Treasury Report Details U S Receipts and Gold Reserve
The annual report to the secretary outlines total fiscal receipts of 724 006 583 and expenditures of 698 008 552 with a June 30 year end balance of 738 467 555. It notes liabilities from post exchanges and other sources bringing totals to 804 854 753, and details gold reserve impairments leading to bond issues and the retirement of treasury notes plus silver and gold movements through 1898 1899. The document explains redemption of gold certificates and notes and the impact on the silver fund and sinking funds for Pacific railroads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
D. Morgan
Carlisle
Bourcea
Totel
The
Treasury and Mint
Swith
National ‘Banka
Treasury
Iearing
Eoon
Hoo
Ugk
Khia
Trenaury
Turing
Cain
United Staten
Honda
Sara
Wrior
Anguat
Hayine Leon
Edlien
Paraxeisage
Sary
Pacific
Magnificent New Station in St Louis Promises World’s Largest
The St Louis railway station is described as the largest in the world with 424000 square feet of ground, 30 tracks, and shelter for 07 cars. Its design features mosaic Holland bricks, fleur de lis ornamentation, and ornate ceilings with cherubs, under J L Miller’s direction, with a warm orange glow from arched glass sidelights.
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St. Louis
Holland
J. L. Miller
Ile
Arrest Totals Reported by Secret Service in 19th Century
The annual Treasury Secret Service report shows 887 arrests during the year, chiefly for counterfeiting statutes. About 360 were convicted or pleaded guilty, 23 awaiting grand jury action. Fines totaled 845.04. Counterfeit notes seized were 2 coins and 10,755. There were 1 plates, 83 dies, 50 molds and various tools and poisons seized.
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Secret Service Department
The
Treaaury
William T. Hazen
Secret Service
Treasurys Department
United States
Narrow escape as gas surge threatens Shelbyville city
A high pressure natural gas release in Shelbyville Indiana caused panic as furnaces and buildings appeared to melt. Fire alarms and bells drew citizens from sleep while the gas flow was stopped, sparing most of the city though three houses burned. Injuries were reported from a separate dynamite explosion in Lintington West Virginia.
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Shelbyville
Ind
China Ready to Quit War and Seek Indemnity
Report from Washington notes China willing to pay up to one hundred million trels to end the war. The Chinese customs chief Te Ting travels to Japan to discuss peace terms and arranging indemnity funded by customs receipts. Officials view the move as a response to Japan’s demand for a direct offer, with U.S. minister in Tokyo expected to handle the envoy.
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Japan
de “Ting
Imperial ‘Customs
Tien Tsin
Pekin
Jiapin
Washington
China
Tee Ceipts
United States
Donat Tokio
Europe
Asia
England
Russia
Corea
Arme
Dispatches report massacres of Armenians by Zaki Pasha near Sassun with 2000 dead and cholera outbreaks. British and Turkish officials dispute blame while Armenians seek support from Britain and Russia amid regional tensions. Other items include a Jonesboro shooting and a Cincinnati trial for shooting a husband.
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Joe Thonaand
Sazany
London
Vienna
Emyroa
Zaki Pasha
Nisama
Saesan
Haye
Derta
Europe
Great Britain
Nur Merayd
Jagt
Zara
Atesia
Grent Briain
Ringaia
Mier
Turker
London Daily News
Constantinopis
Energetia
Sir Philip Currie
Grit Jeh
Garret Fhe
Sassmansk
Constantinople
Turkey
Porte
Ms. Halivard
Van
Sasgsunans
Lishwnard
Bitlis
Sultandas
Sassun
Miss Willard Chosen President of Woman's Christian Temperance Union
At the Cleveland convention the Woman's Christian Temperance Union elected Miss Frances Willard as president. Miss J H N Stevens was elected Corresponding Secretary and Mrs Katherine L Stevens won Vice President at Large. Recording Secretary Mrs Clara Hoffman and Treasurer Mrs Welen L Barker were chosen. The gathering honored the memory of Mary A Woodbrides.
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Woman's Christian Temperance Union Agsig
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Cleveland
Camobell
Wisconsin
Mra
Sturtevant Peel
California
Jessie Acherman
Pion Signl
Christian Torperznéen Union
Carona TI. Crow
Samuel Dicker
Dicker
Fellers
Couners
Alice Harria
Pinto
Balint
Balint Taken Was For President, and Guessed To the Vnnaimens
Frances Willard
Ae AQ Temperance Union
Churchill
Miss Willard
Stevens
Katherine Lent Stevenson
Clara Hoffman
Welen LH. Barker
Deadly coal mine disaster at Collier's Station
A blast and subsequent coal dust explosion at the Blanch mines on the Taatoandie Trailroad in Collier's Station WL Wea killed seven and injured many more. Miners Dennelie and Rooney were thrown clear. Rooney died on the track, while Dennelie suffered fatal head injuries. Dozens gathered as rescuers and officials began recovery and promised a rigorous inquiry.
