Financial relief via McPherson bill eyed by comptroller
May 29 reports say the Comptroller of the Currency believes the financial situation has improved. He favors passing the McPherson bill to increase national bank circulation by over 80 million dollars, with ready availability of currency already printed. The measure would raise circulation by ten percent without disruption.
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Convention Hall for National Convention Opens as May Festival Arranges
The Exposition Building will host the Republican National Convention with the May Festival occupying 61,250 square feet. The two amphitheaters, seven aisles and two galleries provide seating for 9,720, plus press and committee rooms. The plan includes 5,720 seats for the public and 1,400 stage seats, with lighting, gas for night sessions, and equal cost sharing by the May Festival Association and convention committees.
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Crushed Beneath Her Father's House in Tragic Accident
In Streator on a Saturday evening May 27 a four year old girl named Stes crawled under her father Joseph Pelars’ house while repairs were underway. A supporting pillar failed and the structure collapsed, crushing the child. The deputy coroner and a jury found accidental death with no blame assigned to anyone.
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Joseph Pelars
Silla
Grand Stand Collapse Injures 150 at Ciularnan May Games
During the holiday games in Ciularnan on May 27 a grand stand collapsed injuring about 150 spectators. Several people sustained internal injuries and were treated on site or at nearby facilities.
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Can
Bev- Steenee
Nicb Tod
The National Greenback Convention at Indianapolis
The National Greenback Convention convened at English's Opera House in Indianapolis with temporary leadership by John Tiler and George C. Blackstaff. Delegates debated voting rules, elected General James B Weaver permanent chairman, and outlined platform priorities including tariff reform and government finance.
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Hichland
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W. H. Smith
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Bank in crisis shows losses and large liabilities
A run on Menn Bank reveals over 1,000,000 in defalcations and assets dwindling rapidly. Officials and depositors fear losses, with liabilities reportedly near 4,000,000 and a possible five percent recovery if the bank had closed earlier.
Lost on the Banks Gloucester Fisheries Toll 250 Drowned
A Gloucester report tallies 250 fishermen lost in a single year from August 1, 1993, through 1879 era data, leaving seventy widows and 134 fatherless children. It details long fisheries history with vessel losses, perils of winter voyages, and era-wide death tolls.
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Fish Gate Arrest Ties Grant Ward Scandal in NY
New York May 24 James D Fish ex President of the Marine Bank was arrested on a United States warrant. He was found at the Mystic Inn where he had been hiding. He admits misapplying about 1.141 million to Grant Ward credits. Grant letters claim all was legitimate. Fish describes Ward and Grant influence on contracts and says the letters were forged or misused. He surrenders and faces bond terms as the case unfolds.
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Minor News Items Week Ended May 20
A mix of short notes: Professor T Allen of Beloit Wisconsin dies Sunday. Buffalo masons strike for higher wages. J W Reed of Springfield Alabama sells agricultural implements for 14000 with 24000 assets. Folger endorses tariff ideas for Carli laws. Body found in Cincinnati area linked to missing Miss Hazard case. Naval Academy graduation attended by President Arthur and other dignitaries. Major Henry W Wells Republican candidate for Illinois Congress with free trade stance. Missouri Republicans plan Sept eight convention. Missourian losses from Cirroli fire total 15000 to 20000. Armed robbers attack Fort Benton riders. three men lynch-threated. Moody and Sankey revival begins in London tabernacle. Canadian tolls cut to one cent per bushel. New York exchange reports 3200000 building project and 7000 surplus. debt 1275000. Gold discovery in Fountain County Indiana excites locals. Two boys injured in Goghen Indiana machinery accident. fatal head injuries. A Suery murders wife then shoots self in St Louis after domestic troubles. Express robber Prentice Tiller case noted in court.
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