Business volume up at exchanges and stable crop outlook
R G Dun reports weekly trade review showing 20.4 percent higher exchange volume than last year and 26.8 percent above 1892. Crop prospects unchanged with no financial distress. wheat declines amid large crop, iron and steel demand shifts, regional furnace stoppages raise pig and forge prices, and weekly failures total 179.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
R. G. Dun & Co
Review of Trade
Europe
Shenango
Mahoning
Bessemer
Pittsburgh
Grey Forge
Hawaiian Commission Arrives to Prepare Hawaii Government Form
The Moana arrived in San Francisco from Australia via Honolulu. Honolulu dispatch says the Hawaii territorial government study panel reached August 17 on the Mariposa and met President Dole and his cabinet. The commission then qualified members by oath at Justice Frear's home and elected a secretary, stenographer, and sergeant at arms. Senator Cullom chairs. Clerical staff were brought from Washington.
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San Francisco
Moana
Honolulu
Territory of
Hawaii
Mariposa
Dole
United States
Justice Frear
Senator Cullom
Washington
Reid Chosen as Peace Commissioner by Cabinet Head
Secretary Day announced Whitelaw Reid selected as peace commissioner and Justice White of the United States Supreme Court involved as part of the cabinet meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Secretary Day
Whitelaw Reid
Justice White
United States Supreme
Trade overview shows mixed US and regional demand in spring
Wrndstreet s Review notes iron and steel demand and price gains in western markets with steady prices for wheat and cotton. Southern and Pacific regions show improved activity, railroad earnings rise, and bank clearings up from year‑ago levels, while eastern markets falter with weaker textile demand and lower cereal prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Canada
Wrndstreet
Iron and Steel and Allied
Pacific Coast
South
Train wreck near Knoxville injures crew and passengers
A southbound passenger train on the Atlanta Knoxville and Northern collided with freight cars left on the main line three miles south of Knoxville. Engineer Bert Garwood of Blue Ridge Georgia and the fireman were fatally injured. several passengers were slightly hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville, Tenn
Atlanta, Knoxville & Northern
Here
Bert Garwood
Blue Ridge
New York Mother Kills Self and Two Children
Mrs Kate Mangan of 3052 Third Avenue committed suicide with her two young children Catherine 4 and James 18 months using illuminating gas. Despondent for some time, the tragedy was discovered by her husband James Mangan. Later, a cablegram reports Britain allowing Admiral Dewey to dock and clean his ships at Hong Kong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hong-iktong
Washington
Fay
State Department
Nong-Nong
Admiral Dewey
Hong Kong
Interpreting a Historic Appointment Commission
The text lists commission members including Secretary of State Day and Senators C K Davis and William P Frye with Justice White and White law Reid. John Moore of Massachusetts becomes secretary of the commission and J R MacArthur of New York is named assistant secretary, completing the panel.
Aguinaldo Backs US Authority in Philippines
Manila dispatch reports Gen. Aguinaldo saying he favors United States authority in the islands and has persuaded other rebel leaders to accept his stance after an interview at Bacoor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
The
Herald
Manila
Mob tarred and feathered doctor in Carrollton incident
A Carrollton report says Dr. L. C Lewis was horsewhipped tarred and feathered and driven from the city by indignant citizens after he threatened the life of John Hensler his father-in law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Post-Dispatch
Carrollton
Til
L. C Lewis
John Hensler
Spanish Transports Sail From Santiago to Spain
Spanish transports San Francisco San Augustin and Colon departed from Santiago de Cuba in the afternoon carrying 4568 Spaniards including 15 officers their families and four priests. Eight men died on the voyage to the ships.
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Santiago de Cuba
San Francisco
San Augustin
Colon
Spain
Loss of Stickeen Chief Reported by Dora Crew
The Dora arriving from Alaska confirms that 43 people aboard the Stickeen Chief perished in the disaster. The steamship’s crew and passengers were all lost, with no survivors reported. The announcement comes as officials and rescuers continue investigations into the tragedy.
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San Francisco
Dora
Alaska
Cracked Safe at Rosenthal Clothing Store
The Rosenthal clothing store safe was cracked and about 220 dollars in cash taken along with between 10 000 and 15 000 in notes and warrants a gold watch and other jewelry were stolen. Orders issued directing Gen. Miles to recall all Puerto Rico troops not needed for service there.
