Demand for Free Coinage Moves Farmers Alliance to Pressure Congress
Federal lawmakers face a united push from the National Farmers Alliance and Industrial Union as state presidents meet in Washinatox to craft silver coinage measures. The group urges unlimited coinage of gold and silver, criticizes delays, and plans hearings before the House coinage committee to force action on the silver bill.
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Washinatox
National Farmers’ Alliance
Congress
Council
Polk
Virginia
Maryland
South Carolina
North Carolina
Tennessee
Mississippi
Kansas
Pennsylvania
National Farmers’ Alliance and Industrial Union of Congress
Senate
Committee On
House
J. H. McDonald
Hall
Frank McGrath
Adams
Louisiana
Maud Large
House Committee On Ways and Means
Messrs. McDowell
Snavely
Kengore
Free coinage push vows steady Senate effort
Washington notes that senators backing free coinage plan to attach Senator Stewart's amendment to various bills. Senator Teller said the pension bill amendment would likely be withdrawn and added silver advocates will pursue the policy through other bills as long as the session continues. The move is described as persistent though not germane to the pension appropriation bill.
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House Coinage Committee
House Committee
House
Teller
House Committee On
Denver Times
Washington
Friends of Free Coinage
Senate
Stewart
Navy Orders Send Pensacola and Baltimore to Chile
The Pensacola, stationed at Montevideo, and the Baltimore at Toulon, are ordered to the Chilean coast. No U.S. warships are in Chilean waters, prompting the move to protect American citizens. Pensacola must round Cape Horn and aims to reach Chili in about three weeks. Baltimore about four weeks.
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Washington, D. C
Navy Department
Pensacola
Montevideo
Chili
Baltimore
Toulon
United States
Pacific
Cape Horn
Denver
Lymph Therapy and Death at Bellevue Hospital
A Bellevue Hospital patient dies of tuberculosis after lymph treatment from Berlin. Autopsy shows tubercular bacilli scattered through organs including brain kidneys lungs and likely spleen. Dr Loomis questions whether the lymph caused death or merely spread existing bacilli amid ongoing inquiry.
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New Yorks
Bellevue Hospital
Henry P. Loomis
Berlin
Bellevue
Professor Virchow
Loomis
Virchow
Home Circle Grows Rapidly With Women Admitted
The Home Circle, a Royal Arcanum offshoot, shows rapid growth in the United States. Julius M. Swain serves as supreme secretary, with a leadership team including Dr Edward Page and Charles F. Loring. The order operates in fifteen states plus DC and Canada, pays every death benefit without contest, and originated in Boston in 1879 with a broad expansion to include wives and daughters.
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United States
Home Circle
Royal Arcanum
Supreme Council of the Home Circle
Boston
Massachusetts
Julius M. Swainent
Supreme Council
Edward Page
Charles F. Loring
Joel Seaverns
Julius M. Swain
John Haskell Butler
Benjamin F. Spellman
Harriet H. Waterman
Supreme Sentinel
Rose J. Swain
Thomas Waterman
District of Columbia
Dominion of Canada
New York
Pennsylvania
The
Order
Brooklyn Citizen
Masonic Temple Plans in Birmingham and Global Masonry Notes
A Birmingham temple plan emerges with rising Alabama Mason numbers and a $150,000 target from ten dollars per mason. The article notes Mozart as a Mason, global lodge changes, and rising U S Royal Arch and Templar memberships, with details on grand lodges, deaths, suspensions, and proposed homes and buildings.
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Birmingham
Alabama
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Elks Honor Dr Simon Quinlin In San Francisco Parade
At a grand carnival in San Francisco Golden Gate lodge No 6 presented Dr Simon Quinlin grand exalted ruler a silk umbrella with a solid California gold handle. Quinlin, who has visited Pacific coast lodges, praised Western participation in the coming Louisville reunion and noted progress on the coast. He resides in Chicago and is a member of Chicago lodge No 4.
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San Francisco
Golden Gate Lodge No
Simon Quinlin
California
Quinlin
Pacific Coast
The
Elks
Louisville
Dr. Quinlin
Chica
Chicago
Supreme Senate Approves Health Statement Amendment
A special session of the supreme senate adopted a constitutional amendment requiring a health and physical condition statement from applicants. The statement, prepared by the supreme medical examiner, must be signed by the applicant and forwarded to the examiner.
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Supreme Senate
A O U W Assessments in Michigan Since 1878
The record of assessments in Michigan since the grand lodge organized in 1878 shows yearly figures and increases. Jurisdictions reporting gains for ten months ending Nov 1 1890 include Massachusetts Kansas Ontario Michigan with net rises and Illinois exceeding its 1890 assessments due to pre December 1889 death claims. Fidelity at Duluth up 200 percent since May. Net membership rise last year totals 19 020 with total beneficiary disbursements in 1890 to Dec 1 at 4 532 890 76. Missouri lodge disbursed to widows and orphans in December.
