Behring Sea Talks Stir London Officials
London officials report Marquis of Salisbury agreed to a conference with United States and Britain on seal life but did not join talks with Russia and Japan. They await Secretary Sherman’s dispatch to know Britain’s next move while debating Behring Sea and Paris award implications. The Times, Daily News, and The Standard weigh potential settlements, compensation to Canadian sealers, and five year close seasons.
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London
British Foreign Office
Marquis of Salisbury
United States
Canada
Great Britain
Russia
Japan
Sherman
Foreign Office
New York
the Times
Lord Salisbury
Ambassador Hay
Paris
Walcott Commission
Daily News
England
America
Washington
Julian Pauncefote
Mrs Langtry Wins Cesarewitch with Merman at Newmarket
Mrs Langtry celebrated her birthday with a Cesarewitch victory as Merman won the two mile and two furlong British classic at Newmarket. The win drew a brilliant crowd including the Prince of Wales and other notables, with earnings estimated between 20,000 and 40,000 pounds. Merman, praised for tenacity, benefited from expert training by Webb and backing by Australian bettors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Sporting Life
Merman
Langtry
Wilson
Webb
Servia brigands hired to kill opposition
Vienna telegram reports at Tschalschak trial in Servia that 200 brigands and receivers of stolen property have exposed systematic plundering and murders of liberal party members. Deputy Tarsitch is named as instigator. brigand Brkitsch testified of killing a school master and political writer Backovitch at the instigation of Tarsitch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Vienna
Daily Mail
Tschalschak
Servia
Liberal Party
Tarsitch
Assembly
Brkitsch
Backov
Armenian Extermination Policy Hinted in Asia Minor
Constantinople dispatch reports the sultan pressing to drive American missionaries from Asia Minor interior. If successful, his aim to exterminate Armenians may proceed without European witnesses, undermining European concern and placing pressure on local authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Daily Chronicle
Constantinople
Asia Minor
George campaign weighs Dayton for New York comptroller
Review of filing and negotiations in One Day New York on October 14 shows Henry George campaign leaders stating Charles W. Dayton, former New York postmaster, is willing to accept nomination for comptroller. Talks proceed to replace Charles S. Fairchild of Citizens' Union with Dayton, with Henry George endorsing the deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Henry George
Charles W. Dayton
George
Seth Low
Charles 8. Fairchild
Citizens’ Union
Dayton
Weather Synopsis Notes for Regions in Michigan Iowa
Weather brief reports indicate showers and cooler air tonight across northern Lower Michigan and Upper Michigan. Central areas see increasing winds from the south then turning northwesterly with cooler tomorrow. Iowa forecast expects fair morning weather then local showers this evening or tonight with cooler air and a southerly wind shifting to the northwest.
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Lower Michigan
Upper Michigan
Winconain
Iowa
Markets Report Chicago Oats Wheat and more
Prices for wheat corn pork lard and produce quoted on the Board of Trade with October December and May contract levels. Butter eggs poultry potatoes and sweet potatoes listed with current bids and typical regional quotes.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Northwstern
Jersey
Citizens Union backs New York county ticket clash
General Tracy addressed a large Bowery meeting last night and Seth Low spoke three times on the east side. Tammany plans a large ratification meeting tonight.
Petition Seeks Removal Of Insurance Commissioner
Rowland Connor and Charles B. Still of Commercial and Wolverine Mutual Fire Insurance companies submit a petition to Governor Pingree demanding the removal of Mila D. Campbell as commissioner of insurance. They allege Campbell previously wrote an open letter criticizing their methods after assuring officials that inspections found no issues. Kansas City teachers to use newspapers as text books in the public schools. Superintendent J M Greenwood chairs the move to foster current events reading and newspaper use as a formal text book program.
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Saginaw, Mich
Rowland Connor
Charles B. Still
Commercial and Wolverine Mutual Fire Insurance Companies
Pingree
Mila D. Campbell
Campbell
Kansas City
Kansas City Public
J. M. Greenwood
Greenwood
Illinois bankers urge retirement of greenbacks
Commend the Monetary Commission and report at Peoria session of Illinois State Bankers Association. Frank Eliott of Jacksonville argues U S notes should be retired and bank notes substituted if needed.
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Monetary Commission
Peoria
Ills
Illinois State Bankers’ Association
Indianapolis
Frank Eliott
Jacksonville
United States
Death by own action of Michigan contractor Hanscom
Jedediah F. Hanscom, a well known Marquette contractor and engineer, attempted suicide by asphyxiation in a Chicago boarding house after grieving his wife’s death. Hanscom, who lived in Michigan for a year and moved to Chicago about September 1, was known across lake ports for building docks at Ashland Duluth Two Harbors and Marquette.