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Deadwood
Rosenthal Clothing
Puerto Rico
Washington
Miles
President and Mrs McKinley Tour Pennsylvania Visit
President and Mrs McKinley travel by train from Washington to Somerset Pa and Johnstown and Hamburg Pa. They tour Camp Meade Middletown and Montauk Point plans with Abner McKinley and Mr Cortelyou. Crowds greet them warmly in Somerset and Johnstown.
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Somerset, Pa
Camp Meade
Montauk Point
Washington
McKinley
Pennsylvania Road
Somerset
Abner McKinley
Cortelyou
Pres Dent
Maj. Webb Hayes
Sixth Ohio Cavalry
Johnstown
Burgess J. H. Pisell
Cleveland
Myron T. Herrick
Canton
New York
Kansan Treasurer Sued for 10000 in Missouri Court
W B Devereaux treasurer of Doniphan county Kansas is sued in Missouri for 10000 by E V Snively of Wathena. Snively had been arrested on a fraud charge over 7000 allegedly received from Michael Bauer, Devereaux’s predecessor and defaulter. Bauer said he lent the money to Snively. Snively was acquitted in Kansas.
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St. Joseph
W. B. Devereaux
Doniphan County
Kan
E. V. Snively
Wathena
Devereaux
Michael Bauer
Bauer
Snively
Kansas
Sagasta Says Government Plans Peace Talks Bill
Madrid reports Premier Sagasta stated the government intends to repress war topic debate in the cortes. He added that once the cortes convenes a bill authorizing peace negotiations would be submitted, followed by a measure suspending constitutional guarantees.
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Madrid
Sagasta
Cortes
Insane from Grief Sparked by Death at Sea
In Marietta Ohio two sisters have become violently insane after the death and burial at sea of Okey Eddy aboard the Mohawk returning from Santiago. Their mother, widow of Civil War veteran Simon Eddy, attempted suicide twice. In Richmond Kentucky Gov. Clay seeks absolute divorce from Dora Richardson Clay after filing a petition.
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Marietta, O
Okey Eddy
Santiago
Simon Eddy
Striking Workers Face Tension Over Imported Labor
In Pana Illinois on August 29 the strike situation holds steady as tensions rise. Officials say trouble may erupt if the few imported Black workers stay. locals mostly back the strike and pledge to help remove the workers if needed. In Copenhagen the Danish queen is gravely ill with dropsy, her condition worsening.
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Pana, Ill
Copenhagen
Denmark
Merritt to Help Paris Peace Commission
Washington reports Gen Merritt will go to Paris to aid the peace commission with Philippine experience. Ad miral Dewey will stay in Manila. Merritt may or may not return based on future events. Manila notes suggest Aguinaldo’s court martial and reprieves, while Spaniards are accused of ration fraud against prisoners. The Times Manila correspondent records merchants urging Salisbury to curb Spaniard reassertion. The American troops are praised for maintaining order.
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Washington
War Department
Gen. Merritt
Paris
Peace Commission
Philippines
Dewey
Manila
Merritt
Philippine Islands
Aguinaldo
Cavite
Anderson
London
the Times
Lord Salisbury
Greene
Spaniards Die As Leyte Is Captured By Dewey Force
Hong Kong Daily Press reports that 900 Spaniards including 16 priests perished when the gunboat Leyte was captured by an American vessel loyal to Admiral Dewey. The Leyte towed three transports toward Manila bay to surrender or reach safety but storms forced separation and no trace was found.
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Tacoma
Wash
Hong Kong Daily Press
Leyte
Dewey
Manila Bay
Admiral Dewey
Manila
Pampangas River
Disposition of Cuba Instructions Ready for Delivery
Washington August 30 The military commissions for Cuba and Puerto Rico have had their instructions drawn up and approved by the president before his departure. The exact terms remain private but are said to mirror the guidelines previously sent to General.