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Gesen
Colliers
Blanch
Collier’s Station
Wea
Dennelie
Hloony
Rooney
Dennelle
Atteres Colton
Watkinska
Woelishbure
Miners Protest After Fatal Explosion at Italian Tiiera Incident
Miners at the mine protest following a deadly explosion, recalling a similar 2 years ago when three were killed and several injured. They blame the accident on the inexperience of the Italian tiiera and refuse to work with them.
Corn Yield Very Light Reflects Preliminary State Estimates
The Department of Agriculture reports a preliminary corn yield of 10.7 bushels per acre for November, the lowest since 1891, with last year at 22.5. State yields vary, led by Michigan at 98.2 and New York at 32. The report notes buckwheat and potato yields, and promises a future special report on feeding ratios.
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Department of Agriculture
New York
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Michigan
Indiana
Tinoly
Lowa
Missingipal
Ranaan
Nebraska
Japan Accepts Mediation Offer After Delayed Review
Japan signals willingness to accept mediation by the United States to seek peace in China. The Japanese government notes deep appreciation for U S efforts but says direct approaches from China should go through U S ministers in Pekin and Tokio due to wartime diplomatic limits.
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Canaiit
United States
Dun
Maat
Japan
Caim
China
Pekin
Tokio
Train Crash Kills Five Miners Near Brush Creek
Five men die when a Westmoreland Coal Company train car breaks down on a bridge over Brush Creek. The wreck dumps eighteen men from the car into the river basin. several escape with minor injuries while others perish. Among the dead are Wilson Brown, ten. Thoms Jenkins, thirty?. William Jenkins, twenty. Gwen Owens, married. Martin Dolakesr, five? The incident follows a drunken altercation in Sandhorn, and Thomas Ramnel, a switchman, is fatally struck elsewhere. Ed Lankford arrested.
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Minera
Westal Company
Feilmesa
Brosh Greek
Westmoreland Cast Company
Larimer
Cara
Ari
Obituary and Legacy of London's Times and Chicago Times Officers
A long obituary note reflects on the life of Walter, proprietor of the London Times, who died Nov. 3 at age 76. It recounts his education at Eton and Exeter, legal training at Lincoln’s Inn, and political service as Liberal-Conservative MP for Nottingham starting in 1868. The piece contrasts the Times with Chicago Times under Carter Harrison and Adolph Kraus, noting the Times influence on monarchs and editorials, and describes Harrison’s rise, the paper’s Republican shift, and Kraus’s recent ownership.
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London
Chicago
Bit
Toni
Walter
London “Times
Bogush
England
Papeg
Nottingham
Eton
Exeter: Collége
Oxford
Janeson’ S Inn
London Times
Thunderer
Chicago Times
Carter Harrison
West
Storey
Adolph Kraus
Br. Harrison
Times
Harrigan
Mes
Rmidis
Acna
Irans
Prominepcd
Hic
Harrison
Gigantic harp spans yards in weathered garden display
The Brooklyn Eagle details M. Verttau of Horkli near Dsale building a 220 foot long harp called the gigantic meteorological Bolian arp. It used fifteen strings up to 320 feet long, spaced inches apart, angled 20 to 30 degrees. Weather changes caused audible string sounds hindering concerts indoors.
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Waa
M. Verttau
Provosst
Horkli
Dsale
Ita
Brooklyn Eagle
Landlord Tenant Dispute Over Window Bill
A landlord and tenant clashed after the tenant gave notice but refused to display a sign in the window. The court ordered the tenant to place a bill within fourteen days, but the landlord reappeared with a second, hidden notice about drains and other issues.
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Bert
Duvine
Cottonseed’s historic uses highlighted in early trade notes
The article notes cottonseed as a long known commercial product and mentions attempts in New Orleans to use it for street lighting. It also references debates over whether slaves were fed cottonseed, a claim denied by slave-holders, while cottonseed was used as fodder by rural peasants in another region.
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New Orleans
Monastery Tale of Women Barred from Ancient Site Near Cannes
Fragment from a coastal note describes a monastery at St Plana yat near Cannes on an island Franea built in the fourth century where no woman has ever entered its walls during the centuries.
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Overfield
Snake Tiil
Voetars
Snake Tlilh
St. Planayat
Cannes
Franea
Ifa
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W. Ya
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Jorge J. T. Terrill
Jonesboro
Ark
Amey Sermour
Kermour
Atta
Blanche Kaufman
Cincinnati
Casta
Taest
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Minn
TEIAD
Democratic
Republi Tam
Wiliamson
Sandhorn
Tnh
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