New York Faces Surge of Unemployed and Immigrants
Aug 2 dispatches describe New York bracing for a wave of unemployed from the west and rising immigrant labor, with many willing to work for low wages. Reports note 1,000 painters ill and cheap labor aided by Ellis Island arrivals, while parallel items cover a Louisville court scene, Philadelphia mint politics, and other regional notices.
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Weir City
Kas
Big slump in pork sparks market collapse at Chicago
In Cuiiac, August 2, a pork market dive followed the collapse of Charley Wright led clique with brokers ordering trades closed. Pork fell from 19.25 to 10.50 before rallying to 12, while lard and ribs also dropped. Names tied to the failure include John Cudahy J G Steever & Co E W Bailey & Co A Helmholtz & Co Wright & Haughey and Northwestern Packing Co.
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Charles Wright
Cuiiaco
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Charley Wrcht
John Cudany
Joan Cudahy
J. G. Steever & Co
E. W. Bailey & Co
A. Helmholtz & Co
Wright & Haughey
Northwestern Parking Company
J. G. Steever
Jack Cudahy
The Pair's First Hale The Directors Barely Expect to Pay Debts
Chicago dispatch reports the Columbian exposition half has passed, with total admissions near 6.5 million by early August and June attendance high yet not meeting expectations. Railroads blamed for weak turnout, management plans retrenchment and higher daily admissions hoped to cover debts. President Higinbotham remains hopeful despite shortened special nights and reduced concerts.
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Cucago
A. Te Oky
Higinbotham
France Seeks Guarantees From Siam Over Mekong Citadel
Paris August 2 denial of Bangkok attack plans. France demands guarantees from Siam to safeguard river and port of Chantabun, restrict military posts near the Cambodian frontier and along the Mekong. Develle’s note cites occupation of Chantabun, no Siamese forces within 25 kilometers of the Mekong, and police for order while relations are restored.
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Great Lake
The Silver Convention and Awards at Chicago
The big silver convention moved to Central Music Hall attracts delegates from 42 territories with Alen W. Thurman elected permanent chair. Leaders urge free coinage of silver and repeal of the Sherman act while Powderly and Bryan support labor and monetary reform as crowds applaud. Separate notes report a Kansas flood near Atwood washing away a woman and a bird’s-eye of a Turkish mission attackcase. Weather and pension updates follow from Washington and Bilious letters from Interior official Reynolds defend pension policy.
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Harmony
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Ohio
Wouse
Jack Crawford
Frontier Scout
New Mexico
V. Powderly
General Minster Workman
Knights of Labor
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Montana
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Tim the Is
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Joseph Hutchison
Colorado
Seereting
Lee Cranall
Washington
Atos Sinpsod
Olineda
THE MARKETS. Aug. 1 PennsylvanIa and Ohio market notes
Prices for dairy meats and produce listed with varied quotes across categories. Receipts light for hogs and sheep, with declines noted in fat cattle and higher demand for prime stock. totals include corn flour and hay values, reflecting a typical market snapshot from East Linpirey Pa.
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Searling
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Ohio cigarette law takes effect in Cincinnati on Aug 2
The new Ohio cigarette law begins in Cincinnati amid confusion over injunctions. Dealers face a $1000 annual license fee and potential penalties, with several challenging the measure's constitutionality. Many vendors claim temporary injunctions allow continued sales for now.
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Unis City
Fis City
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Cis
Mysterious Woman in Black Rumors Reach Vienna
Calvin Kimn ball of Vienna is in the city seeking Hattie Harmmond alias the mysterious woman in black who appears ghostlike on Linden avenue. Relatives fear she exists. they accuse Charles Brooks of obtaining 250 dollars from her under a marriage promise and fleeing. The girl owned 135 acres of prime county land and has not been seen since Saturday.
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Calvin Kimnball
Vienna
Hattie Harmmond
Linden Avenue
Charles Brooks
Ohio Bank Suspends in Steubenville Ontario Bank
The Toronto Banking company of Toronto O suspends and asks for a receiver. Judge Manafield appoints Robert M Franey. Organized 1889 as a copartnership bank. Amounts of assets exceed liabilities but cash realization is blocked by money market stringency. A statement is not available.
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Toronto Banking Company
Toronto
Manafield
Robert M. Franey
Tts
Mystery girl remains missing after alleged elopement
In Sterious SprinGrten Rodney Staley is home but 17-year-old Missie Holloway, daughter of Dr Holloway, is missing after a claimed Saturday elopement. Parents know nothing of her whereabouts. In Cincinnati Jimmie OConnell, bantamweight, retires from fighting due to consumption after medical advice.
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Rodney Staley
Missie Holloway
Dr. Holloway
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