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Michigan
Chicago
Jedediah F. Hanscom
Hanscom
Marquette
Mich
Ashland
Duluth
Street Cars and the Malls Contested by City Counsel
Chicago officials question street car firms authority to carry mail remarking franchises ban transport of items beyond passengers. Thornton’s opinion to city council cites prohibition on mail service by carriers. Florence Gleason, 19, shot her lover John Peters then killed herself in a fatal lovers quarrel. Peters survived initial injury but is expected to die per hospital report.
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Chicago
Uncle Sam
Thornton
Florence Gleason
John Peters
Peters
Typhoon Wins Over Telephone Debate at Home
Mr X faced his aged mother in a comic clash over installing a telephone. She feared the device would unleash a catastrophe, recounting Harmful tales of a typhoon. He clarifies the error, noting the typhoon is the emperor of Japan, and resigns in defeat.
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Robert
Japan
Mr. X
Strand Magazine
Witness recounts Lee surrender in Atlanta tale
In Atlanta, an old Virginia negro recalls witnessing Lee surrender to Grant. The man says Lee did not give up his sword, and Grant left the weapon, noting Lee could do little harm since he had already been defeated. The account appears in the Atlanta Constitution.
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Hamlin Garland
Grant
Atlanta
Lee
Garland
Atlanta Constitution
Early Risers and trade shifts across colonies and markets
A compact summary notes De Witt’s Little Early Risers touted as cures, and trade tensions between British and continental candle makers in Hongkong and Victoria, with American market gains. It also mentions Indiana’s archaeological finds, noting many mounds, stone axes once common as door props, now rare, and arrowheads as the only plentiful relics.
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Victoria
Hongkong
Indiana
Weather outlook for Indiana and Illinois regions
Weather indications for twenty four hours from 8 p m yesterday. Indiana shows fair weather with warm winds and cooler by tomorrow morning. Illinois indicates fair weather as well with similar cooling trend expected.
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Washington
Indiana
De Witt’s Witch Hazel Salve touted for skin troubles
An advertisement touts De Witt’s Witch Hazel Salve as a remedy to prevent disfigurement from burns and scalds and also positions it as a cure for piles and various sores. It cites distributors P. Guenther & Co., Swartz & Fleck, H. J. Moogk, Emmert & Urrell.
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de Witt
P. Guenther & Co
Swartz & Fleck
H. J. Moogh
Emmert & Burrell
H. J. Moogk
Emmert &Urrell
Sealed Bids Sought for Brick Building at Poor Farm
The committee on poor and poor farm will receive sealed bids on Wednesday October 20 1897 at 10 oclock a m to erect a brick building on the poor farm per plans on file in the county clerk office. Building to be completed within thirty days from date of letting. J B Tana rt art 10 11 dth Chairman Committee.
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J.B. Tana
Bids Sought to Engrave Deceased Soldiers Names
The committee on public buildings will accept bids until 1:00 PM on October 16 at the county clerk’s office for engraving the names of deceased soldiers on the marble slabs of the monument. Names are on file with the county clerk. The committee may reject all bids. James Rezner, chairman.
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James Rezner
Knights Templar Illinois annual conclave in Chicago
The Grand Chapter and Commandery of Knights Templar of Illinois hold their annual conclave in Chicago from October 26 to 29. Fare and one third for the round trip on certificate plan via the Maple Leaf Route, Chicago Great Western Railway.
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Illinois
K. T. Chicago
Knights Templar of Illinois
Chicago
Maple Leaf
Chicago Great Western Railway
Notice to Coal Dealers and Consumers Ordinance on Weighing
Public notice calls strict enforcement of a city ordinance requiring hay and coal to be weighed on city scales with a weighmaster's certificate. Violators face a fine of three to ten dollars per offense. Purchasers are urged to ensure the certificate accompanies the bill. Committee on Ordinances Frank Harris and O. D. Cramer signed the notice.
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John Bull
London Follers
Mrs. Langtry
Newmarket
Backovitch
Taderich
Alexander of
Tajsizeh
Greater New York
Chicago Grain and Produce
Milwaukee Grain
Milwaukee
Er Eee Bighorn
Sso
Ernest
Omibo
Peary
Esquimaux
Far North
Munyon
Arch Street
Philadelphia
Frank Harris
O. D. Cramer
J. H. Edwards
Derby
The
Cash Low Price Clothiers
Stephenson St
Pike
GEO. H. Tandy & CO
Freeport, Hl
Arowa & Lollmeyer
Queen & Crescent
Nashville
Tenn
Cincinnati
Chattanooga
Lookout Mountain
Chickamauga National Military Park
W. A. Beckler
Adams Street
W. O. Rinearson
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