as authorities unfolded the scheme.
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Gostix
Ind
Henry Kelsey
Middlebury
Bristol
Henry Sanger
Kelsey
Sanger
St. Louis
Senate Deliberations on Sugar Tariff and Finance Amendments
Washington Aug 18 The Republican steering committee shaped amendments to the free sugar bill and a measure to continue the bounty The Senate debated appointments to the finance committee and set votes on tariff reform and adjournment while a river and harbor bill nears passage without a veto.
Poison in the Rivers Brings Madison County Suit
Madison county farmers formed a defense against the American Strawboard Company over alleged pollution of Indiana streams. They filed intent to sue for 20000 dollars, citing White River and other waterways with green slime and dead fish. The water supply to Anderson and local restaurants is described as unsafe.
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Aynenson
Ind
Madison County
American Strawboard Company
Indiana
J. Epperly
White River
Anderson
Populists Plan Vigorous Campaign With Four Coxeyite Speakers
In Indianapolis on August 15 the populist state central committee held a meeting to map a campaign across Indiana. Reportedly candidates are planned in most districts. money concerns prompted a fund raising plan and a bold “wake up the people” outreach featuring four Coxeyite speakers to rally laborers by sharing their Washington experiences.
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Inpianavolis
State Central Committee
Allen County
Washington
Novel suits filed in Indiana for damages against officials and candidate
Two Populists file lawsuits in Indiana seeking 10000 damages claiming unlawful arrests lasting five hours without legal authority. Allan Jennings sues Indianapolis mayor Caleb B Decoy and West Indianapolis officers. Philip Rappart sues West Indianapolis authorities. A second case involves farmer William Stanley planning to sue Congressman Bynum over wheat price promises and crop losses.
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Suprayarotis
Ind
Allan Jennings
Caleb B Decoy
Indianapolis
George TW. Tow
Laporte
Racer
Jennings
West Indianapolis
Philip Rappart
Rappart
Inpranavolis
William Stanley
Bynum
Cleveland
Stanley
Chicago A incendiary plot discovery alarms officials
Chicago police report seizure of two chests with electrical arson devices and anarchist literature linked to Herlitz Scharff Nelson and others. Authorities gird for more evidence amid a claimed planned uprising with potential to destroy property or life.
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Cnicaco
Conway
Herlitz
Scharff
Nelson
Oscar Neebe
Haymarket
Ilinoia
Chicago
Reds
Sudden Death of Dr John Seaton Shocks City
The community awoke Friday to news of the sudden death of Dr John Seaton around 8 30 am. A familiar figure and physician with an office over Dreier drug store he was active in the Union Veteran Legion and well known to reporters and county residents. He served as deputy collector of internal revenue during President Cleveland s first administration and was renowned for his kind forgiving nature and fraternal involvement.
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Phoenix Lodge No 101
K. of P
Anthony Wayne Post
Union Veteran Legion
Henry Zollinger
C. B. Stemon
Wayne Lodge, F. & A.M
Robert
Jane Bell
David Stein
Ossian
Liggett
Huntington
John Seaton
Terran Church
Thin City
Cleveland
Internal Revenue
Dr. Seaton
Dreier Drug Store
Corbett Accepts Offer to Fight Jackson in Sioux City
Sioux City Iowa Aug 20 The Sioux City Athletic club received a telegram from W A Brady Corbetts manager saying Corbett will accept the clubs purse of 25000 to fight Peter Jackson here The offer was telegraphed to Jackson His training expenses will be guaranteed and anything else he asks in reason Members of the club expect no interference and think the fight will be pulled off in Sioux City
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Sioux City
Iowa
Sioux City Athletic Club
W. A. Brady
Corbett
Peter Jackson
Jackson
Roby Boxing Club winner and docketed cases
The riotous conspiracy cases against Dominick C. O'Malley Billy Woods Sally Smith and George Siler connected with boxing at Roby were called for trial. O'Malley did not appear and his absence was not required. Other defendants Ren ree Siler Woods Smith and Condor of Chicago attended before Judge Bigge at a special term in Crows Point Indiana August 21.
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Nolle
Woods
Smith
O'Malley
Gillette
Lake and Porter
Giffin & Olds
Kopelke
McMahon
Condon
Martin Costello
Stearns
Roby Club
Crows Point
Ind
Dominick C. O'Malley
Billy Woods
Sally Smith
George Siler
Columbian Athletic Club
Roby
Bigge
Warsaw
Ren Ree
Ill fated Mrs. Bell Dies by Own Hand in Madison
Mrs Frankie Bell of Maysville, wife of John Bell and daughter of Hiram Parent, a former Allen county resident, killed herself at her Madison Iowa home by taking poison after a separation. She left a letter to John Bell saying she hoped to be in heaven and to forgive her for the burden to the children. The coroner's verdict followed the facts.
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John Bell
Hiram Parent
Allen County
Madison
Iowa
Hattie
Santa Fe
Nearly Fatal Accident Takes Toll On County Resident
W W Shoaff of the county narrowly survived after his team bolted while he hauled dairy milk near Huntertown. He remained unconscious until last night with severe head and limb injuries. Eddie Pfisterer lost a leg when struck by Lake Erie cars on Fourth Street. Two ladies in a collision on East Berry Street sustained head injuries. Obituaries note Henry Hilleke Lambert Osterman and Mary Kuentzel passing away in Fort Wayne, with funeral plans set. Victoria BC report adds actor McKee Rankin facing touring financial trouble and a Canuck performance tonight.
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Thia County
Huntertown
Shoaff Inti
Dr. Sturgis
Eddie Pfisterer
Lake Erie
Fourth Street
St. Joseph Hospital
Dra. Dinnen and
Myers
Putnam Street
Eaat Berry Street
W. D. Williams
Henry Hilleke
Fairfield Avenue
Germany
Angelica
Fort Wayne
A. C. Trentman
Lambert Osterman
East Washington Street
Sir Mary's Catholic Church
Mary Kuentzel
Wallace Street
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