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Washington
Admiral Dewey Reports Supplies Arrive for Pacific Squadron
Admiral Dewey informs the Navy Department that ample provisions remain for his squadron and notes the arrival of an Australian refrigerator ship with fresh meats and other provisions. He is ordered to return to Washington and will sail with General Merritt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Merritt
Dewey
Navy Department
Department
Gratifying Yellow Fever News Across Key Areas
Surgeon General Wyman reports hope to stamp out yellow fever with little difficulty. Florida State Health Officer Porter notes no excitement at Key West and permits departures only with immunity certificates or from Eggmont Key detention. Franklin Massachusetts sees cases improving while Galveston patients recover though doctors dispute genuineness.
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Washington
Wyman
Porter
Florida
Key West
Eggmont Key
Frankling
Galveston
Peace Festival Planned for October 18 and 19 in Chicago
The committee organizing the event met at the stock exchange and fixed Tuesday and Wednesday October 18 and 19 for the festival. The street reception will honor President McKinley his cabinet state governors and troops returning from the front.
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Chicago
Stock Exchange
McKinley
Aged Jurist Horace Taylor Dies in Rockford
Kenosha Wis Aug 30 Judge Horace Taylor of Rockford Ill died suddenly at a sanitarium Monday. He was the oldest jurist in Illinois and had served as master in chancery for 30 years. His wife and daughter were with him. The remains
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Kenosha
Wis
Horace Taylor
Rockford
Ill
Illinois
Turner Nominated by Democrats in Fifth District
Louisville Kentucky August 80 Oscar Turner was nominated for Congress on Monday by Democrats of the Fifth district in a local party meeting.
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Louisville
Oscar Turner
Gale Block Fire Leaves Kalamazoo Residents Homeless
A landmark Gale block in Kalamazoo Michigan burned to a smoldering ruin as twelve families living above the shops lost all their possessions. Firemen narrowly escaped collapsing walls. The blaze on Monday caused about 60000 dollars in losses with the cause still unknown.
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Kalamazoo
Mich
Gale
Germany and Britain seek joint policy on China for Russia counter
Berlin correspondent of the Daily Mail reports Germany and England working to formulate a common policy to counteract Russia in China amid rising Anglo German cooperation.
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London
Berlin
The
Daily Mail
Germany
England
Russia
China
Military commissions to govern Cuba and Puerto Rico
The text states that a military commission will govern Cuba and Puerto Rico as the military governor handles Cuba after Santiago. Evacuation details are left to the commissions, with disputes reported to Washington. It confirms U S control of Puerto Rico and outlines future governance of the remaining island.
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United States
Santiago
Mustered Out Troops List Across Several States
Washington August 30 list of units ordered mustered out includes Ninth Massachusetts from Montauk to South Farmingham Massachusetts Seventh Illinois from Middletown to Springfield First Illinois Lexington Kentucky to Springfield Fifth Illinois Lexington to Springfield Sixty fifth New York Camp Alger to Buffalo Fifth Ohio from Fernandina Florida to Columbus Ohio First Wisconsin Jacksonville to Camp Douglass Wisconsin Third United States volunteer cavalry Grigsbys at Chickamauga Fourth Texas at Austin Texas.
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Washington
Massachusetts
Montauk
South Farmingham
Mass
Illinois
Middletown
Springfield
Ilinois
Lexington
New York
Camp Alger
Buffalo
Ohio Infantry
Fernandina
Fla
Columbus
Wisconsin
Jacksonville
Camp Douglass
Wis
United States Volunteer Cavalry
Grigsbys
Chickamauga
Texas
Austin
Tex
Praise for Americans Praised by Spanish Officers
Spanish officers returning from Santiago commend the treatment by American forces after the surrender saying everything possible was done for them by the conquerors.
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Madrid
Santiago
King of Samoa Malietoa Lacu pepa Dies at Samoa
King Malietoa Lacu pepa died August 22 of typhoid fever in Samoa. Supervisory government is led by consuls L W Osborne United States T B Cusack Smith England and F Rose Germany with Chief Justice William Chambers as president.
