Cornering the Gold and the Bond Deal
Washington reports that brokers for the Morgan Rothschild syndicate have been paying premiums for refined gold from western refineries. They are accumulating two to three million dollars in gold monthly, supplying most US output and storing it in New York. The article notes a potential new bond issue before Congress, under the syndicate’s option on bonds before October 1.
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Washington
Morgan-Rothschild
West
United States
Treasury Department
New York
Morganethschild Syndicate
Wall Street
Congress
Sain
Morgan- Rothschild Syndicate
Indictments and Labor News From Cleveland and Beyond
Grand jury indicts several for arson and calls for insurance law reform while urging Chamber of Commerce aid. National Musicians meet in Cleveland with debates over affiliation to the Federation of Labor. Dayton syndicate buys marl and clay beds for Portland cement near Rushsylvania and Bellefontaine. Bar Iron Merchants discuss prices and wages. machinists debate referendum reports. silver coinage favored. Sheep die from thirst in Logan County. Collinwood man commits suicide by train. State treasury shows $496,061.59. Hamilton County settlement pending. Mine delegates fail to settle district disputes. Ralph Paige imprisoned. Free Silver push in Oklahoma Territory. zinc workers threaten strike.
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Cleveland
Grand Jury
Chamber of Commerce
Davros
May
Dayton
Logan County
Rushylvania
Bellefontaine
Vast Value Textile Sale Promises Notable Savings
Business enthusiasm drives a sale of under-valued fabrics presented in broad color mixes. Fine Silk Mixed Roulettes at 50 cents a yard, Stylish Imported Covert Tweeds at 50 cents, Tailor Checks and Mixtures at 65 cents, All-wool Black Brocade Jacquard at 35 cents, plus solid color Silk Ginghams and assorted shades. Four dozen designs offered, aiming large turnover and customer benefit.
Wash Goods Offerings From Noted Variety Store
Such assortments of medium to finest as never before displayed. Fine Printed Jaconets artistic in color and design eight cents a yard. Finer Jaconets at 1 2 4 cents. Cre pon like Plisse fabrics in color and designs at 10, 12 9, and lace a yard. To tell of half would take pages. Come or write for samples and illustrated catalogue free.
Morton on Silver Letters Questioned Money Use
Secretary Morton responds to Denver resident James A Cherry and argues that silver coinage is largely unused as most commerce now relies on credit instruments. He notes nearly all payments in international trade and U S wholesale business are settled by checks and bank clearing, reducing coin money needs.
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Washington
Morton
James A. Cherry
Denver
Colo
Spanish authorities urged to free World correspondent Fuentes
Acting Secretary of State cables Acting Consul General Springer in Havana urging protest to Spanish authorities over the military court trial of Manuel Fuentes, New York World correspondent. Authorities fear for the reporter’s safety and demand swift action.
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Washington
Springer
Havana
Manuel Fuentes
New York World
Americans wed Wasu Hixaton May 3 in Santiago release
The state element reports Consul Hyatt at Santiago received a letter dated April 26 stating that two Americans Bolton and Richlien, held for insurrection complicity, have been released but must report daily to the court judge. Also, Silver Convention for Des Moines May 5 plans a state silver convention for June 5.
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Wasu Hixaton
Hyatt
Santiago
Bolton
Richlien
Detention of Infanta Isabella Sparks U S Spain Dispute
Spanish warship Infanta Isabella detained at Mallet Key for quarantine violations. a Treasury Department waiver clash arises as state officials insist on quarantine under state and federal law. The vessel, from Havana with 173 crew, is examined and expected to be released tonight. Cuban insurgents burn houses in Cristo and Caney as Spanish troops incur casualties.
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Treasury Department
Tawra
Fla
Infanta Isabella
Mallet Key
Collector of Customs
Mullet Key
United States
Havana
Key West
Wyman
Tampa Bay
Jacksonville
State Board
R. Porter
Infanta
Washin
Ida State Board of Health
Carlisle
Tampa
State Department
Cristo
Caney
Rear Admiral Almy Noted as Alarm Mounts Over Health
Retired United States Navy officer Rear Admiral Almy of Washington is aged and his family and friends are deeply alarmed by his condition as reported from Cincinnati. Other notes mention batteries and umpires in baseball matches across cities including Pittsburgh Chicago and St. Louis with attendance figures and club standings.
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Almy
United States Navy
Chicago
Ogee Chicago
Washington
Donohue
Terry
Metaire
Mercer
Sfullarkey
McDonald
Louis
St.Louis
Peitz
Amt
Brevenstein
Ganz
Wilson
Ranger ordered to Ecuador over Esmeralda affair
Secretary Herbert has ordered the Ranger to Guayquil to protect American interests as trouble grows over government officials' links to the Esmeralda sale. The cruiser, sold by Chile, sailed under the Ecuadorian flag to avert seizure amid Japan ties.
