Gage Under Fire Over National City Bank Deal
The World reports secrets from high officials alleging Secretary Gage allowed the National City Bank to keep $2,269,000 in its own vaults and to bear rental costs for a New York City building. Deeds and tax implications are questioned, with criticism of discretionary Treasury power and potential favors to the bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fashington
McKinley
Standard Oil Trust
Etary Gage
Gage
National City Bank
Fed
Treassury Ammen
Custon Oe
New York City
Onal City Bank
Treasury Department
Treasury
Cjty
Enfes
New York
Paye
Tixon
Trevagury Department
City Bank de Epa
Treasury Secretary Gage Faces Pressure Over National Revenue Order
Aird loose reports claim Secretary of the Treasury Gage seeks to shift blame to the president for an order directing total revenue deposits to National City Bank of New York. The cabinet dispute mirrors turmoil within President's aides, with observers noting Gage’s readiness to shoulder criticism while avoiding full responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoblionn Crane
Mitinuk Seanad
Inter-Geran
Ibli¢an
Gages
Treis
Aeth
Iilss
Hia
Thie
Hut
Gisge
National City Bank of
New Yort
Gage
Secretary of the Treasury
Chicago Hank to He a Depos itory with Prefita for Him
Secretary Gage plans to make the First National Bank of Chicago a government depository. The bank holds government bonds totaling $200,000 and 700 shares of stock tied to J Gage and Lyman J Gage with pro rata interest. Large holdings and a syndicate link to Morgan are noted, with quarterly dividends and rising stock value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Hank
Hicago
Gage
Fir National
Treasury
Lyman Jy Gage
Thape
Nationa) Bank
Okersen
Prest -Nickerson
Jumna -Pierpont Morgan
Bas & Warplng
Auoppd
Abyve
Changes in Thornton Texas Businesses in Early January
Thornton firms see sales and ownership changes as Randall sold his draggy to Dr BLP Holtong who will run the business. Wm W Sellers buys out partners in Sellers Griguby Co with new partners and keeps the Wulerness line. J Stoneer adds C B L and J L Spencer into Spencer Brothers Co to run a general merchandise and arima line. Ti H Stubbs plans a referral merchandise shift and name change. Several minor mercantile changes noted amid a bustling season ahead of 1900.
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Thornton
Texas
Randall
Blp
Holtong
Wi. W. Sellers
Sellers, Griguby & Co
Wulerness
J. ©. Stoneer
Sone
C. BL
J. L. Spencer
Spencer Brothers & Co
Meas terlay Sells Controlling Stock in Texas Bank Reorg
In Meburne Texas on January 1 Colonel Meas terlay sold about 42000 dollars worth of stock to J W Hayden of Bonham J B Wagner of Ladonia W P Ram… ey Willian Jumen? D. Kelth al i D. Binleney of Cleburne In the reorganization W P Ram… ey is president and CBL Wagner will be cashier No directors were elected Calanel Mos will vote in to Cleburne and manage his other interests
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meburne
Texas
Meas Terlay
Burve National Bank
J. W. Hayden
Bonham
J. B. Wagner
Ladonia
Raumaey
Willian Jumen
Kelth al i D. Binleney
Cleburne
PF. Rameey
Cbl Wagner
Calanel Mos
Interhwts
Application for Hankrupter in Fort Worth Bankruptcy
James Mellown of Port Worth filed in the bankruptcy division of the United States district court an application for a large in bankruptcy. The filing lists HK 21100 as the incilities and a safets of 15000, covering all personal efforts and all exempt.
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Hankrupter
Fort Worth
Texas
United States Dlatriet Court
James Mellown
Port Worth
Alvo
Hbankruptcy
Business shifts loom in Quanah Texas next week
Local brief notes several changes. Frank Ward of Rapket store will close some lines and enter new retail fields. Louis Shapina plans to wind down stock of dry goods and clothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanges
Quanah
Texas
Frank Ward
Rapket
Louis Shapina
Petition in Bankruptcy Filed in Federal Court
R A Moore of Blontom files a petition in bankruptcy in the Federal court. Case F200, ag sole 42775, with $1275 exempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Texas
R. A. Moore
Blontom Fiies
Fire damages home of Tom Hudgens in Sherman
A blaze at the residence of Tom Hudgens on North Montgomery aired in Sherman causes heavy fire and water damage to house and contents. Insurance coverage could not be determined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Texas
Tom Hudgens
Montgomery
Fried Onions and the Death of a Great General
An old article claims Napoleon Bonaparte died from stomach cancer linked to a fondness for fried onions. It notes digestion issues and promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as safe aids, while warning against unproven purgatives and quack remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napotcagu
Ted
Stuart
Richardson
Chicago's Great Canal Opens as River Flows Upstream
A historic engineering feat turns water from the Chicago River into a 47 million dollar drainage canal toward Lockport. The initial flow is gradual to avoid damaging works, with full operation expected within a week. The event is praised as a milestone for city sanitation and regional navigation.