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Michigan
Grand Lodge
Massachusetts
Kansas
Ontario
Illinois
California
Fidelity
Duluth
Missouri
Neglect of Lodge Officers Draws Attention in Supreme Report
The supreme reporter cites delays in forwarding degree applications as causing labor and trouble since assessments can only be paid after filing. One California lodge was suspended for late submissions. Leaders in Massachusetts and Pennsylvania are praised for active efforts, while funds are noted for widows and needy members. The Ancient Order of Patricians shows daily incoming applications and a new supreme medical examiner from Philadelphia.
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Scotland
Earl of Rosslyn
Freemasonry
Bro
M. W
Grand Lodge
Earl of Dalhousie
Supreme Grand Chapter of Scotland
Order of the Temple
Royal Order of Scotland
M. P. Sor
Supreme Council
Grand Lodge of Scotland
Our United Grand Lodge
Prince of Wales
Mystic Shrine
Philadelphia
Spring Garden Street
Broad
Lu Lu
Grand Chapter
California
San Francisco
Order of the Red Cross
Rome
Constantine
Knights Templar
America
England
Missouri
Supreme Reporter
Supreme Treasurer
Dee
Kennedy
Shire
Klotz
Robinson
Clarke
Pennsylvania
Tator Hill
Massa
Naw
Ancienti Order of Patricians
Supreme Senate
Ancient Order of Patricians
G. O Walker
West
Heptasophs Lodge Growth in Ohio Sets Pace
Golden Shore notes Ohio lodges especially Sir Montefiore Buckeye and Cleveland expect the largest membership soon as applications pour in. The O Neptasophs had no December assessment and only eleven for the year. A Heptasoph can make his benefit certificate payable to his affianced.
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Golden Shore
Ohio
Sir Montefiore
Buckeye
Cleveland
Serennial League Reports Surge in Lodge Formation
The Serennial League announces 115 new lodges founded in the past year, expanding its membership to 11,500 across its affiliated bodies.
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League
Regimental Parade Honors Belmont Flag in West Philadelphia
The first regiment of the Pennsylvania division held a parade to West Philadelphia to honor receiving a flag from the Belmont council of the Junior Order United American Mechanics. Over 300 men marched amid shown enthusiasm throughout the district.
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Knigite
Golden Bugte
Ponnsylvania
West Philadelphia
Belmont Council
United American Mechanics
League Reserve Fund and Membership Metrics
The league reports a reserve fund of 105000 dollars. It has paid 1500 sick claims totaling 6870 pounds. Total membership reaches 10000 with 185 lodges in good order. Weekly membership increase for the week ending Oct 18 is 409.
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Pitcher’s Castoria
Secret Society News
Lodge Room
Castle Hall
Masonic
Ala
Frederic L. Billon
St. Louis
Grand Lodge of
New South Wales
New Zealand
Grand Secretary
England and Wales
Freemasons
la Crosse
Wis
Minnesota
Royal Arch Mason
Connecticut
John P. Bell
Belton
Royal Arch Masons
Texas
Cincinnati
Richmond
Temple
Clarence M. Boutelle
Beauseant
Decorah
Templar Order
Utica
Alexander G. Apell
Royal Arch Masonry
Ancient Order Patricians
Serennial League
Pheumatisyy
Chas. A. Vogeler Co
Baltimore, Md
Agam. Ni
Anal
Wesr
Cheyenne
Greeley
Fort Collins
Julesburg
LaSalle
Chicago Express
New Windsor
H. Jouns
Church Directory
ARK Congregational
Sadie Missionary Society
Edward
Parsons
Excusa
J. G. Rein
Young Peoples Society of Christian Endeavor
Oys and Girls
W. C. Mathison
Ladies Prayer Meeting
H. F. Wallace
Episcopal
W. G. Coors
Greeley Public
Occidental Lodge O
A. F
A. Wi
C.H. Wheeler
Greeley Commandery No
A. Woopsury
W.S Fullerton
Mantes
Garden City
Order of the Eastern Star
L. W. Hooper
Meta T. BassErr
Sec
Grant
J. H. Paring
J. W. Sanzorn
U.S. Grantman Raliet
Jennie G
Harper
Cheeseman
Secy
Ee Poudre Valley Lodge No
G. Futter
N. G
W.H. Ginn
V. Weld
F. Meen
Snes
S. O. Lurner
P. W. W. Finup
Scribe
Canton Greeley
Patriarchs Militans
M. Boomer
H. J. Carver
Poudre Valley Hook and Ladder Co
B. Horne
Foreman
Wo. J. Cups
Grand Order of the Orient
G. Granam
G. Pp
H. N. Prire Harp
Cache la Poudre Grange
Lagrange
J.8
Skeary
W.M . H. BapGxn
Sec’y
Ee. Ee
Seeley
Modern Woodmen of America
D. W. Erxiorr
H. A. Weuts
American Endowment Association
Hillsboro Bridge
N. H
Catarak
USA
Ely Brothes
Warren St
Heke
Che Pacific
Ali
A LI
Greeley, Colorado
Choice Nursery
Miller's Daily Raspberries
George J, Spear
Cole
Om Bwarna & Son
Haines
Race Street
Ferry & Co
D. M. Ferry & CO
Detroit
Mich
Nevada County
Cal
Broadway
Notic
Richard E. Hart
Weld County
Colorado
Ellen M. Hart
Ellen M. RT
R. E B. Hart
Greeley Tribune
Urday
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