Smith's Successor a Gold Standard Man for Interior
President Cleveland announced at Gray Gables the appointment of David R. Francis ex-Governor of Missouri as secretary of the interior to replace Hoke Smith who resigns due to financial views. Francis likely takes office September 1 after Smith's resignation.
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Buzzards Bay
Mass
Cleveland
Gray Gables
David R. Francis
Missouri
Hoke Smith
Francis
Smith
Surprising Pick for Interior Secretary in 1890s
Washington reports the president named ex-Governor Francis of Missouri to succeed Mr. Smith as secretary of the interior. The move surprised by its suddenness and alignment with Cleveland on money matters, with Francis seen as a strong Cleveland ally and popular in Washington.
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Smith
Washington
Francis
Missouri
Chicago
Cleveland
Mr. Smith
Middle West
South
Indiana
Illinois
Bynum
Indianapolis
Gray Gables
Morton
Bryan
The Gold Democrats Select Temporary and Permanent Chairs
The National Democratic executive committee plans Bourke Cockran of New York as temporary chairman from the East and Donelson Chaffrey of Louisiana as permanent chairman from the South. John M. Palmer will open the convention in Indianapolis, likely ending within two days. Contracts issued for Rosebud and Pine Ridge Indian agency school buildings total 91,293 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donelson Chaffrey
Louisiana
Cockran
John M. Palmer
Ilinois
Washington
Indian Affairs
Smith
Rosebud
Pine Ridge
Owen H. Hill
Minneapolis
Grand Army Encampment Official Week Programme
The 30th general assembly of the Grand Army of the Republic opens Monday Aug 31 in St Patt and runs through Friday Sept 4 with parades receptions campfires and reunions across city venues including Summit avenue Smith Park Hotel Ryan and the Auditorium. An extensive unofficial schedule accompanies the official events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Patt
General Assembly of the Grand Army of the Republic
W. R. C. Department
Minnesota
State Capitol
Walker
G. A. R. Department
Bow
Hall
Court House
Grand Army
Summit Avenue
Western
Dayton Avenues
Smith Park
Hotel Ryan
Grand Army of the Republic
National Guard of Minnesota
White Bear
Daughters of Veterans
Daughters American Revolution
Ladies
Meade A Candidate for Commander in Chief of the G A R
The Times-Herald reports Rear Admiral R W Meade retired U S N will seek the commander's chair at the Grand Army of the Republic St Paul encampment in September He is a Lafayette post New York member backed by that post and several Eastern posts His 45 years naval service and the post's desire to place a member in office are cited as reasons for support
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G. A. R. Curiaco
Times-Herald
Washington
R. W. Meade
Grand Army of the Republic
St. Paul
LaFayette Post
New York
Meade
United States
Topeka
Kan
Fred Graefe
Cincinnati
Don M. Dickinson
H. T. Thurber
Elliott G. Stevenson
Swedish Methodist Episcopal Church
Syracuse
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Indiana
Ilinois
London Daily News
Earl Cadogan
Ireland
Marquis of Dufferin
Lunch With Hill Signals Likely Bryan Endorsement
In Upper Rep Hops New York on August 24 the news spread that Democratic presidential nominee W. J. Bryan will lunch with Senator Hill, party leader in the state, at Wolferts Roost. Politicians view the invitation as a practical pledge of Hill's support and expect a formal declaration after Bryan’s Albany visit.
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N. Y
W. J. Bryan
Senator Hill
Red Hook
Hill
Bryan
Albany
Wolferts Roost
Platt for Governor A Republican Push in New York
In Saratoga August 24 Thomas Platt is likely to be the GOP governor nominee if he accepts though he denies candidacy. Edward Lauterbach Lemuel Quigg and ex-State Senator Van Cott are backing the effort with Platt not ordering them to stop.
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New York
Saratoga
N. Y
Thomas
Platt
Edward Lauterbach
Lemuel E. Quigg
van Cott
Rhodes a Peacemaker in Matabele Rebellion End
Bulawayo reports Cecil Rhodes achieved a pronounced success with the Matabele. Natives yielded and the war is seen as over. Rhodes moved among chiefs unarmed to win confidence and promised immediate reforms against abuses by native police. Earl Grey believes surrender is practically unconditional.
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Bulawayo
Cecil Rhodes
Rhodes
Earl Gray
British South African Company
Lord Russell Speaks to American Bar Association
Lord Chief Justice Russell of Great Britain addressed the National Bar Association in Saratoga on international law. He favored arbitration among nations but opposed a permanent international tribunal, and his speech drew a large audience and was well received.
