No Trust in Paper Report Before the Dingley Committee
Washington on January 1 a heated tariff hearing centered on a possible paper trust. John Norris of the New York World charged the major white paper makers with forming a central agency to raise profits by 4 to 5 million dollars annually while maintaining prices around 2.14 cents. Russell and Miller denied any trust existence, as lumber schedules dominated the session with requests for a $2 per 1,000 feet duty on white pine, hemlock, bass, and sycamore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York World
Dingley Committee
Trust
Washington
Ways and Means Committee
John Norris
William A. Russell
Massachusetts
Warner Miller
Herkimer
N. Y
Wilson
Boutelle
East
Goodyear
Pacific Coast
Tawney
Minnesota
Norris
Paper Trust
United States
Prices and combinations scramble through the year
A lengthy Senate hearing transcript reveals that manufacturers deny any price rise plans while discussing economies and potential global market expansion. The crossfire includes remarks on a supposed combina tion to control competition and the aim to enter Australia, South Africa and England with strong factory support. The hearing adjourned over New Year’s Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Russell
Massachusetts
Tawney
Russell
Dingley
Warner Miller
New York
Australia
South Africa
England
Senate Confirmation Politics and Key Postmasters
The piece notes silver Democrats oppose confirmations while Republicans and gold Democrats back residential appointees. Most Republicans are not zealous, aiming to keep nominations within their party after March 4. Postmasterhips at stake include Springfield and Waukegan Illinois and Benton Harbor Michigan, with offices in Mississippi valley states such as Boone Jr. and Evanston Ids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi Valley
Springfield
Waukegan
Evanston
Ids
Boone, Jr
Benton Harbor
Mich
President Denies Pardoning Convicted Bank Embezzler
Washington reports the president refused pardon for Joseph H. Wilson, convicted of embezzling national bank funds before sentencing, citing public duty and bank protection. Also Japan signs cruiser orders with Cramp and Union Ironworks to build two ships at about 3 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Joseph H. Wilson
Japan
Hoshie
Cramp Shipyards
Philadelphia
Union Ironworks
San Francisco
Wanamaker campaign bribery case at preliminary hearing
In Pottsville on January 1 case details emerged at a preliminary hearing for RH A Vanvalkenburg in charge of John Wanamaker s senatorial bid at Harrisburg. J Tillard an Inter State Detective said he was hired to obtain votes and disclose information while admitting cash was handed to Bribe Dr Mackey Luzerne county for Wanamaker votes. Vanvalkenburg denied the accusations and bail was posted after Tillard s testimony. A second warrant charged Vanvalkenburg with conspiracy to bribe Dr N J Mackay Lackawanna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Tillard
Wanamaker
Vanvalkenburg
Quay
United States
Vanvaikenburg
Luzerne
Vanvatkenburg
N. J. Mackay
Lackawanna
Blue Cat train robber Kennedy captured near Kansas City
James F. Kennedy, identified as the leader of the Blue Cat hold-ups, was arrested at Cracker Neck near Houston by a torn bank-note clue. He is jailed in Kansas City and recognized by the train engineers. He traveled from Houston last September after being discharged and blacklisted by the Southern Pacific. He spent money in $20 gold pieces, including two torn bank-note fragments found on the crime scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
James F. Kennedy
Cracker Neck
James Whitten
A. E. Post
Freyer
Kenedyn
Houston
Southern Pacific
Kennedy
Abbreviated 1896 market and crime miscellany
The telegram batch notes last May wheat at 83.5 cents, Arizona copper at 80,000 pounds daily, a Sully bank break with $27 stolen, a Uruguayan crisis, and Hobart Indiana fearing a kidnapping. Also listed are 1896 Arizona mineral outputs and a Cripple Creek hotel plan, plus a Johnsonburg riot and a New York Baptist foreclosure. Weather forecasts cover Indiana to Wisconsin with cloudiness, rain, snow, and colder trends.
