Army Expenditures and Defense Plans Report 1895 1896 1897
The annual War Department report outlines total expenditures for the year to June 30 1895 of 23 52 987 780 44 dollars with appropriations for 1896 of 43 466 571 75 and estimates for 1897 of 51 945 643 45. It notes full army strength 2126 officers 26706 enlisted, seacoast defenses canal drainage projects and index records progress while detailing state guard relations and military instruction trends.
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Washington
Deniel
Lamont
National Guard
Congress
Endicott Board
New York
San Francisco
Boston
Mississippi
Missouri
Banking note issuance and bank condition report
The Comptroller Eckels reports on 6033 national banks as of October 31 1895 with 3 715 in operation and total capitalization of 664 146 015 Circulation stood at 213 887 630 with 190 180 961 secured by US bonds and 23 706 669 by lawful money The report covers new banks failed banks and proposed amendments to banking laws including examinations notes issuance tax reductions and Treasury note substitution to improve liquidity and public credit.
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Washington
Eckels
United States
Comptroller
Congress
Treasury
Treasury Department
Veteran frozen to death in Iowa snow
An elderly man about 60 found frozen to death in Vast Grundy county. Papers on his clothing identify him as Frank Brown from Murray Iowa, formerly of Marshalltown and an inmate of the soldiers home. He perished after being caught in the recent snow.
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Eldora, Ia
Grundy County
Frank Brown
Murray
Marshalltown
Storm casualties and notable incidents reported
Odessa records about 500 deaths from recent storms across the Russian district with many drowned or frozen. In Baltimore Robert Janssen dies after a 60 foot fall into nitric acid. his clothing and flesh were severely burned. In Omaha Col Ingers dismisses talk of conversion prayers as insincere. Washington reports November deficit near 1 million dollars with total expenditures about 27 million for the month.
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Odessa
Russia
Omaha
Neb
Cleveland Christian Endeavour Societies
Col
Ingers
Washington
Interior Report Outlines Reform and Forest Protection
Washington reports secretary Hoke Smith details interior department work. Indian service reforms push self support and civilian oversight. education and contract schools cut 20 percent. land sales and allotments discussed. Forest reserves expand to 17 million acres but protection remains underfunded. pension and railroad subsidy issues reviewed with emphasis on debt recovery and a Missouri to Pacific through line.
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Washington
Hoke Smith
Secretary of the Interior
Interior Department
Indian Service
Indian Affairs
Indian Bureau
Jackson's Hole
Department
Bannock
Congress
Missouri
Pacific
Tilly Foster mine disaster recalls 400 foot overhang danger
A historical recount notes 50 tons of rock fell into the Tilly Foster mine pit 19 years ago killing six and injuring three. Daily wall inspections followed and crews avoided below until the overhang was cleared. A new collapse Friday killed at least 11 and injured nine.
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Brewster
N. Y
Tilly Foster
Prt
William Aspell
Debt statement reports November public debt increase and treasury cash drop
The November treasury report shows a net public debt rise of 2 016 502 36 with cash in treasury down 2 541 611 86. Interest bearing debt up 100 while non interest bearing debt falls 495 500 and total debt stands at 1 125 883 097 90.
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Washington
Treasury
Labor bill seeks to curb federal contempt powers
The American Federation of Labor published a proposed bill to restrict the jurisdiction of U S courts in contempt cases. It frames the move as a response to the Debs prosecutions tied to last year’s railroad strike and cites a yet unnamed senior attorney as author.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
American Federation of Labor
United States
Congress
Organized Labor
Eugene V. Debs
Senate
House of Representatives
United States of America
Free coinage supporters plan continued Senate push
A bipartisan group of about 15 senators including Teller Stewart Call Allen Tillman and Mantle met in the marble room to discuss silver free coinage informally. They intend to keep the fight alive in the Senate and plan another meeting later in the session. The president's message is expected to spark discussion of the financial question even without formal action on free coinage.
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Washington
Teller
Stewart
Call
Allen
Tillman
Mantle
Senate
Yeller
Rich Gold Field Mining Boom in Summit County
Denver reports that Colorado’s Summit county is the coming mining center for 1896 with vast placer lands largely untapped. Past yields reach about 50 million dollars while syndicates have acquired thousands of acres near Breckenridge and plan massive exploration next spring.
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Denver
Col
Colorado
Summit County
Breckenridge
Czar Escaped Projectile Plot Reported in Vienna
Central News says a report from Vienna claims a projectile grazed the czar's cloak in St Peters burg on Monday, with 14 arrests linked to the affair but no confirmation. The rumor spreads amid unverified details and no injuries.
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London
Central Newa
Vienna
St. Petersburg
Utopia Dream Across the World in Verse
An intricate verse fragment from Chicago Advance reflects longing for a peaceful, just realm beyond misrule. It contrasts idealized utopia with earthly struggle and hints at heavenly visions and lost loved ones as solace.
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Rev
Chas
Chicago
Woman Recovers After Chronic Stomach Ailment Miracle Claim
Miss Callie Hummel of Sunman Indiana long suffered stomach trouble and dyspepsia. After failing medicine and doctors in Cincinnati she used Dr Williams Pink Pills, improving appetite and sleep within a box, ending in good health and strength. The piece touts Pink Pills as a blood builder and nerve restorer available from Dr Williams Medicine Co.