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Chicago
Michigan
Lockport
Nowlie
Celal
Lenal
Cileigo Canal
England
Missing Michigan officials cloud crook state deals
In Lancing Michigan a missing Quartermaster General White and Adjutant General Maron stir questions over a $50,000 state property deal. White’s letter asks business affairs be settled as he denies any wrongdoing while attorney says White will appear Thursday with bondman. Marsh’s whereabouts remain undisclosed amid allegations involving Ellants Supply and Handamen Ames of Kalamazoo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancing
Mich
White
Grant Rands
Maron
Allegan
Sarah Cannet
Papal Delegate Chapelle Arrives in Manila Pending Philippines Role
Archbishop Chapelle the papal delegate to the Philippines arrived in Manila aboard the United States transport Shermes from San Francisco. The arrival shifts focus to church matters including the Brotherhood of the Philippines estates and reestablishing Spanish curates to native parishes amid calls for reforms and the revolt context under American rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archbishop Chapelle
Philippines
Manila
United States
Shermes
San Francisgo
Islands
Monsignor
Chapelle
Mathas
Philipitus
Tle
New York foes brace for freight rate hike
New York merchants challenge railroads Eastern Trunk Line pool as rates rise 20 to 25 percent. They seek hearings before the classification committee, warn small shippers face discrimination, and may shift cargo to Baltimore, Charleston, Newport News, and New Orleans if tariffs bite. They accuse the pool of anti trust violation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Griggs
Lusitele Men
Ehip
Baltimore
Charleston
Newport News
New Orloans
Sensational Developments Reported in Slely County Treasurers’ Retirement
An Indianapolis Timex Herald dispatch notes abrupt retirement of Slely County Treasurer Wilton and the disappearance of Treasurer Lee. Missing funds and unsettled accounts cloud the period, with auditors stating state interests are protected and a deputy was sent to review records. Amounts cited include a possible $125,000.
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Chicago
Timex-Herald
Indianapolis
Slelhy
Wilton
Ystatlastlan
Treasnyar Lee
Joe Hie
Minella
Btate
Private advices from San Antonio color faded in Texas
Private advices dated January two from San Antonio cite Misa Allee Blew in Wilmington sending word of a death and a deathly illness. Major General Zdane RB. Bideen, noted for frontier service, is said to have undergone an operation and to have been made major general May 4, 1807 before retirement. General Elika Ware commanded Texas department.
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San Antonio
Texas
Toni
Misa Allee
Wailiington
Joer Faher
Zdane
Bideen
Elika Ware
Oho
Department of Texas
Short Texas Specials and Local Crime Notes
In Bundy night the death of Arthur Bullock is reported in terse terms. Durham horse shipments from Blewett to San Antonio are noted. A horse accident near Mavval Bigchhe at the court house leads to a fatal injury. In Jackson Ville, a court case on recent elections is referenced. F D Matthews of Palentine serves twenty two years for murder but appeals. Perry Waggoner and Jim Rivea, two condemned men, also appeal their sentences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson- Ville
Ilewo
Felules
Rusk
Fd Matthews
Palentine
Stafford
Perry Waggoner
Jim Rive A
Bryan Discusses Politics in St. Louis Visit
In St. Louis Colonel Bryan spoke on political subjects noting the Republican Party’s strength and predicting the Democrats will enter the presidential campaign this year with strong prospects of success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
W. A. Brydin
Bryan
Tao
Traveling Man Rescued After Train Deed Incident
A well known traveling man from Wrorth, named Digan, was found near the Tex and Pacific depot before daybreak. He attempted to board a train when he was knocked unconscious and lay insensible for about an hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandhagwedd
el Peso
Tokay
R. M. Disks
Ort Wrorth
Tex and Pacific
Digan
Cole Returns to Howton Chicago on Indictment Trip
Charles M. Cole of Busikn arrives in Chicago en route to Boston to face two indictments. He travels with his wife and son Edward and is accompanied by three Massachusetts state officers who had followed him to California.
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Cole
Howton
Chicago
Charles M. Cole
Busikn
Globe National Bank of Boston
California
Boston
Elward
Ole
Atd
Maenachtieetta
Calotitnia
Bubonic Plague Cases Break Out After Thirteen Day Gap
A Chronicle special from Honolulu reports a renewed bubonic plague outbreak in Bay Franciero after a thirteen day lull. Twelve new cases and deaths are noted, with the Christmas afternoon announcement marking the fresh surge.