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Auckland
Malietoa Lacupepa
Samoa
L. W. Osborne
United States
T. B. Cusack-Smith
England
F. Rose
Germany
William Chambers
Malietoa
Tamatese
Mataafa
Mataaafa
Bismarck
Kaikaofo Island
Robert Louis Stevenson
Apia
Calliope
Malleton
Pythians Supreme Lodge Plans Budget and Reform
Indianapolis August meeting notes a new ritual for the uniformed rank. two board seats for the endowment fund to be filled. A committee reports possible extravagance but no criminal conduct and cannot identify the informant. A printing contracts commission is advised. a six cent per capita tax is proposed to fund operations. The lodge plans a $25,000 loan with only $9,000 on hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Supreme Judge Knights of Pythias
State House
Supreme Lodge
Ways and Means
Supreme Representative
British Trades' Union congress opens in Bristol
The British Trades Union Congress begins its thirty first session in Bristol with Samuel Woods presiding. James Duncan and Henry Lloyd attend as fraternal delegates from the American Federation of Labor and Andrew Collins represents New Zealand labor groups. Women delegates from shirt makers and dressmakers join, and more labor MPs are present than in prior years.
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London
British Trades’ Union Congress
Federation of Labor
Bristol
Samuel Woods
Congress
James Duncan
Henry Lloyd
American Federation of Labor
Andrew Collins
New Zealand
Dewey Firm Forms Lake Fishing CombInation
J B and J N Dewey with Thompson and Lamb control large lake fisheries in Toledo have organized a combination to fight the Booth fish syndicate. They have secured several new grounds and promise a heated struggle for the lake business.
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Toledo
J. B
J. N. Dewey, Thompson & Lamb
Booth Fish Syndicate
Sawmill and broom handle factory burned in Frankfort
Fire at Frankfort Michigan destroyed G B Butler's sawmill and the Frankfort Manufacturing broom handle factory. Loss estimated at $30,000. The blaze began in the sawmill and spread to the broom handle works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort
Mich
Alich
G. B. Butler
Frankfort Manufacturing Company
Two Deaths and Fire At Wisconsin Farm
A fire on Warren Gilbert’s farm six miles southwest of Rio Wisconsin destroyed a temporary dwelling. Eugene Gilbert’s two year old daughter died in the blaze while asleep in an upper room. Nearby reports note two more typhoid deaths in San Francisco and Captain Charles E Clark to receive three months leave from duty.
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Rio
Wis
Warren Gilbert
Eugene Gilbert
San Francisco
Division Hospital
F. H. Rudibaugh
Seventh California
Bert A. Metcalfe
Fourteenth Infantry
Metcalfe
Cleveland
Washington
Charles E. Clark
Oregon
New York
Sewing Room Fashions For Ladies And Children
The guide advises self color linings for dresses, short party dresses for girls with lace and ribbon trim, and careful braid work gathered to the side. It notes silk waistings for gowns, cart wheel shoulder puffs, demi trains for house and evening gowns, and a centered wedge seam to keep a belt flat for stout figures.
Czar Peace Proposal Gains Mixed Response Across Europe
Rumors and comment flood London Paris Berlin and other capitals as the czar proposes a universal peace conference. France would demand Alsace Lorraine restoration as a prerequisite while Germany and Britain treat the plan as utopian. The pope and Zionists praise the move, markets rise on hopeful signals, and public figures remain cautious.
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Paris
France
Alsace-Lorraine
Germany
Berlin
National Zeitung
Booth
London
William Booth
Salvation Army
Nicholas
Basle
Switzerland
the Times
Mussia
China
Vienna
Spain
Foreign Office
St. Petersburg
Relations Fray Over Cavite Clash and Philippine Stance
The Hong Kong Daily Mail correspondent reports strained U S Filipino relations after Cavite clash. Aguinaldo says troops stay near Manila to counter Spain if America cedes control. In Des Moines voters reject waterworks purchase 850000 price, 7545 ballots. Solace hospital ship arrives in Boston with 74 sick soldiers and marines.
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London
Hong Kong
The
Daily Mail
Cavite
Des Moines
Solace
Boston
United States
Santiago de Cuba
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the Hawaiian Commission
Islands
Messrs. Day
Davis
Frye, Reid and White
the American Peace Commission
Day
Senator Davis
Senator Frye
Johnson Company
Pennsylvania
Hamburg
McCormick
Commonwealth
Martin
Hastings
Graham
Delaware Regiment
Cuba
Fort Sheridan
1St Illinois Volunteer Cavalry
Maiietoa
BIG Labor Convention
Will Wight
Fish Syndicate
Czar
Hitchcock
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