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England
American Bar Association
Saratoga
N. Y
National Bar Association
Russell
Great Britain
Lord Russell
New Wisconsin grain inspection to start Sept 1 at Superior
The Minnesota warehouse and railroad commission rejected the compromise of the Superior board of trade making the independent system of grain inspection under Wisconsin law final. Effective Sept 1 mills and elevators are adapting to the new inspection with cooperation expected to grow. James J. Hill of the Great Northern backs Superior.
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Superior
West Superion
Wis
Minnesota Warehouse and Railroad Commission
Superior Board of Trade
Wisconsin
Duluth
James J. Hill
The
Great Northern
Superior Board
Manitoba School Fight Settled Satisfactorily Says Ottawa
Ottawa reports the Manitoba school question is regarded as settled with no remedial legislation needed. After many interviews between Manitoba provincial leaders Sifton Cameron and Watson and Dominion officials the parties reached a basis satisfactory to all sides and they return home reassured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Ottawa
Ont
Sifton
Cameron
Watson
Receiver Appointed for the Monon Railroad
W H McDoel was named receiver of the L N and A C Monon railroad after attorney Field of the company conceded the complaint. The action follows the company’s dispute and the court appointment. Ex Congressman Ransom C Dunham of Chicago died suddenly in Springfield Illinois at age noted as a leading business figure and former Chicago board of trade president.
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W. H. McDoel
Indianapolis
Monon) Railroad
Field
Dunham
Springfield
Ills
Ransom C. Dunham
Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
BISMARCK IS FAILING
Beruix Aug 24 The health of Prince Bismarck is less satisfactory than could be wished. He has a growing sense of physical weakness his deafness is increasing and his eyes have weakened when compared with his condition six months ago. There is little change however in his intellect.
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Iron Warrior
Beruix
Prince Bismarck
Joe Patche Sets World Stallion Pace Record
Ricky Park Me Aug 22. The pacing stallion Joe Patche lowers the world stallion pacing record by a quarter second, finishing a mile in 2 03.0. Two judge watches read slightly under the mark. English forces advance on Dongola Cairo Aug 22. An immediate advance has been decided upon.
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Ricky Park
Joe Patche
Dongola
Cairo
Knights of Pythias session reports strong growth in 1894 95
The eighteenth biennial session in Meveland/Cleveland reports solid finances and growth for the Knights of Pythias. Chief figures show biennial receipts 1886 00 balance 35897 expenditures 147703 while income 18935 expenditures 7898. relief outlays total 2494394 over two years with 496 lodge gains and 20924 net member increase.
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Meveland
Cleveland
Supreme Council
Knights of Pythias
Pythians
Thomas G. Sample
James R. Carnahan
Uniform Bank
Ritchie
Receivership Ends Soon for Northern Pacific Railroad
The final act in the Northern Pacific reorganization will occur at midnight August 31 1896 as the receivers transfer all property and franchise to the Northern Pacific Railroad company. All August 1896 operations reports and funds must be remitted, and all officers and employees’ employment ends.
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Northern Pacific Railroad
Sr. Paul
Northern Pacific Railroad Company
Northern Pacific Company
Kent's Execution Executed Date Set in North Dakota
Myron R. Kent alias William Wiley Pancoast, twice convicted for the Mandan wife murder, appeared before Judge W. B. McConnell. The court fixed November 12 at 2 PM as the execution date.
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North Dakota
Farco
N. D
Myron R. Kent
William Wiley Pancoast
Mandan
W. B. McConnell
Andree Returns From Arctic Balloon Crossing Attempt
Andree arrived in Tromsoe from Danes Island aboard the Virgo and appears to have abandoned his attempt to cross the Arctic in a balloon for this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tromsoe
Norway
Andree
Danes Island
Arctic
Latest Market Report From Duluth Minneapolis and Elgin Prices
Market notes from Duluth and Minneapolis dated August 25 1893 1896 cover WHEAT cash and futures levels No 1 hard and Northern varieties with increments and arrivals. Elgin Butter Market reports firm prices and pounds traded. St Paul Union Stockyards notes hog cattle and sheep market directions with receipts totals.
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Duluth Grain
Duluth
Northern
Hogs and Cattle Prices Rise at Chicago Union Stock Yards
At Chicago Union Stock Yards on Aug 25 1893 hogs sold active and higher with light at 3.25 to 4.60, mixed 2.95 to 3.50, heavy 2.65 to 3.25, rough 2.65 to 2.80. Desirable native steers up slightly, Texas and Western cattle varied, hog receipts 12 000, cattle 4 000, sheep 15 000.