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Chicago Board of Trade
United Verde
Arizona
State Bank
Sully
St. Petersburg
London Times
Phillip Simon
Port Washington
Wis
Uruguay
Borda
Hobart
Ind
Charlies
Cripple Creek
Colo
Johnsonburg
William Bergin
G. W. Lee
Washington and Lee University
Lexington
Robert 3. Lee
Baptist Tabernacle Church
New York City
The Markets New York Financial Dec 91
Money on call easy at 2 per cent with sterling demand and bank bills quoted. Government bonds firm with various registered and coupon yields. Chicago Grain and Produce quotes for Wheat Corn Oats Park Lard and Produce prices. Butter Eggs Poultry Potatoes Sweet Potatoes Honey and Apples listed with ranges and per unit prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sterling Exchange
United States
Ciuieaca
Dee
Board of Trade
Burbanks
Hebron
Moisture content in wood and a croup remedy
The article discusses moisture percentages in Breen wood and central European wood after various drying methods. It cites experiments with dry storage, air exposure, and superheated steam, then reports a physician's anecdote from the Chicago Chronicle about Chamberlain's cough remedy relieving a child's croup and promoting future purchases by Emmert & Burrell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central
Europe
Chicago Chronicle
J. Y. Schench
The
Caddo, Ind. Ter
Banner
Chamberlain
Emmert& Burrell
Chicago Great Western Ry timetable notes and connections
A historical timetable excerpt outlines Chicago Great Western Railway routes from South Freeport to Chicago and other cities. It lists train numbers, departure times such as 7:20 am and 4:25 pm, connections to Racine Janesville Madison Rockford and Milwaukee lines, freight details, and stage connections from Brewster House with baggage handling through to destination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dearia
Rock Tetas Mo
Racine
Janesville
Madison
Rockford
Chicago
Rock Leland& Milweakes
Freeport
W. W. Junction
Brespors
Resort
Chicago Great Western RY
Obieaao
Dubuque
Brewster House
South Freeport
Pure Medicines At Proper Prices Promised
A concise ad style notice asserts the availability of drugs and medicines for all ages. It emphasizes reliable access to pure products at fair prices and offers to provide exactly what customers seek.
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Combine
St. Louis
Bradstreet
Northwestern
Minneapolis
Whalsale
Tirms
Carless
McCraith
Indianapolis
J. Craith
Ay Labor
Clent Gompers Whtien
Rece
Cimade
Gompers
Fea
Jan. Muda
Cleal Bermuda
Manhattan
Gompers Loac
Meerican
Revenue Cutter
Ermuda
John Wannamaker
Indiana
Lower
Michigan
Upper Michigan
Iowa
New York Financial
Chicago Grain and Produce
Woon
Corvoxr
Jay Sauer
ELY
ELY Brothers
Warren St
New
Cattio
Sheen
Neve
Hoga
Goren Powers
Humphreys’ Ned. CO
iWittinn
Drageises
Muompurrres
AEL. CO
Osonate Lithia
Rubinat Candael
Friedricheshall Bitter
Hunjadi Yance
Carlebad
Prudel Appolinaiie
Vichy
H. J. Mooge
Phucoort
Llinoib
Allinois Central
Trins East
Bay Warren
Galena
Tees
Inday
Lena
Wo 103
Passen
Ager
Dodgeville
Mit
Sunda
B.G
Care Journal
Homer Streets
O. H. Seeley
L. A. Munn
Clifton Cottage
Cochran
City Water
Winneshiek Street
Chicago Street
J. M. Hisnet A
Broadway
M. M. Kleckner
Walton's
Union St
Stoskopt
Tgbt
Union Street
St. Joseph’s Church
J. A. Niedermeyer
Albert Barnes
Galena Ave
Chicago & Northwestern
Ono
Tee
RGT
Freepor
B. Lelanc Poe
Jesus
Chicago Stinton
St. Paul
Cedar R Rapids
Omaha
Council Bluffs
Aloouts
Milwauee
Rock
Freeport 1
Déatuiani Gage
J. B Swaat
Fitz
A. Lord
Gen
Pass
Tkt, Agt
Forreston
Deparv
Ours
Business Directory
BANKS
C. Stover
Antrim
Cashier
G. Shumway
Fred Lurmnan
Rectora
Caldwell
Braeer Jacob Schaeteel
Fred Dorman
Wagner B. Goddard
Henry Baier
G. F. M. Devore
Louis Boas
R. G. Shumway
Pane Con Pome
Farmers and Merchants Bank
Fry's
H, Sunray
Voleers
L. Brookmaier
First National Bank
Bidwell
A. Bidwell
Knowlton Brothers, Barkers
Soldiers' Monument
Waeesne
M. L. Parker
Galena ST
Kiawiy
Benjamin Rhodes
Insurance
4Derman Bank
E. H. Plage
Emmert & Burrell's
Stephenson
Til
TATE
Stephenson Street
Freeport,Il
Frances Shimer
University of Chicago
Mount Carroll
Ill
Mt. Carroll Berliary
Idam
Gardner
Mt. Carroll
G. J. Gibson
Ontario Veterinary College
Ditmars
C. Schmidt
Stephenson St
Holbrook's
3Rd&wlyr
Pasebrugh
Verephone
Peoria
Denver -Gripple
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