New York Banker Rates Reserve Moves Amid Gold Shifts
New York reports say the gold reserve hovered near 97 million as banks consider depositing gold to shore up the treasury. Talks center on the Belmont syndicate aiding with deposits and whether other banks will follow to sustain the reserve against withdrawals.
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New York
Sayithdra Vni
Sub- Treasury
Europe
Treasury
Belmont-Atorgan
Chasé National Bank
E. O. Leech
Mint
Union National Bank
Max
Hornblower
Delegates Debate Pension and Proxy Voting at Convention
Delegates discussed pushing a pension bill for letter carriers and urged petitioning Congress to pass such a measure, signaling 1,400 Chicago carriers would join. The Buffalo delegation proposed amending the constitution to allow proxies on all votes except officer elections, but the committee reported the resolution negatively.
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Chicago
Congress
Committee On Resolutons
Committee On Legislation
Buffalo
Trapped in a Burning Calumet Mine Disaster
In Calumet Michigan a fire roared through shaft No 3 of the Oscelo mine trapping about 200 workers. Thirty men and boys feared burned or suffocated as smoke and flames cut off escape. Rescue efforts failed and the mine faces a total burn out with no chance of saving those inside.
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Calumet
Mich
Petook
Oscelo Quine
Opeehe
Leart
Copper
Wheat and finance shake in early 1900s market notes
The report notes a mixed week with corn forecast to be enormous and wool demand shrinking. Wheat rose over 20 cents to 54 cents but sells slowly near 65, corn prospects brighten with a strong harvest forecast. Gold reserves fall below 100 million as the subtreasury withdraws funds and a potential Russian aid appeal arises amid Kav Su rebels.
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New York
Pricca
United States
Canada
Anarchist try to blow up Rothschild bank in Paris
A man attempted to bomb the Rothschild bank in Paris but failed. He said he forgot to attach the fuse and lit a cigarette, causing the device not to explode. Police subdued him after a struggle. he claimed archist motives and stated the bomb contained chloride of potassium.
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Baron’s Bank
Paris
Rothschild ‘Bank
Hin
Central Prison
de Rothschild
Baron Rothschild
Waterloo
Jacob Frank
Alex Brott
Will
Frank
Le'clock Brott
Brett
Trott
Takog
Ontcers
Comptroller Bowler Rules Sugar Bounty Act Unconstitutional
Washington report notes Comptroller R. B. Bowler declares the March 2, 1895 sugar bounty act unconstitutional and directs the case papers to the Court of Claims for judgment. The ruling covers Oxnard bounty claims and cites future executive action precedent, with extensive justification presented from the hearing.
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Congress
Washington
R. B. Bowler
Comptroller of the Treasury
Court of Claims
Executive Department
Lightning Rod Swindlers Target Iowa Towns
Reports from Grant Township and surrounding areas describe a ring of lightning rod swindlers who con two Dubuque and Corwith residents, demanding payment with notes and using a revolver to force settlements. Arrests followed and two men refunded $100, while others sought warrants. Other items note a Boone shoe dealer’s disappearance and a Dubuque tobacconist robbery, plus assorted regional notices and court actions.
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Grant Township
Corwith
Cal Bros
Sioux City
Jim Kerwin
Dubuque
Kerwin
Various Iowa News From Keokuk to Marshalltown
Keokuk papers complain of jockeying at bicycle races while a drought and crop delays affect the state. A 40 000 pound car was weighed at 48 000 pounds and a ferry boat sank a cradle accident in Dubuque. Obituaries mention a 5 year old Millburn child suicide in Jefferson. The Des Moines horseman Davies targets the state fair dates. Railroad race engines pledge speed as new machines enter service. A Fort Dodge congressman’s engagement to Miss Pearce is reported amid local politics. Court scenes include embezzlement sentencing in Marshalltown and a fatal altercation in Shadstone Minnesota. Des Moines census shows population 6710, and natural gas erupts near Berwick.
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Moulton
Marzhall
Avegile
Hennearé
Dalutqnue
Slonx
Leo
Gyldtéere
Des Moines
J. 17
Burlington
Davenport
Mississippi
Ter. A. Martin
Christian Church
Marshalltown
Muncie
Ind
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Claimia
Washington
Lowa City
Peck
Clinton
O'Halloran
Duinique
Key West
Fie
Dadaine
State Board of Trenrance
S. A. Robertson
Tres Moines
Rock Island Railroad
Iin
Thomas Ceva
W. Patrick
Does Moines
DX TV
Stesrs
Joe Smartz
Geo. Middleton
Altoona
Mississippi River
Dubuque
Jefferson
Keokuk
John Rosser
Chicago, Northwestern
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Moline
Beach’ and Bowers Minstrel Co
Pas
Charles , Fleck and Tenn
Northwestern
Teck
Dbagle Point
Davies
State Board of Pharuacists
W.B. Beer
Safe Board
George
Twenty-second
Iowa
Iowa City
Grant
Secretary of War
Vicksburg
Marehalltown
George W. Weeks
Tudge Birdsall
Weeks
John Finchan
Pubuque
Shadstone
Minn
Thomas Volk
Volk
Hinckley
Hecauge & Muh
Commercial Exchange
Berwick
Convention of Baptists at Hawarden Draws Large Attendance
The twenty second annual session of the Bronx Valley Baptist Association met in Hawarden with strong turnout from northwestern Iowa. Rev Nelson of Linn Grove opened services. Hawarden Mayor Kenna gave a welcome, answered by Rev Dr Strickland of Sioux City. Rev F C Fallis of Storm Lake elected moderator and Rev J H Neymen of Akron clerk. Letters from churches showed growth, reports noted progress despite national mood. Sermons were delivered by Rev J P Coffman of Cherokee and Rev Bisby of LeMars. Hospitalities extended to attendees from ten counties, hailed as one of the best meetings.
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Northwestern Iowa
Bronx Valley Baptist Association
Hawarden
Northwestern
Towa
Nelson
Linn Grove
Kenna
Strickland
Sioux City
F.C. Fallis
Storm Lake
Akron
J. P. Coffmat
Bisby
LeMlars
Tle
Bers
Iowa
Struck Natural Gas Discovery South of Des Moines Farm
On Henry Davis's farm south of Des Moines a well drilled to 40 feet released a strong gas bubble and an explosion drove workers to safety. Water and gas erupted 200 feet from the bore, then receded, with gas continuing to bubble as the drift advances. Crowds gathered at the scene.
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Des Moines
Henry Davis
Sever
Mr. Davis
Des Moines Population Count and Local News Roundup
After four weeks of work the new census in Des Moines nears completion with an estimated population of about 66,367 by Polk Directors Company representatives. Other items include legal actions, accidents, and local events such as a bid for publishing consent petitions, triplet births, and a large oatmeal shipment toward the coast.
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Tes Moines
Polk Directors Company
Snwieratore
Canaus
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