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Honolula
Chicague
Honoluia
Yin Bay
Announcement of Philippine ports opened shocks New Vorhker
A sensational cable from Secretary Hoot to General Ollen claims the Philippines ports are opened to break a hemp shortage. The message was received with stunned reactions in New Vorhker, New York, as locals debated its authenticity and implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hoot
Ollen
Philippines
Fire destroys Paria residence in Paris Texas
The Thrasher home in Paris Texas was burned by an arc from a lamp explosion at about 5 o clock. The structure valued at 1000 with total loss and insurance 71. The same line notes another house valued at 650 also a total loss with insurance 0.
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Paria
Paris
Texso
W. H. Thrasher
British News From London Reports Ladysmith Siege Strain
London dispatch details Coleshurst front and Ladysmith as battle fatigue grows. Reinforcements arrive at Durban while Redvers Buller nears readiness for a new push. Reports note widespread illness in Ladysmith and uncertain outlook amid strategic moves and European reactions.
Philippines Force Strength Probed in Policy Debate
A Washington dispatch reports the War Department plans no current military force reduction in the Philippines. About 7 000 total personnel including 1 200 marines at Cavite and 4 000 sailors on transports support ongoing campaigns under General Otis. Officials argue steady force levels are needed to quell insurgents and protect newly organized municipal governments.
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New York
Philippines
Ishandy
Cavite
Sabout
War Department
Otisfre
Washington
Olle de
Luxeon
Ita
Atong
Syme
Parla
Onder
War news and editorials on British leadership
Lord Ernest Hamilton accuses certain military officials of incompetence while a London editor contrasts civil war office aides with the army. The Morning Post cites forecasts, while no charges are reported as brought. overall blame focuses on forethought failures and cabinet accountability amid tugela river reports.
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London
Buller
Tugela
Ernest Heamilton
The
Post
War Office
Ernest Himalton
Daily Mail Today
Unclear text hints at civil military rift and cabinet changes
Fragmentary report suggests a widening split between civil and military war offices. It mentions an inquiry avoided by a figure named Sely S umateal and notes private discussions over cabinet changes and board actions.
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Sely
Samnes
Atrietty
Aleciugsion
Rates MacArthur and Yoong Are to Be Advanced
A Washington report says nominations to the Senate will advance three officers who served in the Philippines. Major General MacArthur, Brigadier General of Volunteers Lawton, and Colonel Yeung are named for brigadier general ranks in the regular army or volunteers, with prior service noted. The president reportedly decided these promotions amid pressure to align ranks with civil administration and avoid delaying general appointments.
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New York
Herald
Washington
Henate
Philippines
MacArthur
Veutenhant
Rigaiier
M.yeung
Ewesler
Lawton
Pan- Ate
Aed
Comanche Texas Fire Destroys Building and Stock
Fire at Comanche destroys the Hung and adjacent shop on the court side. Explosive blaze caused extensive damage to stock and property valued in the hundreds of dollars with several injuries reported including William Neon and John Vandall. Insurance details and listed damaged goods accompany the incident.
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Comanche
Texas
Jeouwry
William Rarnive
Rody Laws
Barnes
Te Court House
William Neon
Beowedit
Motre
John Vandall
TS. Burton
Trevifedt
Court House
Valine & Turner
Divname
Mies
Fora Greene
Demane
Lupker
B. Ubon
Moritad Hurned and Theft Claim at Thre House
Fragmentary report states Moritad Hurned faced a dispute at a BC house over a fetal tow outfit and household furniture. The Noten indicates a $600 insurance claim tied to the Sven The Noten, with involvement by Arthur Piroding and a $300 balance disputed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dybith
Tessa
Abiue
O'Vock
He House
Thre
Moritad Hurned
Arthur Piroding
Uae
Fire damages eight room two story house in Greenville
A two story residence in Greenville owned by AL Horne suffered a serious fire in the afternoon. The insured value was about 2000 dollars with coverage of 1750. Occupants say they had 1000 dollars in household goods. Three tenants reportedly loaned 100 to 400 dollars without prior arrangement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville
Terns
Trinity
Horne
Ohle
Burglary Report Finds Losses In Burned Buick
Nes McKinney and Toran report a car fire on January 1 destroying a red Buick. About $700 in contents were burned with $2,000 linked to Jean tied to the loss. Local details unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinney
Toran
Red Buvereon
Duer
Jean Tigh
ourwEnOs
Fire Burns Barn in Youkum Texas
A barn at Tr A B B held at the residence of Boyd in eastern Youkum was destroyed by a fire yesterday afternoon around 30 o clock. The origin of the blaze remains unknown.
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Youkum
Texas
Pire
Tr A. BB
Boyd
Nervous Prostration An Advert for Electrical Pills
A period advertisement lists symptoms of nervous prostration such as irritability appetite changes and sleeplessness. It promotes Dr Hallock's Wonderful Electric Pills as a cure claiming to restore nerve centers and improve health and vitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallock
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