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Washington
Herbert
Ranger
Guayquil
Ecuador
Japan
Chile
Corbett-Fitzsimmons Fight Purse Bid Offered in Colorado
Roddy Gallagher wired Joe Vendig and Corbett's New York manager offering a 25000 purse to cancel the Corbett Fitzsimmons bout in Colorado. He claims two leading Denver bankers back the bid or even 30000 if needed. The evidence deemed insufficient.
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Col
Denver
Roddy Gallagher
Joe Vendig
Corbett
New York
Corbett-Fitzsimmons
Colorado
Gallagher
Riot at Illinois Steel plant ends with police clash
At South Chicago 1,200 striking workers confront 400 machinists led to a pitched battle. Police under Captain Jenkins disperse the mob after firing over the heads of the rioters. One machinist, one striker, and two officers injured, 28 leaders arrested on riot charges.
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Chicago
Dlinois Steel Company
Jack Shepherd
Edward Shaks
W. Liendecker
Patrick McMauley
Hans, Puies
Forsythe
Met
Captain Jenkins
Jenkins
Steel Leaders in New York Discuss Wages and Demand
In New York Henry C. Frick of Carnegie Steel and R H A Gray of Illinois Steel meet at a hotel fueling talk of wage plans and rising demand. Frick doubts immediate wage hikes. Gray reports improving business and a new plate mill but cautions against saying raises are imminent.
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New York
Henry C. Frick
Carnegie Steel Company
Pittsburg
R. H. A. Gray
Illinois Steel Company of
Chicago
Pennsylvania
Daily Press
Frickman
Kis Bulwer
Gray
Pocahontas Strike Flares in West Virginia and Virginia
In Pocahontas Virginia May 8 striking miners organize in West Virginia across the state line. Soldiers restrict travel as miners plan meetings at Simmons and Mayberry West Virginia. Companies announce mine work may resume with new labor. housing for workers being prepared. Output reported as 20 cars of coal and 15 of coke.
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Pocanortas
State Line
West Virginia
Simmons and Mayberry
Southwest Virginia Improvement Company
Eckman
Bullitt
Pocahontas Company
Southwest Virginia Coal Company
Danger In Corsets at Bedford Avenue Kitchen Fire
Sophie Marsh a cook for Dr Frederick Waggant at 615 Bedford Avenue nearly burned in a stove fire when her corset caught alight. The doctor tore off the burning garment and she was immersed in water in a bathtub. Injuries serious but not fatal, with recovery possible.
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Brooklys
Sophie Marsh
Frederick Waggant
Bedford Avenue
Wilde Out on Bail in London After Consultation
Wilde remains in London while his bondsmen and leading counsel Sir Richard Clarke confer. Lawyers promise to inform authorities of movements as Wilde, suffering nervous prostration, declines interviews.
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Wilde
Lespexs
London
Richard Clarke
Articles of incorporation filed in Ohio
Edwin H. Foster Supply Company of Cleveland with capital stock $20,000 and Shelby Electric Railway Company of Shelby with capital stock $10,000 were filed in the secretary of state's office on May 8.
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Cortiscs
Edwin H. Foster Supply Company
Cleveland
Shelby Electric Railway Company
Shelby
Former Wheeling Man Killed in Elevator Shaft Fall
Louis May 8. John M. Chandler aged 60 a leading attorney of this city has been instantly killed by falling down the elevator shaft of the Security building. Chandler had practiced law in St. Louis with distinguished success for 25 years. Before coming there he was located at Wheeling.
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Wheeling
Income Tax Arguments in Washington
Washington May 8 Attorney Choate is finishing as argument on the income tax cases today Attorney General Olney completed his argument yesterday The proceedings center on the legality and scope of the federal income tax with the two high profile advocates presenting key points and counterpoints to the court
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Washington
Choate
Olney
Dalton Dalton Dattox May Fishing and Village News
Dalton notes a May afternoon catch by Rev Madge and town chatter about two Tanaways and a damaged horse incident. Reports cover local people like David Gardner, Noah Good from Orrville, Miss Eva Shuntz of Chicago, and plans for social events, a confectionery venture, and a Vespertall YPS gathering.
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Dalton Dattox
Madge
David Gardner
Abe Moser
Noah Good
Orrville
Wes
Harper's Store
Mr. Kidd
Dalton
Cleveland
Eva Shuntz
Chicago
Homsey
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