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St. Paul Union
South St. Pat
Chicago Union Stock Yards
Texas
Chicago grain and provisions closing prices August 25 1896
Chicago market report lists closing prices for wheat corn oats and pork with futures across August September October December and forward months. Prices per bushel and per barrel reflect trading at the CHICAGO exchange and show modest shifts across contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Nat Goodwin seeks divorce amid varied news items
TheWeex summary notes actor Nat Goodwin filing for divorce from Nella Goodwin. It also reports Russell Piano Co plant closure in Chicago with $29,228 judgments, a federal district governor’s pledge to curb gambling in Mexico City, and Boston arrest of Henry Everfield for £415 embezzlement. Aug 19 items include Northwestern Illinois Soldiers’ and Sailors’ reunion in Amboy Aug 25 26, Ford’s death in Philadelphia, and betrothal of Vittorio Emanuel to Princess Helene of Montenegro.
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Nat Goodwin
Nella Goodwin
Russell Piano Company
Chicago
Federal District
Mexico City
Henry Everfield
London
Boston
Northwestern Illinois Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Association
Amboy
Henry ©. Ford
Pennsylvania Fish Commission
Philadelphia
Vittorio Emanuel
Prince of
Naples
Italy
Helene of Montenegro
Montenegro
Right of Free Speech on Street Corners in Indianapolis
A crowd gathers on a street corner in Indianapolis as discussions on the current campaign’s finances extend into the night. Police make futile efforts to disperse participants. several arrests occur. Judge Cox critiques police obstruction and reaffirms free speech as a constitutional right, protecting citizens’ discourse on pressing political questions.
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Indianapolis
Cox
Discount Our Silver in Winnipeg Banks
Winnipeg banks now discount United States silver by 10 percent for large account holders and refuse to accept it for government representatives. Silver circulation exceeds Canadian coins, puzzling merchants and bankers as to its source while provincial branches apply a 20 percent discount. Separately, Wisconsin women club federation plans a Milwaukee convention October 20 with Mrs. Ellen M. Henrotin expected to attend.
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Winnipeg
United States
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Milwaukee College Endowment Association
Ellen M. Henrotin
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
Frontier tensions deepen Bulgaria Turkey standoff
Bulgaria warns Turkey to appoint frontier commission delegates by a deadline or Bulgarian troops will reoccupy positions it claims on disputed territory. Other brief notes cover double fatalities at National Soldiers' Home and political figures in Wisconsin and Iowa campaigns.
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Sori
Bulgaria
Turkey
Frontier Commission
MinWavuKeEe
National Soldiers’ Home
Richard Botfield
United States Navy
William S. Gordon
Company D
Ohio Ifantry
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Interior
Rep Hook
William J. Bryan
John M. Thurston
National Republican Committee
Thurston
Stewart
Bimetallic League Association
Gold Democrats
G. A. R. Encampment
Daughters Veterans
National
Women's Relief Corps
Mississippi River
Minnesota Boat Club
Auditorium
MR Bryan
Hinckley
Bismarck
Soo
Atlantic Seaboard
Kent
Minneapolis Grain
Elgin
Elgin, Ills
WEEX
F. Nicholas Crouch
Kathleen Mavourneen
Portland
Helena Hartnett Mitchell
Delsarte
W. D. Balfour
Ontario
Thomas Hill
Yosemite
Park
William Smith
Poughkeepsie
Carlisle
Marion
Mogollon
N. M
Edgar Thompson Steel Works
Pittsburg
H. M. Lyttle
Louisville
Brooklyn
Metropolitan Street Railway of
Stecsen de Temerin
Aussee
W. B. Holton Manufacturing Company
Agricultural Implements
Li Hung Chang
Southampton
American Line
St. Louis
John Fitzgerald
Milwaukee Ship Yards Company
Lakes
Slayden
Clarkson & Robards
Bishop Spalding
Peoria
Europe
Baron von Zedwitz
Bryans
Lincoln
Treasury
London Times
Havre
M. Ribot
France
America
Sconeman
Yosemite Valley
California
Haymarket Produce Bank
Arthur J. Howe
Pittsburg and Western Railroad
Curiaco
Missouri River
Federation
N’s Club
Minwawuker
Ellsworth
Hans B. Warner
State Board of Control
Allison
Harrison
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