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Newra
Greensburg
Dad
New Fra
Callie Hummoel
Stunman
Ripley Co
Indiana
Sunman
Hummel
Cincinnati
Safiene Humanity
Miss Hummel
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Company
Schenectady
N. Y
Byrup of Kigs Promoted For Health On Travel
Advertisement extols Byrup of Kigs to aid kidneys liver and bowels on trips and prevent fevers headaches and illness. Pills sold in 0 cents and 1 dollar bottles by leading druggists. Harper's Bazar quotes a joke about a boy and a century magazine NuMuER of the Century ad notes price.
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Tissot
Christ
Paris
Bite Century Co
Union Square
New York
Phillips Rock Island Excursions Offer Fastest Chicago to Los Angeles
Study time cards show no railroad carries tourist cars quicker than the Phillips Rock Island line, cutting the trip to California by an hour thirty minutes. A Phillips & Co. has carried over 25,000 patrons to and from California and is praised for its well regulated tourist system. A Sunashan note from G P A Chicago adds miscellaneous claims about earth shrinking two inches yearly.
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Rock Island
Chicago
Los Angeles
A. Phillips & Co
California
Phillips
NO. Sunashan
Thue
Palaca
San Francisco
Pacifico Coast
Delkot
Exixons
G. P
T. A. Ohlengo
Chicago to Atlanta by Queen & Crescent and Southern Railway
The Big Pour Route offers a fast schedule from Chicago to Atlanta via the Queen & Crescent and Southern Railway. Trains leave Chicago at noon and reach Atlanta next day at noon, with time cards available from J.C. Tucker in Chicago. A stray philosophical quip follows about envy and love with Cynicus suggesting running away.
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Atlante
J.C. Tucker
Gn, A
Clark Street
Chicago
Chicago and Eastern Illinois Rail Offers Dual Southbound Service
The Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad announces two special through services from Chicago to southern points during the Atlanta exposition period from September 78 to December 81 1805. A through car service will link to Atlanta and Chattanooga, with a shortened 65 mile routing to Atlanta. Contact W Mumphrey Northwestern Passenger Agent or Charles L Stone General Passenger Agent for arrangements.
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Chicago
Ilnois RR
Atlanta
AO Dow
Chattanooga
Bouth, Torraldo
W. Mumphrey
Northwestern
St. Pan
Minn
Clarice St
Charles L. Stone
Monominnia Mania and Self Experimental Health
A quirky meditation on a group nicknamed mono maniacs who dose themselves and test their stomachs bowels eyes and bodies with trashy nostrums. It suggests Hostettier's Storied Bitters as a cure to restore order and prevent hopeless insanity.
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Hostettier
Pho Whiteh and the Mario Hubert stage production
An advertisement announces Sohifier Thaaters presenting Mario Hubert starting November 18 with a witty company in Pho Whiteh. It touts new scenery and costumes, a family friendly show, and mentions humorous lines and odd product pitches between acts. The notice lists Brooklyn addresses and a date of October 26, 1904.
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Sohifier Thaaters
Comtaye Frohman
Mario Hubert
Pho Witeh
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U. S. Army
Secretary of War
Regular Army
Chicago Drainage Canal
Sanitary District of
Chicara
Great Lakes
Record and Pension Office
Janesville
Zella Sharon
Bruce
Charles Cooper
Elwood
Navy
Joe Sheridan
St. Louis
Little Rock
Ark
Berlina
Dr. Ferster
Ethical Culture
Money OF the Banks
Baltimore
Robert Janssen
Monumental Chemical Works
Fairfield
Amerundel County
Janssen
Gustrow
Germany
Smith
Penson Olive
Holmes
Philadelphia
Arnold
I. H. Holmes
B. I. Pitzel
Hastings
Rev. Jr. I. M. Wise
Plum Street Temple
Greenville
Aliie Sooter
Mexico
Porfirio Diaz
Chamberlain
Dee
Missouri River
the Reserve
The
Czar
Hhlu
Pueblo
Pinotepec
Jumilepec
Cujaca
Skermit
Newark
Walter Mc.Creary
Old Walt
Granville
McCreary
Wil
Collier
Thoere
Srila
Iask
Arthur Chapman
Miss Callie Hummel
Dobson
Harper's Bazar
Harper’s Bazar
Tursun
Simm
Ice
Tee Filard—Westert
Ais
Western Dairy
Texas
Jon de
Royal Absolut
U.S. Gov't Report
Tarrion
Tim Grout
S, Bintlos
Mowrinr
Cynicus
Atlants
Jeremy Collier
Hirper
Buncuna
Annuil
Piso
Cunnis
Mirs
W. Pickent
von Ablon
Blake Aves
Brooklyn
Florida
Grand St. Louis Union Station
St. Louis de Catro
Holly Springs
Jacksonville
Gno. EE
Tatty
General Paguenney
Loula
Tate
Lherty
Ldimorson
McVickor
Joseph Jefferson
Billings
Mino
Hale
An Vilco
Mother Goose
Rico Aupson
DeLana Bros
Philada
Amamostor
Hovacs
Athos
Chiat
Sond
Rockwell and
Fillmore Streets
ST. Jacobs
Hristmas, Crumbere
ADAMS
Pepsin Tutti - Frutti
Ry Sand Streets
Klyn
Adams & Sons
A. J
Seci’y
Somerville, Fayette Co
Tenn
Opia
HM. Woolley
Atlanta, GA
Avery
CUAS
Marshall
Lockport
N.Y
Droggiste, Lonsumption
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