Gold Plank Origin in Republican Platform Debate and Rail News
The piece reviews the origin of the gold plank at the 1896 Republican convention with statements from Hanna Payne Merriam and Proctor, detailing drafts, approval by McKinley and others, and surrounding discussions. It also explains the rural practice of using sap and notches to determine land boundaries in backcountry surveys and its role in property cases across several states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Foraker
Committee
H. H. Kohsaat
Chicago Times-Herald
McKinney
Mr. Hanna
Southern
Mr. Foraker
Kohlsaar
Hanna
Henry C. Paine
Senator Proctor
Myron T. Herrick
Merriam
M. E. Stone
St. Louis
McKinley
Jos. H. Manly
Maine
M. Murray Crane
Massachusetts
Reed
Senator Lodge
Platt
New York
Cleveland
Canton
Henry C. Payne
Robert W.W. Patterson
Illinois
Committee On Resolutions
M. A. Hanna
Senator Foraker
Senator Platt
W. S. Merriam
Payne
Messrs
Merriam, Herrick
Kholsant
Stone
Redfield Proctor
Appalachian Mountain
West Virginia
Tennessee
Georgia
Alabama
New York Press
Money Fight Over Trust Companies in New York
New York December 21 reports a heated dispute between Clearing House banks and trust companies over liability and regulation. Banks push for accountability. trust firms resist loss of exemptions. Officials see market strain from Monday’s panic, with Morgan and national banks acting decisively while trust firms lag. A proposed separate trust company clearing network emerges as a possible compromise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Clearing House
Trust Company
Stewart
United States Trust Company
New Amsterdam
Merchants National Banks
President Tappen
Gallatin National Bank
Metropolitan Trust Company
New Fifth Avenue Trust Company
Tappen
Mr. Tappen
Produce Exchange Company
United States
Gage
Clearing House Association
United States Company
One Inquirer
Nacional
J. Pierpont Morgan
Clearing House Association of National and State Banks
Towrt
Gearing House Association
R Lly Sabe
Clearing Eee
American Locomotives Demonstrate Excellence in France
Baldwin works have shipped locomotives to the state railroads of France, the first American engines run in the country. In a short time they have impressed officials, leading to another order for 10 Atlantic type passenger locomotives with 54-inch drivers and similar specifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reading
Atlantic City
Chicago & Northwestern
Wabash
Denmark
Philadelphia
Baldwin Works
France
Baldwins
History of armored trains from the Civil War to Krupp plans
The article traces armored trains from the Civil War, where a reinforced baggage car served as a mobile battery, through French siege of Paris and later uses in Egypt Cuba and Sudan. It notes South African trains and a German imperial concept for self-contained, trench-like battle cars, with Krupp involvement and skepticism about battlefield practicality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
States
Philadelphia, Wilmington and
Baltimore
Paris
Arabi Pasha
Kassassin
Tel-el-Kebir
Chili
Soudan
Cuba
Colon
Santa Clara
Krupp
Fielden
London Magazine
How Chamberlain Works In Public Office Life
A Frenny Magazine profile describes Joseph Chamberlain's disciplined routine at the colonial office and House of Commons. His desk is always clear, he handles vast paper masses, and his day includes interviews with diverse people, parliamentary duties, and late deliveries to his private home. Hood's Pills ad follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrt Chamberlain
Colonial Office
Mr. Chamberlain
The
Athenaeum
Chamberlain
House of Commons
London
Michigan Central declares 2 percent dividend and reports surplus
Directors of the Michigan Central R. R. A. declare the usual two percent semi annual dividend and note a year end surplus of 83 480 dollars after paying the dividend, with H Meek Twombiey added to the board to fill a vacancy caused by Cornelius Vanderbilt's death. Accidents on farms bring distress with cuts bruises stings sprains. Dr. Thomas's Electric Oil is advertised as quick relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Michigan Central R. A
H. Meek. Twombiey
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Also Mentioned on This Page
Banks
Lowell
A. G. Pollard & CO
M. AL. Lonsdale
Rome
Francis West
Fiorenci
Charles Yriate
Venice
Joel Cook
Edmondo de Amicis
Slam
Tur House
Axp Howe
Dr. Lyman Abbot
Kate Douglas Wiggin
T. W. Tigginson
Palmer Street
Merrimack Street
Merrimack
Maynard Annex
Merrimack, Palmer and
Middle Streets
Sheridans
Andei
S. Express
S. Johnson & CO
Boston
Mass
Michigan Central
Pike’s
Lloward
Middlesex Street
Rhode Island
Vermont
OLD Public Market
Howard and
Middlesex Streets
Raitt Cleanine
F.L. Maddocks
Caleb L. Smith
Ourieritizen —Ompany
Printing Department
George E. Stanley
Boston and Lowell
Old Colony
Boston and Maine
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